Universal Orlando Resort’s two newest hotels – Universal Stella Nova Resort and Terra Luna Resort – are set to settle into earthly orbit in early 2025, promising to place guests “in the centre of marvellous galaxies and diverse planetary elements for an experience unlike anywhere else in the universe.” Opening Jan. 21 and Feb. 25 respectively, Stella Nova and Terra Luna are co-owned and operated by Loews Hotels & Co., boasting a combined total of 1,500 guest rooms featuring an extra-terrestrial theme.
Here is an overview of what guests will experience:
Accommodations
• Universal Stella Nova Resort is described as “a place where guests will take off for amazing adventures at the theme parks and touch down for relaxation and recharging in between the fun.” Designed to reflect the infinite vastness of the universe – where galaxies spiral ever outward and unknown worlds revolve around unnamed stars – this hotel is highlighted in serene teals and calming purples to instantly put guests at ease.
• At Universal Terra Luna Resort – “another world within Universal Orlando” – guests guests will find themselves in the midst of an unique landing zone within an awe-inspiring solar system – accented with fresh surroundings and terrestrial greens and golds.
Both properties offer 750 double-queen guest rooms that comfortably sleep up to four guests and feature spaceship-styled windows.
Food and Beverage
Stella Nova Resort and Terra Luna Resort offer a variety of unique dining options for guests looking to have a meal or grab a quick snack in between visits to the parks, including:
• Cosmos Café and Market at Stella Nova Resort and Omega Cafe and Market at Terra Luna Resort – these quick service restaurants feature made-to-order American classics for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus a selection of grab-and-go items.
• Galaxy Bar and Galaxy Grill at Stella Nova Resort and Moonrise Bar and Moonrise Grill at Terra Luna Resort – guests can enjoy burgers, quesadillas and salads at these walk-up service pool bars and grills. Plus, guests 21 and older can purchase cocktails, beer, and wine (with a valid photo ID).
• Nova Bar at Stella Nova Resort and Luna Bar at Terra Luna Resort – each hotel’s lobby bar will offer specialty cocktails curated with unique ingredients, along with the classics.
Amenities
Stella Nova Resort and Terra Luna Resort each offer s a variety of amenities, including:
• Resort-style pools – each hotel features a nearly 10,000 square foot pool with a relaxing hot tub, comfortable lounge, and table-top seating in the pool area, a firepit and more. Plus, the whole family can participate in the resorts’ recreational activities, like poolside movies and outdoor games.
• Fitness centres – guests can take advantage of complimentary, state-of-the-art fitness centre featuring a variety of strength and cardio equipment, and locker rooms with showers available for use on arrival and departure days.
• Game rooms – guests of all ages can enjoy a variety of standard arcade and video games in the hotels’ dedicated game rooms.
• Recreation rooms – each hotel features approximately 90 sq. m. of multi-purpose space for small gatherings.
• Universal Orlando Resort stores – guests can purchase everything from sundries and necessities to Universal Orlando merchandise to commemorate their vacation.
Exclusive theme park benefits
Guests staying at Stella Nova Resort or Terra Luna Resort, or any of the other Universal Orlando hotels, can take advantage of 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.
Stella Nova Resort and Terra Luna Resort are adjacent to Universal Epic Universe and minutes away from the existing Universal Orlando theme parks. Vacation packages are now available to be booked iun.www.VaxVacationAccess.com.
More details about Epic Universe, which will open at a later date in 2025, will be revealed in the months ahead.