There are so many benefits of staying at a Universal Orlando resort, one of them being the many pools. Whether you like to enjoy water slide thrills, play with your family, or sit poolside in a tropical paradise, here are the 5 best pools at Universal Orlando:

Beach Pool at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
If you’re playing theme park hooky and looking to spend the day splashing poolside with your family, Beach Pool at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is the perfect pool. The pool features a Roman aqueduct-inspired waterslide, a sandy beach, kid’s pool, two hot tubs and beach cabanas. Plus, you can grab a bite at the poolside restaurant Splendid Bar and Grill.

Hard Rock Hotel Pool
For a pool experience that rocks head to Hard Rock Hotel Orlando and dive into the 12,000-square-foot pool that features an underwater sounds system so you can literally keep rocking. On select days there is even live music poolside. The Hard Rock Hotel pool also features a 260-foot slide, two hot tubs, a sand beach and volleyball court.

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
Featuring the largest pool at Universal Orlando, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort pool is a 16,000-square-foot, zero-entry pool with loads of fun and relaxation for the entire family. Surrounding the pool is a sandy beach, hot tub, cabanas, waterslide, children’s play area and fire pit. After working up an appetite splashing head to Dhrum Club Cantina for lunch.

Cabana Courtyard at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Enjoy retro-relaxation at Cabana Courtyard at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort. The pool includes a dive tower-themed waterslide, poolside bar Atomic Tonic bar, cabanas and shaded picnic tables. Cabana Bay Beach Resort is also home to the Lazy River Courtyard that features a winding river, sand beach, two fire pits, hot tubs and more.

Universal’s Endless Summer Resort - Surfside Inn and Suites
Universal’s Endless Summer Resort - Surfside Inn and Suites features a surfboard-shaped pool that’s super fun to splash in. When you’re not splashing grab a cocktail from the Sand Bar and soak up some rays poolside.