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)
Exterior
Lobby
Exterior
Children's activities

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Spa
    Spa
  • On private beach
    On private beach

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 the area

Lake Buena Vista

Located in Lake Buena Vista (Bay Lake), Walt Disney World Dolphin is within a 10-minute drive of Disney Springs™ and Disney's Hollywood Studios®. .This beach hotel is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Magic Kingdom® Park and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.

What's nearby

  • Walt Disney World® Resort - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Disney Springs™ - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios® - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Epcot® - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 15 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Orlando Station - 25 min drive
  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morocco Pavilion - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cape May Cafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Walt Disney World Dolphin

Hotel with private beach, full-service spa
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.

The onsite 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 spa tub, and a steam room.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 1509 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. If you're planning a day at a nearby theme park, you can hop on the complimentary shuttle.
Stop by Fuel for lunch, dinner, or brunch, where this restaurant specializes in American cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service is provided. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Lake Buena Vista? This hotel has 306979 square feet (28519 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 61 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 public transport

  • Self parking on site (USD 38.34 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 46.86 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (subject to charges) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:30 AM: USD 29.99 for adults and USD 19.99 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/games room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Karaoke
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Water slide

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Lockers available
  • Reception hall
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Golf caddy
  • Golf cart
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (306979 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 61

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 203
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 91
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height plug sockets in bathroom
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 20 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • 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

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Beach towels
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Couples dining
  • Games
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Shared microwave
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV/satellite channels
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 45.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Health club access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 29.99 for adults and USD 19.99 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 38.34 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 46.86 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
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

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Rating 6 - Okay. 356 out of 3479 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 206 out of 3479 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 167 out of 3479 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place for convenience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is located in a very convenient location, walking to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. The hotel is also a pebble throw away from the Disney Boardwalk. However some things that be improved is the hotel rooms and property itself. We had a “delux” room and it was very dated, with renovation probably done early 2010. The hotel rooms, hallways and property need to be refreshed and refurbished.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, walking distance to the boardwalk, Epcot and a Hollywood Studios. Good transportation options to the parks - either bus or ferry options available. Room was spacious and clean. Several dining options onsite.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3 star quality - 5 star fees and charges
You can’t check in until 4pm and have to leave by 11am. Only had one night stay and when asking if we could have late check out we were quoted $36 for 1 hour, $60 for 2 hours or $90 for 3 hours late. What a ripoff. AC in bedroom made it smell damp and room was ice cold freezing when we got in there. Paid extortionate amount for a “resort fee” and found the pool bar was closed for refurb and no one told us this. The rooms and all areas you walk along are in urgent need of refurb. Carpets are old and worn and the corridors smell of cigarettes. Massively overpriced but it’s all location location location and too many muppets like me pay over the odds for what is at best a 3 star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick trip. Was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Locations and cleanest
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mathew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient to two parks walking distance
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lenny

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Rock Tavern

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family had a wonderful time!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

William

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The resort fee is obnoxiously exorbitant and I would rather stay at a Disney resort, not a Marriott pretending to be one with non-integrated Disney reservations and lacking charm. The only standout was the valet that got my vehicle, he was kind and fast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, quiet - front desk very helpful. Stayed 2 nights with my granddaughter and she went to the kids club which she enjoyed. Lots of places to eat and room service - easy to get to Theme parks by boat or bus - second visit to this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the courtesy of the staff, great place to stay for the whole family. My next trip to Disney I definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The proximity to the boardwalk area of Disney can't be beat. staff is friendly and accommodating. clean comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very happy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana Eloisa, frisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay. Room was comfy, cleaned and modern. Hotel is beautiful. Restaurants and room service was excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy Jeanne, NORTH OXFORD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I like the location close to two of the parks . The restaurants in the hotel are good . We did have a problem with our air conditioner not working . But when we called for it to be fixed it was quickly taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my first time staying at The Dolphin. Everything was wonderful. Everyone was polite and my children enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, as usual!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

cassandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful place to stay.. did not like transportation system to disney parks though (other than epcot and hollywood)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024