I stayed at Universal Studios' mid-century modern hotel for $200 a night. It's the best deal on the property.

I stayed at Cabana Bay Beach Resort in Universal Orlando.Jacqueline Dole

• I stayed at Universal's retro-themed Cabana Bay Beach Resort, which can cost $140+ per night.
• The resort offers free bus transportation to and from Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.

I stayed at Universal Orlando's Cabana Bay Beach Resort for three nights in August. The highly-themed mid-century modern hotel is without a doubt one of the best deals on the property.

Known as a prime value resort, rates typically start at $140 per night and include complimentary bus transportation to and from Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.

Cabana Bay Beach Resort is also a short, 10-minute walk to the property's water theme park, Volcano Bay.