Universal Orlando {Endless Summer Resort}

Over the last couple of years, I’ve spent a couple of nights at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort. This is an extra-affordable option at Universal, with a few perks included. There are two parts to Endless Summer – Dockside Inn & Suites and Surfside Inn & Suites.

Surfside Inn & Suites

The feeling here is relaxed and easy, with a cool surf vibe woven throughout.

Benefits of staying at a Endless Summer Resort

There are valuable benefits to staying on-site at a Universal Orlando resort hotel.  When staying at Portofino Bay, all guests receive the following.  (These benefits also apply to Hard Rock and Royal Pacific.)

Early Park Admission
Visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal’s Volcano Bay™ one hour before the theme park opens with paid theme park admission.

Get There Faster
Enjoy complimentary bus transportation to the theme parks and Universal CityWalk™.

Surfside Inn & Suites Amenities

Surfside Inn & Suites offers a food court and pool bar. They also have a Starbucks in the lobby. The surfboard shaped pool is always a hit. Stay by the water with poolside activities such as Ping-Pong, Connect Four, and more.

In addition to beachy, surf-themed standard rooms, Surfside Inn and Suites features spacious, 2-bedroom suites that sleep up to six, making it the perfect spot for families of any size to experience a Universal Orlando Resort vacation.

Dockside Inn & Suites

Inspired by sand, sea and breathtaking sunsets, this retreat has a coastal vibe and comes with all the fun and convenience of staying with Universal—including awesome theme park benefits. With plenty of standard rooms and spacious, two-bedroom suites that sleep six, it’s an affordable spot for large families to base their Universal vacation

Dockside Inn & Suites Amenities

Dockside Inn & Suites offers a food court, pool bar and lobby lounge. They also have a Starbucks in the lobby. The surfboard shaped pool is always a hit.

Here, it’s always easy to make a splash with two large pools, a children’s play area and sand beaches. Stay by the water with poolside activities such as Ping-Pong, Connect Four, and more fun family activities.

Standard rooms with 2 queen beds are cool, calm and carefree spaces.

Two bedroom suites here offer 3 queen beds and one bathroom for a larger family!

Let’s Travel & My Services

As a Premier Level Advisor with Glass Slipper Concierge, I am recognized for providing the highest level of customer service, experience, and knowledge in the industry.  I use my personal connections and firsthand expertise to craft EPIC Universal vacations for the most discerning clients.  On top of that, theme park vacations are expensive and I know how to get the best value for your time and money.  If you’re looking to travel to Universal Orlando this summer, it’s not too late!!

Most aspects of planning a theme park vacation look different and now, more than ever, it is crucial to have the most current, up to date information based on personal experience to plan your vacation!  I know these parks inside and out, I’ve taken all of the VIP tours, I’ve stayed in all of the resorts, and am a small, one woman show.  Let’s go there!

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