Universal's Aventura Hotel Resort Overview & Review | Universal Orlando Resort

This is my hopefully comprehensive overview and review of Universal's Aventura Hotel at the Universal Orlando Resort.
Within this review, we'll be covering location, transportation, resort amenities, pool area, dining (Urban Pantry, Bar 17 Bistro), the pros and cons. I'll also be comparing to Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort, the Endless Summer Resort, Saphire Falls and other Universal hotels.
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[@kelseysreborns]

You sold me at " geared more toward childless adults " 😂

[@TripNWithRed]

We love Aventura. I really like that it's tall instead of sprawling because you are never far from the elevator, food or bus. The food options are great. The rooms are classy and technology is fun. The views are stunning. One thing I liked most was walking next door to Sapphire Falls to catch the boat to CityWalk and parks but Aventura is much cheaper than Sapphire Falls. Your editing style is always incredible. I love your videos.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Really appreciate that! Agree, nearby water taxi is huge perk 😁

[@rachelhimes7715]

I learned the hard way how huge cabana bay is. Next time it will be avantura.

[@GhostofSicklesleg]

Love Universal, my daughter worked at the hotel while living in Orlando. She preferred working Universal vs WDW, the perks at Universal for the employees were so much better then WDW.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

I always wanted to work for both growing up.

[@GhostofSicklesleg]

@@TheFrugalBrit Universal seemed much better employee oriented, plus family perks way better! Great video, you have a calming demeanor that comes thru’s on the video. Keep up the great work!

[@jeninaslicer352]

Happy Sunday! I plan to venture to Bar 17 next month! Thank you for this video! Yours are the best!

[@Veebaby_2052]

Your voice is very pleasing, thank you for the information. I'm going to watch some more vids while preparing for my trip next year.

[@adamkehoe7405]

We stayed here in September 2022. It was our first time staying on property at Universal and might I say, best hotel ever! We opted for a skyline view and got a cracking view from Floor 10 (out of 17) overlooking both theme parks. Food was alright, the pool was fantastic, shuttles were frequent to the parks, and the walk to Volcano Bay took less than 5 mins. We loved the layout of the hotel, the futuristic vibe with everything in your room being controlled by the IPad, and the comfy beds. Not a huge fan of the bathroom scenario (sliding door that didn't lock properly, and power outlets in awkward places), but overall, we loved the hotel. We'd def recommend anyone to stay here at this resort, given it's moderately valued (Lowe's is a deluxe resort and Aventura is literally opposite!) - & you can use Sapphire Falls Water Taxi ;) Edit: If you time it right, go to Bar 17 around 8:45pm and look towards the right side of Volcano Bay (orange lights in the distance), you'll be able to catch Magic Kingdom fireworks at 9pm Enchantment, and Epcot's Harmonious (correct at the time of writing). Great to watch from a distance.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you for that. Yeah I was too lazy to do the fireworks, which would have been great footage. Need to do this next time.

[@leecrawley9862]

Great video again ✈️🇺🇸. Keep up the informative indepth reviews, always a joy 👍

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Lee 😁

[@meeky0420]

Staying here tomorrow through Sunday! I’m single with no kids! This will be perfect! Can’t wait ❤

[@djmarshall411]

Stayed here a few weeks back, loved it here.

[@chloedent9760]

We are staying at Aventura next September and having watched quite a few videos about it I have to say yours has been the most informative! Thank you ☺️

[@TheFrugalBrit]

That’s good to hear thank you 😁 Hope you have an awesome trip 👍

[@ianrobson4046]

The good thing is from Aventura without using the transport you are a short walk away from the water taxi or take a leasurely walk to Universal where you go through security an are in the parks /city walk

[@jeninaslicer352]

Happy Sunday! I plan to venture to Bar 17 next month! I’m staying at Cabana Bay. Thank you for this video! Yours are the best!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

thank you Jenina, hope you have the best trip! 😁👍

[@sora_aka_yamisora]

Awesome; I'm loving all these Universal videos!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you 😁

[@alyross3081]

Stayed here in feb. I see no need to look elsewhere if you are planning a Universal vacation. No complaints. Even the food you can purchase in the lobby is great. In fact the best meal I had all vacation was the burger at the hotel. Staff was nice. I walked the beautiful path to the parks almost daily. But there’s a bus and ferry. I don’t know what more you can ask for, unless you like more fancy looking accommodations.

