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Walt Disney World Dolphin

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Disney's Hollywood Studios®, connected to the convention center

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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
View from property
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
1500 Epcot Resort Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830
  • Disney's Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Walt Disney World® Resort
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, No View

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Resort View

  • 33 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, View

  • 33 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, No View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, No View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Balcony)

  • 33 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

  • 33 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Lake Buena Vista

Beachside getaway.Your stay at this Bay Lake hotel places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Disney Springs™ and Disney's Hollywood Studios®. Magic Kingdom® Park and Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

  • ‪Morocco Pavilion - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cape May Cafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Walt Disney World Dolphin

4-star beachfront hotel near Disney's Hollywood Studios®, connected to the convention center
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 a poolside bar 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.

  • 1 building
  • 1509 guestrooms or units
  • 27 levels
  • 306979 sq ft of conference space
  • 28519 sq m of conference space
  • Karaoke
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:30 AM: USD 29.99 for adults and USD 19.99 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Karaoke
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 80
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 36
  • 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 vehicle
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 20 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

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

  • 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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 center 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: 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. 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 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 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2178 out of 3502 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 627 out of 3502 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 346 out of 3502 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 191 out of 3502 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 160 out of 3502 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

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel but too many fees! Spent 2 nights there, which came with $100/day resort fees for my husband and I. Then they closed most of their parking lot for construction so the very small self park was full. Only choice was to park at the Swan and walk over with our luggage or pay $50/day of valet parking. Getting our car was a cluster, took 45 minutes! If a hotel chooses to close their parking lot, they shouldn’t be charging that much. So our “good rate” had an additional $150/night that we weren’t expecting. Could have stayed at an actual Disney resort for that extra cost. Just known that going into it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie, SAN FRANCISCO

Travelled with family
Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Jackson

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property is really nice and the amenities are nice, but the staff is very difficult to get to help you with anything. Especially at concierge and at the front desk… All they direct you to do is go onto an app when you have a question. They never actually answer questions

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, glendale heights

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have concluded if you book your stay with Expedia at the Dolphin, the rooms are NEVER ready when you would expect… not 4 not 5 not 6….. my bother used BONVOY to book and his room was ready at 11:30 am. This has happened multiple times this year. Also the daily room service happens at their convenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yolexy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend to stay in Dolphin Hotel because they have a friendly staff, a good transportation to a Disney parks, and various restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhenjie

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN, Sarasota

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arrived early and a room was ready. Made the start of our stay so much easier.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

matthew, Massapequa Park

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I love this hotel but $36 plus tax to self park your car is a total rip-off.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomomi

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice and easy to access amenities, Quick problem solving,
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the water taxi was just outside the hotel. I thought the Dolphin and Swan statues were amazing/1
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren Elizabeth

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family resort. Food and shopping on premises. Buses to parks. Clean and friendly. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darla, Rowlett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dolphin Resort is so conveniently located to so many things. You can walk over to the Boardwalk for places to eat and the parks are so close too.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trinh, Haslet

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Self parking daily fee was high but it’s okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reinaldo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, good for family vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay here and cant wait to cone back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of dining options right at the resort. Easy connection to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Walk right to Boardwalk
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved my stay at the Dolphin hotel! The staff is lovely and the amenities are great. The free transportation to the parks was so convenient and the hotel is in a prime location next to Epcot, Hollywood studios, and Disney boardwalk! The view from my room was also amazing and the room was spacious and very nice! I would definitely come here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient to walk to both Beach & Yacht Club, Boardwalk and Epcot. Also very convenient to the water taxi for Epcot or Hollywood Studios. Lots of dining options that are open late for when you return from the parks. I had a wonderful stay and will definitely be back. This is my new favorite hotel on Disney property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024