Standard Room

Standard Rooms have Lagoon or Pool views. The resort has a single 16,000-square-foot pool, the largest at Universal Orlando Resort, and a Caribbean-themed lagoon setting. Which of the two views you get depends on the room assigned.

The room has 2 Queen Beds with premium bedding in about 319 sq. ft. It is set up for up to 5 guests, which suits families. A complimentary crib is available, and a rollaway/extra bed can be added for a surcharge. Connecting rooms are offered for larger groups.

The private bathroom has a shower/bathtub combination, designer toiletries, towels and a hair dryer. The tub-shower works well for children and for family routines.

Yes. The Standard Two Queen room is the only room type that is pet-friendly at Universal's Loews Sapphire Falls Resort. Up to 2 pets of up to 75 lbs each are allowed. The fee is about $150 per pet, per stay, collected at check-in, and service animals are exempt. Let the hotel know in advance and bring current vaccination records. Pets receive treats, leashes, toys, a Pet-In-Room sign and a pet room-service menu, and there are designated relief areas on property.

Guests receive early theme park admission with a valid ticket. This is up to an hour early at select attractions and 30 minutes early at Volcano Bay. You also get complimentary WiFi (covering up to four devices per room), use of the fitness center, and complimentary water taxi and shuttle service to Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and CityWalk. Pool towels and life jackets are also complimentary.

The resort's own transportation hub is about a 1-minute walk away. Islands of Adventure is roughly 1,750 feet (a 6-8 minute walk). Volcano Bay is about a 6-minute walk, and Universal Studios Florida about 12 minutes on foot. The free water taxi and shuttle are the alternatives to walking.

There are four on-site spots: Amatista Cookhouse for Caribbean table-service dining, Strong Water Tavern for a rum bar and tapas-style menu, New Dutch Trading Co. for grab-and-go (open about 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM), and Drhum Club Kantine, the poolside bar and grill. Your room also has 24-hour room service.

The heated, zero-entry pool has two white-sand beaches, a water slide, a hot tub, a fire pit and a children's splash pad with pop-up jets, with lifeguards on duty during operating hours. Children under 48 inches must wear a life jacket on the slide, and children under 36 inches may not use it. Hours are seasonal. Private cabanas can be rented for an extra charge.

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. At least one person in the room must be 21 or older, and a major credit card and photo ID are needed at check-in. Overnight self-parking is about $36 plus tax per night, and valet about $45 plus tax. Mobile check-in is possible through the Universal Orlando Resort App, but you still collect your keys at the front desk.