Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando is a Caribbean-themed resort that transports guests to the ultimate tropical paradise where relaxation is inevitable right near the Universal Orlando Parks. Guests can enjoy blue waterfalls that cascade across lush grounds and guests are surrounded by a vivid and textured haven inspired by landmarks of the islands.
Rooms:
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort has 917 rooms and 83 suites. All rooms have a Lagoon or Pool view with lush landscapes and beautiful blue waters just outside the window. All standard rooms include 2 Queen-size beds, and suites offer King-size beds. All rooms offer modern amenities comforts like free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, coffee maker, and more.
Dining:
Guests can find Caribbean-themed dining options, including a contemporary watering hole offering rare vintage rums.
Table-Service
Amatista Cookhouse:
Amatista Cookhouse offers a seasonal menu that keeps things deliciously fresh with Caribbean-inspired cuisine for guests looking to dine in a casual but elegant setting. Their menu features ceviche and salads, flatbreads and burgers, and more to satisfy every islander’s appetite.
A special Rum Dinner is held in the evenings, beginning with a reception with light hors d’oeuvres, rum samplings, and entertainment. Guests are then seated in Amatista’s private dining room for an expertly prepared five-course dinner paired with select, crafted Caribbean rums. Each culinary pairing is presented by the hotel’s award-winning chefs and rum ambassadors. Following dinner, guests will head to Amatista’s outdoor waterfall patio for an afterglow with a cigar roller, coffee, and a preview of the next event’s featured rum.
**This experience is temporarily unavailable
Marketplace
New Dutch Trading Co.:
This is the go-to spot for guests looking to grab a morning cup of coffee or a grab-and-go snack at night. Choose from familiar favorites like craft sandwiches, fresh brews and blends, pastries, ice cream, and other sweet treats.
Bars
Drhum Club Kantine:
This pool bar and grille offer fresh seafood and tropical drinks. Relax with your toes in the sand while enjoying a tropical libation at the adjoining fire-pit area.
Strong Water Tavern:
Step into a nautical retreat that combines old-world elegance and contemporary fare. This bar features a variety of rums, a ceviche bar, and a patio overlooking the blue lagoon.
Pool:
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort has a 16,000-square-foot pool with a sand beach, a hot tub, cabanas (to rent), a water slide, children’s play area, fire pit, and more! Guests of all ages can also play at the pool all day long with ping pong tournaments, water balloon tosses, hula hoop contests, an outdoor pool table, and more.
Resort Activities:
Loews Sapphire Falls at Universal Orlando has many different fun things to do around the resort. Guests can test their skills on classic and current arcade and video games at the Calypso Game Room. Shopping is available at the lobby-level Universal Studios Store, and kids can have a blast with supervised fun and entertainment while the adults enjoy time to themselves at Universal Orlando’s Resort Kids Camps.
Parking and Disney Parks Transportation:
Loews Sapphire Falls offers complimentary shuttle bus and water taxi transportation to the hub at Universal CityWalk for access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure.
An additional dedicated bus route connects the Premier hotels to Universal’s water theme park, Volcano Bay. Guests are also welcome to use the walking paths that connect the Premier hotels to Universal CityWalk, Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and the other Universal hotels.
Self-parking costs $26 plus tax per night, per vehicle. Valet costs $33 plus tax per night, per vehicle.
Spa & Fitness:
Guests of the hotel can enjoy the complimentary Kalina Health and Fitness Center. It has treadmills, bicycles (upright and recumbent), elliptical machines, variable resistance weight machines, and a stretching area. The locker rooms offer a dry sauna and showers for post-workout relaxation.