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Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & SpavsLoews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando
Both properties are endorsed by experts. Overall, Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa scores slightly higher than Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando. Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa scores 83 with positive reviews from 8 sources such as Oyster, Fodor's and Gayot.
Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa
Frommer's
Star Service
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Gayot
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
8113 Resort Village Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
From $114/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Fully stocked full-size kitchens appointed with granite counters... washers and dryers, plasma TVs, and master suites with Jacuzzis are the norm here." Full review
Star Service "20 minutes south of Universal Studios, this is a self-sufficient sidebar for budgeting tourists aimed at any or all of the surrounding amusement parks." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Packaged as a family resort, the property has a wide range of amenities that would appeal to parents and children alike, from the spacious accommodations to the full-service spa." Full review
Afar Magazine "For anyone who is traveling to Orlando and is a huge kid at heart, this is the place to stay." Full review
Fodor's "Combines an excellent location with a reasonable price." Full review
Gayot "Located within the Walt Disney World Resort, this hotel strives to create an ideal stay for everyone --- families with children, couples and corporate travelers."
The Telegraph7.0
"Condo-style Lake Buena Vista resort feels more like villa accommodation than a hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Minutes from Disney World, the home-away-from-home property also includes a pirate-themed pool." 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
