Walt Disney World Dolphin

4.0 star property
Hotel with private beach, full-service spa

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Walt Disney World Dolphin

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3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Lobby

Overview of Walt Disney World Dolphin

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • On private beachOn private beachOn private beach
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

Map
1500 Epcot Resort Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830
  • Popular LocationDisney's Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course8 min walk
  • Popular LocationBlock & Hans11 min walk
  • Popular LocationPoinciana Station22 min drive
  • AirportOrlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)27 min drive
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Room options

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, No View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Resort View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, No View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, No View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (Balcony)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 360 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 360 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 360 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Lake Buena Vista

Located on a private beach, Walt Disney World Dolphin is in Bay Lake neighborhood and is connected to the convention center. Disney Springs™ is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Disney's Hollywood Studios® and Magic Kingdom® Park. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and Epcot®. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like horse riding, ecotours, and ziplining nearby.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith - 18 min walk
  • Morocco Pavilion - 5 min drive
  • The Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room - 5 min drive
  • Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina - 5 min drive
  • Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie - 5 min drive

About this property

Walt Disney World Dolphin

Family-friendly hotel near Disney Springs™
Located close to Disney's Hollywood Studios® and Epcot®, Walt Disney World Dolphin provides 18 holes of golf, a poolside bar, and a grocery/convenience store. With amenities like a private beach and beach volleyball, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Indulge in a Thai massage, a facial, and a body scrub at the onsite spa. The onsite American cuisine café, Fuel, features brunch and light fare. Fitness classes are offered at the 24-hour health club; other things to do include volleyball. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and shopping on site.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with a waterslide, cabanas, and sun loungers
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and a free theme park shuttle
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), a porter/bellhop, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the family-friendly amenities, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 1509 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 49-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and free infant beds

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 36 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 44 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–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 holes of golf
  • 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 crib
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • 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
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

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
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 36 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 44 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Walt Disney World Dolphin have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–11:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Walt Disney World Dolphin?

As of Apr 18, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walt Disney World Dolphin on Apr 25, 2024 start from $211.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Walt Disney World Dolphin pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Walt Disney World Dolphin?

Self parking is available for USD 36 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 44 per night.

What time is check-in at Walt Disney World Dolphin?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Walt Disney World Dolphin?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Walt Disney World Dolphin located?

Located in Bay Lake, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within 6 mi (10 km) of Disney Springs™, Disney's Hollywood Studios®, and Magic Kingdom® Park. Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and Epcot® are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Walt Disney World Dolphin Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2136 out of 3716 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 727 out of 3716 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 414 out of 3716 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 246 out of 3716 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 193 out of 3716 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sonikia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean rooms, and friendly staff on this property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort. Nice pools. Convenient to all theme parks. Great value
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievable hotel! So much to do for food options, and the board walk which is right near is awesome. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff really made our atay feel special! Also, the reaort was conveniently located near Epcot and the Boardwalk. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

katiuska

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The Disney Transportation is false advertising. It is NOT disney transportation, it is Mears. You are dropped off at both Magic Kingdom and Disney Springs at random public drop off points.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0