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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)
View from room
Lobby lounge
Private beach, white sand, beach towels, beach volleyball
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available

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1500 Epcot Resort Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830
  • Place, Disney's Hollywood Studios®
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Epcot®
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(439 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
(152 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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, Non Smoking

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
(126 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)

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Balcony)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Resort view
  • 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)

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

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

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 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)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 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
(2 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 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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios® - 14 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Epcot® - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Disney Springs™ - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Creperie de Paris - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cape May Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cake Bake Shop Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Belle Vue Lounge - ‬20 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 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 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

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)
  • 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

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

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 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. 2551 out of 3848 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 627 out of 3848 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 344 out of 3848 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 178 out of 3848 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 148 out of 3848 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was great! Loved walking distance to parks!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay close to the parks easy access to the parks and plenty to do
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

DIANA, milford

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

DIANA, milford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Loved his close we were to boardwalk & EPCOT. Dining options were good as were lounges. Even though we’re did still feel like we were in a Disney hotel, it wasn’t overridden with children. Room was outdated. There were heavy dark curtains, but no lighter sheer ones. So, when getting ready in am and evening we had to close the heavy curtains, which made it very, very, very dark in the room. Overall would stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHANNON, BROOKLYN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, beautiful property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN, Boynton Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chip, AUBURN HILLS

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela, Mishawaka

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angelina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice lobby , bar, staff was pleasant. Toilets needed maintenance took awhile to come and resolve.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaritza, Parkland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAYRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anish, Ocala

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Betsy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only negative thing would be the $56 per day for valet parking. The staff were helpful at every turn. The hotel was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole, Derby

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not enough self parking room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DARLA, LOXAHATCHEE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. A short walk to Epcot and the boardwalk with dining options and entertainment is steps away.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was sold out but you’d never know it- Check in was fast, was able to get our room early. Excellent service/staff. We loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Gretchen

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I love this place I stay here every time I come to Disney. Just pre-plan if you are going to magic kingdom. Park transportation from this hotel to magic kingdom was a hassle and took us about an hour or so to arrive back to the hotel after magic kingdom closed. I don’t recommend to stay here if you are going to magic kingdom. Perfect location if you plan on going to Epcot and Hollywood studios.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So bathroom is small and transportation by bus stinks, but value is great. We enjoyed the pool walked to Epcot, boat to Hollywood studios and just didnt bother with magic kingdom as we had other days while we stayed at boardwalk. Hotel lobby was fantastic, staff had exstra pillows and towels per my request on the bonvoy app. They was fantastic, food was exspensive Evan for Disney. But deffently will go back and at a last minute deal we got it at a great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lejla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025