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Disney's All-Star Sports ResortvsLoews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando
Both Disney's All-Star Sports Resort and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando ranks slightly higher than Disney's All-Star Sports Resort. Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando is ranked #35 in Orlando with endorsements from 6 sources such as Gayot, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Frommer's
Gayot
Oyster
Lonely Planet
1701 W Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830-1000
From $113/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "Stay here if you want the quintessential Disney-with-your-kids experience." Full review
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For a little peace, request a room away from pools and other common areas.
DK Eyewitness "Sports fans will appreciate the oversized sporting equipment both inside and outside the buildings."
Frommer's "Depending on your point of view, at the Value resorts, Disney treats you either like a second-class guest or an average American family on vacation." Full review
Gayot "Giant whistles, football helmets, baseball bats, surfboards and other such props greet guests at this sports-themed resort."
OysterBudget
"The 1,920-room Disney's All-Star Sports Resort is one of three themed Disney budget properties within the resort." Full review
Lonely Planet "Five pairs of three-story buildings divided thematically by sport." Full review
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph Gayot Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Frommer's Lonely Planet
6601 Adventure Way, Orlando, FL 32819
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Travel + Leisure "Universal's newest Orlando property has 1,000 rooms centered around a tropical lagoon with a huge, snaking pool area complete with waterfalls, slides, and two white-sand beaches." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Close to the theme parks but still provides a serene Caribbean-style getaway, set around a lagoon and waterfalls, with tempting dining and a unique rum bar." Full review
Gayot "Resort amenities and theme park perks draw families to this massive property."
OysterUpscale
"This massive 1000-room upscale resort is set within the Universal Orlando complex and comes with an array of theme park perks, including free water taxis and early admission to some parks." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The pool is the gem of this Caribbean-inspired resort, with a sand beach, water slide, fire pit, and rentable cabanas." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The hotel offers 1,000 guest rooms including 83 suites, four scenic restaurants and lounges with water views, and resort-style pool with a white sand beach and water slide"
Orlando Travel Guide
July 6, 2021
Frommer's "Opened in July 2016, the Modern Caribbean-inspired Sapphire Falls is clean and understated." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Inspired by the Caribbean, it has a tropical vibe and a melange of eras, from colonial to the 1950s. The property's water features include lovely rivers and waterfalls." Full review
