Universal'S Loews Sapphire Falls Resort - Orlando

On-site Universal Orlando resort featuring Caribbean design, early park admission, and complimentary water taxi

Location & Transportation

Universal's Loews Sapphire Falls Resort provides a complimentary water taxi service that runs until 1:15 am, connecting guests to Universal CityWalk and the theme parks. Guests staying at Sapphire Falls also receive Early Park Admission, allowing entry to select Universal attractions up to one hour before the general public. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Volcano Bay water theme park and a 20-minute garden walk from CityWalk.

Dining

The resort houses 4 on-site restaurants that serve Caribbean cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including Amatista Cookhouse and Strong Water Tavern. Amatista Cookhouse offers buffet and a la carte meals, while Strong Water Tavern specializes in cocktails and small plates. For quick bites, the New Dutch Trading Company provides grab-and-go options like coffee, ice cream, and takeaway pizza.

Pool & Recreation

The large outdoor pool area features a water slide, a shallow end, and a pool bar, with cabanas available for rent. A hot tub, sun loungers, and poolside service are included, along with a games room that has 8-10 electronic games. The fitness center is equipped with strength and cardio machines, and there is also a steam room and locker rooms.

Rooms & Suites

The hotel offers standard rooms with two queen beds or one king bed, as well as larger Sapphire Suites with separate living and dining areas. Rooms include a flat-screen TV, iPod docking station, and a small refrigerator, with some rooms offering lagoon or pool views. The Sapphire Suite features a half bathroom, a dining table for six, and a kitchenette with a sink and coffee maker.

Family & Children

The resort provides a kids' club and babysitting services, along with a children's area in the pool that includes a splash pad and water slide. Daily activities such as movie nights, bingo, and table tennis are offered for families staying at the hotel. Family rooms and connecting rooms are available, and the hotel can accommodate cribs and rollaway beds upon request.

• Location: Water taxi to Universal parks and early park admission included
• Dining: 4 on-site restaurants serving Caribbean cuisine
• Pool: Outdoor pool with waterslide, hot tub, and pool bar
• Rooms: Sapphire Suites with dining area and kitchenette
• Family: Kids' club, babysitting, and children's pool area