Maxine's On Shine

Simple lodging with a heated pool & a gym, plus free Wi-Fi & a shuttle to attractions. Opposite Wet 'n Wild water park, this basic hotel is a 23-minute walk from Universal Orlando and 8.7 miles from Walt Disney World®. The unassuming rooms and suites sleep up to 5 guests and include free Wi-Fi, safes, cable TV and coffeemakers. Microwaves and minifridges are available on request (surcharge). A free shuttle service to Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and Disney World is provided. Additional amenities include a seasonal heated pool and a game room, plus a 24-hour exercise room, and meeting and event space. There are also discounts for guests at the adjoining steakhouse.

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Snug, informal joint serving up NY-style pizzas plus hearty Italian pastas, meat dishes & more.

Posh & lively cocktail & live-music lounge in the Hard Rock Hotel, sprawling from lobby to veranda.

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Bright quarters in an island-themed resort with a lagoon-style outdoor pool & a beach, plus dining. Overlooking a lagoon and surrounded by gardens, this high-end, island-themed resort inside the Universal Orlando theme park complex is 2 miles from I-4. Bright, refined rooms offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs; some provide pool or lagoon views. Club-level rooms add access to a lounge with complimentary continental breakfast and evening wine. Airy suites add living rooms; some have kitchenettes and dining areas. A theme park shuttle and fast-track admission to rides are included. Dining options consist of Asian restaurants and a poolside grill. There's a lagoon-style outdoor pool with bar service, plus a beach, a gym and live entertainment.

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