Hotels near Universal Studios Orlando

Hotels within 3 miles of Universal Orlando Resort, selected by coordinates and ranked by Charming Score. Distance is measured, not described.

3 mile radius
Measured from coordinates

“Near Universal” is used loosely by a lot of hotels. We use it literally: every property below sits within 3 miles of Universal Orlando Resort, measured from its own coordinates.

Most of this radius falls along International Drive and the Major Boulevard corridor. Walking distance is a different question again - check the individual property, because a mile in Orlando summer heat is not a walk most people enjoy.

What qualifies for this list

Coordinates within 3 miles of Universal Orlando Resort
Guest score 8.5+ with 100+ reviews

15 qualifying stays reviewed. 12 made this shortlist.

We start from every hotel, inn, resort, lodge and bed & breakfast in our United States dataset that scores 8.5 or higher on Booking.com with at least 100 guest reviews. For this page we then looked only at properties in the Universal Orlando area. See how we select hotels.

The shortlist

Ranked by Charming Score, independent properties first. Every figure below comes from our Booking.com data export (August 2026).

9.1 Charming Score Villatel Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL

Villatel Orlando Resort

Orlando, FL

9.3 guest rating from 257 Booking.com reviews

Resort
Independent
4-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listIt ranks #1 of the 15 qualifying the Universal Orlando area properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent resort, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - Pool days and longer stays

Know before you book: Our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $629 per night

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8.4 Charming Score Bluegreen Vacations Orlando's Sunshine Resort, Orlando, FL

Bluegreen Vacations Orlando's Sunshine Resort

Orlando, FL

8.8 guest rating from 234 Booking.com reviews

Resort
Independent
Terrace

Why it made the listA 8.8 guest rating across 234 reviews is among the strongest the Universal Orlando area returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent resort, rated 3 stars with a terrace.

Best for: Outdoor trips

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

Indicative rate from $229 per night

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8.9 Charming Score Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection, Orlando, FL

Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection

Orlando, FL

8.5 guest rating from 897 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
4-star
Pool
Spa & wellness
Restaurant

Why it made the listIt ranks #3 of the 15 qualifying the Universal Orlando area properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $147 per night

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8.9 Charming Score Hyatt Place Orlando / I-Drive / Convention Center, Orlando, FL

Hyatt Place Orlando / I-Drive / Convention Center

Orlando, FL

8.8 guest rating from 583 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Pool
Spa & wellness
Pet friendly
Bar

Why it made the list583 reviews average out at 8.8 - high enough to clear our the Universal Orlando area cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $94 per night

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8.8 Charming Score Home2 Suites By Hilton Orlando Near Universal, Orlando, FL

Home2 Suites By Hilton Orlando Near Universal

Orlando, FL

8.8 guest rating from 849 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Pool
Spa & wellness
Pet friendly

Why it made the listIt ranks #5 of the 15 qualifying the Universal Orlando area properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool and spa and wellness facilities.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $142 per night

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8.8 Charming Score Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando International Drive North, Orlando, FL

Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando International Drive North

Orlando, FL

8.7 guest rating from 853 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Pool
Spa & wellness
Pet friendly

Why it made the listA 8.7 guest rating across 853 reviews is among the strongest the Universal Orlando area returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool and spa and wellness facilities.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $98 per night

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8.7 Charming Score Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando-Nearest to Universal Studios, Orlando, FL

Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando-Nearest to Universal Studios

Orlando, FL

8.8 guest rating from 644 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Pool
Spa & wellness
Pet friendly

Why it made the list644 reviews average out at 8.8 - high enough to clear our the Universal Orlando area cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool and spa and wellness facilities.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $152 per night

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8.7 Charming Score SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orlando at Millenia, Orlando, FL

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orlando at Millenia

Orlando, FL

8.7 guest rating from 540 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Pool
Spa & wellness
Restaurant
Pet friendly

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.7 over 540 reviews, which is what put it on the the Universal Orlando area shortlist. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $154 per night

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8.6 Charming Score Hampton Inn Closest to Universal Orlando, Orlando, FL

Hampton Inn Closest to Universal Orlando

Orlando, FL

8.6 guest rating from 623 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Pool
Spa & wellness
Pet friendly

Why it made the listA 8.6 guest rating across 623 reviews is among the strongest the Universal Orlando area returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool and spa and wellness facilities.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $99 per night

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8.6 Charming Score Hilton Garden Inn Orlando International Drive North, Orlando, FL

Hilton Garden Inn Orlando International Drive North

Orlando, FL

8.8 guest rating from 403 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Pool
Spa & wellness
Restaurant
Pet friendly

Why it made the list403 reviews average out at 8.8 - high enough to clear our the Universal Orlando area cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $129 per night

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8.6 Charming Score Hilton Grand Vacations Club Las Palmeras Orlando, Orlando, FL

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Las Palmeras Orlando

Orlando, FL

8.9 guest rating from 360 Booking.com reviews

Resort
Pool
Spa & wellness
Restaurant
Bar

Why it made the list360 reviews average out at 8.9 - high enough to clear our the Universal Orlando area cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as a resort, rated 3 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Pool days and longer stays

Know before you book: Our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $171 per night

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8.6 Charming Score Club Wyndham Orlando International, Orlando, FL

Club Wyndham Orlando International

Orlando, FL

8.9 guest rating from 430 Booking.com reviews

Resort
Pool
Spa & wellness
Terrace

Why it made the list430 reviews average out at 8.9 - high enough to clear our the Universal Orlando area cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as a resort, rated 3 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and a terrace.

Best for: Pool days and longer stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $179 per night

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8.6 Charming Score Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Nearest Universal Orlando by IHG, Orlando, FL

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Nearest Universal Orlando by IHG

Orlando, FL

8.6 guest rating from 499 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Pool
Spa & wellness
Pet friendly

Why it made the list499 reviews average out at 8.6 - high enough to clear our the Universal Orlando area cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool and spa and wellness facilities.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $95 per night

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8.5 Charming Score Element Orlando Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL

Element Orlando Universal Blvd.

Orlando, FL

8.5 guest rating from 630 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Pool
Spa & wellness
Pet friendly

Why it made the listIt ranks #2 of the 15 qualifying the Universal Orlando area properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool and spa and wellness facilities.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $114 per night

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8.5 Charming Score Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando at Millenia, Orlando, FL

Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando at Millenia

Orlando, FL

8.7 guest rating from 342 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Pool
Spa & wellness
Restaurant
Pet friendly

Why it made the listA 8.7 guest rating across 342 reviews is among the strongest the Universal Orlando area returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $144 per night

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Common questions

Can I walk to Universal from these hotels?

Some of the International Drive and Major Boulevard properties are a realistic walk; most are not. Our radius measures straight-line distance, not walking routes.

How many hotels in the Universal Orlando area made this shortlist?

15 properties cleared our criteria and 12 are shown above, ranked by Charming Score. The highest-scoring is Villatel Orlando Resort at 9.1, with a 9.3 guest rating from 257 Booking.com reviews.

What do these stays cost?

Indicative nightly rates for the shortlist run from about $94 to $629 in our data export. Rates move with date, season and availability, so the figure on each card is a starting point rather than a quote.

What is the Charming Score?

It is our own 0-10 selection score, not a guest rating. It combines the Booking.com guest score (45%), review volume (20%), property class (10%), amenity fit (10%), independence and property character (10%) and price positioning (5%). The full method is published on the Charming Score page.

Have you stayed at these hotels?

No, and we do not pretend otherwise. Our selections come from guest data, property facts and location, not from first-hand visits. Our editorial policy explains exactly what we do and do not claim.