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Disney's Animal Kingdom LodgevsLoews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando
Both Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge ranks significantly higher than Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge scores 87 with recommendations from 11 publications such as Oyster, DK Eyewitness and The Telegraph.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
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2901 Osceola Parkway, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $294/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "By far the most interesting Disney-run hotel—and the best choice for guests who aren't enamored of the company's mythology."
Fodor's "Entering the vast atrium lobby is like entering a cathedral with a roof formed of thatch rather than marble." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The impressive glass wall in the lobby overlooks a vast savanna that allows for random sightings of birds, giraffe, and other wildlife."
Rough Guide Star
"One of Disney’s most spectacular luxury hotels, where from some of the rooms... you can wake up to see wildlife grazing outside your window."
Michelin Guide "When booking a reservation at this horseshoe shaped lodge, ask for a Savannah View room, which offers vistas of Animal Kingdom's grazing animals from its private balcony."
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Ask for a Savannah View room, which offers vistas of Animal Kingdom's grazing animals from its private balcony.
Gayot "Adjacent to the Walt Disney World theme park, the resort is set next to 33 acres of tropical savanna that's home to about 40 species of wildlife."
The Telegraph9.0
"Africa comes to central Florida in this fantasy game lodge, where giraffes, zebras, and other grazing animals roam just beyond your window." Full review
Travel + Leisure "From your balcony at this African-themed Orlando lodge, you just might spot a giraffe, bongo, or wildebeest roaming the surrounding savannah." Full review
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Don't miss the safari at the resort's companion Animal Kingdom theme park.
Condé Nast Traveler "About 200 animals live on the property—and yes, they're visible from the guest rooms and the public viewing stations." Full review
Frommer's "No grander lodge ever existed on the African veldt, and the higher tariff returns to you in the form of a 24-hour safari." 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
