Disney's Port Orleans Resort French QuartervsLoews Sapphire Falls Resort At Universal Orlando
Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando is preferred by most reviewers compared to Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter. Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando comes in at 80 with approval from 6 publications such as The Telegraph, Oyster and Travel + Leisure.
Disney's Port Orleans Resort French Quarter
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2201 Orleans Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $182/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Zagat3.5
"A "New Orleans theme radiates through" this "wonderful", "relaxing" "hidden gem" of a resort offering "lovely" grounds with "cobblestone streets"."
Fodor's "Ornate Big Easy–style row houses with wrought iron–clad balconies cluster around magnolia-shaded squares in this relatively quiet resort, which appeals to couples more than families." Full review
Gayot "Enjoy some Southern charm at Disney’s Port Orleans, a pleasant, moderate resort that captures the color and quaintness of the famed French Quarter."
Frommer's "The main pool at Riverside is less elaborate than French Quarter’s, although it has five pools to French Quarter’s one." Full review
Lonely Planet "Lush gardens and a jubilant Mardi Gras motif blend in an effort to create a Louisiana feel to these sister resorts." Full review
Fodor's "Cobblestone streets, gas lamps, wrought-iron balconies, and fragrant magnolia blossoms create a Disneyfied (i.e., clean) version of the French Quarter at this property. Kids can spend..." Full review
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort At Universal Orlando
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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
