TownePlace Suites by Marriott Orlando Near Universal
Family suites with kitchens, steps from Volcano Bay
About this hotel
Families who base themselves here for a slides-packed break find the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Orlando Near Universal a practical choice, just an 8-minute walk from Universal's Volcano Bay. This means no shuttle queues or parking hassles, allowing for spontaneous visits to the water park. The year-round outdoor swimming pool offers a refreshing dip after a day of slides, a welcome feature in the Florida climate. Toddlers can splash safely in the shallow end, while older kids and teens appreciate the proximity to the park's thrilling attractions. The fully equipped kitchens in each suite are a game-changer for families, enabling easy meal prep and saving on dining out. A daily continental and American buffet breakfast, including fresh pastries and fruits, ensures everyone starts their day energised for the slides. The convenience of walking to Volcano Bay is the strongest experience fact here.
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Fully equipped kitchens
- Walk to Volcano Bay
- Child-friendly buffet
Our take
TownePlace Suites Orlando near Universal suits families who want to walk to Volcano Bay: it is an 8-minute walk from the park, with family suites that have fully equipped kitchens. A year-round outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a child-friendly buffet breakfast cover the hours outside the park. The 8.9 from almost 1,300 reviews makes it one of the more convincing self-catering picks for a Volcano Bay trip.
- ✓Book your stay well in advance, especially for school holidays, as the convenience of walking to Volcano Bay makes this property highly sought after.
- ✓Plan your water park days to take advantage of the short walk back to your suite for lunch or a mid-afternoon break, saving on park food.
- ✓Consider bringing some groceries for your kitchen upon arrival to maximise the self-catering benefits and enjoy relaxed family meals in your suite.
Why we love it
- 8-minute walk to Universal's Volcano Bay
- Fully equipped kitchens in every suite
- Year-round outdoor swimming pool
- Child-friendly buffet breakfast included
Why guests love itTownePlace Suites by Marriott Orlando Near Universal is an aparthotel about an eight-minute walk from Volcano Bay, Universal's water park. Its family suites have fully equipped kitchens, the outdoor pool is open year-round, and a child-friendly buffet breakfast is served. It scores 8.9 across more than 1,200 reviews. I would choose it for families who want to walk to the slides and cook some of their own meals.