Universal’s Cabana Bay now accepting reservations

Agents can now book reservations for Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, the new, 1,800-room hotel at Universal Orlando Resort featuring value-priced guest rooms and moderately priced family suites. The hotel is scheduled to open in early 2014 — with reservations now being accepted for stays beginning on March 31, 2014. The new hotel is the fourth hotel within Universal Orlando Resort and will evoke the classic, retro-feel of iconic beach resorts from the 1950s and 60’s. An area located around a North Courtyard will open first, followed later in 2014 by an area located around a South Courtyard. Each area will have a unique look and feel. Families have two options – a value-priced standard guest room or a moderately priced, 39-square-metre family suite that sleeps six. When complete, there will be two pool complexes with sand beach and interactive features, a themed lazy river experience and 10-lane bowling alley. Family suite rates begin at US$174 per night; standard room rates begin at US$119. Package rates are also available with savings based on length of stay; a family of four can stay for seven nights for US$47 p.p., per day – including accommodations and tickets to both Universal Orlando theme parks. The hotel will be operated by Loews Hotels & Resorts. As with all Resort hotels, guests at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort will be just a brief walk from Universal Orlando’s theme parks and Universal CityWalk. They will enjoy benefits that include Early Theme Park Admission, complimentary shuttle bus transportation to the theme parks and Universal CityWalk, complimentary delivery of merchandise purchased throughout the resort to their hotel and resort-wide charging privileges with their room key. Guests can upgrade to one of Universal Orlando’s three deluxe hotels for additional benefits – including complimentary Universal Express Unlimited ride access. Those hotels are Loews Portofino Bay, the Hard Rock Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific Resort. (http://www.universaltravelagents.com)