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Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites

3 star hotel
Kids stay free
Connecting rooms
9/10 Excellent
(5408 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
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Overview

Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites is a popular choice for families visiting Orlando. Families appreciate the roomy and clean suites, perfect for larger families. The resort boasts a spacious pool area, and a cafeteria-style restaurant is available onsite, although some find it pricey. A free shuttle to Universal parks is a major plus, making it easy to get around. While some find the hotel noisy and busy, particularly during peak periods, many praise the resort's convenience and family-friendly atmosphere.

Guest highlights

Roomy and clean suites, ideal for families
Spacious pool area
Convenient free shuttle to Universal parks
The resort's overall family-friendly atmosphere

About the hotel

2 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.

Nearby attractions

Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites is located in Florida Center, a neighborhood in Orlando. Mall at Millenia and Disney Springs® are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Universal’s Volcano Bay and Epcot® are not to be missed.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

2 outdoor pools
Free cribs/infant beds
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi
Available in some public areas: free wifi

Food and drink

1 poolside bar and 1 bar
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee weekdays 7:00 am–10:00 am: usd 7-10 for adults and usd 7-10 for children

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Braille signage
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Visual fire alarm
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking

Things to do

2 outdoor pools
Fitness center

Outdoor

Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas

Conveniences

Atm/banking services
Elevator
Front-desk safe

More

Smoke-free property

Nearest Airports

Airplane
Orlando International Airport
16 km from this hotel
Orlando Sanford International Airport
41 km from this hotel
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Family Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

327 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

65%

4 star reviews

23%

3 star reviews

6%

2 star reviews

3%

1 star reviews

3%

We have selected a sample of reviews which reflect what families have said about Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites

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Latest reviews (327)

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Patricia

10 Aug 2024 - 14 Aug 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

This is our second stay at the Dockside Inn Orlando. The property is well maintained. The accommodations are roomy, clean and family friendly.
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Kristie

22 Jul 2024 - 24 Jul 2024
reviewed on hcom

4 out of 5 stars

Hotel.is perfect for families and we loved the pool area. The cafeteria style dining was also great with the kids. I would recommend getting a refillable cup. The only complaint is that the rooms are small and the sheets are weird but the beds are comfy. The rooms/toiletries reminded me of a lower end hotel. Everything else was great. The bus to the Universal properties is awesome and runs like clock work.
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Steven

25 Jul 2024 - 29 Jul 2024
reviewed on hcom

4 out of 5 stars

Good place for familys. The cafeteria style restaurant was good but expensive for the quality. Lots of walking to gwt to the lobby depending on where your room is located. My teens loved the layout and decor of the suite. Nice they offer a 3 bes suite for a great price. Would definitly stay here again. The free shuttle to Universal attractions cant be beat.
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Victor

13 Jul 2024 - 16 Jul 2024
reviewed on hcom

4 out of 5 stars

The hotel was average. It was super noisy and so busy. Parking was difficult to find and the trek from the elevator to the room was long! The second night there someone pulled the fire alarm and terrified us! After the alarm a message through the loudspeaker in the room told us it was a false alarm. Apparently it was a sports weekend and a bunch of kids teams were staying there with minimal adult supervision….
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Ndeye Sene

8 Jul 2024 - 15 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Amazing hotel family friendly and the pier market 8 is great and affordable with great options.
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Diana

4 Jul 2024 - 10 Jul 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Family friendly hotel with spacious pool layout. Our suite was nice with a surfing theme decor, which kids enjoyed. 3 beds made it for everyone to get good rest. Their Sealy Posturepedic made it for good comfortable sleep, which I loved! Shuttle’s to Universal Studios are very convenient as well as 5 minute wait for Uber’s for any other locations.
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Bruce

6 Jul 2024 - 9 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

We’ve stayed twice now at Dockside. It has everything you need. Beautiful pool, food, store, large lobby, Starbucks, bar, large dinning area, very family friendly, clean, friendly staff. My sons already planning our return!
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Doris

7 Jul 2024 - 10 Jul 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

The hotel was excellent. It was perfect gor our family trip. It had shuttle bus to the Universal parks.
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Portia Mahalia

27 Jun 2024 - 2 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

We arrived late for our check in due to flight delays, yet we were met by a friendly front desk staff who were professional and helpful at at 2 am in the morning. I love the fact that I never had to asked for clean towels. The beds were comfortable well made and clean. The otmosphere was welcoming staff acknowledge you as they past by. The pool, game room and fitness center are great places to relax and bond with family and socialize with others. The hotel shuttle bus drivers are very kind and professional.Our stay was great we had lots of fun and excitement at the the hotel and the different team parks. This is a wonderful resort to vacation with family. We enjoyed every moment of our stay.
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Terry

5 Jul 2024 - 6 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

4 out of 5 stars

A great place for families visiting Universal theme parks became of its shuttle. But young singles will feel out of place
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