Sapphire Falls Resort

[Parkscope Joe]

I've been checking AP rates for September, and the rates for Sapphire Falls are actually really good. Comparable to Cabana Bay at this point!

Even Royal Pacific isn't too bad, few weeks ago I snagged a few nights for $290 something a night.

 

[Drumfreak]

I've been checking back every so often for the trip I booked for 9-9 to 9-14, and only recently have the rates for Sapphire Falls been more then $10 higher than Cabana/Aventura. Even looking right now, Sapphire is $210, Cabana is $190, and Aventura is $180. Even if I was booking now, I would still lean towards Sapphire given how small the upgrade is compared to Cabana/Aventura.

 

[HHN Maddux]

 

[TheCodeMan95]

Just had our first stay here over the weekend! We always wanted to but never wanted to pay the price.

But when we booked, Sapphire was actually cheaper than Cabana Bay - so we went for it!

The property is beautiful, service was great, and the rooms were very comfortable. New Dutch Trading Co was surprisingly good too!

 

[JohnHammondsCane]

Just had our first stay here over the weekend! We always wanted to but never wanted to pay the price.

But when we booked, Sapphire was actually cheaper than Cabana Bay - so we went for it!

The property is beautiful, service was great, and the rooms were very comfortable. New Dutch Trading Co was surprisingly good too!

It’s definitely out homebase at Universal. I obsessively check passholder rates after booking and I always seem to be able to find a great price. If they’re too high, sometimes I’ll try Aventura and pool hop to SF.

The food is so good here and a big upgrade over the value Universal resorts, IMO. Amatista is good for all meals. The pool food is great and can’t beat the server bringing it to your chair/table! I always try and recommend Sapphire Falls to people, as it feels like vacation slows down at the resort.. unlike Cabana Bay/Terra Luna/Dockside etc. whe our kids gets older and stray riding more rides, we’ll probable less trips but splurge for Portofino or Royal Pacific.. only for the express passes, because Sapphire Falls is better resort IMO!

 

[Mad Dog]

and....don't forget Strongwater Tavern....great bar and small plates restaurant with an excellent view.

 

[JohnHammondsCane]

and....don't forget Strongwater Tavern....great bar and small plates restaurant with an excellent view.

Last few times we’ve stayed, we had our 4 and 2 year old picky eaters LOL but when we went previously, it was fantastic , especially if you don’t want a huge meal

 

[TheCodeMan95]

We haven't managed to do Strongwater yet, but we visited Amatista in the past and really enjoyed it!

The biggest adjustment for me was not having 24/7 access to Freestyle machines lol

 

[Mad Dog]

We haven't managed to do Strongwater yet, but we visited Amatista in the past and really enjoyed it!

The biggest adjustment for me was not having 24/7 access to Freestyle machines lol

Amatista is very good. Plus we had a terrific breakfast buffet a few times and the Thanksgiving buffet was out of sight. Like Strongwater, a fabulous ambiance and view dining on the terrace.