Walt Disney World Dolphin

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Private beach, white sand, beach towels, beach volleyball
View from room
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(464 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Resort View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(161 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Park View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(129 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(95 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Park View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Park View

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 features laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 centre.

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 centre and just a quick walk from Walt Disney World® Resort. Features include free WiFi in public areas and a free theme park shuttle, plus 3 outdoor pools.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, 2 poolside bars and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking, self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Splash around at the waterslide or swim in the 3 outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to aromatherapy, Swedish massages or reflexology at Mandara Spa
  • Services include a children's club, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, a 24-hour gym and a steam room
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • 7 minutes by car from Disney Springs™ and 7 minutes from Epcot®
  • 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 a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 specialises in Mexican cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open selected days.
Fountain – This family restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open selected days.
Bourbon Steak – This steakhouse specialises in American cuisine and only serves dinner. Open selected days.
Bluezoo – This seafood restaurant specialises in seafood and only serves dinner. Open selected 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 transport

  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • 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/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site 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 cot
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • 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
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • 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

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cots (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 centre 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: from approximately USD 29.99 for adults and from 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

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 aged 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. 2769 out of 4089 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 645 out of 4089 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 346 out of 4089 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 181 out of 4089 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 148 out of 4089 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rolanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and amenities were great ! Rooms were clean but could use a little refresh
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Annemarie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort and location are excellent! Can't beat it for the price. Plenty of food options. We enjoyed the balcony room for the view of the lake and Epcot fireworks but keep in mind the boat horns are non stop from 7:00 am to 10:30 pm or so. The bathroom shower situation is a bit tight. Lots of convention professionals so the hotel is busier than it would be otherwise with just vacationers.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel. Staff was great. Clean and well kept. Only problem I have is the very high price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice, view beautiful, front desk staff welcoming and kind. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like all the pools and the convenient of everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great except the parking situation was confusing and inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! So convenient with Disney transportation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jean

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Greysun

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendolyn, Palm Beach Gardens

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice clean and big room. Good prices.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Travelled with family
The room had a very strange smell, the walls are paper thin and we had TV on at a normal Level and security came up to check on noise. The fees with parking and resort are ridiculous and I may not use your site again for that. We paid to pay the hotel again after fees.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Breakfast was not free. Fuel, where you could purchase breakfast items was super crowded. Only plus is they do order ahead on the app. Breakfast sandwiches were not hot. Would recommend to NOT have a room in the east wing on the even side of the hall. All night constant hum of AC units and some type of construction noise. While we did know the room offered only double beds, that was an error on our part. Mattress not very comfortable. Pillows were uncomfortable as well. Parking is another story! Self park at Dolphin is extremely limited. Advised to park at Swan and take the shuttle back. This will still cost you $38/day. $50 resort fee is egregious if you are staying only one night. Who has time to use the fitness/fitness classes "included". We would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, attentive staff. The room was very clean and comfy. With friends for Food & Wine.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

niklaus

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They charge you $38/day for parking but they don’t have a parking lot anymore… you have to park on the far side of Swan and hoof it through Swan resort and across the moat to get to the Dolphin. Just what you need after a long day at Disney, a bonus mile walking back to your room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MIGUEL GARRIGA

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel never disappoints. The location is amazing and the on site amenities are exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025