Best Western Plus Universal Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace
Free daily full breakfast
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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5618 Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL, 32819
  • Place, Universal Orlando Resort
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Orlando International Premium Outlets
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Universal Studios Florida
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite-2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Family Room, Sofabed, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 6

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Orlando

Florida Center stay.With a stay at this Florida Center hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Universal Orlando Resort and 2 miles (3 km) of Orlando International Premium Outlets. Universal Studios Florida and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Universal Orlando Resort - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Universal CityWalk - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Orlando International Premium Outlets - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Universal Studios Florida - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Church Street Station - 14 min drive
  • Orlando Station - 16 min drive
  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Ale House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪TGI Friday's - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Universal Inn

Hotel near Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando
Best Western Plus Universal Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Best Western Plus Universal Inn. Self parking is free.

This Orlando hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Plus Universal Inn offers 70 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch plasma televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free theme park shuttle
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (38 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.65 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.65 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Plus Universal Inn to the airport?

Best Western Plus Universal Inn is 17.3 mi (27-min drive) away from the Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Universal Inn?

As of Dec 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Universal Inn on Dec 18, 2025 start from $94.95, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Plus Universal Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Plus Universal Inn.

How close is Best Western Plus Universal Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 16.5 mi (32-min drive) from Beachcomber Beach.

Does Best Western Plus Universal Inn offer free breakfast?

Best Western Plus Universal Inn offers free full breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Plus Universal Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Universal Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Best Western Plus Universal Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Plus Universal Inn have a pool?

Best Western Plus Universal Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Best Western Plus Universal Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Plus Universal Inn to downtown Orlando?

Best Western Plus Universal Inn is 6.3 mi away from Orlando.

Reviews

Best Western Plus Universal Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Boyd

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and beds were comfortable. Even though close to bridge that allows walking to Universal, it would still be about a mile or mile 1/2 walk to park entrance, so we drove and parked.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

beth

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like hotels that reek of urine and rotting food, in an area where it is not safe to even walk to the Walgreens next door - then you will love this hotel. WOULD NEVER STAY HERE AGAIN!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Carolina

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing Stay, Cleanliness Issue

My two-night stay at this hotel was a disappointing experience, and I cannot recommend it due to significant cleanliness problems that overshadowed any positive aspects. The most significant problem was the hotel's cleanliness. The lobby had a strong, dusty odor, and the counters were so grimy that my finger turned black after I touched them. The air quality was so poor that it caused a sharp pain in my throat on the first night, making me rush through the lobby to avoid the dust. The shuttle service was another major letdown. The schedule was completely impractical for a full day at Universal Studios, with a single morning trip and an early evening pickup that didn't align with the park's hours (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.). This forced us to pay for expensive parking, a frustrating and unexpected expense that completely defeated the purpose of a key hotel amenity. On a positive note, the staff was genuinely nice, and the breakfast exceeded expectations. The variety was impressive, with everything from scrambled eggs and sausage to pancakes and fresh fruit, making it a pleasant highlight of the stay. Ultimately, the significant issues with cleanliness and the impractical shuttle service were too much to overlook. I would not recommend this hotel and will not be returning. The positive aspects couldn't outweigh the fundamental problems, leaving a lasting negative impression.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Costin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy, the attendant was kind and explained everything, the room was clean, had cartoon channels on the TV and it is very close to Universal Studios, you can walk there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jourdy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph, San Diego

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Universal studios. Shuttle pickup is before 8am, so we kept missing it :) But Uber was only about $5
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
100%
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe, clean and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, JACKSONVILLE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy checking and check out. Very convenient location and easy access to Universal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great,great,great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, Stephenville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast included every morning > staff very friendly > clean and safe > front desk clerk helped me get an Uber to the airport > would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shana, Albuquerque

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean and spacious with contemporary decor. The location is great, less than a 5 minute walk to a bunch of restaurants and super close to Universal. The included breakfast was good. We requested an extra blanket, and they had it to our room in minutes. It’s an excellent value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Roaches everywhere!!!

Had 3 rooms and all of them had a lot roaches. They wanted to give me a 4th one, but i declined it. Saw some roaches in the hallway too. Had mold on bathrooms. Ask for a booking cancelation and hotels.com decline my cancel request, suposedly because the hotel management didnt approve it.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location and Clean

Great location very clean free breakfast and no parking fee!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff

Professional and great cleaning staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

alma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was not great, during the time I stayed the pool was dirty, there was a smell from the carpet and finally I noticed there were cleaning it. Housekeeping was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

beatriz

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Traveled with family
I have stayed at several hotels and this one was by far the worst. I had booked a double queen family suite and upon entering the room we noticed that it had double full beds. Upon mentioning that to the staff i was informed that they do not provide queen size beds even though I showed that was what we booked. Called corporate and was told that the front desk would be in contact to correct this. Nobody called us back. Be prepared to provide your own hand soap because they do not. The shower curtain was missing the inner plastic lining so no matter what the floor got all wet. It was also old and torn. There was no anti slip stickers on the tub floor either.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Had a nice stay. Love how close it is to Universal and that there's a shuttle to take if you want. Rooms were decent, bathroom was a little dirty. Beds were very comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again. Safe, clean, friendly, affordable. Staff was helpful and polite. No critters. We walked to Universal Studios which saved parking fees and no hassel. We didn't use the pool, but we didn't go to Orlando for a hotel pool, we went for Universal. Bfast was decent, got full. There's. Walgreens and Kpot restaurant in walking distance, which are super convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Naomi

Disliked: Staff & service
Shuttle was limited, Breakfast was limited.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025