Marriott Hotels Near Universal Orlando: 8 Picks, Shuttles, Fees

1. Courtyard by Marriott across Universal Orlando

The newest name here is the former Holiday Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando, at 5916 Caravan Court, converted to a Courtyard with 390 rooms, including 134 one- and two-bedroom suites (Lodging magazine, April 2026). Our walking route to the middle of CityWalk is about 1 mile, roughly 20 to 25 minutes. Standard rooms are 351 square feet with two queens for four or a king. One-bedroom suites have 720 square feet with a sofa bed (Marriott lists four to six guests depending on the bed setup), and two-bedroom suites have 1,053 square feet, two bathrooms and room for 8 to 10.

Downstairs are The Bistro (Starbucks coffee, breakfast and dinner), The Crate 24-hour market, a game room and a 24-hour gym; the heated outdoor pool and kids’ splash pad were listed as open 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

• Why stay: the shortest walk to Universal of any Marriott here, plus real two-bedroom suites.
• Getting there / to the parks: as a Universal Orlando Partner Hotel, it offers a free scheduled shuttle to Universal Orlando (Marriott says it is “provided courtesy of Universal Resorts”) plus a coupon book with discounts; by car it’s about 1.6 miles to Universal’s garages and 4.2 to Epic Universe’s lot.
• Good to know: self-parking $30 a day at last check (July 2026); no free breakfast; no resort fee on Marriott’s page or Booking.com’s sample price; check-in age 21; no pets; no rollaway beds.

Best for: families of five to ten who want a suite and a walk, not a drive, to CityWalk.

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2. Residence Inn by Marriott Near Universal Orlando

This all-suite Residence Inn at 5614 Major Boulevard (Booking.com lists 5616) suits longer stays: every suite has a full kitchen with a refrigerator, stovetop, microwave and dishwasher. Studios and one-bedroom suites run from about 470 to 620 square feet with a king or two queens plus a sofa bed for up to five. The 938-square-foot two-bedroom suite adds a second bathroom, but Marriott still lists it for five.

Marriott describes it as an official Universal Partner Hotel with “a free breakfast buffet and shuttle service to and from the park” (June 2026 capture), and parking is free. There’s an outdoor pool (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.), a putting green and guest laundry.

• Why stay: a kitchen, a free hot breakfast and free parking, which keeps a week’s extras low.
• Getting there / to the parks: free Universal shuttle (Marriott publishes no timetable, so confirm times at check-in); about 1.2 miles on foot to CityWalk (around 25 minutes), 1.7 road miles to Universal’s garages and 4.6 to Epic Universe.
• Good to know: housekeeping every other day at last check (June 2026); up to two pets for $75 per stay (Marriott’s page gives both a 40-pound and a 75-pound limit); Marriott lists a check-in age of 21, while Booking.com shows no age requirement.

Best for: families of up to five staying five nights or more who want to cook some meals.

Check your dates for Residence Inn Near Universal Orlando on Booking.com, or see how it stacks up in our list of hotels near Universal with free breakfast.

3. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Orlando Near Universal Orlando Resort

The Fairfield at 5614 Vineland Road, a block from the Residence Inn, is the no-frills Marriott here. Rooms are compact: 221 square feet with two queens for four, or 250 square feet with a king. Its suites add a sofa bed and a microwave, at 292 square feet for up to five (two queens) or 333 square feet with a king. The hot breakfast is free (6:30 to 9:30 a.m. daily in a March 2026 capture), parking is free, and there’s an outdoor pool open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., a gym and guest laundry.

Marriott’s page (March 2026 capture) calls it “the closest Marriott hotel to the park”; by our routes the Courtyard now has the shorter walk and the Four Points the shorter drive, by a few minutes.

• Why stay: free breakfast, free parking and a free shuttle, so the room rate is close to your real cost.
• Getting there / to the parks: “complimentary scheduled morning and evening transportation” to Universal as a Universal Partner Hotel, plus discounts at select Universal shops and restaurants; about 1.1 miles on foot to CityWalk, 1.7 road miles to the garages and 4.6 to Epic Universe.
• Good to know: no pets (service animals only); check-in age 21; check-in at 3 p.m. and check-out at noon; Booking.com’s house rules say cribs and extra beds aren’t available (the same page also lists free cribs on request), while Marriott’s room data allows one crib, so ask.

Best for: couples and families of four or five who want breakfast, parking and a shuttle included.

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4. Four Points by Sheraton Orlando International Drive

This is the round tower at 5905 International Drive, crowned by a Four Points sign. Rooms are 460 square feet with two queens for four or a king, many on high floors with an “attraction view”. Larger 550-square-foot rooms and a 1,100-square-foot Family Studio with a kitchenette sit on the top floor. Downstairs, Sunrise Cafe serves a paid breakfast buffet and Super Slice Bros does pizza, sandwiches and Dippin’ Dots by the pool. The heated pool has a children’s pool (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.).

• Why stay: the shortest drive to Universal’s garages of any Marriott here, and the only Marriott page on this list that publishes shuttle times.
• Getting there / to the parks: Marriott’s experiences page (October 2026) lists a free theme park shuttle booked at the lobby theme park desk, leaving at 7:55, 9:10, 10:25 and 11:40 a.m. and returning at 5:20, 6:40 and 8 p.m.; about 1.3 road miles to Universal’s garages (1.3 miles on foot to CityWalk) and 3.3 to Epic Universe.
• Good to know: self-parking $20 a day at last check (June 2026); check-in age 18; no pets; housekeeping every other day; Booking.com lists a $50 refundable damage deposit, and its house rules say cribs and extra beds aren’t available, while Marriott’s room data allows one crib.

