Disney's Coronado Springs ResortvsLoews Sapphire Falls Resort At Universal Orlando
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando are both rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort scores marginally better than Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando. Disney's Coronado Springs Resort has a TripExpert Score of 81 with accolades from 7 reviews like Fodor's, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
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1000 W Buena Vista Dr, Orlando, FL 32830
From $161/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Popular with convention-goers who love the huge meeting spaces, and with families who appreciate its casual Southwestern architecture." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Coronado Springs, a 1,961-room resort near Animal Kingdom, caters to visiting conventioneers (quiet pools, business center, Wi-Fi) and vacationing families (Mayan-temple pool and waterslide)." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Themes of the American southwest and Mexico are apparent throughout the resort’s three distinctive villages of Casitas, Ranchos, and Cabanas."
Rough Guide "Moderately priced resort, which pays homage to the cultures of Mexico and the American Southwest."
Gayot "A Mexican/Southwestern ambience is pulled off well with Old Spanish décor, authentic Mexican dining and Spanish guitar echoing throughout."
The Telegraph8.0
"Classified as a moderate hotel by Disney standards, it has many deluxe amenities, plus all the theme park perks afforded to on-site guests." Full review
Frommer's "Built to attract convention crowds with a vibe to match, it nonetheless has fans for its subdued tone." Full review
Lonely Planet "A low-key tone that sets this resort apart from other Disney hotels." Full review
Fodor's "Popular with convention goers and families, this colorful, Southwestern-style property has a lively food court, an elaborate swimming pool, and a moderate price for a Disney resort. For..." Full review
Time Out "Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort’s rooms sit just under $200. The extra cash means extra touches, including being one of the few non-cartoon–themed Disney properties. Instead, Coronado..." Full review
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort At Universal Orlando
Travel + Leisure The Telegraph Gayot Oyster
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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
Fodor's "The charm and romance of Portofino, Italy, are conjured up at this lovely luxury resort, where part of the fun is exploring the waterfront Italian "village" from end to end; the other..." Full review
Fodor's "The romantic and sophisticated Sapphire Falls is connected by walkway and water taxi to Universal and CityWalk and has a beach vibe that carries through from its blue waterfalls to the..." Full review
