

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando
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Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is a serene refuge from the hullaballoo of theme parks. Awash with cafés and old-world charm, it transports families, friends, and couples away from Orlando and along the cobblestones of an Italian village.
Everything is styled to resemble the seaside village of Portofino, and it’s an impressive replica just minutes from the roar of the Universal Orlando theme parks. Boats bob on the harbour, people mingle on the piazza, and cobblestone pathways invite exploration. Three pools offer something for every mood, from the beach-fringed pool, with a waterslide and splash pad for kids, to the tranquil Hillside Pool, which is ideal for quiet relaxation. Of course, Universal’s take on Italy wouldn’t be complete without abundant gelato, espresso, pasta, and pizza, so guests will find all sorts of restaurants, shops, and cafés around the village to cater to their whims.
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Why our experts like it
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An incredible way to kick off your Maldives holiday
“There's something pretty special about travelling by seaplane. The view from the sky is extraordinary - tiny specs of island and shades of blue that barely look real.”


The iconic, mile-long sandbank
Perfect for isolated sunbathing, dramatic photoshoots, and watching breathtaking Maldivian sunsets.

Snorkelling and diving isn't the only way to catch sight of the underwater world
“If snorkelling and diving isn't for you, it's possible to catch a glimpse of the reef from a glass-bottomed boat instead.”


Kids club at Niva Kuramathi Maldives
Supervised activities through the day, so younger guests get their own adventure while you get a quiet hour by the water.
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This Maldives hotel is perfect on its own, but add Sri Lanka, Dubai or the Seychelles and it becomes something even better. Discover our multi-centre holidays and make paradise last longer.
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Rooms and suites
Guest rooms and suites follow the resort’s elegant theme, with marble accents and soft furnishings in a pearl white and seaside-blue palette. The only exception to this is the two-bedroom Kids Suites, which feature a separate Minion-themed bedroom the little ones will be thrilled with! For access to a lounge that serves a complimentary continental breakfast then stays open for refreshments all day, upgrade to a Club room. These rooms also have bathrobes and an evening turndown service.

Garden View Room
Relax in comfort in one of the Garden View rooms, each of which has a lovely view of the meticulously manicured and landscaped grounds. Every room features marble accents and elegant furnishings from Italy. Roll-away beds for an extra guest are available (fees apply). • air-conditioning and heating • king-size bed or two queen-size beds • flat-screen TV • tea and coffee making facilities • work desk • dual sinks • mini fridge* • safe • 42m2 • Wi-Fi

Bay View Room
Bay View rooms overlook the hotel’s scenic bay and picturesque harbour piazza. You can choose a king room that can accommodate up to three guests (with a roll-away bed, fees apply) or two queen bed room that can accommodate up to five guests (with a roll-away bed, fees apply). • air-conditioning and heating • king-size bed or two queen-size beds • flat-screen TV • tea and coffee making facilities • dual sinks • mini fridge* • 42m2 • Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room
• These rooms can accommodate up to three guests with a rollaway (fees apply). These elegantly appointed rooms give you a larger living space at 42 square metres, plus a stylish and roomy bathroom featuring a separate tub and shower. In addition to the extra comfort you'll have a view of the serene Villa Pool and surrounding gardens, or the dramatic Roman aqueduct-styled Beach Pool. • air-conditioning and heating • king-size bed • flat-screen TV • tea and coffee making facilities • dual sinks • mini fridge* • 42m2 • Wi-Fi
Club Room
Upgrade for extra perks, including a daily continental breakfast in the Portofino Club Lounge and evening beer and wine. These rooms also enjoy an evening turndown service and cotton bathrobes. Available with two queen-sized beds. • air-conditioning • television • Wi-Fi • coffee maker • 45m²
Portofino Suite
This plush one-bedroom suite has a lovely view of the gardens and occupies up to two guests in a bedroom, two on a sofa bed in the living area, and a further guest on a rollaway bed for an additional charge. • air-conditioning • television • Wi-Fi • coffee maker • 83m²
Hospitality Suite
This is the perfect option if you want a suite with a kitchenette. It’s an expansive, one-bedroom suite with a pulldown bed in the living area and a king-sized bed in the bedroom. • air-conditioning • television • Wi-Fi • coffee maker • 127m²
Despicable Me Kids’ Suite
While the master bedroom is finished in the same style as the rest of the hotel, the adjoining children’s bedroom in this family-orientated suite replicates Gru’s lab from Despicable Me, complete with Minion bedding and two bespoke children’s beds. • air-conditioning • television • Wi-Fi • coffee maker • 74m²
Food & drink
The restaurants and bars lean heavily on the hotel’s Italian theme, so expect traditional dishes in Bice Ristorante, Mama Della’s Ristorante, and Trattoria del Porto. Even the grab-and-go option is a reimagined Italian deli. And, of course, an Italian-themed hotel wouldn’t be complete without its very own gelateria. The only anomaly? An all-American Starbucks.
Nothing beats the fabulous flavours on offer at the gelateria on a hot afternoon in Florida.
Bice Ristorante — White tablecloths in a formal dining room serving antipasti, pasta, risotto, fish and meat dishes, and delectable Italian desserts. Open for dinner. Mama Della’s Ristorante — For something more casual, head to Mama’s kitchen. Open for breakfast and dinner. Trattoria del Porto — Dine indoors or out, with a view of the piazza. Come for pancakes in the morning and return for steak and seafood in the evening. Sal’s Market Deli — From Italian meats to a slice of pizza and fresh fruit, Sal’s is where you go when you want to pick up something to take with you, although there are a few chairs and tables here, too. Splendido Bar & Grill — Whether you want food delivered to your sun lounger or want to enjoy a leisurely hour in the shade, this poolside grill serves lunchtime favourites, including burgers, sandwiches, salads, and ice creams. Gelateria — A rainbow of authentic artisanal Italian gelato. Starbucks — An easy place to pick up coffee and snacks for your walk to the theme parks.



