Universal Stella Nova Resort 

Out of this world

This is the space age, as imagined by Universal Orlando. A futuristic lobby awaits, leaving you wondering if you’ve stepped inside a hotel or the atrium of a huge spaceship.

The Universal Stella Nova Resort opened in 2025, along with the newest theme park – Epic Universe. Handily, you can walk to Epic Universe from here and catch a complimentary shuttle to the other Universal Orlando parks, making this a super convenient base. Plus, as it’s a Universal Orlando hotel, you’ll have early admission to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It’s designed to be one of Universal Orlando’s more accessibly priced hotels, so expect simplicity without sacrificing a sense of style.

Why we love Universal Stella Nova Resort

  • Brand new for 2025, be among the first to experience one of Universal Orlando’s latest hotels, opening alongside an all-new theme park, Epic Universe.

  • There’s a fabulous, futuristic theme here without being OTT. The exterior of the hotel shimmers with 125,000 reflective tiles that appear to change colour throughout the day.

  • There’s a huge swimming pool with a splash pad zone for kids. Ask at the front desk for the times of outdoor movie screenings by the pool.

  • As with other Universal Orlando, there’s a handy pizza delivery service that’s perfect after a long day at the parks. There’s also a help-yourself restaurant, coffee bar, and poolside grill, giving you plenty of eating and drinking options at all times of the day.

Mar - Jun, Oct - Dec
Approximately 10 hours to Orlando
Next to the newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe which can be reached by a walkway or short shuttle bus ride; the rest of the resort can also be reached by complimentary shuttle bus.
Approx. 20 minutes’ transfer from Orlando International Airport

Facilities

  • Restaurants & bars
  • Board
  • Spas & wellness
  • Diving & Watersports
  • Families

There’s a focus on convenience when it comes to eating and drinking here. A grab-and-go option is ideal for picking up coffee and pastries ahead of an early start at the parks, and a broader self-service restaurant serves a wide range of not-too-pricey meals. Then you’ve got pizza delivery – a handy option after a long day. And the lobby bar is a social hub for wine, beer, and creative cocktails.

Cosmos Café & Market
Grab breakfast, lunch, and dinner at this quick-service option with all the family favourites on offer.

Galaxy Bar and Galaxy Grill
Refreshments and light bites are served all day by the pool.

Nova Bar
This lobby bar is the perfect place to wind down at the end of a busy day.

Pizza Delivery
Hot, fresh pizza delivered directly to your guestroom.

What's Included

Room only

All fitness bases are covered in the gym, from cardio equipment to strength and resistance machines. There’s also an area for free weights and stretching.

The swimming pool is enormous and has a splash pad that little ones will love.

The pool is a family favourite, and older kids will enjoy a go in the arcade, too. But the biggest draw for families is that the parks of Universal Orlando are just a walk or a short bus ride away, so you can access all the family adventures that await in no time.

In the evening, look out for movie screenings by the pool. There’s also an outdoor firepit area for families to gather around.

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