Universal Terra Luna Resort, sister hotel to Universal Stella Nova Resort, opened March 25, 2025, just in time for guests to gear up for the official May 22, 2025 opening of Universal Epic Universe ¡ª or even sooner, with previews of the new park running April 17-May 8. Like its celestial sibling Stella Nova, which opened on January 21, 2025, Terra Luna offers prime proximity to the new theme park via a complimentary shuttle or walking path. Starting at $147 per night, this sleek, surreal hotel provides a luxe lunar landing that won't crash your wallet. Here's what you'll find when you touch down at Terra Luna.

Positioned directly across from Stella Nova and part of Universal's "Prime Value" category alongside Universal Aventura Hotel, Terra Luna features 750 315-square-foot guest rooms. While Stella Nova reaches for the stars, Terra Luna's aesthetic takes a grounded yet otherworldly approach ¡ª evoking the surface of an undiscovered planet. Both buildings shimmer in the Florida sun thanks to more than 144,000 dichroic glass tiles that reflect light in ever-changing colors, echoing the cosmic theme that unites the two.

Terra Luna welcomes guests into an airy, golden-hued lobby where clean, modern lines and undulating curves evoke a planetary landing pad. The color palette here trades Stella Nova's teals and purples for warm earth tones ¡ª greens, golds, and neutrals ¡ª giving the space a sun-drenched serenity. Orb-like light fixtures and abstract planetary art provide a nod to cosmic exploration, but the overall effect is tranquil and rooted.

Cosmic Comfort with Views to Match

Each of Terra Luna's 750 guest rooms sleeps four in two queen beds, with connecting room options for families or groups. Like Stella Nova, the rooms feature rounded, space station-style windows offering either views of the nearly completed Epic Universe skyline or a look down at the pool.

The color scheme is a calming spectrum of blues and greys, accented with pops of purple and teal. Planetary surfaces and nebulous textures inspire wall art.

Terra Luna room. (Photo Credit: Brooke McDonald)

Bathrooms offer the same split configuration as Stella Nova: a vanity and sink separated from the main sleeping space by a glass panel and privacy curtain, with a separate enclosed area housing a toilet and shower or shower/tub combo.

As expected, rooms include the essentials: a mini-fridge, coffee maker, flat-screen TV, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and in-room Wi-Fi.

Recharging at Terra Luna: Poolside and Beyond

While Epic Universe is the main draw, Terra Luna¡¯s amenities give plenty of reasons to take some time to relax at the hotel. The sprawling pool deck includes a nearly 10,000-square-foot pool, hot tub, fire pit, and plenty of space to soak in some sun. Indoors, if a day in the parks doesn¡¯t wear you out enough, there¡¯s a fitness center. Or you could just unwind with games in the arcade and game room.

Also, the Universal Studios Store is stocked in the lobby with Epic Universe merch and travel essentials.

Terra Luna pool bar. (Photo Credit: Brooke McDonald)

Grounded Dining with Elevated Flavors

Dining at Terra Luna mirrors Stella Nova's setup, with a central quick-service and grab-and-go venue, a poolside grill and bar, a lobby bar, and late-night in-room pizza delivery.?

Omega Cafe and Market is the resort's central dining hub, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The grab-and-go market has pastries, yogurt, fresh sandwiches, salads, snacks, pastries and treats. The adjacent cafe serves hearty comfort foods like burgers, pizza, hot sandwiches, and salads.?

Like its sister hotel's Cosmos Cafe, Omega Cafe doesn't feel like your average theme park value hotel dining spot. Meals are artfully plated and served with real silverware, with a welcome amount of variety.

One menu standout is the Raw & Shaved Cauliflower Cluster ¡ª easily one of the freshest, most satisfying salads I've had in a while. Tossed with Brussels sprouts, dates, a cashew crunch, and white balsamic vinaigrette, it's a craveable counterbalance to a day of indulgent park eats.

The Big French Dipper was another winner in our group ¡ª stacked with shaved ribeye, provolone, and caramelized onions on a crisp baguette, served with au jus for dipping. Rich, savory, and satisfying for bigger appetites.

Pizzas are a reliable staple here too. The Hot Honey Chicken Pizza, topped with grilled corn, caramelized onions, garlic cream, and a hot honey drizzle, is a favorite among meat-eaters, while the Margherita Pizza keeps it simple with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.

A returning favorite from across the street at Stella Nova, the Mexican Street Corn is once again a standout and comes in a huge, shareable portion.

Mega Cafe at Terra Luna. (Photo Credit: Brooke McDonald)

In the lobby, Luna Bar serves up creative cocktails and classics, offering a laid-back gathering place with plenty of comfortable lounge seating. Saturn¡¯s Onion Rings with blue cheese dipping sauce from Omega Cafe was a popular pairing alongside Luna¡¯s signature cocktails, like the Hyperion, with bourbon, chipotle pineapple syrup, and citrus, and the Luna, a twist on the espresso martini with spearmint mist and a dusting of bittersweet chocolate.

Outside, the Moonrise Bar and Moonrise Grill keep things casual with poolside eats like burgers, wraps, and salads. You¡¯ll also find a few differences in the drink menu from inside, including frozen cocktails and rum-forward selections. For families, the kids¡¯ menu here offers more kid-friendly fare that differs from the main cafe menu.?

If you¡¯re dining poolside, you can order from your lounge chair by scanning a QR code ¡ª no need to get up until it¡¯s ready for pick-up at the nearby outdoor window.

And if you¡¯re winding down after a long day in the parks, the room service menu has you covered from 5 p.m. to midnight with pizzas.

Universal Hotel Guest Perks

Just like Stella Nova, staying at Terra Luna comes with the full suite of Universal Orlando Resort hotel benefits ¡ª including Early Park Admission (up to one hour before regular opening)to Universal Volcano Bay Water Park and select attractions at either Universal Studios Florida or Universal Islands of Adventure, and Epic Universe when open (valid theme park admission required; check the schedule here), complimentary shuttle service to Universal¡¯s theme parks and CityWalk, resort-wide charging privileges, free merchandise delivery, and more.?

With Terra Luna and Stella Nova now open, the gateway to Epic Universe is almost fully operational (access to the Epic Universe walking path from Terra Luna has yet to open) ¡ª and surprisingly affordable for guests looking to stay close to the action without sacrificing comfort or style.

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