8 Great Reasons to Stay at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn & Suites

Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn & Suites is one of the newest hotels at the Universal Orlando Resort opening back in 2019.  When we are looking or a in expensive hotel hotel, the Surfside Inn & Suites or it’s sister Endless Summer hotel, Dockside Inn & Suites, are among our top options. Both are Universal “Value” resort which offers a host of theme park benefits at a very affordable price.

When first pulling up to the resort guests get a sense that this is no typical Orlando hotel.  From the color scheme to the surf / beach theming, you know that your visit will be quite unique.  Throughout out the hotel guests will see surfboards and beach décor in a manner than few hotels offer. 

Since you are located right on-site at the Universal Orlando Resort, guests will enjoy all that Universal has to offer right at their door step.  Click here to learn more about the Universal Orlando Resort.

When arriving in Orlando it will take approximately 20 minutes to get to Hard Rock Hotel from the Orlando International Airport and about 15 minutes to get to the Orlando / Orange County Convention Center.  Other Orlando area theme parks and local attractions are also a short distance to the hotel and per Google Maps, travel time is as follows (non-peak hours):

• SeaWorld Orlando: Less than 15 minutes.
• Magic Kingdom: approximately 25 minutes.
• EPCOT at the Walt Disney World Resort: approximately 20 minutes.
•  Disney’s Hollywood Studios: approximately 20 minutes.
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: approximately 25 minutes.
• Disney Springs : approximately 20 minutes.
• Downtown Orlando: Approximately 20 minutes.
• Vineland Premium Outlets: Approximately 10 minutes

8 Reasons to Stay at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn & Suites

The Endless Summer Florida family has stayed at every single on-site hotel at Universal and depending on our plans for the individual visit, find that each hotel has their specific benefits. While we can make a much longer list of reasons to stay at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn & Suites, here are the top reasons to do so.

• Very Affordable Price / Value
• Universal Theme Park Benefits
• Large Tw0-Bedroom Suites
• On-Site Food & Beverage Options
• Surf and Beach Theming
• High Quality of Service
• Extensive Parking
• Really Cool Pool Area

Very Affordable Price / Value

Theme park hotels, especially those considered “on-site”, are not typically the most affordable options for vacation travelers.  However, Universal really outdid themselves as the Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn & Suites is very affordable and offers a tremendous value for your money.

Throughout the course of the year we have seen rates well below $125 per night for certain hotel packages and have always paid less than $150 per night when stay here.

Universal Theme Park Benefits

Since the Surfside Inn & Suites is consider an “On-Site” hotel at the Universal Orlando Resort, its enjoys some of the best theme park benefits offered as compared to similarly priced hotels in the immediate area.

Universal theme park benefits include:

• Early Park Admission to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Typically either Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure open one hour early to allow hotel guests additional time to explore the Wizarding World.
• Complimentary Transportation: Hotels guests can take the shuttle buses for a short trip to the CityWalk and theme parks as well as Volcano Bay.
• Room Key Charge Privileges and Purchase Delivery: Do you want to purchase a wand at Ollivanders?  Guests can use their room key to charge their purchases and Universal will deliver their packages directly to their room (select stores only).

Large Two-Bedroom Suites

If you have a large family or are traveling with a big group, the two-bedrooms suites at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn & Suites might just be the way to go.

These large rooms feature 440 square feet of space with two queen beds in the primary room and another queen bed in a completely separate bedroom.  There rooms also feature two televisions (one for each room) as well as a kitchenette with microwave oven and mini-refrigerator and picnic table.  The bathroom has a separate vanity area as well as an enclosed shower/tub/commode area.

Check out our full hotel tour to learn more about the rooms at Universal’s Surfside Inn & Suites.

Surf and Beach Theme

For it’s class and price point, Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn & Suites is very well appointed hotel which features a surfing / beach theme.  Guests will find surfboards, themed paintings and endless décor not only in the rooms but throughout the property which adds to the experience.

High Quality Service

Unless you have high status in a frequent traveler program, most hotels at this price point offer a very basic level of service.  From personal experience we can say that the staff goes well beyond what is expected.

During our most recent stay we had a reservation for a two-bedroom suite but due to last minute complications with travel companions, we only needed a traditional room (why pay for a room that sleeps six when you only have two guests).  Upon arrival we explained this to the front desk staff person who assisted with “downgrading” our room and keep our annual passholder discount (saving us a fairly large amount of money for the stay).  Most others hotels would not have gone the extra mile.

On-site Food and Beverage Options

Typically hotels in this category (value) have limited, if any, food and beverage options.  However, Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn & Suites offers a variety of options for the hungry (and thirsty) guest.  

• Beach Break Cafe
• The Sand Bar (poolside bar)
• Starbucks
• Surfside Pizza Delivery

And if these don’t satisfy the rock star desires, guests can try the Hard Rock Cafe, Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville or any of the other options at at Universal’s CityWalk.

Extensive Parking

Have you ever come back to your Orlando area hotel after a very long day at that theme parks and found that there was not a single parking spot available at your hotel?  This happens countless times at hotels of similar class / price point as Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn & Suites.

That’s not the case here as the hotel designers incorporates a multi-story parking garage just adjacent to the building.  Even on sold out nights guests are able to find parking at all times, day or night.

Really Cool Pool Area

One of the best features of Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn & Suites is the surfboard shaped resort style pool.  This pool is huge and has a beach entrance, abundant patio seating and the Sand Bar (poolside bar).  There are also daily poolside activity and games.

This pool area is far better than practically all hotel pools for properties in a similar class at the Surfside Inn & Suites.