[@dragonboy141]

Stayed twice at this hotel. Highly recommend it👍. One of the best perks is the ability to walk over and take the boat taxis to city walk.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Love the water taxi 😁

[@nickjones1219]

Great Hotel, stayed here in July, roof top bar is fantastic 🍻

[@saintedallas]

Thank you for this information!

[@edvaira6891]

This place does REALLY remind me of a LOT of the nicer off-Strip hotels in Vegas, particularly the Palms and the Rio…Very nice and classy looking; if we still stayed in hotels (the last three trips we’ve made to Florida, we’ve rented a vacation home) this would be a very strong choice! Thorough and fun video as usual, Good Sir!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah that’s a good comparison, one of those has a rooftop bar as well from recollection.

[@edvaira6891]

@@TheFrugalBrit that would be the palms! If you’re familiar with the old MTV show the real world, they filmed once classic season there sometime in the late 90s early 2000s… Not sure how old you are but you might remember!(I’m sadly, old enough to have remembered!)

[@vacationkitty]

This is an excellent overview and video. Well done!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you kindly! 😁

[@tiffanylittle7156]

My husband and I are planning a trip and I was looking for a quieter hotel and this looks perfect. Thank you

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Very welcome, thank you for watching 😁

[@adamramage7506]

Love your videos

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you!!! 👍😁

[@carolyn4132]

Excellent Video, I'm a Travel Agent and after looking at your video, I'm considering booking my clients here. You explained everything very well. It was so detailed. Appreciate it.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching 😁

[@ericteneyck8691]

You put out very informative videos. Lots of great information condensed down to a nice length video. One thing we wish though, is that you'd show all the menus in the food court (not long, a couple of second, we can pause the video to study it) and maybe some flashes of the actual food when you get the chance to film it. But regardless, like I said, your videos are great! Also, while I don't hate children, as a childless adult I like the idea of having a quieter resort that doesn't attract as many families with kids.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

This is great feedback Eric, love comments like this. Yeah I agree with you, something I had thought about doing. Sometimes it’s a pacing consideration, but sometimes a lack of content.

[@adam_p99]

I got the impression that this place is targeting the young adults without children. The las Vegas day pool party kind of people. This demographic aren’t interested in the Disney offering and universals Halloween horror nights are the same kind of target audience.

[@ARmYofSixxTH]

solid review

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you 😁

[@ilalez]

Expertly curated indeed. Will stay here if Surfside is sold out or price difference is not huge.

[@ThePrissy11]

Nice pool.

[@javierdeleongaitan8651]

Nice video looks like a good hotel to tray. Thanks

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Javier 😁

[@mikestiles811]

Great reviews my friend, What time does the water taxi quit running from the park?

[@leeharris7415]

We stated here for 4 nights in August and thought it was a great hotel. Considering we spent most of our time at the parks, it was nice to come back to a quiet hotel for some peace and quiet. Staff were great and Bar17 is a huge selling point, so cool. Location wise we found it so convenient, using both the short bus hops and the pleasant garden walk. I'd have no hesitation going back here 😀

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah I think if I was to travel with just the Mrs and no kids, I’d definitely consider it.

[@belljo2262]

Literally at Aventura right now, thanks for the video! Hopefully finding the water taxi isn’t too difficult!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hope you have an awesome time 😁

[@belljo2262]

@@TheFrugalBrit thank you! We have made it onto 11 things so far and would have been 12 if The Mummy didn’t break down right before we were supposed to ride. Love the videos keep it up! 🖤

[@showdown2006]

Just stayed here recently and thought it was a great hotel. Although you do have me intrigued to checking out the other ones for comparison.

[@joshuawells4842]

Could you make a video the staybridge suites sea world? I’m interested in the option of having a full apartment amount of space with hotel amenities, and the location looks great for disney, universal, and of course sea world park access.

