Walt Disney World Dolphin

4-star property
Epcot Resort Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 1-855-201-7819
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"Yes, I would stay again. This is our 5th time we have stayed here. We are never disappointed. Updated and comfortable rooms. Excellent dining that go ... " More

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Hotel Description

A family-friendly stay in Lake Buena Vista awaits you at Walt Disney World Dolphin. You'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Disney's Hollywood Studios® and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Epcot®. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 12 restaurants, 5 outdoor swimming pools, and a full-service spa.

You can enjoy WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and in-room childcare, featured in all rooms. Refrigerators and round-the-clock room service make in-room dining convenient. Pillowtop beds and premium bedding invite a comfortable night's sleep, and you'll find nice touches like free toiletries. Coffee/tea makers, free newspapers, and free local calls are also available.

A relaxing visit to Mandara Spa can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs, and aromatherapy. The steakhouse, Shulas Steakhouse, is open for dinner. With 5 bars/lounges and a poolside bar to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the resort. Spend the day at the private beach and enjoy the 4 outdoor tennis courts, 24-hour health club, and kids' club. 320,000 square feet (30 square meters) of event facilities include 98 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business center and limo/town car service. Other amenities include a spa tub, a steam room, and WiFi in public areas. There's also valet parking, along with the convenience of a free theme park shuttle.

Within a 15-minute drive of this 4-star Bay Lake resort, attractions include Walt Disney World® and Magic Kingdom® Park.

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max
$149 per night

Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Resort View

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Room, 2 Double Beds, Resort View

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony (Epcot)

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Walt Disney World Dolphin ratings based on 341 Verified Reviews

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Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0
5 out of 5

Beautiful Hotel

Yes, I would stay again. This is our 5th time we have stayed here. We are never disappointed. Updated and comfortable rooms. Excellent dining that goes from pick up go to fine dining. Pools, children activities, etc. Can't wait to go back.

Posted by , from Garrison, NY on Aug 20, 2017

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3 out of 5
in chekin the room comfort in dolphin is no good under construction

Posted by on Aug 10, 2017

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3 out of 5

Nice resort for a family, but staff is rude.

Pros: The pool area is great for both adults and children.
Cons: The staff at the check-in counter can be more courteous.
Location: Very close to the boardwalk; convenient.
One particular individual at the check-in counter inside the Dolphin resort was extremely rude. His demeanor was condescending and disappointing, being that he is in the service business.

Posted by , from Georgia on Jul 19, 2017

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4 out of 5

Nice hotel close to Magic Kingdom.

Pros: The scenery, the numerous amount of pools. The friendly and informative staff which made great suggestions of what to do in Disney World.
Cons: The changing of the linen daily.
Location: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom for the parade,and the Garden Cove restaurant located in the Swan Hotel, which has an all you can eat seafood buffet.
The hotel is so big and beautiful. The hotel staff was very informative, polite and friendly. The pool was very nice and clean, my children and i really enjoyed our time staying at the hotel. The shuttle bus to Magic Kingdom ran on time.

Posted by on Jun 15, 2017

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4 out of 5
Good experience overall. Every staff member we experienced were super friendly. Hotel is older and some construction wad taking place in a couple areas. I would recommend to others.

Posted by on Apr 18, 2017

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5 out of 5

I hit the jackpot!!

Perfect hotel and perfect location. I am so glad I went through Travelocity . It was a Disney vacation and I was put in the BEST location. It was a hotel that wasn't on my radar because I thought it was out of my means. Too good to be true but it was!!! Thank you .

Posted by , from Al on Apr 14, 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 15, 2017 by CAC

Happy to hear your feedback!

5 out of 5

comfortable and close to the parks

Pros: you could have 5 people stay in a room
Cons: fast grab and go breakfast on main floor ??
Location: Disney disney and more disney also have a fabulous pool area
lots of options and also great you can have more than 4 in a room

Posted by , from Texas on Mar 20, 2017

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2 out of 5

Walt Disney Dolphin Hotel Deeply Disappointing

Check in time was 3 pm. We arrived at 4:15. No rooms were ready and the check in line was extremely long. We paid for a view and were given a view of an orange wall. When we called to complain, we were told it was all sold out and there were no rooms. The hotel in general was very worn and dated. Our room also had a very strong cleaning product smell. Also, Travelocity did nothing to help us.

Posted by on Mar 16, 2017

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4 out of 5

Many things to like about this hotel, but pricey.

