Universal Orlando Resort to Build New Caribbean-Themed Hotel

According to a recent announcement of Universal and Loews Hotels & Resorts, a new hotel will be opened at Universal Orlando Resort in the summer of 2016. Named Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, the new themed hotel will feature 1,000 guest rooms including 77 suites built around a lagoon and towering waterfall. A resort-style pool with a water slide, children’s play area, sand beach and fire pit in the central courtyard of the facility will contribute to the hotel’s traditional island style. Furthermore, the Caribbean-inspired full-service hotel will offer its guests amenities such as early park admission to Universal’s theme parks, a full-service restaurant with scenic views and outdoor dining, a themed lobby lounge, poolside bar and grill and much more. Reservations at the new hotel, which will be located across Adventure Way from the new Cabana Bay Beach Resort, will be accepted in spring of 2015. Once construction is completed, the new hotel will bring the number of on-site hotel rooms at Universal Orlando to a total of 5,200. (eap)