Universal accommodation

Question

Hi everyone.

I cant seem to make sense of this so im after your help.

We have been about 10 times and always stayed in a private villa, this time we are looking at staying on site at universal to take advantage of the fast pass option.

There will be a family of four so ideally 1 double and two singles and two people who would require two single beds.

Has any one done this ?

We could take a suite that accommodates 6 people if that exists.

Cant make much sense of the universal site.

Any help would be appreciated,

Answer

Staying on-site at Universal Orlando is a great choice if you want to take advantage of the Universal Express Pass, early park access, and overall convenience. It can be a bit confusing when trying to figure out the right room configuration for a family of four, especially when considering suites that can accommodate six people.

Room Options for a Family of Four: Universal has three main categories of on-site hotels: Premier, Preferred, and Value. The room configurations can vary:

Premier Hotels (Loews Portofino Bay, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific): These typically offer rooms with either two queen beds or suites that can sleep up to six. Suites often have a separate living area with a sleeper sofa and may include two bathrooms. Ideal if you want a mix of bed types.
Preferred Hotels (Loews Sapphire Falls, Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort – Preferred sections): Rooms generally have two queen beds, but the family suites at Cabana Bay can sleep up to six, with two queen beds and a sleeper sofa, plus a kitchenette.
Value Hotels (Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort standard rooms): Standard rooms sleep up to four with two double beds. Family suites sleep up to six with two queen beds, a sleeper sofa, and a kitchenette.

Considerations:

For your group (1 double, 2 singles, plus 2 singles), the easiest solution is probably a family suite that sleeps six. These suites usually have two beds in the main room plus a living area with a sleeper sofa. You can request bed preferences, but the exact configuration may vary, so confirm when booking.
Booking directly on the Universal site allows you to see room availability and exact bed types. Use the filters for “family suite” to simplify your search.
Some hotels, like Loews Portofino Bay or Royal Pacific, offer multiple room types within suites, and the concierge can help assign beds to match your family’s needs.

Tips:

Call the hotel directly if the online site is confusing—Universal staff can clarify exact room layouts and help with bed preferences.
Consider your budget vs convenience: Premier hotels have more amenities and fully included Express Passes, whereas Value and Preferred options require purchasing Express Pass separately unless offered in a package.
Check if you really need all six sleepers; sometimes two adults on a queen and two children on the sleeper sofa works perfectly and saves cost.

In summary, for a family of four who wants flexibility in beds, a family suite at Cabana Bay Beach Resort or a suite at a Premier hotel is your best bet. These rooms typically accommodate six guests comfortably and give you the benefit of Universal Express Pass access when staying on-site.