New Sapphire Falls Resort Hotel to Open Summer 2016

[Stu]

Universal Orlando Resort has announced that it will be opening it's newest resort hotel in Summer 2016. The resort "Sapphire Falls", will be on-site and compliment Universals other 4 on-site hotels.

The inspiration behind the name and the overall concept comes from the Caribbean. From the moment you enter the lobby and look out through the floor-to-ceiling windows, you’ll feel immersed with picturesque water views including a lush, flowing river and towering waterfall. Then add in a really unique resort-style pool, waterslide, cabana rentals, a sand beach, and laid-back island flair.

Not only is this Universal’s fifth hotel, but it will be Loews’ second largest convention hotel next to it’s neighboring sister hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort. Loews Sapphire Falls Resort will boast a meeting and event space equaling 131,000 square feet. This will really be an incredible venue for companies looking to host conferences for thousands of people.

• Opening Date: Summer 2016
• Style: Casual and easy-going Caribbean-inspired resort surrounding a lush, tropical lagoon and towering waterfall.
• Rooms: 1,000 guest rooms and suites.
• Amenities: Highlights include Early Park Admission to Universal’s theme parks, resort-style pool with water slide and children’s play area, valet service and a fitness centre.
• Dining: Full-service restaurant with scenic views and outdoor dining, themed lobby lounge, quick-service marketplace, poolside bar and grill.
• Reservations: Will be accepted in spring 2015

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When it opens in the summer of 2016, guests visiting the new Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando will walk into a colourful Caribbean hideaway built around a lush, tropical lagoon and towering waterfall.

The new hotel, announced today by Universal Orlando Resort and Loews Hotels & Resorts, will be located across Adventure Way from the new Cabana Bay Beach Resort. It will become the destination’s fifth resort hotel and its 1,000 rooms, including 77 suites, will bring the number of on-site hotel rooms at Universal Orlando to 5,200.

Inspired by the picturesque rivers and waterfalls of the Caribbean, Loews Sapphire Falls will immerse guests in a highly themed resort environment using traditional island styling with modern touches. A resort-style pool with a water slide, children’s play area, sand beach and fire pit will help form a central courtyard and will be surrounded by the hotel’s guest rooms. There will be water taxi and shuttle access to all of the entertainment and dining options throughout Universal Orlando Resort.

“We are excited to continue our growth plans at Loews Hotels by building another hotel with our long-standing partners at Universal Orlando,” says Jonathan Tisch, Chairman of Loews Hotels & Resorts. “Loews Sapphire Falls Resort will be every bit as distinctive as the other four on-site hotels and will offer a new option to families looking for a truly special Orlando holiday.”

“Our guests repeatedly tell us that our Universal Orlando on-site hotels provide them a completely immersive holiday experience from the moment they enter our hotels and are transported to another place,” said Tom Williams, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Parks & Resorts. “We look forward to bringing them yet another incredibly themed experience with the opening of Loews Sapphire Falls Resort.”

The new hotel will be full service. Amenities will include Early Park Admission to Universal’s theme parks, a full-service restaurant with scenic views and outdoor dining, a themed lobby lounge, poolside bar and grill, quick-service marketplace, valet service and a fitness centre. Booking information and pricing will be announced at a later date.

[Kimber03]

So the rumour was correct , I must go say sorry to DD

[JoJo88]

Like. Very much

[orlandosgr8]

This looks fab

[bronny]

Wow. I'm guessing this will have the fol passes etc too? If so I shall definitely be booking this for our 2016 trip.

[Ellay]

Originally Posted by bronny

Wow. I'm guessing this will have the fol passes etc too? If so I shall definitely be booking this for our 2016 trip.

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Report says no FOL passes, just early entry

[tinytots]

OMG. So excited! Loved RPR. Might have an excuse to go back... whoo hoo. Although more hotels equals more people on early entry

[Guest]

think i will stick to my original choice of hrh

[Iloveorlando]

It looks great. We're planning on going back in 2016 so maybe a couple of nights here might be in order

[Lisa29]

This looks lovely.