Universal Orlando Opens New Stella Nova Resort

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Posted: Tuesday January 21, 2025 2:10pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Universal Orlando Resort has expanded its hotel offerings with today's opening of the Universal Stella Nova Resort.

Universal Stella Nova Resort

Universal Stella Nova Resort Lobby

This new addition, co-operated by Loews Hotels & Co, features 750 guest rooms and brings a unique, universe-themed experience to visitors. Designed to mirror the vastness of outer space, the rooms offer space station-style windows and can accommodate up to four guests.

Universal Stella Nova Resort Guest Room

The resort includes a variety of dining options such as the Cosmos Cafe and Market, and the Galaxy Bar and Grill. Additional amenities include a resort-style pool with a splash pad and fire pit, fitness center, and a game room for entertainment. Guests can also shop at the on-site Universal Studios Store.

Universal Stella Nova Resort - Nova Bar

Universal Stella Nova Resort Galaxy Bar

Universal Stella Nova Resort Cafe

Universal Stella Nova Resort Pool

Located adjacent to the upcoming Universal Epic Universe theme park, set to open May 22, 2025, Stella Nova Resort offers convenient access to Universal Orlando's existing parks—Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Universal Volcano Bay. The resort provides exclusive benefits such as early park admission and complimentary shuttle bus transportation to the theme parks and Universal CityWalk.

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build_it5 days ago

I’ve watched multiple first day visits and posts. IMHO this: (1) looks like a good value for your money; (2) has a very consistent space theme of a level consistent with the price being paid; and (3) is more interesting and affordable than any new rooms at WDW - which are DVC. Will consider staying here when we visit, by which time all the new build issues will have been straightened out. On the new build issues, in the postings I’ve reviewed, what I don’t hear about is what or if Universal/Lowes took actions to make it right. If my hotel room never had hot water, I would expect something from the provider, like - changing rooms, food or other vouchers, points, a free night, or a full or partial refund. I’m curious to know what steps they’ve taken to address these, as that doesn’t come up.

mkt6 days ago

I was at Stella Nova a little bit ago. Very solid beer selection in the lobby bar.

sedati6 days ago

The tiling is great- but it's like putting expensive rims on your car which you don't get to see or enjoy while driving.

JoeCamel7 days ago

From the lobby bands I'd say the 80"s but overall it is the age of rock and roll

Jon81uk7 days ago

Is the time and place Hard Rock transports you to the 90s?

ToTBellHop8 days ago

The theme here seems to be…white. I’m sure someone will like it.

Andrew258 days ago

I hope this is their last "basic/low themed" resort for a while. I can excuse this resort and Endless Summer as Universal needed to boost their room capacity, but they really need to diversify their themes for later resorts. I'd love to see them go back to building a value resort comparable to Cabana Bay or something more exotic like Portofino Bay or Royal Pacific.

JoeCamel8 days ago

Portofino, Hard Rock.........

Jon81uk8 days ago

Like Cabana Bay?

Agent H8 days ago

Fair enough I suppose I just wish universal would try a cool themed hotel that really transports me to a specific time and place

JT30008 days ago

I mean... it kind of is, considering those two things are directly correlated. A more ambitious hotel would also be more expensive.

Agent H8 days ago

low price point isn’t an excuse for lack of ambition From both of them there is no excuse for the Polynesian tower and there is no excuse for this tiles are cool though

JoeCamel8 days ago

You do understand this is a value hotel well below any price point Disney offers?

Agent H8 days ago

Eh nice enough I suppose but this all looks kinda boring to me I don’t like it when Disney does bland hotels and I don’t want it from universal either