Loews Portofino Bay Hotel - Orlando

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Overview

Other facilities

On the property, unwind around one of the three swimming pools. The main Beach Pool is ideal for families since it’s home to a Roman aqueduct-themed water slide, a sandy beach, poolside activities, a children’s pool and two whirlpools. The other two pools maintain a more tranquil, adult vibe: there’s the more exclusive Villa Pool where you can hire private cabanas, and the lush Hillside Pool which is quietly tucked away on the edge of the property (although it remains close to the hotel facilities).

Health conscious visitors can make use of the hotel’s extensive walking and jogging paths.

Also, the kids’ club (available for a supplementary charge) engages children between the ages of 4 and 14 years old. It offers a selection of supervised games, film screenings and arts and crafts activities. Elsewhere, there’s an arcade which is filled with coin-operated video games. Everyone can look forward to the nightly Musica della Notte performances (weather permitting), whereby classical opera is sung live in the harbourside piazza.   

Dining information

Dining mainly revolves around Italian cuisine at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. Trattoria del Porto is a full-service restaurant which serves a buffet breakfast, followed by Italian inspired dishes for lunch and dinner. You can dine indoors or head outside to admire views across the scenic bay. Plus, there’s a children’s seating area with beanbags and a cartoon TV.

Stop by Sal's Market Deli TM to dine on Italian staples such as home-made pizzas and delicatessen sandwiches. There are marble-topped booths inside and a picnic area outside on the piazza. Otherwise, try out the Splendido Bar & Grill TM where you can order a wide range of drinks and classic bar food such as nachos, wings and burgers. Mama Della's Ristorante SM provides a homely, casual setting with wandering musicians. The a la carte menu here features classic Italian fare, with a wide choice of pasta dishes. The more elegant Bice Ristorante offers Italian fine-dining and specialises in Northern Italian cuisine. The full menu lists tempting antipasti, salads, and home-made pasta dishes – as well as a selection of meat, fish, and vegetarian options. If you have room, indulge in delicious desserts, handcrafted by the pastry chef: the limoncello cheesecake is a popular choice.

At Gelateria, relish artisan ice creams, milkshakes, biscotti, and speciality coffee. You can also order hot drinks and snacks at the on-site Starbucks®. Later, watch the sun set over the harbour at The Thirsty Fish wine bar, admiring the twinkling harbour lights and listening to live music (available on some evenings). You can also enjoy drinks at the intimate Bar American which serves up refreshing cocktails and Italian grappas, along with an enticing selection of appetizers. A full menu is also available via the 24-hour room service. 

Additional information

* Early Park Admission - Requires theme park admission. Early Park Admission begins up to one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening to either: (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.

**Merchandise Delivery - Only merchandise purchased from select Universal Orlando owned and operated theme park stores are eligible for Hotel Delivery. Hotel Delivery concludes daily at 5pm and the service cannot be used the day of guest check out. Additional restrictions apply and are subject to change without notice.

**You can charge purchases across the Resort to your room key card and it also gives you complimentary club-to-club access - Valid for registered Universal hotel guests for the length of stay. Not valid for separately ticketed concerts and special events. Some venues require ages 21 or older and a cover charge for admission. Valid Photo ID required. Does not include admission to Universal Cinemark, the Blue Man Group show or Hollywood Drive-in Golf™. Subject to availability. Restrictions apply and benefits are subject to change without notice.

† Universal Express Unlimited™ Requires theme park admission. Valid only at participating rides and attractions in Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Not valid at Universal’s Volcano Bay. Excludes separately ticketed events. Park-to-Park admission required to board the Hogwarts™ Express. Benefit valid only for guests of Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Hard Rock Hotel® and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, for the number of guests staying in the room for the length of hotel stay. Available during normal theme park operating hours only. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice.

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