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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, cabanas (surcharge)
Lobby
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Exterior
Private beach, white sand, beach towels, beach volleyball

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Resort View

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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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)

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

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

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

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds (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.

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.

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 2 poolside bars 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
  • 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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2292 out of 3552 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 609 out of 3552 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 332 out of 3552 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 173 out of 3552 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 146 out of 3552 reviews

9.2/10

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

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facilities, outstanding pool area, easy access to Disney Parks. Lots of quality dining options
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marshal

Location is excellent. Rooms are clean and nice. Only negative is lack of lighting for self parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely vacation. Peaceful, pretty and fun. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy, Saint Clair Shores

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

10/10 Excellent

Hyacintha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with many amenities. Fuel Cafe has a little bit of everything for any time of day and the staff are friendly! My room looked out over the resort and that view was beautiful at all time of the day. Transportation to the parks was convenient and smooth. I will stay there again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

No parking available

We never checked in. When I arrived to this very expensive property, I was told that I would have to park at another property and walk back. I had my 11 year old daughter with me. It was after 11pm. I did not feel safe as a woman alone walking in the middle of the night with a special needs child. We left and never checked in. Awful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

Best by Epcot

My go to for visiting Epcot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Erick

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

dustin, ballwin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was good and lobby plus food chooses were good but too much money with resort and parking fees. Although clean the room was old and dingy. I would rather just stay at a Disney owned hotel as it would have been the same price any ways.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property. Would 10/10 stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing time and I will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dolphin is a great place for the family. The parking is a problem. The bus pick up in the hotel front takes you to all the parks and Disney springs . Many restaurants on premises.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Jerome

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just unbelievable 😳 👏 another week there would have been heaven i will see you dolphin resort next year the food and i work in the food industry nyc with chefs from the food network
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service, great room service, beautiful architecture, variety of pools
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group

Not worth it.

The front desk worker who checked us in was a bit rude and not very helpful. The room was ok. Lots of hidden fees. I would much rather stay at a true Disney resort for the price. Will not be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ericka

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great! Loved the water taxis to Hollywood Studios and Epcot
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here were truly excellent, and the level of service was at a level i havent seen in a while. There were lots of great food options on the hotel grounds, and the heated swimming pools and hot tub area was a welcome treat, especially since the weather was in the low to mid 40's (F) for the majority of our stay. Check in was very easy, parking was close to the property, and the shuttles to and from Disney Parks were better than Disney. We've stayed at several Disney Deluxe resorts in the area, and i never thought I would say it, but I felt the Dolphin amenities and overall atmosphere were above and beyond, for a lot less per night. When we are back in Orlando, we will definitely be staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025