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Universal's Stella Nova Resort

3.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Universal Epic Universe

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Restaurant
Interior
Front of property
Poolside bar
Just steps from the Orange County Convention Center, Universal Stella Nova Resort offers a vibrant escape. Guests unwind with poolside drinks, browse on-site shops, or soak in the spa tub. Two restaurants and high-speed WiFi complete this practical retreat.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

Room options

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View all photos for Standard 2 Queen Room (Includes Early Park Admission*)

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard 2 Queen Room (Includes Early Park Admission*)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Pool View 2 Queen Room (Includes Early Park Admission*)

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Pool View 2 Queen Room (Includes Early Park Admission*)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Mobility Accessible Standard Room, w/ADA tub (Includes Early Park Admission*)

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mobility Accessible Standard Room, w/ADA tub (Includes Early Park Admission*)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Hearing Accessible Standard Room (Includes Early Park Admission*)

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hearing Accessible Standard Room (Includes Early Park Admission*)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Mobility Accessible Pool View Standard Room, w/ADA tub (Includes Early Park Admission*)

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mobility Accessible Pool View Standard Room, w/ADA tub (Includes Early Park Admission*)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Mobility Accessible Standard Room, w/roll-in shower (Includes Early Park Admission*)

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mobility Accessible Standard Room, w/roll-in shower (Includes Early Park Admission*)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room With Two Queen Beds

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Mobility Accessible Standard Room With Ada Tub

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mobility Accessible Standard Room With Ada Tub

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Mobility Accessible Pool View Standard Room With Ada Tub

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mobility Accessible Pool View Standard Room With Ada Tub

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room With Roll In Shower-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Pool View Room With Two Queen Beds

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Pool View Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
4500 Epic Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32819

What's nearby

  • SeaWorld® Orlando - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Orange County Convention Center - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Universal’s Volcano Bay - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Universal Studios Florida - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Winter Park Station - 21 min drive
  • Sand Lake Road Station - 22 min drive
  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cosmos Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe L'Air de la Sirene - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Moon - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Das Stakehaus - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Burning Blade Tavern - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Universal's Stella Nova Resort

Hotel near Universal Epic Universe
Located close to Orange County Convention Center and Universal’s Volcano Bay, Universal's Stella Nova Resort provides a poolside bar, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy a poolside location and more at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to an arcade/game room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a lifeguard on site
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), early theme park entry, and self parking (surcharge)
  • ATM/banking services, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 750 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 25 for adults and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Cosmos Cafe and Market
  • Galaxy Bar
  • Galaxy Grill
  • Nova Bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Early theme park entry
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Early theme park entry
  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 14 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Built in 2025
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Lifeguards
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
*Valid theme park admission and Universal Orlando hotel validation required. Early Park Admission begins up to one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening to: (a) Universal Studios Florida and/or Universal Islands of Adventure as determined by Universal Orlando; (b) Universal Volcano Bay (weather permitting); and/or (c) Universal Epic Universe (opening 2025). Valid at select attractions at each park. Park-to-Park admission required to board the Hogwarts™ Express. Benefit is non-transferable. Parks, attractions, operational times, and offerings for the Early Park Admission benefit may vary and are subject to substitutions, change, availability, capacity and/or cancellation without notice, and not guaranteed. Additional restrictions may apply.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 25 for adults, and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Universal Stella Nova Resort
Universal's Stella Nova Resort Hotel
Universal's Stella Nova Resort Orlando
Universal's Stella Nova Resort Hotel Orlando

Frequently asked questions

Does Universal's Stella Nova Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Universal's Stella Nova Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Universal's Stella Nova Resort?

Self parking is available for USD 30 per night.

What time is check-in at Universal's Stella Nova Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Universal's Stella Nova Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Universal's Stella Nova Resort located?

Situated in Orlando, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Universal Epic Universe and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Orange County Convention Center. Universal CityWalk and Universal’s Volcano Bay are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Universal's Stella Nova Resort Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 265 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable beds, and a fantastic staff made our vacation wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean roof, great staff
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and shuttle service to Universal was outstanding.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the whole set up
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Beauriful place wurh a great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, everything was clean but needs more dinning options
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean and modern Beds were comfortable So close to epic universe and the bused to all universal parks were so frequent and easy to catch.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 7 nights and never had an issue. Room was cleaned when we needed it and the staff was awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tchay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night but it was very beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kresta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean rooms and staff super helpful. Buses were easy to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New hotel, lobby and pool area excellent.. Rooms nice, clean,very basic a bit small but set up nicely with a curtain dividing between bed area and sink area allowing for added privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ma Conception

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the ambience and the staff! Food options are good too.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall our experience at Stella Nova Hotel was flawless. We are very pleased with how facile and smoothly everything went.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Stella Nova. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirielys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay near Thematic Parks .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeerawan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, can’t wait to return!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is an extension of Epic Universe with it’s vibe decor. And the staff was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel for the Epic Theme Park. Universal hotels are the best way to go once theme parks are part of the agenda. Will try Stella Luna after.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect if you're going to Epic Universe. We chose this over Terra Luna for it's walkability, and it was easier than anticipated.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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