Walt Disney World Dolphin

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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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

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Resort View

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Park View

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Park View

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

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

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

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

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

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Located in Lake Buena Vista (Bay Lake), Walt Disney World Dolphin is within a 10-minute drive of Disney Springs™ and Epcot®. .This beach hotel is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Disney's Hollywood Studios® and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Magic Kingdom® Park.

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

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

About this property

Walt Disney World Dolphin

On private beach with 3 outdoor pools, near Disney's Hollywood Studios®
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.

A private beach and a 24-hour health club are featured at the hotel. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 1509 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. If you're planning a day at a nearby theme park, you can hop on the complimentary shuttle.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Fuel, for lunch, dinner, or brunch. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service is provided. Relax with a refreshing drink from the bar/lounge or one of the 2 poolside bars. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Lake Buena Vista? This hotel has 306979 square feet (28519 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 61 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
Fuel - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Rosa Mexicano - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open select days.
Fountain - This family restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open select days.
Bourbon Steak - This steakhouse specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Open select days.
Bluezoo - This seafood restaurant specializes in seafood and serves dinner only. Open select days.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • 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/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Bluezoo
  • Bourbon Steak
  • Fountain
  • Fuel
  • Rosa Mexicano

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

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 306,979 square feet of conference space
  • 61 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • 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
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lift (203 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height electrical sockets 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 27 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 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 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

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
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)

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

Walt Disney World Dolphin Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2725 out of 4038 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 643 out of 4038 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 344 out of 4038 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 181 out of 4038 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 145 out of 4038 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

leydy johana

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great except for the cafe store in the lobby way way way way over priced 1 piece banana $4? That’s just robbery I don’t like to complain but that’s plain wrong every way you look at it .
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramona, Hoover

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing ! The property was beautiful and all restaurants were wonderful. We are looking forward to going back in the winter
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamra

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our time at the dolphin. I is located very conveniently near Disney parks. It has excellent transportation options. The biggest downside which is true for any hotel on Disney property is a lack of affordable food options
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felisha, Decatur

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No self parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tiffany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived, were told there was no room in self park so we had to valet, however, there was no room for them to valet at that time. So after being asked to return to park our car, 4 times, we were directed to park at a sister resort (the swan). There must have been an event going on, but we were told that patrons arriving for dinner reservations took priority, over guests staying at the Dolphin, when it comes to valet. This was very upsetting. It was late at that point, we were exhausted from travling all day, and it was extremely inconvenient to have to park our car so far from our resort, as we knew we would be needing our car for several excursions during our stay. Very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

tony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love staying at the Dolphin, but Very unhappy about the parking situation. They have built a huge convention area taking up their whole parking area which forces you to park either at The Reserve, The Swan or all the way out at The Magic Kingdom with shuttling from there. No acceptable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian, Reno

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pooja

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are finally at a point in our life we can afford a high end Disney property. The dining options were great, multiple kinds of transportation were available, the hotel even when it was busy seemed quiet, and there are a ton of dining options.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

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