Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, and Universal's Volcano Bay, one hour before the theme park opens (purchase of a valid theme park admission required)
Complimentary transportation to all theme parks and CityWalk®, making getting around the resort fast and easy.
Resort-wide charging privileges with your room key card
Complimentary delivery of merchandise purchased throughout the resort to your hotel
Complimentary club-to-club access to select Universal CityWalk® venues (age restrictions apply)
Resort Details
- Coffee ShopConveniently located in the lobby, serving premium coffee, tea and fresh food items
- Food CourtOffering breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Lobby BarOffering drink service
- Pool BarOffering drink service
- Accessible facilities†
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Car rental desk†
- Currency exchange†
- Elevators
- Exercise gym†
- Front desk
- Game room†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Laundry/Valet service†
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- ATM/Cash machine†
- Car rental desk†
- Currency exchange†
- Elevators
- Exercise gym†
- Front desk
- Game room†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Parking†
- Room service†
- Smoke-free property
- Sundry/Convenience store†
- Wireless internet connection in public areas
† Fees may apply
- Pool2 resort-style pools with kids’ splash pad areas and daily activities
- Universal Studios Florida™
- Universal’s Islands of Adventure™
- Universal’s Volcano Bay™
- Universal CityWalk™
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
3239 reviews
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Mar 30, 2026Would stay again :)
Stayed here for a fortnight and have little to no complaints! Room was spacious and clean, fresh towels and beds made daily - think on the first Sunday all fresh bedding which was nice although we didn’t ask! Bathroom was small but did the job as we weren’t really in the room except to sleep and shower. We stayed during spring break so hotel was very busy but you didn’t really see or feel the crowds unless you left through the lobby first thing in the morning. Atmosphere was really nice throughout the hotel. Onsite restaurant was handy on late nights but we usually just ordered in as hotel allows this. Free and frequent shuttle service to CityWalk and epic universe never waited very long both to and from parks and really easy to get an uber from right outside. Walgreens down the road and about a 15 minute uber to and from Walmart for essentials. Only downside was toward the end of the two weeks we had a very noisy upstairs neighbour but this was rectified quickly when mentioned to staff at the front desk :) Will absolutely stay again, great value for money in a good place for parks and food.
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Mar 25, 2026
Get a Fresh Squeeze on the Dock
The freshest juice I’ve ever had. The açaí bowls are filled to the top and made fresh to order. While you wait, grab a granola bar—they’re freshly made and taste clean and delicious. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever had juice this good. Everything here feels fresh, high-quality, and thoughtfully prepared. And to top it off, the owner is a great guy—friendly and clearly passionate about what he’s doing.
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Mar 22, 2026
Amazing experience
Amazing site, comfortable and really clean rooms. 2 bed family suite is really great value, shuttle buses are amazing. Pool area is fab
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Mar 12, 2026Pleasantly surprised
I stayed here as a chaperone on a school trip and liked this hotel more than I thought I would. I’ve stayed in the Disney All-Star and Moderate resorts, so I expected Dockside to be more like the All-Stars but think it was nicer. The room was very clean with daily housekeeping. The food court/market area was great with the food options and very friendly staff. I liked how they were open until 11 p.m. so the kids could get a quick bite to eat as most were too busy to eat a good meal in the park. The busses seemed faster than the resorts at Disney and I don’t know if we just came at a magical/less-busy time or they just manage that better. The pool looked awesome (tower 2) but we had no time to enjoy it. My only complaint is that the walls aren’t thick so sounds carry and I didn’t care for the shampoo/conditioner that’s provided. I would definitely come back here with my family.
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Mar 01, 2026False advertisement for a 2 bedroom room
I stayed with my daughter and 2 granddaughters at this locations for 4 nights. While the shuttle service to and from the amusement parks are very well organized, the hotel is very deceitful in how they advertise their rooms! We booked a 2 bedroom and it was NOT a 2 bedroom. It was like a half studio apartment with 2 beds and a small picnic table and a countertop with a microwave when you walk in the door. Then there is one bedroom with a door. How do they get away with calling that a 2 bedroom? No place to sit and watch tv, only beds. Then I tried to use the luggage storage service and stood in line with only 2 people in front of me for over 30 minutes. They only had one employee working that desk and he was a very grumpy and grouchy older man that was very rude so I walked away and I kept my luggage. When I left the line was at least 10 families and I felt so bad that they would have to wait for a long time before they could enjoy time with their family. Lastly, the walls are paper thin! I could hear people talking in the rooms on either side of ours and could hear every step anyone took in the room above us. I get this is one of Universal's budget hotels, but it's not worth the money.
- AdvisoryThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Self-parking fee: $26 (plus tax) per room, per night Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change, this is an estimate of what you will be charged. The hotel can provide current fees and inclusions when you check-in.
- Check In: 4:00 PM
- Check Out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 21
- General Policies:
General Information:
Room taxes are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.Please note:
Dockside Inn and Suites does not provide the benefit of Universal Express Unlimited™ passes.Benefits (restrictions may apply):
-Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal’s Volcano Bay™ one hour before the theme park opens. (Valid theme park admission required.)
-Complimentary transportation to all three theme parks and Universal CityWalk™
-Resort-Wide charging privileges with room key
-Complimentary delivery of merchandise purchased throughout the resort to your hotel
-Complimentary club-to-club access to select Universal CityWalk™ venues (age restrictions apply) - Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed