UNIVERSAL'S LOEWS SAPPHIRE FALLS RESORT, Orlando

Universal'S Loews Sapphire Falls Resort offers 1000 air-conditioned rooms. Each room includes free WiFi, free wired Internet, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an iHome clock-radio with iPod docking, a mini-fridge, a room safe, and an ironing board with iron. Guests can choose between a king-sized bed or two queen-sized beds. Select rooms offer views of the lagoon or pool. Family rooms include air conditioning, a coffee machine, and a bathroom with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. Suites offer separate seating and dining areas, kitchenettes, and wet bars.

The resort features 4 on-site restaurants. Amatista Cookhouse serves Caribbean cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with inside/outside dining. Drhum Club Katine offers a tapas-style menu with ceviche, empanadas, and curries from around the Caribbean. The pool bar/grill Drhum Club Kantine serves a seafood-themed menu with small-plate choices. The New Dutch Trading Company cafe features decorative tile flooring paired with rustic wood elements and industrial-chic lighting. There is also a tavern with rum tastings, ceviche, and tapas.

Guests can take advantage of recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a waterslide, and a spa tub. The large outdoor pool area includes waterfalls, two sand beaches, a hot tub, and a kids' play area. Other on-site facilities include a fire pit, games room, and fitness center. The hotel has kids' play areas and a large game room filled with arcade games. Babysitting services and a kids' club are available.

Universal'S Loews Sapphire Falls Resort is located in International Drive, home to attractions, shopping, and restaurants. The resort is a 10-minute walk or water-taxi ride from the main Universal Orlando complex. Perks include free water taxis to some parks, such as Universal Studios. Early admission to some of the parks, such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, is provided.

This resort features 115,000 square feet of space consisting of a conference center, conference space, and meeting rooms. The hotel offers free WiFi and a year-round outdoor pool. Tech features include an iHome clock-radio with iPod docking. The resort provides early admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (TM) and Universals Volcano Bay (TM) water theme park 1 hour before regularly scheduled park opening. Regularly scheduled park opening is to either Universal Studios Florida(TM) or Universal's Islands of Adventure(TM) as determined by Universal Orlando, and Universal's Volcano Bay(TM).