Walt Disney World Dolphin

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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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

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, No View

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Resort View

  • 360 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, View

  • 360 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (Balcony)

  • 360 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

  • 360 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 360 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 360 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Walt Disney World Dolphin

4-star Lake Buena Vista hotel, connected to the convention center in Bay Lake
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.

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 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.

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at 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.

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers a children's pool, a 24-hour health club, and a steam room. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Walt Disney World Dolphin is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self 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/truck 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 theme park shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (80 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 27 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 movies

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

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

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 56.25 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 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

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
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)

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2199 out of 3500 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 613 out of 3500 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 341 out of 3500 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 190 out of 3500 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 157 out of 3500 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

6/10 Okay

Vivek

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel had a lot of positives, especially since it’s managed by Sheraton. We liked the main lobby, which was spacious and inviting, and there were plenty of dining options on-site, offering a variety of choices. The hotel’s location was also convenient, with a ferry service to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. However, getting to Magic Kingdom was a bit tricky, as no direct ferry was available to that park. Our room was clean and well-maintained, but the bathroom was notably small. Unfortunately, we had an issue with the exhaust fan in our room, which wasn’t working properly. On top of that, a loud alarm went off twice while we were showering. The hotel sent a maintenance technician, who informed us that we’d need to switch rooms. He mentioned that the front desk would call us to arrange the move. We waited for over an hour, but no call came. After going down to the lobby ourselves, the hotel claimed it was our fault for not following up sooner. At that point, we requested a room change, but by 1 p.m., we had already lost a lot of valuable time that we had planned to use at Disney. This delay was frustrating and impacted our schedule for the day. Additionally, when we checked out, we called for the bellman to assist with our luggage, but after 30 minutes, no one showed up. There was no communication from the hotel letting us know they couldn’t make it. Overall, it's a decent hotel to stay in, but do not expect any great services.

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely recommend this resort it’s very convenient. We loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Rodger

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

zac

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient transportation Nice and kind staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick lay over at The Dolphin
Great stay at the Dolphin!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
no
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Disney. Walk to both Epcot & Hollywood studios
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great staff. Great view of fireworks from room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No mention of $50 extra costs per day. Coffee shop prices are extremely high, even for Disney. Disinterested reception staff caused various frustrations.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the convenience of the water boats to and from the parks.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was only there 15 hours can’t speak on all of property
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly, Hopewell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a perfect place to stay for easy boat transportation to epcot and hollywood studios and walks to the boardwalk!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessy, Graham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly and helpful. Very clean rooms and area and convenient for walking
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy staying here. Only complaint was the comforter on the bed had a mind of it's own and was not very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

feixiang

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip, Glencoe

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded and had an amazing room. Beds were amazingly comfortable. Bathtubs/showers could use an upgrade. Overall we were very happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Davenport

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed during Halloween Disney Event Not So Scary Halloween! We had a great time! Extremely convenient to ride back and forth to the parks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024