Walt Disney World Dolphin

4.0 star property
Hotel with private beach and full-service spa

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3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • On private beachOn private beachOn private beach
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
The price is £226
Price available on 9/5/2024

Explore the area

Map
1500 Epcot Resort Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830
  • Popular LocationDisney's Hollywood Studios®8 min drive
  • Popular LocationEpcot®14 min drive
  • Popular LocationDisney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park15 min drive
  • AirportOrlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)27 min drive
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Room options

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, No View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Resort View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, No View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, No View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, No View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (Balcony)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 360 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 360 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 360 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 360 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Lake Buena Vista

Located on a private beach, Walt Disney World Dolphin is in Bay Lake neighborhood and is connected to the convention center. Disney Springs™ is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Disney's Hollywood Studios® and Magic Kingdom® Park. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and Epcot®. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like horse riding, ziplining, and ecotours nearby.

What's nearby

  • Walt Disney World® Resort - 10 min walk
  • Disney Springs™ - 6 min drive
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios® - 8 min drive
  • Epcot® - 14 min drive
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith - 18 min walk
  • Morocco Pavilion - 5 min drive
  • The Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room - 5 min drive
  • Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina - 5 min drive
  • Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie - 5 min drive

About this property

Walt Disney World Dolphin

Family-friendly hotel near Disney Springs™
Located close to Disney's Hollywood Studios® and Epcot®, Walt Disney World Dolphin provides 18 holes of golf, a poolside bar, and a grocery/convenience store. With amenities like a private beach and beach volleyball, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Indulge in a body treatment, hydrotherapy, and a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site American cuisine café, Fuel, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Fitness classes are offered at the 24-hour health club; other things to do include volleyball. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and shopping on site.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge) and a free theme park shuttle
  • Guest reviews speak well of the family-friendly amenities, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 1509 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and free infant beds

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 transport

  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site (USD 36 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 44 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/lorry 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
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bluezoo
  • Fountain
  • Fuel
  • Phins
  • Shula's Steakhouse

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • 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 cot
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • 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
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 27 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

Entertainment

  • 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
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Express check-in available

Check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness centre 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 36 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 44 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

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

We should mention

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 transport to and from this property
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Walt Disney World Dolphin pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

Walt Disney World Dolphin Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2119 out of 3673 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 717 out of 3673 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 408 out of 3673 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 241 out of 3673 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 188 out of 3673 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina, Ocala

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice to be able to catch the boat ride to the back entrance to Epcot. Less crowded going in at that entrance. We also walked there from the hotel. Nice easy ten minute walk
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We never expected to see so many dolphins! And the tour around the island was fabulous. Very educational, and interesting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Kinsie Brianna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved the free shuttle to magic kingdom . Walls were thin you could hear everything and people complained though . No food after a certain time . They did have a convenient shop open until 1 though
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved how close everything was-Boardwalk, Epcot, and then if not, just hop on a bus and within a few minutes, you are at Disney Springs, or wherever else you want to go. The property is beautiful, staff is friendly and helpful, lots of dining options.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arturo, Homestead

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Outstading servuce Famili friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
L
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Julian D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Epcot. Great pool & cute beach. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Johnny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and clean. Plenty of dining options without having to leave the resort. Only negative thing was too many hidden fees
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0