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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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®
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Epcot®
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Resort View

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

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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

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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

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Room, 1 King Bed with 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

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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

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Park View

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

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

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

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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About the area

Lake Buena Vista

Beachside getaway.Your stay at this Bay Lake hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Disney's Hollywood Studios® and Epcot®. Disney Springs™ and Magic Kingdom® Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Walt Disney World® Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Disney's Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios® - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Epcot® - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Norway Pavilion - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Orlando Station - 25 min drive
  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cape May Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tangierine Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Yorkshire County Fish Shop - ‬7 min drive

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 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.

  • 1 building
  • 1509 guestrooms or units
  • 27 levels
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 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
  • 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.

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.

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Walt Disney World Swan
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  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kids pool
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Property amenities

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

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
  • 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

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

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)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Low-height electrical outlets 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 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies

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

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 39.38 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 42.60 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 64.97 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 39.38 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 fire extinguisher and 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)
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 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and 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
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Walt Disney World Dolphin
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Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort
Dolphin Resort
Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort Lake Buena Vista
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Walt Disney World Dolphin Bue
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Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel Lake Buena Vista

Walt Disney World Dolphin Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2866 out of 4176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 633 out of 4176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 348 out of 4176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 181 out of 4176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 148 out of 4176 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Keith

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking lot at the Dolphin was being used for some kind of construction project. This forced us to park at the Swan (we had to check with the front desk to see what we should do) and walk to the Dolphin. Ordinarily this would not be a huge but when we are being charged $40 per night to park onsite I would like the process to be hassle free. It was not.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

2/10 Terrible

MARJORIE, Mesa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has terrible customer service. Made us valet park at another resort as there was no valet or self parking spots left when we arrived at 1 am. Made us walk in the dark with our luggage for a half mile to check in. Did not offer any service recovery at all and had to walk in the dark at 6 am when leaving to get the car. Staff are under trained and apparently not empowered to provide service recovery for mishaps like that. Unbelievably disappointing for a supposed Disney property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dilip, Flower Mound

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little expensive but good dining options.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dusanka, DES PLAINES

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The staff were friendly & helpful. Walking distance to the boardwalk. Ferry ride to Epcot & Hollywood and shuttle bus available to the other parks. Saw the Epcot fireworks from our room each night! Complimentary bottles of water available daily. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Juan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was awful, there was a ceiling light hanging from the bathroom upon check in, the phone in our room did not work, neither did the mini fridge. To top it off the transportation to and from the parks was limited. Do not reccomend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tina, Cerritos

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay..the lobby was beautiful..nice gym and game room..the beds are comfy,.great shower
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Matthew David

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, dining, and location. Nugget: save time and headache by walking over to boardwalk or yacht club for bus services.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisette

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

matthew, Massapequa Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I usually love my stay at Dolphin resort, we ordered room service for the first time and it was horrible. The pizza and the mac n cheese were cold, the salad was good though. I don't mind paying the higher price but cold food was inexcusable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darismel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

marilyn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Leslie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giuliana

Beautiful convenient hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our favorite hotel near Disney! We stay here for all our Disney “staycation” weekends. This last trip was super spontaneous and Josh made our check in a wonderful experience. Thanks Josh! Wish we could have stayed longer, but we will be back before we know it! You can’t beat the location of this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026