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Sapphire Falls Resort

  • Thread starter Thread starter Brian G.
  • Start date Start date Sep 9, 2014
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Really not just trying to be a 'negative nancy' here, but whilst this place looks perfectly serviceable, I don't think it has enough of a unique/original identity compared to the other on-site's. We were very close to booking this place instead of Cabana Bay for 2 weeks this October and I'm glad we didn't now. There's nothing I feel I'm missing out on here by going for the cheaper option over the road, whereas I think I would have felt the opposite having stayed at Cabana Bay previously with its large choice of recreational facilities such as the Lazy River, bowling etc.
I realise that this is probably exactly what they've aimed to do here, so it's not meant as a harsh criticism by them aiming for the convention crowds who dont want/need that stuff, but I don't see a need for me to ever book a stay here personally as a 2 week tourist from the UK.
 
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Currently on-site and none of the construction is really impacting the hotel's ambience. It's a beautiful resort, and just finished having a late lunch at Strong Tavern. Definitely recommend it.
 
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Classy move, Lowes.
 
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amityboattours said:
Really not just trying to be a 'negative nancy' here, but whilst this place looks perfectly serviceable, I don't think it has enough of a unique/original identity compared to the other on-site's.
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From the images I would agree. It looks great, but not as themed as the other resorts.
 
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I'm wondering how feasible/worthwhile it'll be to use the Sapphire Falls water taxi when I'm staying at Cabana Bay. Certainly would be an upgrade from the bus and it doesn't look like too bad of a walk.
 
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Classy move, Universal.
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Apologizing for what?
 
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Nash said:
I'm wondering how feasible/worthwhile it'll be to use the Sapphire Falls water taxi when I'm staying at Cabana Bay. Certainly would be an upgrade from the bus and it doesn't look like too bad of a walk.
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My husband and I walked to the Royal Pacific dock last year and it was less than 10 minutes. I would imagine this would cut that time by a few minutes.
 
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Galaxy Defender said:
Apologizing for what?
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Probably the state of the Hotel with parts of it most likely unfinished.
 
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Apologizing for what?
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Likely the long check-in times. I wonder if they staffed wrong or if they're having computer issues.
 
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Likely the long check-in times. I wonder if they staffed wrong or if they're having computer issues.
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This sounds likely.
 
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Nash said:
I'm wondering how feasible/worthwhile it'll be to use the Sapphire Falls water taxi when I'm staying at Cabana Bay. Certainly would be an upgrade from the bus and it doesn't look like too bad of a walk.
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By time you wait to cross the busy road, walk to the water taxi dock, potentially have just missed a boat and wait 10 mins for the next one.... It'll be so much easier to just sit on one of the parked buses at Cabana Bay that will leave within the next 5 minutes.
 
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I'm not sure Uni should be complimented on the free drinks as the whole place is run by Lowes. Right?
 
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Galaxy Defender said:
Apologizing for what?
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Long check in lines. Whole hotel check in at once is a pretty extreme and unique situation.
 
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I'm not sure Uni should be complimented on the free drinks as the whole place is run by Lowes. Right?
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...I forgot about that Lowes is the ones owning it..
 
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Here now and the wait to check in is 90 minutes. I hope the queue has AAs and scareactors.
 
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Here now and the wait to check in is 90 minutes. I hope the queue has AAs and scareactors.
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90 minutes?!? That is crazy. They should have anticipated this since they have opened other hotels before and had extra staff on site with laptops to get people checked in faster. I would be livid if I had to wait 90 minutes to check into a hotel. Especially if you booked online and didn't even have a clue this was the first day.
 
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amityboattours said:
By time you wait to cross the busy road, walk to the water taxi dock, potentially have just missed a boat and wait 10 mins for the next one.... It'll be so much easier to just sit on one of the parked buses at Cabana Bay that will leave within the next 5 minutes.
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That's fair, just considering all available options. Personally, I like avoiding the hub with all that mess happening there, so I typically won't ride the bus unless it's back to CB.
 
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Yep, us too! :cheers: We aren't staying there like you guys are (Hard Rock for us) but we will damn sure make a trip over at night!
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I knew you weren't going to pass up the Rum Bar. :cheers:
 
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BriMan said:
Currently on-site and none of the construction is really impacting the hotel's ambience. It's a beautiful resort, and just finished having a late lunch at Strong Tavern. Definitely recommend it.
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I've been following you on Twitter today. The place looks amazing to me. Thanks for all the updates and sweet pics! We are definitely going to head over from Hard Rock and be hanging out at Strong Water during our stay in October. :thumbsup:
 
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UNIrd said:
Here now and the wait to check in is 90 minutes. I hope the queue has AAs and scareactors.
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LOL! Get us some more pics. Pics are good! :thumbsup: Hope you have a great time.
 
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