Description
Experience the best of both worlds with this spectacular two-centre holiday combining the stunning Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando, with the relaxing ambience of the Gulf Coast at Barefoot Beach Resort, Indian Shores which is located between St. Pete & Clearwater Beaches.
Universal Orlando Resort
With four amazing theme parks – Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay, and Universal Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort offers an entire holiday full of awesome. Race with Raptors through the jungles of Jurassic World. Make mischief with Illumination’s Minions. Discover a new way to play at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™. Step into the magic of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. Soak up the fun in a tropical paradise. Enjoy great dining and entertainment at Universal CityWalk, day or night. It’s the complete vacation destination offering excitement unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando captures the very meaning of the expression “the sweet life”, Italian style, transporting guests to a charming, Italian seaside village. Authentic Italian amenities combined with the beautiful setting of an elegant piazza and harbour, recreates the true essence of Italian hospitality at this award-winning Signature Collection Hotel. Guests are inundated with extra specialities, which makes for a truly spectacular holiday fulfilling only the highest expectations.
Hop on the complimentary water taxis along picturesque waterways to Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk or take the shuttle bus to Universal Volcano Bay and Universal Epic Universe. Enjoy PRIORITY SEATING*** at select Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk restaurants by visiting the Concierge desk of the hotel for reservations. (Separate theme park admission is required for park entry. Restrictions apply. Subject to availability), and for all that souvenir shopping during the day, make the most of the complimentary delivery of merchandise ^^^ purchased at select Universal Orlando resort stores to your hotel.
Spend a day or two at one of the three themed swimming pools either relaxing on a lounger at the private, quiet Hillside Pool or playing on the Roman aqueduct themed water slide at the Beach Pool. With a sandy beach, children’s pool, two hot tubs and beach cabanas(fees apply) it will be easy to spend hours in the Florida sunshine. For an upmarket pool experience head to the Villa Pool where you can lay back with a cool beverage in the upgraded lounge chairs. The Splendido Bar & Grill™ caters for poolside refreshments.
In true Italian style there are several piazzas throughout the resort, the grandest being the Harbor Piazza, where you can take a stroll through cobblestone streets and sidewalk cafes. The host of the “Harbor Nights”‡ wine tasting and jazz event (entrants must be 21+ with a valid photo ID), and the nightly “Musica della Notte” (weather permitting) show with live Italian music, it’s definitely a place to spend quality time with friends and family. Spoilt for choice there are 9 restaurants and lounges in the resort featuring Bice Ristorante and Mama Della’s Ristorante℠. A favourite eatery is Trattoria del Porto™ with outdoor dining overlooking Harbor Piazza offering casual dining with 5-star cooking techniques. After dinner enjoy a signature cocktail at The Thirsty Fish™, perfect for viewing the sunset while sipping wine and catching up on the day’s events.
After a day of amazing rides and entertaining shows the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate is a guest room at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. Mediterranean style surroundings and amenities will soothe and instantly refresh with marble accents and elegant furnishings. Treat your family to a Club Level room and enjoy access to the Portofino’s Club Lounge and hospitality. Added touches including personal concierge, continental breakfast, hors d’oeuvres with complimentary beer and wine finishing off with an evening turn-down service. Surprise the kids and watch the delight on their faces, with kids suites featuring character themes from Illumination’s Minions
On-site shopping at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is refreshingly good with boutiques, upscale shops and rare works of art.
Saving the best until last and not forgetting the reason Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is a number one choice for guests of all ages, four amazing theme parks provide the thrills of a lifetime. and the nightlife at Universal CityWalk offers entertainment for everyone.
Indian Shores, St. Pete-Clearwater, Florida
Barefoot Beach Resort is the perfect place to unwind after an exciting visit to Universal Orlando. A superb getaway-from-it-all, relaxing retreat with miles of golden sandy beaches on the doorstep and serene views of the intracoastal waterways, the Barefoot Beach Resort is a haven to escape to yet with plenty of great Florida style eateries and local attractions close by.
Located on the intracoastal waterway the one and two-bedroom condos have either a water, pool or courtyard view and are graced with tropical Florida colours, upscale furnishings, tile floors in the living area, private bathrooms with towels and “first-day” toiletries. Free Wi-Fi, free parking, full kitchen with granite counter tops and home-from-home comforts complete a wonderful picture of an idyllic place to relax after a day of beach fun.