Pros: The resort is very pretty and the transportation to the Disney parks via boat and bus were very convenient.
Cons: This hotel is named the Walt Disney World Dolphin resort - though staff are quick to point out that they are not a Disney hotel. Confusing.
Location: Great access to the Disney parks.
We stayed for 2 nights. The hotel and grounds are lovely. Reading online reviews, we did have concerns about staying in room that was not renovated, so we upgraded for an additional fee. There are many additional fees to be aware of, including a resort fee and a parking fee. The renovated room was clean and fresh, though it had 2 double beds. Double beds can feel very small when you are used to sleeping in larger beds.

Posted by , from Florida on Feb 23, 2017

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3 out of 5

Nice Convention Center Hotel

While it the name is WDW it is not a Disney property and is not maintained as well as one. The carpets are quite worn and need replacing. The sheets were stained on the bed and I had to have them replaced. The resort fee was an extra $25/day and I did not get any benefit from the "resort." It is convenient to Disney Epcot and Hollywood studios. Save your money and go to WDW hotel if you are on a WDW trip. Magical express does not operate at this property. Totally misleading that this is a WDW property.

Posted by , from Mississippi on Feb 20, 2017

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About the Walt Disney World Dolphin

Location 1500 Epcot Resort Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Property Features

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. At Walt Disney World Dolphin you can cool off in one of the 5 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa. There are 12 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafés, as well as a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 5 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. This beach resort also offers a children's club, a children's pool, and outdoor tennis courts. Parking is available for a fee. This 4-star Lake Buena Vista resort is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 27 levels
  • 12 dining venues
  • 5 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • 10 conference rooms
  • 320,000 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq m of conference space
  • Bar by the pool
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised kid's activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Conference facilities
  • 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
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family Property
  • On private beach
  • Number of outdoor pools - 5
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 4
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Airport: Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.) (33.7 km / 20.9 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Free theme park shuttle
  • Parking: Valet parking and self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Air-conditioned accommodations at Walt Disney World Dolphin offer laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Lake Buena Vista resort provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Shulas Steakhouse - This steakhouse serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Todd English bluezoo - This seafood restaurant specializes in seafood and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fresh Mediterranean Mrkt. - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

The Fountain - This restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.

Picabu - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open 24 hours.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

Walt Disney World Dolphin has an expansive water complex with a grotto pool with waterfall and waterslide, a children's pool, 2 outdoor lap pools, 3 spa tubs, and a private, white-sand beach. Floats, towels, and beach accessories are available for rental in the Cabana Beach Hut. Camp Dolphin provides supervised nighttime children's activities (surcharge) such as arts and crafts and bead making. The 24 hour health club (surcharge) offers stationary bikes, treadmills, stair machines, strength-training equipment and steam rooms. Other recreation options include a video arcade (surcharge), sand volleyball courts, a basketball court, 4 lighted tennis courts, Segway and paddle boat rentals, and a running track. Guests will also find water skiing, parasailing, and other water sports/activities nearby.

Guests enjoy preferred tee times at the 5 golf courses in the Walt Disney World Resort, including the 18-hole Lake Buena Vista Golf Course, 4 miles from the hotel. Bike and watercraft rentals are available at Disney's BoardWalk Resort, adjacent to the hotel. Disney's Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course is across the street.

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

  • Playground on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Basketball on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Volleyball on site

Spa Services

With meditation, tea gardens, and garden and city views, the Mandara Spa specializes in Asian-inspired treatments. Relax in the sauna, spa tub and steam room, and enjoy aromatherapy treatments, various types of massage, body scrubs and wraps, facial treatments, manicures and pedicures and reflexology.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult when they visit the spa.

  • Number of treatment rooms 8
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Facial treatments
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Sauna in spa
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Reflexology
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you need to make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when booking your stay.

  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • In-room accessibility

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 31.50 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

  • Pool access
  • Health club access
  • Fitness center access
  • Internet access
  • Phone calls
  • In-room bottled water

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between USD 12 and USD 17 per person (approximately)
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 25 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 25.00 per night (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: USD 20.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 30.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night

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

Hotel Names

  • Dolphin Hotel
  • Dolphin Walt Disney World
  • Walt Disney World Dolphin
  • Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
  • Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort
  • Dolphin Resort

You should know

  • Children 17 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.

Promotions

Disney FastPass+® Offer


Guests can use their booking reservation number and Walt Disney World® Resort tickets for complimentary access to Disney’s FastPass+® service, allowing guests to book entry times to Theme Park attractions and events up to 60 days in advance of arrival.


Purchase of a valid Walt Disney World® Resort admission ticket from an authorized Walt Disney World Ticket Seller, a booking reservation number for this property, and online registration required to qualify. Guests can register, link their reservation, and select FastPass+ experiences at www. StartYourDisneyExperience.com. Offer valid anytime, subject to availability. Restrictions apply.