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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)
View from room
Private beach, white sand, beach towels, beach volleyball
Lounge
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$282
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29

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1500 Epcot Resort Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830
  • Place, Walt Disney World® Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Disney's Hollywood Studios®
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Epcot®
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(458 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Resort View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(156 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(129 reviews)
  • 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)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(93 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony (Balcony)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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, 2 Double Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 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 (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Rosa Mexicano - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. 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.
Bourbon Steak - 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.

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 42.60 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 64.97 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking
  • 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
  • Bourbon Steak
  • Fountain
  • Fuel
  • Rosa Mexicano

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 50 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 42.60 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 64.97 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. 2725 out of 4050 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 648 out of 4050 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 350 out of 4050 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 180 out of 4050 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 147 out of 4050 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so impressed by this resort! We had a wonderful trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful, from the easy friendly check-in, the ease of walking to the boardwalk and Epcot, the food and so on. We love staying here and will definitely be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parker

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

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

4/10 Poor

donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel, while beautiful and had some conveniences like the boats to hollywood studios and epcot, it is too large to be there as a disabled person due to the size of the lobby and where the elevayors were , required extensive walking and is too much for elderly and disabled people.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Laquitta

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
There needs to be a revamping if the $50.00 a day charged to your guest. We used none of the amenities that the charge is supposed to cover and yet we were charged $150.00 for services that were not rendered. Customers need to be given an option with each service to either pay a charge or refuse. If a person plans to use the spa then there should be a fee for that, if customers plan to ride the boats then charge for that but one across the board blanket fee is just unacceptable. It was mine and my husbands 52 anniversary and we chose to spend it here and then we get walloped with a $150.00 fee for services not rendered. Well Happy Anniversary to us! We will not be staying at this hotel again. We do not believe in handing money over for services we did not receive!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maggie

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

2/10 Terrible

Tabitha Dorca

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Evan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are always so clean, great shuttle service to parks. Easy access to everything Disney.
Picture from walkway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always have a great time. Transportation is great and food options are great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward N

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dolphin is absolutely perfect for a Disney vacation. Cheaper than Disney resorts but still on property, between EPCOT & STUDIOS, and ALL the benefits of a Disney resort including “extra magic hours.” Will DEFINITELY stay here again! Thank you to the entire staff there.
The Walt Disney World Dolphin
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dolphin is an amazing hotel. Highly Recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The resort fee are crazy.. most are going to Disney.. just a money grab
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graciela

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

10/10 Excellent

Themelina, Saint Petersburg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re wanting a relaxing stay within walking distance to Epcot and Hollywood Studios this is the place for you! We always have a wonderful time here! The staff is very professional and friendly, the rooms are clean and spacious, the amenities are great, easy access to the parks and transportation. Just overall wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025