There’s plenty of restaurants in the area, French, Italian, Steaks, Chinese, Pizza, Sushi and of course the local favourite Florida seafood. It’s a delight to drive the coastline and discover Clearwater Beach, Pier 60, John’s Pass Boardwalk, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Sea Bird Sanctuary and various museums.
Barefoot Beach Resort, Indian Shores really is an optimum choice for a quiet waterfront condo with all the mod cons, close to many fabulous coastal resort and attractions. Being only 90 minutes from Orlando this is a perfect choice to finish off a Florida holiday in true beach style.
Call Travelplanners on 020 3542 8888 to book this great Universal Orlando Resort and Gulf Coast holiday today.
Terms and Conditions
*Valid theme park admission required. Valid only at participating rides and attractions in Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure, during normal theme park operating hours. Not valid at Universal Volcano Bay or at Universal Epic Universe. Excludes separately ticketed events. Park-to-Park admission required to board the Hogwarts Express™. Benefit is non-transferable and valid only for guests of Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Hard Rock Hotel® and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, for the number of guests staying in the room for the length of hotel stay. Express ride access is a separate line with a shorter wait time (when compared to the estimate wait time of the regular lines) at participating rides and attractions. Wait times are estimates that may vary due to weather, demand, and downtimes and are not guaranteed. Present valid room key card (or other authorized Express validation) to the attendant upon entering the Express queue for a participating ride and attraction. Parks, attractions, wait/operational times, and benefits are subject to substitutions, change, availability, capacity and/or cancellation without notice, and not guaranteed. Additional restrictions apply.
**Universal Orlando hotel guests must present hotel key card and valid theme park admission; all other guests must show theme park ticket stating Early Park Admission benefit. Early Park Admission begins up to one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening to: (a) Universal Studios Florida and/or Universal Islands of Adventure as determined by Universal Orlando; (b) Universal Volcano Bay (weather permitting); and/or (c) Universal Epic Universe. Valid at select attractions at each park. Park-to-Park admission required to board the Hogwarts Express™. Benefit is non-transferable. Parks, attractions, operational times, and offerings for the Early Park Admission benefit may vary and are subject to substitutions, change, availability, capacity and/or cancellation without notice, and not guaranteed. Additional restrictions may apply.
^The Universal Orlando All Parks Ticket entitles one (1) guest admission to Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Epic Universe, AND Universal Volcano Bay on all days during a fourteen (14) consecutive calendar day period which commences on and includes the date selected. The ticket will expire in full on the expiration date printed on ticket. Unused days shall be forfeited. The above Admission Media is non-refundable, non-transferable, and must be used by the same person on all days. Standard entry includes biometric scan. Valid only during normal operating hours. Parks, attractions, or entertainment may: close due to refurbishing, capacity, weather or special events; change operating hours; and otherwise change or be discontinued without notice and without 54 liability to the owners of Universal Orlando Resort (‘Universal’). Unless otherwise stated, the above Admission Media specifically excludes admission to separately ticketed events and venues at any of the Universal theme parks and/or CityWalk and excludes parking or discounts on food or merchandise. Some CityWalk venues require ages 21 or older for admission. Valid Photo ID required. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice. • Valid for select dates. Volcano Bay is closed on select dates in 2026. Visit Park Hours for details.
***Priority Seating is only available to guests of Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel® and Loews Royal Pacific Resort with room key card. Valid at select dining venues in Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk during normal park/venue operating hours, subject to availability. Separate theme park admission is required to enter the theme parks. Parking is not included. Guests are encouraged to visit the hotel’s Concierge Desk for details, availability and to make a reservation. Reservations are highly recommended but not required. Any groups over seven require direct contact with the preferred venue to check and confirm availability as it is not guaranteed. Benefit and participating locations are subject to availability, change and/or cancellation without notice, and additional restrictions may apply.
^^^Only merchandise purchased from select Universal Orlando owned and operated theme park stores are eligible for Hotel Delivery. Hotel Delivery concludes daily at 5pm and the service cannot be used the day of guest check out. Additional restrictions apply and are subject to change without notice.
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