Universal Stella Nova Resort Celebrates First Guests (Official Photos)

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Universal Stella Nova Resort celebrated its first guests during opening day of Orlando’s newest hotel, adding 750 guest rooms to Universal Orlando’s hotel portfolio. The hotel is adjacent to Universal Epic Universe theme park, which opens on May 22nd, 2025.

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Orlando, Fla. (January 21, 2025) – Universal Orlando Resort’s newest hotel, Universal Stella Nova Resort, is now officially open – transporting guests to the center of marvelous galaxies for a resort experience unlike anywhere else in the universe.

Brought to life by the award-winning Universal Creative team and co-owned and operated by Loews Hotels & Co, the new hotel joins Universal Orlando’s current collection of magnificently themed hotels and offers 750 rooms, cosmic-inspired dining options and out-of-this-world amenities.

Designed to reflect the infinite vastness of the universe, Stella Nova Resort’s guest rooms comfortably sleep up to four guests in two queen beds and feature space station-styled windows – making this the ultimate escape for guests looking to rest amongst the stars. The resort also offers a variety of unique dining options, including Cosmos Cafe and Market, Galaxy Bar and Galaxy Grill. Guests can also relax at the resort-style pool with a splash pad and fire pit, work out at the fitness center, unwind and enjoy fun activities together at the game room and browse the Universal Studios Store.

Stella Nova Resort is adjacent to the all-new Universal Epic Universe theme park opening May 22, 2025, and located just minutes away from Universal Orlando’s existing award-winning theme parks – Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Volcano Bay.

Guests staying at Stella Nova Resort, or any of the other Universal Orlando hotels, can take advantage of exclusive theme park benefits, including Early Park Admission to Universal Volcano Bay and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida or The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure up to one hour before the park opens (valid theme park admission required), complimentary shuttle bus transportation to the theme parks and Universal CityWalk, resort-wide charging privileges, complimentary merchandise delivery and more. Guests at Stella Nova Resort will also enjoy a walking path from the hotel to Epic Universe when the theme park opens.

Florida residents can get two days free with the purchase of a 2-Park, 1-Day Park-to-Park ticket – allowing them three days of access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure. Florida residents can also book a stay at the all-new Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort for just $159 per night (click here to learn more).

U.S. and Canada residents can enjoy two free days of admission to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure with the purchase of the “Buy 2 Days, Get 2 Days” ticket offer– giving them four days to enjoy some of the most innovative and immersive theme park experiences. U.S. and Canada residents can also save 30% on a 4-night stay at the all-new Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort (click here to learn more).  

To learn more and to book a stellar getaway, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/StellaTerraResorts.