Walt Disney World Dolphin

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December 2024

January 2025

3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Parking available

Housekeeping

Room service

Bar

Spa

On private beach

Explore the area

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

Disney's Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course
8 min walk
Walt Disney World® Resort
10 min walk
Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park
6 min drive
Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
28 min drive

Room options

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, No View

33 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

33 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

33 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Resort View

33 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, View

33 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, No View

Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, No View

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

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 with Sofa bed, No View

33 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

46 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

56 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (Balcony)

33 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

33 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

33 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

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

33 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, No View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

33 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

33 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, No View (Hearing Accessible)

33 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, No View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

33 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, No View (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

33 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

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Pool

Hot tub

Spa

Pet-friendly

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

About this property

Hotel with private beach, full-service spa

Spend the day catching some rays at Walt Disney World Dolphin's private white sand beach, relaxing by one of the hotel's 3 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. Housekeeping is available on request.

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.

The onsite 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 spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Walt Disney World Dolphin's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention center, and just a quick walk from Disney's Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course. Features include free WiFi in public areas and a free theme park shuttle, plus 3 outdoor pools.

Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Enjoy a bite to eat at Fuel, a café that serves American cuisine
Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
Valet parking, self parking, and RV/bus/truck parking available for a fee
Splash around at the waterslide or swim in the 3 outdoor pools
Indulge with Thai massages, facials, or body scrubs at the spa
Services include a kid's club, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
Onsite recreation includes a private beach, a 24-hour gym, and a steam room
Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and comfy beds
6 minutes by car from Disney Springs™ and 8 minutes from Disney's Hollywood Studios®
Free theme park shuttle service

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 a poolside bar 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Fuel - This café specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Phins - Onsite lobby lounge. 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.

Shula's Steakhouse - 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.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

Self parking on site (USD 38.34 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Valet parking on site (USD 46.86 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (subject to charges) on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
On-site parking includes off-street options
Free theme park shuttle
Limo/town car service

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:30 AM: USD 29.99 for adults and USD 19.99 for children
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 poolside bar and 1 bar
Room service available

Restaurants on site

Fuel
Phins
Fountain
Shula's Steakhouse
Bluezoo

Things to do

24-hour fitness centre
3 outdoor pools
Fitness classes
Air hockey
Arcade/games room
Beach volleyball
Children's pool
Evening entertainment
Full-service spa
Karaoke
Playground
Shopping
Steam room
Table tennis
Volleyball

Family friendly

3 outdoor pools
Arcade/games room
Children's club (surcharge)
Children's pool
Free cots/infant beds
Free theme park shuttle
Corner/local shop
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Playground
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
Water slide

Conveniences

ATM/banking services
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Lift
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Corner/local shop
Lockers available
Reception hall
Vending machine

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Golf caddy
Golf cart
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

Business centre
Computer station
Conference space (306979 square feet)
Meeting rooms - 61

Outdoors

Dock
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool cabanas (surcharge)
Pool sunloungers
Pool umbrellas
Private beachfront location
Terrace

Spa

8 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Couples treatment room(s)
Facials
Hydrotherapy
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - hot stone
Massage - prenatal
Massage - sports
Massage - Swedish
Massage - Thai
Massage/treatment rooms
Reflexology
Sauna
Spa open daily
Hot tub
Steam room

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices available
Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
Braille signage
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 203
Grab bar near toilet
Handrails in stairwells
Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 91
Lever door handles
Low-height plug sockets in bathroom
Pool access ramp on site
Pool hoist on site
Step-free path to entrance
Transfer shower
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
20 on-site accessible parking spaces
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

At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Beach towels
Biodegradable drinking straws
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Couples dining
Games
No plastic drinking straws
Rooftop garden
Shared microwave
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Free cots/infant beds
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top mattress
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

49-inch flat-screen TV
TV/satellite channels
Films for purchase
Premium channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Mini fridge

Access via exterior corridors
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Energy-saving switches
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
Laptop-friendly workspace
LED light bulbs
Phone
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only

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

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)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

Resort fee: USD 45.00 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 38.34 per night (in/out privileges)
Valet parking fee: USD 46.86 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The team members are all so professional and pleasant. The facility is very clean and comfortable. It was so easy to walk to Epcot or pick up the free boat to Epcot. A lovely hotel!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isis

Travelled with family

24 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The stay did not dissaponit! It was everything described on the website and more. However, the rate paid on this website did not included the resort fees and it was not stated in the reservation that we will still owed more at the end of our stay.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family

24 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The property is very convenient to the Disney Parks. The rooms are clean, and well decorated. The beds are comfortable and the amenities are as expected. However, this is our second stay and on our first trip we got locked INTO the room and with the phone not functioning in room, I had to call the front desk from my cell phone in order to reach someone. We got the door open, and eventually they came to fix the lock…at 12:30 at night. With this stay, there was a bulb that was flickering wildly and a leaking toilet. I tried to tell the front desk, after again having a phone in room that wouldn’t work well, or kept sending me through too many automated menus and eventually hanging up on me, but the line was always clogged and we eventually just spent 10-15 min trying to work the room phone to get through to the guest services to let them know. Ultimately the staff was quick to fix the lightbulb, but we had to be moved to a different room due to the toilet halfway through our stay. For what amounts to nearly $300 a night for a hotel room these continued issues makes it less likely we’d choose to stay here again going forward. Honestly, on a positive note, the rooms and property were clean beyond my expectations, the decor was peaceful and well executed, and our experience with the transportation services was great. And the staff, when accessible, were all friendly, insightful, and a delight to interact with.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family

24 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner

24 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was a little older but absolutely amazing. Would stay there again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

24 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful hotel. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else when coming to Disney.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel but stupidly priced parking

Amazing hotel with ridiculously priced parking

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Love this hotel.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with family

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful property excellent services on site

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

22 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with family

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent place for convenience

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family and small children

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The room is located in a very convenient location, walking to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. The hotel is also a pebble throw away from the Disney Boardwalk. However some things that be improved is the hotel rooms and property itself. We had a “delux” room and it was very dated, with renovation probably done early 2010. The hotel rooms, hallways and property need to be refreshed and refurbished.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirah

Travelled with family and small children

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Conveniently located, walking distance to the boardwalk, Epcot and a Hollywood Studios. Good transportation options to the parks - either bus or ferry options available. Room was spacious and clean. Several dining options onsite.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Chris

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 star quality - 5 star fees and charges

You can’t check in until 4pm and have to leave by 11am. Only had one night stay and when asking if we could have late check out we were quoted $36 for 1 hour, $60 for 2 hours or $90 for 3 hours late. What a ripoff. AC in bedroom made it smell damp and room was ice cold freezing when we got in there. Paid extortionate amount for a “resort fee” and found the pool bar was closed for refurb and no one told us this. The rooms and all areas you walk along are in urgent need of refurb. Carpets are old and worn and the corridors smell of cigarettes. Massively overpriced but it’s all location location location and too many muppets like me pay over the odds for what is at best a 3 star hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ch

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Randall

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Quick trip. Was great

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr

Travelled with family

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Locations and cleanest

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mathew

Travelled with family

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient to two parks walking distance

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lenny

19 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Rock Tavern

Travelled with family

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Our family had a wonderful time!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

19 Aug 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

William

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner

19 Aug 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

The resort fee is obnoxiously exorbitant and I would rather stay at a Disney resort, not a Marriott pretending to be one with non-integrated Disney reservations and lacking charm. The only standout was the valet that got my vehicle, he was kind and fast.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024