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Nestled within the vibrant Universal Orlando Resort, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort offers a captivating Caribbean escape. This island-themed retreat opened in July 2016 and features lush landscapes, cascading waterfalls, and a serene tropical atmosphere. With 1,000 guest rooms and suites, this resort provides a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure for families, couples, and business travelers alike. The Loews Sapphire Falls Resort is one of the Signature Collection hotels on Universal property. You get all the benefits of a Universal Orlando hotel guest including Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (valid theme park admission required), resort-wide charging privileges using your room key card, and direct to hotel deliveries of purchases made at select stores in Universal's theme parks and CityWalk. Rooms Loews Sapphire Falls Resort boasts a variety of room categories to suit different needs and preferences, including Standard Rooms, Lagoon View Rooms, Poo...

Strong Water Tavern is a favorite local hangout at the Universal Orlando Resort.  It is a rum-focused bar with Caribbean-inspired tapas located at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort.   Per Universal's Website, "A wall of vintage rums, your own rum specialist, a ceviche bar and a patio overlooking the lagoon combine to make Strong Water Tavern an exceptionally cool and stylish watering hole. Featuring tapas style dining options with rum tastings, this is a true destination lounge in the heart of an island jewel." The atmosphere is laid back with a standard bar area, several community tables and traditional restaurant tables as well.  There are TVs behind the bar and sometimes there is live music playing. This is a great place to congregate with friends or family and try a few things! I've been here several times now and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to clients or friends.  It is my go-to now at Universal...