Universal Stella Nova Resort

Excelente hotel e instalaciones, personal excepcional.

It was good 😊

Directly across the street from Epic Universe bus terminals. Front desk staff fantastic. The food is PRICEY even for a theme park & not that good considering. The decor was a little understated IMO. They have a bar, café, Starbucks & gift shop. We had pool view which also provided a nice Orlando skyline view. Overall, you can't bet the location.

Very modern, clean a slick! Bright airy entrance with helpful staff. Nice mini market stocked with a range of snacks, coffees and drinks. Ideal for quick eats. Restaurant quick service for breakfast and dinner was great. Huge swimming pool with plenty of sun loungers and bar area which was great. Fitness centre well stocked with equipment. Rooms are large, airy and modern and quiet. Transport was regular, about 15 mins from citywalk + wait. Once EPIC is open can see the appeal being greater, at the moment just felt a bit far away from the action. Would definitely stay again especially when EPIC opens!

While the outside of the hotel looked beautiful, the interior left a lot to be desired. The main front door glass was broken, and there were several out of order signs throughout the property. The rooms were a decent size, but the layout was out dated and basic. The use of a cloth curtain for privacy between the beds and the bathroom sink was odd. There was a safety issue with the automatic lighting in the shower/toilet room. The switch operates on a timer and will turn off during your shower. This happened to us several times during our stay. The off gasing of all the new materials was terrible! As soon as you exit the elavators the smell of the carpeting hits you hard. You can hear everything happening in the hallway and in the neighboring rooms. There is no soundproofing! Ear plugs are necessary if you want a quiet evening. The hotel is also very far away from the old Universal parks with about a 20 minute bus drive. You then get dropped off and have to join the same lines as the people that are coming from the parking garages to go through security before taking a long walk to arrive at the City Walk. Overall we expected a lot more for a brand new hotel.

I stayed here during Universal Epic Universe previews and was delighted by the experience for the approximately $150 per night I paid. The hotel's design is sleek, modern and clean. Think space-contemporary. The room was wonderfully presented, the beds were very comfortable, I loved the USB and USB-C ports on both sides of the room, and everything was clean and in working order. I got a breakfast sandwich at the Cosmos cafe, which was outstanding! As a value option, having quick and easy access to good American-classics was much appreciated. Especially the market which served a selection of Starbucks drinks (including my favourite Iced White Mocha). The best thing about the hotel is its proximity to Epic Universe. Whilst you'll need to wait a while at the crosswalk on the way, the walk only takes approximately 15-20 minutes. A welcome option when you don't want to wait for a bus or it's nice weather. Considering the price difference between the Helios Grand (located right at the park), Universal Stella Nova Resort is a great option for being close to Epic Universe but without breaking the bank. Whilst close to Epic Universe, it is a 15 minute bus ride from CityWalk and the other two parks of Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. However, this really didn't bother me. I've spent longer on Disney buses going from my on-site hotel to Disney Springs. So, whilst the bus technically leaves Universal property, it certainly didn't feel like it. Overall, for a value on-site experience (with the added benefits of Universal transportation and Early Entry to the parks), Stella Nova is a great option! Especially if you're going to spend most of your stay at the Universal Orlando Resort specifically at Universal Epic Universe theme park.