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Waldorf Astoria Orlando vs Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Both properties are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Waldorf Astoria Orlando scores significantly better than Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Waldorf Astoria Orlando comes in at #2 in Orlando with praise from 14 publications like DK Eyewitness, Condé Nast Traveler and Gayot.
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Concierge
Jetsetter
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler
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14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando, FL 32821
From $387 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Much as at the nearby theme parks, once you arrive at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando (opened in 2009), the experience is all-consuming."
Jetsetter
"Gold- and marble-bedecked resort marrying old school luxury with access to all things Disney."
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Oyster
Luxury
"In a town known for kitschy family-oriented resorts, the Waldorf stands out as one of the only true luxury hotels in Orlando."
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DK Eyewitness
"Set in almost 500 acres (202 ha) of woodlands and waterways, with great access to Orlando’s attractions, this luxury hotel is close to all the theme parks."
Condé Nast Traveler
"This hotel inside the gates of Disney World is "the latest grande dame in town." Expect "amazing personalized service, yet staff are so family-friendly"."
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Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Gayot
The Telegraph
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6550 Adventure Way, Orlando, FL 32819
From $108 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Besides offering a moderate price for an on-property hotel, a stay at this resort offers a 10-lane bowling alley, early park admission... and poolside activities."
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Travel + Leisure
"On the same property as the standard rooms, Cabana Bay also offers 900 spacious family suites, which sleep up to six and include a kitchenette and a large bathroom."
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No matter which type of room you choose, enjoy two zero-entry swimming pools, a waterslide, a fitness center and even a 10-lane bowling alley.
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"An amusement park in itself, this enormous, 1800-room upper-middle-range property is inside of Universal Orlando and within easy walking distance of Universal’s Islands of Adventure."
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Gayot
"Universalâs new Cabana Bay Beach Resort feels like stepping back in time, yet without sacrificing any of the amenities and conveniences modern travelers have come to expect."
The Telegraph
8.0
"A superb – if massive – budget-conscious resort with immense family appeal, right on the doorstep of the Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks."
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