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Things to do nearby
Curated experiences to help you do more, see more, or simply switch off while you're here.

Universal Orlando Three Park Adventure Ticket
Universal Orlando's Volcano Bay is taking a splash break for a little while. During this time, you can still have 14 fun-filled days across the other three parks: Universal Studios, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Epic Universe.

Universal Express Unlimited Pass
Add a Universal Express Unlimited pass to your theme park admission to skip the regular queues at Universal Orlando’s most popular attractions as many times as you want. Present the pass at participating attractions at the attraction to bypass the regular queue. Express ride access is a separate line with a shorter wait time at each valid attraction. Bookings will be fulfilled with a Universal Express Unlimited Will Call voucher that you’ll exchange at a Will Call Kiosk at the entrance to Universal Studios for an Express Unlimited Pass. Universal Express Unlimited pass is available for Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, or both parks.

Universal Express Pass
Consider adding a Universal Express pass with your theme park admission to skip the regular queues at Universal Studios Florida's popular rides and attractions. The Universal Express pass will give you one-time priority access to select rides and attractions. It is a digital pass you can download to your smartphone or print. Present the pass at the participating attractions to bypass the regular queue. The Express ride access is a separate line with a shorter wait time at each valid attraction. Universal Express is available for Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, or Epic Universe.

7-Day Magic Ticket
Magic Tickets include entry to Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course and one round of mini golf at Disney’s Winter Summerland or Disney’s Fantasia Gardens daily. An extra benefit of the Magic Ticket is Memory Maker, where you can download and keep digital copies of all your attraction photos and photographs taken by Disney PhotoPass photographers throughout the parks – perfect for getting professional family photos with everyone in them! You won’t receive a paper ticket. Instead, your tickets and Walt Disney World arrangements are stored on your My Disney Experience account, which you’ll need to set up. Download the app where you can link and store your tickets. In addition, when you arrive, you can buy an optional MagicBand that you wear on your wrist that links to your My Disney Experience account so you can use it to scan into the parks and your Disney resort room, redeem your Disney Dining Plan (if selected), and make purchases in the parks.

14-Day Magic Ticket
The 14-Day Magic Ticket provides access to all Disney theme parks, including Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon or Disney’s Blizzard Beach (depending on which is open), for 14 days across 18 days. This Park Hopper ticket also allows you to visit multiple theme parks and water parks on the same day. Children under three do not require a ticket. In addition to the parks, the Magic Ticket includes access to Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course and one round of mini golf at Disney’s Winter Summerland or Disney’s Fantasia Gardens daily. A great perk of the Magic Ticket is the Memory Maker. This feature lets you download and keep digital copies of all your attraction photos and photographs taken by Disney PhotoPass photographers throughout the parks. Instead of receiving a paper ticket, your tickets and all your arrangements for Walt Disney World will be stored on your My Disney Experience account. You must set up an account and download the My Disney Experience app to link and store your tickets. You can purchase an optional MagicBand, which you wear on your wrist when you arrive at Walt Disney World. Your MagicBand will link to your My Disney Experience account, allowing you to scan into the parks and your Disney resort room, redeem your Disney Dining Plan (if you’ve selected one), and make purchases in the parks.

Kennedy Space Centre
Enhance your experience by booking the Explore Tour, a behind-the-scenes adventure that takes you to various points of the spaceport, such as the Vehicle Assembly Building and the NASA Press Site, for once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities. The tour route depends on the operational programme of the centre. • Full day experience • Operates year-round Good to know — Bookable with or without transfers; transfers run from various meeting points in International Drive, Kissimmee, Universal Orlando Resort, Lake Buena Vista and Walt Disney World.

Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan
For each night of your stay in a Disney Resort hotel, each person will receive credits for two quick-service meals, one non-alcoholic drink (or alcoholic drink for guests over 21) per meal, one selected snack or drink, and a refillable drink mug, which you can top up at any Disney Resort hotel. Available at over 100 quick-service dining locations across Walt Disney World, including the parks, Disney Boardwalk, Disney Springs, and Resort hotels. Dining reservations aren’t required at Disney’s quick-service restaurants, so this is a great option if you don’t want to make lots of dining plans ahead of time. Meals and snacks are loaded onto your Magicband. To redeem your dining plan, present your MagicBand when you pay for the meal, snack, or drink. Meals and snacks can be redeemed anytime during your stay, so you don’t have to use the allocation the same way each day. Unused meals and snacks will roll over day to day and expire at midnight on your checkout date.