[@daxhausentraveller8488]

FB . Ace review 👍. Could not make my mind up if it was yes or no for this hotel . So I’ll sit on the fence . Maybe 🤣.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thanks Dax! Great hotel, but won’t appeal to everyone.

[@juniperdog5523]

Great video, as always. You mentioned that Sapphire Falls includes free express pass. Is that new? I thought only the top three did.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Where abouts did I say Saphire Falls includes fast pass? Obviously needs correcting, apologies.

[@juniperdog5523]

@@TheFrugalBrit It was at 12:55 when I listened again. But in looking at the transcript I see that I am just not hearing the word “or” as in “or one of the premier resorts”. My mistake.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

@@juniperdog5523 ahhh, phew!! Thanks for looking into that.

[@jonspoard8416]

Thanks for the blog. Any idea why all the Universal hotels are unavailable out for November? Surely that arnt all sold out?

[@susanmeredith4957]

Are there no dressers in the rooms? We booked 5 days in August, for a split stay with Royal Pacific. Going with my adult daughter. It was a hard choice between Aventura and CB. And we loved Sapphire last Aug. but Sapphire doesn’t have express pass perk either. So decided to save some money. Esp since our Canadian dollar is rubbish at the moment.

[@NiallDoran.glasgow]

The Lowe Hotels are really good and cant fault the staff and what they offer the Biggest Problem is from there Budget friendlily to the Premium rooms would be that the walls are paper thin and you will hear pretty much everything to the room next to you if they have TV or Music Loud or hear people in the hall way and the hotel carts ! I'm not long back from FL staying in both hotels and getting a extra towels or room service by a wee robot is really class in this hotel ! Personal I thought with the Hard Rock you're paying for the name and the hype as not much difference in the hotels in my view only works out cheaper for park days with the express passes added to your stay.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah I’ve heard a few people say that about the walls at Aventura. Wasn’t too bad for me though. I do notice it when I’m at Endless Summer though.

[@nick.4783]

Do you also get access to Sapphire falls amenities staying at the Aventura since they are almost connected?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You do indeed 😁

[@nick.4783]

@@TheFrugalBrit including the pool at the Sapphire?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

That’s right 😁 You may need to ask for assistance though as not sure key card will work.

[@KarateChopShop]

Beautiful hotel. Major mistake is not having that microwave. I guess it’s to have order room service

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah always nice to have a microwave, at least they have them in dockside.

[@tatumdawncooper2012]

Me and my fiance are going to this hotel next year for our honeymoon.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hope you have the best trip 😁

[@scottharbuck4101]

I liked the info i was getting but after a while the music was louder than u talking?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Appreciate feedback like this 👍

[@hailonearth]

We stayed there for our honeymoon this year. Had a great time , only complaint was very plain very forgetful place.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah that’s fair, love it’s convenience though.

[@hailonearth]

The price was definitely fair very clean . Also was nice to see fireworks from Disney from rooftop bar. Staff and concierge were awesome.

[@hailonearth]

Also thanks for an awesome channel to follow. Keep up the balanced reviews 👌

[@user-cv9pq7eg3l]

😂❤

[@lowennalewis6916]

Adventura or Cabana Bay?

[@garouthetiktokinfluencerhu9731]

It really depends on what you’re looking for. If you have a family with kids then probably cabana bay. If you’re with friends or just a couple with no kids, then perhaps aventura. My wife and I are going with aventura. Honestly, the one thing I’ll miss about cabana bay is the fitness center. Not to work out, but because it’s almost like a mini museum, all themed around Jack La lanne. Very cool! I guess the other thing I’ll miss is the theming. The amenities at cabana bay are great as well but if you don’t plan on using them then all it becomes is more walking back and forth to your room😂. We plan on taking advantage of bar 17, mainly to eat and enjoy the views. Neither of us drink. I heard the food is better at aventura. It certainly seems to be more diverse in options

[@MsTanya-ew8eh]

This place has bed bugs.... Seriously