Walt Disney World Dolphin, Orlando: Info, Photos, Reviews

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Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa, connected to the convention centre, near Walt Disney World® Resort

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

Parking available

Connecting rooms available

Bar

Spa

Pool

24/7 front desk

Main amenities

Daily housekeeping
On a private beach
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
3 outdoor pools
Breakfast available
Free theme park shuttle
24-hour health club
Steam room
Beach towels
Valet parking
Self parking

For families

Children stay free
Free cots/infant beds
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
Children's pool
Children's club (surcharge)
Playground on-site

includes taxes & fees

2 Dec - 3 Dec

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 21 of 21 rooms

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

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

33 sq m
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

33 sq m
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 - double

33 sq m
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

33 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow-top bed

33 sq m
Resort view
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

33 sq m
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

33 sq m
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

33 sq m
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

46 sq m
Sleeps 5
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

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Balcony)

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

33 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

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

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

33 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow-top bed

33 sq m
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

33 sq m
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

33 sq m
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

33 sq m
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

33 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Similar properties

Pool

Parking available

Free WiFi

Restaurant

includes taxes & fees

5 Dec - 6 Dec

About the area

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

What's nearby

Walt Disney World® Resort - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Disney Springs™ - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
Disney's Hollywood Studios® - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
Epcot® - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 15 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 24 min drive
Orlando International Airport (MCO) - 28 min drive
Orlando Station - 25 min drive
Brightline Orlando Station - 25 min drive
Kissimmee Station - 26 min drive
Free theme park shuttle

Restaurants

‪Morocco Pavilion - ‬5 min drive
‪The Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room - ‬5 min drive
‪Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie - ‬5 min drive
‪Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith - ‬18 min walk
‪Cape May Cafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Walt Disney World Dolphin

Walt Disney World Dolphin offers a private beach where you can play volleyball, plus you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Walt Disney World® Resort. 3 outdoor pools provide a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps and aromatherapy. The lobby lounge is a great place to grab a drink, and Fuel serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a poolside bar, a 24-hour health club and a 24-hour fitness centre. The pool and comfortable beds get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

1509 rooms
Arranged over 27 floors

Arriving/Leaving

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Supervised childcare*
Children's club*

Pets

Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome

Internet

Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

On-site self-parking (USD 38.34 per night; includes in/out privileges)
On-site valet parking (USD 46.86 per night; includes in/out privileges)
On-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking (fees apply)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
On-site parking includes off-street options

Off-site

Free theme park shuttle

Other information

Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Private dining
Shared microwave
Room service
Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

Children stay for free (see details)
Children's club (surcharge)
Children's pool
Water slide
Free theme park shuttle
Playground
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
Local/corner shop
Children's menu

What to do

On a private beach
Fitness classes
Beach volleyball
Evening entertainment
Karaoke
Shopping
Air hockey
Ping pong
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Zip-lining nearby

Working away

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

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Pool cabanas (surcharge)
Beach towels
Golf caddy on-site
Golf cart on-site
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas

Facilities

1 building/tower
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop garden
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Television in common areas
24-hour health club
Adjacent to a golf course
3 outdoor pools
Arcade/games room
Full-service spa
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Water slide
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic drinking straws
Lockers available
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Dock
Firepit
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Walkway to water

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 203
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
20 on-site accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairwells
Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 91
Closed-captioned TV
Lowered plug sockets in bathroom
Grab bar near toilet
Transfer shower
Lever door handles
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site
Pool access ramp on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Dressing gowns
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top mattress
Free cot/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Free local calls
Desk chair

Food and drink

Mini fridge
Free bottled water

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Spa

The on-site 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.

Dining

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

Phins – On-site lobby lounge. Open selected days.

Fountain – This family restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open selected days.

Shula's Steakhouse – This steakhouse specialises in American cuisine and only serves dinner. Open selected days.

Bluezoo – This seafood restaurant specialises in seafood and only serves dinner. Open selected days.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Resort fee: USD 45.00 per accommodation, per night

Resort fee inclusions:

Additional inclusions
Fitness centre access
Fitness/yoga classes
Health club access

Optional extras

Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 29.99 for adults and USD 19.99 for children

Children & extra beds

Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for USD 35.0 per night
Children's club access is available for an extra charge

Parking

Self-parking costs USD 38.34 per night with in/out privileges
Valet parking costs USD 46.86 per night with in/out privileges
RV/bus/lorry parking is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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).

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

Does Walt Disney World Dolphin offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Walt Disney World Dolphin does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Walt Disney World Dolphin?

Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Walt Disney World Dolphin?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Walt Disney World Dolphin?

Yes. Self-parking costs USD 38.34 per night. Valet parking costs USD 46.86 per night. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Walt Disney World Dolphin?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Walt Disney World Dolphin and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as volleyball. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. Walt Disney World Dolphin also has a private beach, a water slide and a 24-hour health club, as well as an arcade, a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Walt Disney World Dolphin?

Yes, Fuel offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Walt Disney World Dolphin like?

Walt Disney World Dolphin is a short 10-minute walk from Walt Disney World® Resort and 8 minutes' walk from Disney's Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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