Upgrade to a Convertible
Top tips • Wear a secure hat and plenty of sunscreen • Pack light and use soft bags because they'll fit into the trunk more easily Add a touch of adventure and style to your journey with this upgrade and make every mile unforgettable.

Disney Dining Plan
During your stay at a Disney Resort hotel, each person will receive credits for one quick-service meal and one table-service meal each night, with the total allocation of credits available when you arrive. A non-alcoholic drink (or alcoholic drink for guests over 21) is included with each meal, one selected snack or drink per day, and a refillable drink mug. You can top up the mug at any Disney Resort hotel. A quick service table credit includes one main course and one drink. A table service meal credit includes one main course, dessert, and drink. Restaurants considered fine or signature dining, dinner shows, and some character dining experiences require two table service meals per person. The Disney Dining Plan is available at over 200 dining locations across Walt Disney World, including the parks, Disney Boardwalk, Disney Springs, and Resort hotels. Dining reservations aren’t required at Disney’s quick-service restaurants, but to use your table-service credits, reservations are strongly encouraged and available to make 60 days before arrival. Gratuities are not included, and an 18% gratuity will be automatically added to the bill of parties of six or more. Meals and snacks are loaded onto your Magicband. To redeem your dining plan, present your MagicBand when you pay for the meal, snack, or drink. Meals and snacks can be redeemed anytime during your stay, so you don’t have to use the allocation the same way each day. Unused meals and snacks will roll over day to day and expire at midnight on your checkout date.
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A match made in paradise
This hotel is perfect on its own, but add a second destination and it becomes something even better. Discover our multi-centre holidays and make paradise last longer.
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In the area
In the centre of the action at Universal Orlando.

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Trip ideas
You've come this far - and the world has more to offer. Why not pair Niva Kuramathi with another island, add a stopover in Dubai on the way for city lights and desert skies, or extend to Sri Lanka for tea, temples and safari? Below you'll find our recommendations for maximising your time away...



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When to visit
Whether you're chasing guaranteed sunshine or don't mind a little rain with your relaxation, here's how the weather stacks up throughout the year. Use the chart below to find your perfect window, or just pick whenever suits you best, paradise doesn't really have a bad season.
| Measurement | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Average temp | 15°C | 17°C | 19°C | 22°C | 25°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 26°C | 23°C | 20°C | 17°C |
| Average rainfall | 58mm | 52mm | 64mm | 55mm | 70mm | 157mm | 158mm | 170mm | 142mm | 69mm | 36mm | 51mm |
| Average price | £4,746pp | £4,992pp | £4,149pp | £4,222pp | £4,827pp | £4,835pp | £5,104pp | £5,176pp | £5,176pp | £5,129pp | £3,958pp | £3,958pp |
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Current offers
Savings worth having on the departures we think are worth taking. Every offer below applies to this hotel — check each one for the dates and conditions that come with it.

Save up to £300pp
Based on selected departures in September 2026

Save up to 25% when you book by 6th July
Based on selected departures in September 2026

Save up to 35% + complimentary meal upgrade
Based on 20th July 2026 departure

Free half-board upgrade
Based on selected departures in October 2026

Stay 7 nights, pay for 6
Based on selected departures in November 2026

Save up to £200pp on honeymoons
Based on selected departures in January 2027

Complimentary spa treatment for two
Based on stays of 7 nights or more

Free kids' places
Based on selected departures in August 2026
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Great offers on Niva Kuramathi Maldives
Escape to Niva Kuramathi and enjoy exclusive savings on your Maldives getaway.
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- Includes flights, baggage, and private transfers to and from your hotel
- Total flight time ~ 7 hrs
- Total transfer time ~ 2 hrs
- Overnight in Malé may apply (subject to flights & transfers)
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Questions? Sorted.
Do I need a visa to visit the Maldives?
British passport holders are issued a free 30-day visitor visa on arrival. You'll need a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a confirmed onward ticket and proof of your accommodation booking.
When is the best time to visit the Maldives?
November to April is the dry season, with the most reliable sunshine and calmest seas. May to October brings shorter rain showers, lower prices and better surf.
What currency is used in the Maldives, and do I need cash?
The local currency is the Maldivian rufiyaa, but resorts price and bill in US dollars and take major cards. Most guests never need cash — a small amount is handy for tipping.
Is the Maldives good for honeymoons outside peak season?
Yes. Off-peak brings noticeably lower rates and quieter islands, and rain tends to come in short bursts rather than all day. Many resorts add honeymoon extras during these months.
What activities are there for older kids and teens in the Maldives?
Most resorts run watersports centres with windsurfing, kayaking and paddleboarding, plus PADI dive courses from around age ten. Snorkelling safaris, sandbank trips and night fishing all suit older children.
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