Hotel Universal Port Osaka Blog Review
Have you stayed at a Universal Studios Hotel before?
The first hotel we stayed at in Osaka was the Hotel Universal Port. The main reason why we chose this hotel was because of its proximity to Universal Studios Japan. We figured that we would head there for a whole day, so it would be great to have a hotel to stay nearby.
Location
Hotel Port Universal is one of the official hotels of Universal Studios Japan. Being an official hotel, you can expect a Universal-related theme in the Hotel Decor. Best of all, it is only a 4-minute walk to Universal Studios.
Getting there and Checking in
Hotel Port Universal Lobby |
Getting to the hotel was a breeze from Kansai International Airport. Simply purchase the bus tickets from the airport (Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise), and it will take you to Universal City Walk Osaka, within walking distance of the hotel.
It was a Hacha! Mecha! Moment for us. Even the lift itself is decked out in Minon garb. Makes us bananas!
The Room
Key card |
Jellyfish |
4 Bedroom |
You would love the automated toilets. The seats would lift up on their own when someone approached. Since we are in Japan, you can expect bells and whistles such as a heater and washer built in the toilet bowl. We loved it!
The toilet also comes with Universal Port amenities. Nice.
Leave your jammies at home. There are small pyjamas for kids provided in the room. There are adult Jammies too.
Source: Hotel Port Universal |
There are 2 main views from the Hotel Room. There is the park view and the Ocean view.
Park View |
Personally, we love the park view, especially at night when you can see Universal Citywalk lighting up. Request for one if you are booking a room
Ocean View |
Restaurants
Rico Rico Port Dining (2F)Add caption |
The breakfast buffet was included in our package. Breakfast is served buffet-style at Rico Rico Port Dining.
Breakfast |
Lounge R (1F)
Lounge R |
Rex Bar |
Facilities
Rex Entertainment |
Rex Market |
While you are there, do try the fruit-flavoured ice cream.
Ice Cream |
If you have yet to book your tickets for Universal Studios Japan, you could head to the Tickets counter in the hotel to get them. Express passes are available too. However, we think it is better to book the tickets beforehand. There is a good chance ticket might be sold out ( Especially the Express Pass) for the days you want to visit Universal Studios.
You can get discounted tickets from Klook. They are one of the authorised sellers and the one with the best price online.
Ticket Counter |
Other facilities include a baby room and laundry.
Laundry |
Things to do
Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan |
Universal Studios Japan is a must-do activity on the list if you are staying at Hotel Universal Port. It is located only 4 minutes away from the hotel on foot.
Planning a visit already? Check out 15 ways to maximise your day in Universal Studios Japan.
Klook.com
Universal CityWalk
Looking for things to do in the evening?
You can head to Universal Citywalk Osaka, located 4 minutes away. This place has dining, shopping and even an arcade if you want to enjoy some evening activities.
Minato
Hotel Universal Port has a working dock located just behind the hotel. So you could hop onto the Captain's Line and head across the Aji River to the nearby Minato. Things you could do there include the Osaka Museum Kaiyukan, Tempoza Ferries Wheel, Legoland Discovery Center or even take a cruise on the Santa Maria, the replica of Christopher Columbus's ship!
If you are heading there. We recommend purchasing the Osaka Amazing Pass. Attractions like Legoland Discovery Center, Tempozan Ferries Wheel, Santa Maria, and Captain's Line are covered in the past.
You can see more highlights on our Osaka Family Holiday Guide - 8 Days Itinerary.
It's a wonderful stay at Hotel Universal Port Osaka. If we were to do it again, we would probably extend it another day or 2. Getting to Dotonbori was a mere 30 minutes train ride. Rooms are relatively cheaper and more significant than the hotels at Dotonbori. A good deal!
Want to stay in Hotel Universal Port Osaka?
We booked our stay at Booking.com, and it is one of the cheapest online. Best of all, it has a cancellation policy in case of last-minute changes.
You can book your stay here too!
Disclosure
The post contains affiliate links. If you made a purchase through the links, you wouldn't pay a penny more, but we will get a small commission, which helps keep the lights on. So do support us if you like this review. The review is done at our own expense.
Universal Citywalk |
You can head to Universal Citywalk Osaka, located 4 minutes away. This place has dining, shopping and even an arcade if you want to enjoy some evening activities.
Minato
Minato |
Hotel Universal Port has a working dock located just behind the hotel. So you could hop onto the Captain's Line and head across the Aji River to the nearby Minato. Things you could do there include the Osaka Museum Kaiyukan, Tempoza Ferries Wheel, Legoland Discovery Center or even take a cruise on the Santa Maria, the replica of Christopher Columbus's ship!
If you are heading there. We recommend purchasing the Osaka Amazing Pass. Attractions like Legoland Discovery Center, Tempozan Ferries Wheel, Santa Maria, and Captain's Line are covered in the past.
You can see more highlights on our Osaka Family Holiday Guide - 8 Days Itinerary.
Santa Maria |
Verdict
It's a wonderful stay at Hotel Universal Port Osaka. If we were to do it again, we would probably extend it another day or 2. Getting to Dotonbori was a mere 30 minutes train ride. Rooms are relatively cheaper and more significant than the hotels at Dotonbori. A good deal!
Want to stay in Hotel Universal Port Osaka?
We booked our stay at Booking.com, and it is one of the cheapest online. Best of all, it has a cancellation policy in case of last-minute changes.
You can book your stay here too!
The post contains affiliate links. If you made a purchase through the links, you wouldn't pay a penny more, but we will get a small commission, which helps keep the lights on. So do support us if you like this review. The review is done at our own expense.
Vavvvvv. Very Good. Ä° want to go there. Thanks
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