Hotel Universal Port
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Guests praise the prime location about a 5-minute walk from USJ, and report that children are delighted by the Minion decorations in the lobby. Families also praise the family-friendly touches, including the design that keeps the bath and toilet separate in every room, rental items such as cribs, and the Minion-themed breakfast buffet.
Kids Facilities
WAKU WAKU Wonder Room (themed room for families with children)
WAKU WAKU Wonder Room (themed room for families with children)
A 40 sq m themed room for babies and children, sleeping up to 3 guests. It has a soft floor where babies can crawl and lie down with peace of mind, plus a low bed 20 cm high and about 2.9 m wide with a bed-in-bed (in-bed baby sleeper), so co-sleeping with a baby from age 0 is easy to manage. It also comes with a diaper bin, a toilet-training seat, a formula-preparation kettle, a microwave for warming baby food, an air purifier with a humidifying function, a popIn Aladdin ceiling projector and a bathroom with a separate washing area.
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Minion Rooms and other themed rooms
Minion Rooms and other themed rooms
As an official USJ hotel, it offers three Minion Rooms (Gru's Mansion, Agnes and Friends' Room and Super Silly Fun Land), along with the adventure-themed Doki Doki Adventure Room, the Family Room for families, the Girly Room for girls' trips, the Party Room for groups and the WAKU WAKU Wonder Room for babies and children - 8 kinds of themed rooms in all. The Mokomoko Room and the Starry Room are guest rooms at the sister property, Hotel Universal Port Vita.
Kids' play area on the lobby floor
Kids' play area on the lobby floor
A kids' play area on the lobby floor with picture books, cushions and Minion decorations, laid out so children do not get bored while waiting to check in.
No communal bath or onsen on the property
No communal bath or onsen on the property
There is no communal bath, onsen, sauna or private-hire bath on the property. Guest rooms have a bathroom with a separate washing area plus a separate toilet, with the bath and toilet in separate spaces. A free direct shuttle bus runs from the porte-cochere on the hotel's first floor to the nearby onsen Kamigata Onsen Ikyu in about 15 minutes.
- •Shuttle bus times departing from Ikyu: 1) 7:20 p.m., 2) 8:35 p.m., 3) 9:50 p.m., 4) 11:05 p.m. (last bus)
- •Kamigata Onsen Ikyu reopened after renovation on April 18, 2026 and is currently open
- •The shuttle bus does not run on days when Ikyu is closed
Baby-item rentals
Baby-item rentals
Rental items for families with children, including a crib and a humidifier, are available. The WAKU WAKU Wonder Room already comes with baby items as standard equipment (diaper pail, toilet-training seat, formula-preparation kettle, microwave and more).
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Port Dining Rico Rico (buffet with kids' options)
Port Dining Rico Rico (buffet with kids' options)
The main dining room, Port Dining Rico Rico, serves menu items that families appreciate, including a Minion-themed breakfast buffet. Restaurant reservations can also be made through the official website.
Overview
Hotel Universal Port is an official USJ hotel, a 3-minute walk from Universal City Station. It offers 8 kinds of themed rooms: the WAKU WAKU Wonder Room, three Minion Rooms, the Doki Doki Adventure Room, the Family Room, the Girly Room and the Party Room. The WAKU WAKU Wonder Room, designed for families with children, comes with a low bed, a bed-in-bed (in-bed baby sleeper), a diaper pail, a toilet-training seat, a formula-preparation kettle and a microwave, so families can stay with peace of mind from age 0. There is no communal bath or onsen on the property, though a free shuttle bus reaches the nearby Kamigata Onsen Ikyu in about 15 minutes. Families praise the many rooms with a bathroom that has a separate washing area.
An urban hotel in a prime location as an official USJ hotel, about a 3-minute walk from Universal City Station and about a 4-minute walk from USJ, operated by the ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS group.
Rooms
The WAKU WAKU Wonder Room (40 sq m, up to 3 guests), popular with families traveling with children, has a soft floor where babies can crawl and lie down with peace of mind, and a low bed 20 cm high and about 2.9 m wide with a bed-in-bed (in-bed baby sleeper). It also comes with a diaper pail, a toilet-training seat, a formula-preparation kettle, a microwave for warming baby food, an air purifier with a humidifying function, a popIn Aladdin ceiling projector and a bathroom with a separate washing area. It is designed so that families traveling with a baby from age 0 can stay with peace of mind.
Rooms
Other themed rooms include the Minion Rooms (three versions: Gru's Mansion, Agnes and Friends' Room and Super Silly Fun Land), the Doki Doki Adventure Room, the Family Room, the Girly Room and the Party Room. You can choose between rooms that immerse you in the world of USJ and spacious rooms designed for families. (The Mokomoko Room and the Starry Room are guest rooms at the sister property, Hotel Universal Port Vita.)
Baths and onsen
There is no communal bath, onsen, sauna or private-hire bath on the property. Guest rooms have a bathroom with a separate washing area plus a separate toilet, with the bath and toilet in separate spaces. A free shuttle bus runs from the hotel to the nearby onsen Kamigata Onsen Ikyu (which reopened after renovation on April 18, 2026) in about 15 minutes.
On-site facilities
The adjacent sister property, Hotel Universal Port Vita, opened in 2024 and likewise offers kids' themed rooms.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1-1-111 Sakurajima, Konohana-ku, Osaka, Osaka 554-0031 |
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| directions_carAccess | A 3-minute walk from Universal City Station, and about a 4-minute walk to USJ. It is 12 minutes from JR Osaka Station, or 5 minutes by car from the Universal City exit of the Hanshin Expressway. |
| trainNearest station | Universal City Station |
| local_parkingParking | For details about parking, please check the hotel's official website. |
| callPhone | +81-50-1792-7748 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison, AEON, JACCS, CF, ORICO, Takashimaya, Rakuten Card |
| languageOfficial site | https://universalport.orixhotelsandresorts.com/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Hotel Universal Port best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Does Hotel Universal Port have baby beds?
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Baby beds are available to rent. See the Kids Facilities section on this page for details.
Is there parking at Hotel Universal Port?
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Parking: For details about parking, please check the hotel's official website.
How do you get to Hotel Universal Port?
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A 3-minute walk from Universal City Station, and about a 4-minute walk to USJ. It is 12 minutes from JR Osaka Station, or 5 minutes by car from the Universal City exit of the Hanshin Expressway.
Can children co-sleep with us at Hotel Universal Port?
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Co-sleeping is available for up to 2 children. Babies and toddlers co-sleep free of charge when they do not use meals or bedding; if they use meals or bedding, the adult rate applies. Conditions vary by plan.
Are there facilities for diaper changing and nursing?
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There is no baby room in this hotel, but staying guests can use the baby room inside Hotel Universal Port Vita, which has a diaper-changing table, a diaper bin and a nursing chair. Among the guest rooms, the WAKU WAKU Wonder Room has a dedicated diaper bin.
Can we store our luggage before check-in or after checkout?
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There are coin-return lockers on the hotel's first floor that staying guests can use to store luggage before and after their stay. For large luggage, just speak to a crew member and they will assist you.
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