Located near the Orange County Convention Center, Universal Stella Nova Resort offers a vibrant getaway. Unwind with a poolside cocktail, indulge in shopping on site, or rejuvenate at the spa tub. With two restaurants and high-speed WiFi, this hotel is perfect for those seeking relaxation and convenience.
Orange County Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Universal Orlando Resort - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
Universal’s Volcano Bay - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
Universal Studios Florida - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
Getting around
Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 26 min drive
Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 33 min drive
Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 52 min drive
Winter Park Station - 21 min drive
Orlando Station - 22 min drive
Brightline Orlando Station - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Cosmos Cafe - 1 min walk
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Das Stakehaus - 18 min walk
Cafe L'Air de la Sirene - 4 min drive
Pizza Moon - 15 min walk
About this property
Universal's Stella Nova Resort
Universal's Stella Nova Resort puts you just a 5-minute drive from The Orlando Eye at ICON Park and Pointe Orlando. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, visit one of the 2 restaurants for a bite to eat, or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Other features include a poolside bar, a fitness center, and a hot tub.
At a glance
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Hotel size
750 units
Arranged over 9 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Uncovered onsite self parking (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Cosmos Cafe and Market - Onsite family restaurant.
Galaxy Bar - This bar is located by the pool. Open daily.
Galaxy Grill - This family restaurant is located by the pool. Open daily.
Nova Bar - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 25 for adults, and USD 5 to 20 for children
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs USD 30 per night with in/out privileges
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Policies
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.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
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
Is there a pool at Universal's Stella Nova Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Universal's Stella Nova Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Universal's Stella Nova Resort?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 30 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Universal's Stella Nova Resort?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Universal's Stella Nova Resort and nearby?
Universal's Stella Nova Resort has 2 bars, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub, as well as a fitness center and an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Universal's Stella Nova Resort?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring poolside dining.
What's the area around Universal's Stella Nova Resort like?
Universal's Stella Nova Resort is located a short 10-minute walk from Universal Epic Universe.
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Reviews
Universal's Stella Nova Resort Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Amenities
9.4
Staff & service
9.0
Eco-friendliness
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2025
Very clean, close to Epic, good guest service, great pool
Joanne
Joanne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2025
A great place to stay to take in Epic Universe.
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2025
Great stay
Great stay, the hotel was perfect for our trip to Anna Maria island. Clean and only a short drive into holmes beach.
Kenny
Kenny, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 24, 2025
Nice hotel for epic park
Very well located near epic park with shuttle every 10 minutes. Confortable and clean but poorly soundproof
Francis
Francis, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2025
Brand new hotel
Hotel beautiful and nice very clean and they have the bus in front of hotel to take you to city place and universal parks
James
James, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2025
Family loved this hotel, ideal for Universal Epic
Stayed one night to be close to Universal Epic and to get early entry. Wished we had stayed longer. Kids claimed it’s the best hotel they have ever stayed in (and they have stayed at much more expensive hotels!!). Excellent value for what we paid.
Epic is just a few minutes walk.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2025
This place is everything you could imagine!
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
Loved the close proximity to Epic—walked to the park in 10 minutes.
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2025
Amazing theming. Good food available onsite. Staff was great. The pool area was well maintained and was large enough to not feel overcrowded even when lots of people were there. The only negative thing is that the room is small and doesn't have a lot of storage space or a microwave, but if you plan on spending most of your time at the parks, it's not a big deal.
Jade
Jade, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
We had a really nice mother's day weekend at the new hotel. It was great to see the new park in the distance. Looking forward to going back.
Marcia
Marcia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2025
The Epic Universe Hotel
This is the budget friendly epic universe hotel. Early entry. The hotel feels like you are undersea or on a submarine. The AC was amazing. The food service in the lobby was good. The staff was friendly, and you can walk to the park in 5 to 10 mins depending on when you catch the traffic light for crossing the street.
Leslie
Leslie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2025
Great stay, room had view of Epic Universe.
10 minutes walking path to Epic was a bonus. Shuttles to other universal parks / City Walk around every 20mins
Would stay again
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2025
Great new property.
Christopher
Christopher, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 17, 2025
Not alot of food selections dockside has way better food
Nate
Nate, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 24, 2025
The hotel was super fun and the staff was extremely helpful and friendly. We thought the beds in our previous hotel were more comfy and the hot water for the spa and room shower felt like it capped out at <100 degrees. Other than that, it was great!
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3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
Hotel has a really cool looking exterior...everything new and shiny. We all loved the convenience of walking to Epic Universe...and extremely short bus ride if bus wait lines are short. Highly recommend this hotel for a comfortable, "don't break your budget", easy Epic access type family experience!
Alison
Alison, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
As close to epic universe as you can get. Property is new and not overly expensive.
Tyler
Tyler, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 19, 2025
Decent but not great
Decent mid range hotel but bed was uncomfortable and almost no noise insulation from the hallway and rooms
Ximeng
Ximeng, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 28, 2025
Clean but average hotel
Friendly hotel staff, but they were unhelpful in receiving a delivery order I had that went missing, so the staff are not trustworthy with personal belongings or food deliveries. The bathroom is small but clean. The big window is cool but fogs up half the day, so you cant even see out of it. Overall I think its worth the convenience if you plan on visiting Epic Universe, but otherwise there are a lot of other hotels in the area that are more worth the price paid.
Denise
Denise, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2025
Excelent 👌
Thais
Thais, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
Close to epic park. AC in the room was loud.
Javier
Javier, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 4, 2025
Proximity to Epic Universe is amazing, but if you want to go anywhere else (other parks, restaurants, bars) it's pretty isolated. Rooms were just ok, with budget linens and furnishings, and if you don't have a park view you might as well be staying on a highway interchange.
Warren
Warren, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 4, 2025
Quite a way from City Walk and traditional Universal Parks. Clearly made for Epic which was not available during my visit so it made visiting the other parks and city walk an extra bit of effort. Certainly new & clean which was great.
David
David, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 12, 2025
Great new Hotel
The hotel is brand new so there is not much to say on the negaitve side. The beds were comfortable. Parking was are only issue.We were told by the front desk to use our room key to get out and it did not work we had to pay again for parking as it would not let us out without paying again
ALINA
ALINA, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 19, 2025
Don't like the fact that housekeeping is every 2 days. Service was not great, no room service, not a lot of options to eat.