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Disney's Polynesian Village ResortvsLoews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando

Both Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Disney's Polynesian Village Resort is the choice of most professionals compared to Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando. Disney's Polynesian Village Resort comes in at 82 with praise from 8 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Oyster.

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
8/10
1600 Seven Seas Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $442/night
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  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The crowded, 853-room Polynesian remains one of Disney's most popular Deluxe-category resorts for families." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Lush tropical gardens and waterfalls, a white sand beach, and a lagoon swimming pool with a steaming volcano and torch-lit walkways create the illusion of an island paradise."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Commanding an enviable position on the Seven Seas Lagoon, and a short boat ride from the Magic Kingdom’s front gates, the South Seas–inflected Polynesian is a circa-1971 Disney original." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"You may not think you're in Fiji, but families with kids can have fun pretending in this South Pacific-themed resort directly across the lagoon from the Magic Kingdom." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"An impressive rainforest setting and exotica ambience---even to discerning Tikiphiles."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Facilities and amenities that make its South Seas style even more appealing, from the Tiki God in the lobby to the grand bungalows built over Seven Seas Lagoon." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The Polynesian has been around since 1971; its great location and fun atmosphere never get old, even as newer choices crop up around it." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Want to see what $2,000 a night will get you at a Disney property? Set your search to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort—specifically, the private, eight-person, over-the-water Bungalow...." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The longhouse-style thatched-roof complex remains one of the most transporting of the Disney resorts...a notch above for families as the monorail is steps away and rooms are on the big side" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"With faux-bamboo decor, a jungle motif in the lobby, and coconut-shell cups and shell necklaces in the store, you just may think you're in the South Pacific." Full review
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando
8/10
6601 Adventure Way, Orlando, FL 32819
From $0/night
  • Pet Friendly
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  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
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Travel + Leisure 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 Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"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 Gayot
"Resort amenities and theme park perks draw families to this massive property."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"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 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 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"
Frommer's Frommer's
"Opened in July 2016, the Modern Caribbean-inspired Sapphire Falls is clean and understated." Full review
Lonely Planet 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

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