Best for: budget-minded couples and families of four who like a high floor and a set shuttle schedule.

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5. Hotel Landy Orlando Universal Blvd., a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel Landy, at 7800 Universal Boulevard, is the Tribute Portfolio hotel that Marriott’s site previously listed as Hotel Kinetic. It leans playful, with a game room, bocce, ping pong and cornhole, a heated pool and hot tub, and a Liquid Sunshine food truck by the pool. Orly’s Market serves Starbucks and all-day snacks, and Emilie Bar & Lounge handles dinner and cocktails. Rooms run from 312 to 345 square feet (two queens for four), junior suites are 425 square feet with a king and sofa bed for four, and the top-floor Presidential Suite about 900 to 950 square feet (Marriott gives both).

• Why stay: a design-forward hotel with a social pool deck, a Universal shuttle and, in the hotel’s own words, no resort fee.
• Getting there / to the parks: Marriott’s page (July 2026 capture) promises free transportation and ticket and merchandise discounts for this Universal Partner Hotel, with a lobby Vacation Planning Center; Booking.com adds that the shuttle has limited hours and seats depend on availability. About 1.8 road miles to Universal’s garages and 3.4 to Epic Universe.
• Good to know: self-parking $35 or valet $50 a day at last check; breakfast not included; check-in age 21; up to two pets of up to 100 pounds for $100 per stay. Marriott also mentions a shuttle to Walt Disney World without times or a price, so ask before counting on it.

Best for: couples, friend groups and families of four who want a lively hotel and a shuttle without a resort fee.

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6. Element by Marriott Orlando Universal Blvd.

Element, Marriott’s extended-stay brand, sits at 8278 Universal Boulevard, a short walk from ICON Park. Its studios have full kitchens with a stovetop and dishwasher: 319 square feet with a king, or 398 square feet with two queens and a sofa bed for four. Deluxe guest rooms (295 to 348 square feet) have a refrigerator and microwave but no stovetop. Breakfast is free: a continental spread with hot items, 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. on weekdays and 7 to 10 a.m. on weekends. The outdoor saline pool, listed as heated and open year-round from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., looks straight at The Wheel.

• Why stay: breakfast included, a real kitchen and the second-shortest drive to Epic Universe on this list.
• Getting there / to the parks: no shuttle is listed, so plan to drive or use rideshare: about 2.4 road miles to Universal’s garages and 3 to Epic Universe’s lot.
• Good to know: self-parking $24 or valet $30 a day at last check (May 2026); one pet up to 30 pounds at $50 a night (maximum $150); check-in age 21; housekeeping every other day; Booking.com lists a $100 refundable damage deposit.

Best for: families of up to four on longer stays who want breakfast and a stove, with a car.

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7. Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection

The white-and-green castle at 8602 Universal Boulevard (some listings give 8629 International Drive) is the boutique pick: an Autograph Collection hotel with turret rooms, a round courtyard pool with a fountain and whirlpool, and rooftop event terraces that face The Wheel. Standard rooms are 300 square feet (a king for three or two queens for four), tower rooms are 340 square feet with turret seating, and the 420-square-foot Executive King adds a sofa bed for four. The Guild Restaurant & Bar serves all meals.

• Why stay: character and walkability, with ICON Park’s restaurants about 0.4 mile away and the shortest drive to Epic Universe here.
• Getting there / to the parks: no theme park shuttle; about 2.6 road miles to Epic Universe’s lot and 2.7 to Universal’s garages.
• Good to know: self-parking $35 or valet $45 a day at last check; breakfast not included (Booking.com’s breakfast rates are a $50 daily credit); no resort fee shown; check-in age 21; up to two dogs of 40 pounds or less ($150 for the first, $50 for the second).

Best for: couples and adult groups, including Halloween Horror Nights visitors (select nights through November 1, 2026).

See available rooms at Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection, or read our full Castle Hotel Orlando review.

8. Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld

The only full-service resort on this list sits at 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, across the street from SeaWorld, which lists it as an Official Hotel. Standard rooms are 465 square feet, the biggest standard rooms on this list (the Residence Inn’s suites are larger), with a king and sofa bed or two queens; Marriott lists the standard two-queen room for five and most others for four, and suites run 670 to 818 square feet. A heated outdoor pool (listed open 7 a.m. to midnight) is joined by the R Aqua Zone, a kids’ water play area with slides (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.), and the hotel has a soaring atrium and five restaurants and bars, including Tradewinds.

• Why stay: a pool plus a splash area with slides, big rooms and a shuttle that covers Universal, Epic Universe and Disney, with SeaWorld across the road.
• Getting there / to the parks: the hotel’s guest-services site says four shuttle seats a day to the Disney and Universal parks (including Epic Universe) and Vineland Premium Outlets come with the resort fee, with extra seats $12 plus tax. The newest timetable it posts (effective May 22, 2025) lists Universal and Epic Universe runs at 8:50 and 10:55 a.m.; book at least 2 hours ahead per that sheet, or by 10 p.m. the day before per Booking.com. By car it’s about 3.5 miles to Epic Universe and 6 to Universal’s garages.
• Good to know: Booking.com lists a $48-a-night resort fee (Wi-Fi, park transfers and welcome-drink coupons) that Marriott’s pages don’t price; self-parking $44 or valet $56 a day at last check (June 2026); breakfast not included; up to two dogs or cats of 40 pounds or less for a $150 fee (per stay in one place on Marriott’s page, per night in another).

Best for: families mixing SeaWorld, Epic Universe and Universal days who want resort facilities without driving every day.

Compare rates for Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, or read our Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld review for the SeaWorld perks.