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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)
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Banquet hall
Private beach, white sand, beach towels, beach volleyball
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

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1500 Epcot Resort Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios®
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Epcot®
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

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

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Resort View

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Balcony)

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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

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

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

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

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds (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 feature laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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 phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 center.

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

Mandara 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 center, 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 WiFi (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 RV/bus/truck parking available for a fee
  • Splash around at the waterslide or swim in the 3 outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to deep-tissue massages, hydrotherapy, or reflexology at Mandara Spa
  • Services include a kid's club, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a private beach, a 24-hour gym, and a steam room
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • 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 2 poolside bars 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 buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Fuel - This café specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Phins - Onsite lobby lounge. Open select days.
Fountain - This family restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open select days.
Shula's Steakhouse - This steakhouse specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Open select days.
Bluezoo - This seafood restaurant specializes in seafood and serves dinner only. Open select 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
  • 2 poolside bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • 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
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • 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 cribs (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 center 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: approximately USD 29.99 for adults and 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2242 out of 3481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 600 out of 3481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 328 out of 3481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 167 out of 3481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 144 out of 3481 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew, Oak Park

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, Dayton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well run and beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Jackson

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

SHANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second timer here I can’t wait to go back
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Hotel

Everything was great. Everyone was nice. Rooms are kind of small. But all services used were amazing and all interactions with staff were positive and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tanisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The location was perfect for Epcot and the boardwalk. The hotel could be maintained better, especially the rooms and bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great ambience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was easy to get to the parks and the Boardwalk areas. Registration was easy. The only disappointment was our room had little to no hot water in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

K

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milana, Briarwood

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to excellent dining options and to EPCOT.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

donald, northville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krysten

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanelys

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breianne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kadie

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dolphin is a wonderful hotel. Beautiful hotel lobby and a great “market”. Easy walk to Epcot and HS. Great dining options and close to the swan and boardwalk with more great dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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