Universal Endless Summer Resort

When you visit the Universal Endless Summer Resort, the first thing you need to know is that this Resort offers two unique experiences to choose from. Made up of the Surfside Inn and Suites and the Dockside Inn and Suites, you get to choose from two (2) distinct but similar stays. The Surfside Inn and Suites is the smaller of the two hotels and opened on June 27, 2019. The Dockside Inn and Suites are much larger and opened on March 17th, 2021.

Surfside Inn and Suites

 7000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, Fl 32819
| 3 Star Rating
Front Entrance to the Universal Endless Summer Resort Surfside Inn and Suites 1000
 You Should Know:
  • 2 Bedroom Suites
  • Family Suites
  • Heated Pools
  • Free Universal Shuttle
  • Universal Resort
  • Universal Value Resort
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% ABOVE AVG REVIEWS
73%

Smaller Hotel with Lake Views

A stay at the Surfside Inn and Suites gives you beautiful views of Sandy Lake. The Surfboard shaped pool is great for a family hangout and is fun for the kids. The Pool Bar has all of your favorite adult drinks and having the refillable drink station near the pool is wonderful for the kids.

Great Options:
  • Huge Surfboard Outdoor heated pool
  • Lake Views
  • 750 Total Rooms
  • 390 Two-bedroom suites
  • Towels are provided at the Pool
  • Free Universal Theme Park Transportation

Dockside Inn and Suites

 7125 Universal Blvd, Orlando, Fl 32819
| 3 Star Rating
Entrace in the evening at the Universal Endless Summer Resort Dockside Inn and Suites 1000
 You Should Know:
  • 2 Bedroom Suites
  • Family Suites
  • Heated Pools
  • Near Universal Orlando
  • Free Universal Shuttle
  • Universal Resort
  • Universal Value Resort
Book with:
% ABOVE AVG REVIEWS
75%

Huge Hotel with 2 Pools

The Dockside Inn and Suites is huge, almost 3 times larger than the Surfside. Because of its size, you will have two (2) very large resort pools, one with zero-entry and the other with bubbling fountains. Each pool has its own pool bar and refillable drink station to stay hydrated.

Amazing Options:
  • Two Resort-size heated pools
  • Kids Splash Area
  • 2,050 Total Rooms
  • 1,113 Two-bedroom suites
  • Towels are available at both pools
  • Free Universal Attractions Transportation

Universal Value Resort

Up until the opening of the Universal Endless Summer Resort, the Cabana Bay Beach Resort was the least expensive options in the Universal Resort line of hotels. While the Cabana Bay Resort is a Prime Value Resort, the Universal Endless Summer is the first true Value Resort from Universal. But, I would not let the word “VALUE” concern you at all. You still get amazing benefits when staying at either one of the Hotels that make up the Endless Summer Resort.

Standard Rooms

It does not matter if you choose to stay at the Surfside Inn Standard Rooms or the Dockside Inn Standard Rooms. The Standard Rooms at both of these hotels have the same square feet and can accommodate the same number of guests. Each Standard Room has 313 Square Feet of Space, two (2) queen beds and can sleep up to four (4) guests.

View of the Standard room from the hall at the Universal Endless Summer Resort Surfside Inn and Suites 960
Standard Room – Surfside Inn and Suites
Overview of a Standard Room at the Universal Orlando Endless Summer Resort Dockside Inn and Suites 960
Standard Room – Dockside Inn and Suites

Two-Bedroom Suites

For added space, the 2 Bedroom Suite at the Surfside Inn and the 2 Bedroom Suite at the Dockside Inn have an additional bedroom for privacy and sleep up to 6 guests. Each of the 2 Bedroom Suites also have a small kitchenette area with picnic table, small refrigerator, sink, counter and coffee maker.

Overview of the 2 Bedroom Suite at the Universal Endless Summer Resort Surfside Inn and Suites 960
2 Bedroom Suite – Surfside Inn and Suites
Overview of the 2 Bedroom Suite at the Dockside Inn and Suites Universal Endless Summer Resort Orlando 960
2 Bedroom Suite – Dockside Inn and Suites

Where is the Endless Summer Resort Located?

The Endless Summer Resort is located on the opposite side of Interstate-4 from Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and the Volcano Bay Water Park.

Bing Map showing the location or the Endless Summer Resort Surfside Inn and Dockside Inn location with Universal Parks 1000
Bing Map – Endless Summer Resort in relation to the Universal Orlando Parks

Looking at this Bing Map, you see that the Universal Endless Summer Resort is still in a prime location to the Universal Parks. While there is not a water taxi system to get you to City Walk, the Shuttle Bus service, included with your stay, is a very efficient way of getting to the Universal Parks.

Shuttle Service to the Universal Parks

The Endless Summer Universal Value Resort offers amazing Shuttle Bus Service for guests. The Shuttles are very efficient and normally run on about a 15 minute schedule. The Water Taxi is not available to the Endless Summer Resort because there is not a waterway connected to this area.

Which is Larger?

Whether you look at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort from a Map or just drive down Universal Blvd, it is easy to see that the Dockside Inn and Suites is much larger than the Surfside Inn and Suites. Comparing the number of rooms is an easy way to see which is larger. The Surfside Inn and Suites has a total of 750 rooms and the Dockside Inn and Suites has 2,050 guest rooms. Size does not necessarily make one better than the other. Some guests like the feel of the smaller hotel while others like the largest they can find.

Fun things to do at the Endless Summer Resort

It does not matter which Hotel you choose, if you book the Surfside or Dockside Inn & Suites, they share amenities and recreation. This means that you can go from pool to pool and enjoy all of the fun across all of the Endless Summer Resort.

Pool view from the lake beside the Universal Endless Summer Resort Surfside Inn and Suites 960
Surfside Inn and Suites Surfboard Pool
Tower 1 Pool from above at the Universal Endless Summer Resort Dockside Inn and Suites 960
Dockside Inn and Suites – Resort Pool at Tower 1

Each of the pools have a unique feature so be sure to check them all out during your stay.

Places to Eat

Not only is the Recreation and Pools shared between the Dockside Inn and Surfside Inn, you can also hang out at the two (2) counter service, food courts and the various bars.

Beach Break Dining Sign and entrance at the Universal Endless Summer Resort Surfside Inn and Suites 960
Beach Break Dining – Surfside Inn and Suites
Overview of the Pier 8 Market at the Dockside Inn and Suites Universal Endless Summer Resort Orlando 960
Pier 8 Market Dining – Dockside Inn and Suites

Differences between the Dockside and Surfside Inn

There is so much to do at both the Dockside Inn and Suites and the Surfside Inn and Suites. For more of a comparison between these two hotels at the Endless Summer Resort be sure to check out; “What is the Difference between Universal Dockside and Surfside Inn and Suites?”