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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

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®
    ‪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
(461 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Resort View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(157 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Resort view

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Park View

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

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

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

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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
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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
(95 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Resort view

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Park View

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

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

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

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

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

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 (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 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 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios® - 14 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Epcot® - 4 min drive - 2.0 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
  • ‪La Creperie de Paris - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tangierine Café - ‬5 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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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 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 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

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)
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 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2758 out of 4078 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 647 out of 4078 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 346 out of 4078 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 181 out of 4078 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 146 out of 4078 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James, SKANEATELES

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very courteous and spoke fluent English
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Aleta M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, the 3 full days I was in Orlando, there was record breaking cold weather. Unbelievably, the air conditioning at the hotel was on. It was very uncomfortable. I spent more time in my room with the heat on. Also, I stay at this property every November. Very disappointed that the Christmas Tree was not yet up. All in all, a less than desirable experience this time around.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Raymond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charge too much for resort fee and a parking fee which is crazy won’t be staying there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Booked this not knowing if a massive convention that was taking place and this hotel was the epicenter. It was way too crowded for us and not enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love the Dolphin! We were there for the RunDisney races and everything was so convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

BORIS, clermont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for family and kids
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice off-property Disney hotel. I do wish there was closer parking, but the Swan wasn't very far so it worked out okay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amy, Wellington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Pricey after calculating parking and hotel amenities that we didnt even utilize. Valet Parking needs 45 minutes to get your car.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

tommi, clewiston

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and close to Disney
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

oscar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice stay although in need of an update.

The hallways were very cold so I had to wear a jacket . The carpet in the hallways is quite worn. The hotel needs an update although I loved the comfort of my bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful. We had two balconies so the views of Epcot were spectacular. During quite hours, the hotel shuts off the fountains at nite so the don’t disturb sleep. Had breakfast in our room every morning. Very fast service and everything was delivered hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our first time staying at Swan/Dolphin, we usually stay at Boardwalk. I would definitely stay here again. We had all of the benefits of staying at Boardwalk with a slightly lower price point. Everyone was friendly, the property and rooms were clean, the pool was awesome and it was convenient walking distance to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. There was a large conference that was getting ready to start the day we were leaving, so we didn't really feel the full impact of what that would have been like, so that could have potentially been a drawback.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Stefanie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025