Walt Disney World Dolphin

4.0 star property

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3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
Banquet hall
Lobby lounge
Private beach, white sand, beach towels, beach volleyball
View from property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
1500 Epcot Resort Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830
  • Disney's Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Walt Disney World® Resort
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, No View

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Resort View

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Resort View

  • 33 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, View

  • 33 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, No View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, No View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, No View

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (Balcony)

  • 33 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

  • 33 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Resort View (Balcony)

  • 33 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Resort View (Balcony)

  • 33 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, No View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, No View (Hearing Accessible)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, No View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, No View (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Walt Disney World Dolphin

On private beach with 3 outdoor pools, near Disney's Hollywood Studios®
Spend the day catching some rays at Walt Disney World Dolphin's private white sand beach, relaxing by one of the hotel's 3 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. Housekeeping is available on request.
Walt Disney World Dolphin offers 1509 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

A private beach and a 24-hour health club are featured at the hotel. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide, a steam room and a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has 8 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Walt Disney World Dolphin's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention centre and just a quick walk from Disney's Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course. Features include free WiFi in public areas and a free theme park shuttle, plus 3 outdoor pools.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Fuel, a café that serves American cuisine
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking, self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Splash around at the waterslide or swim in the 3 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with Swedish massages, hydrotherapy or reflexology at the spa
  • Services include a children's club, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, a 24-hour gym and a steam room
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • 6 minutes by car from Disney Springs™ and 8 minutes from Disney's Hollywood Studios®
  • Free theme park shuttle service
Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. At Walt Disney World Dolphin, you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a children's pool, a 24-hour health club and a steam room. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Lake Buena Vista hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Fuel – This café specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Phins – On-site lobby lounge. Open selected days.
Fountain – This family restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open selected days.
Shula's Steakhouse – This steakhouse specialises in American cuisine and only serves dinner. Open selected days.
Bluezoo – This seafood restaurant specialises in seafood and only serves dinner. Open selected days.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site (USD 40.47 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 59.64 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 29.99 for adults and USD 19.99 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bluezoo
  • Fountain
  • Fuel
  • Phins
  • Shula's Steakhouse

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour health club
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Karaoke
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 306,979 square feet of conference space
  • 61 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (203 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 56.25 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness centre access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Health club access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 29.99 for adults and from USD 19.99 for children
  • Self-parking fee: USD 40.47 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 59.64 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Dolphin Hotel
Dolphin Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World Dolphin
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort
Dolphin Resort
Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort Lake Buena Vista
Walt Disney World Dolphin Lake Buena Vista
Walt Disney World Dolphin Bue
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
Walt Disney World Dolphin Lake Buena Vista
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel Lake Buena Vista

Walt Disney World Dolphin Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2160 out of 3488 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 632 out of 3488 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 348 out of 3488 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 192 out of 3488 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 156 out of 3488 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room was on the 10th floor. It smelled musty and the carpet was worn out. The staff was friendly but I would never stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

TRAVIS A

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting Disney theme parks. Walking distance to Epcot and Hollywood Studios.There are many different restaurants options as well as shopping. The parking and amenities fees were a bit high. I wish they would add it into the total price of the hotel room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Mahwah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay . Great Time
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
We have stayed at the Dolphin several times. This time it was definitely more expensive and more worn. We had hoped for better for the amount we paid.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lived the staff. Location. Boards to take you to Epcot
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a wonderful time at the Swan and Dolphin! The location can’t be beat, and the facilities are top notch. We already have our next trip scheduled to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Aidan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff always made us feel welcome and were very helpful. Not having a supermarket or cheap food/grocery optiona nearby for people who can't drive overseas did feel very limiting and expensive though.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Duste A

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We love the dolphin and swan properties and often stay here however our last stay we were not told that the parking lot was being refurbished and we had to park at the swan reserve and catch a shuttle back to the dolphin. It would have been nice to be warned at check in about the parking situation instead of driving around the property to then ask valet where we could park.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

CHRISTINA

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The AC in our room was broken from the very first night. We missed our dinner reservation the first night because we had to wait for an AC tech to come and fix it. Then, the following evening when we returned to our room, it was broken again. They sent another tech at that point who told us it was fixed and to give it a little to cool down. We sat there waiting for an hour and it still wouldn’t cool down. Turns out he hadn’t fixed it at all. We called the front desk yet again, and it was only at that time that they offered to put us in a new room. But by this point, it was 10:30 at night and we didn’t want to pack up all our things when we had to leave early the next day. So they sent another tech, who was finally able to fix it. The bathroom sink was also clogged. For the inconvenience of it all, they offered a $75 credit, which I felt was insufficient. A non working AC in south Florida, should have at least gotten us half off the total. The hotel is very conveniently located, but the rooms are a hot mess and it was a really unpleasant thing to have to deal with while on a 2 day vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jack

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Smells horrible in the corridors and rooms, old and manky
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the easy transportation to Hollywood studios and epcot. Also loved the lobby bar 🍸
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoo Jin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and conveniently located in the Disney bubble. Zuliyia At the front desk was exceptional, one of the best front desk agents I’ve had ever.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No better place than this.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024