Walt Disney World Dolphin

Property class: 4
Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa, connected to the convention center, near Disney's Hollywood Studios®

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Walt Disney World Dolphin offers a private beach where you can play volleyball, plus you'll be within a 10-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. Fuel, one of 5 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 poolside bars, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour health club. The pool and comfortable beds get great marks from fellow travelers.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 5 restaurants and 2 poolside bars
  • 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 (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
$238 nightly
The total price is $268
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Beachside bliss
Discover the joys of this hotel on a private white sand beach. Play beach volleyball, stroll to the dock, or take the walkway to water.
Work and play perfection
Strategically located on a private beach, this hotel combines a business center with 61 meeting rooms and a full-service spa. Unwind with massages after work.
Foodie fantasies come true
American cuisine tempts at the restaurant, while the bar and cafe round out the options. Vegan and vegetarian choices abound, including a vegetarian breakfast.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(546 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Resort View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(190 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Park View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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8.4 out of 10
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(40 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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8.4 out of 10
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(20 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a cityscape through the windows.

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(142 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

8.2 out of 10
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(109 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Park View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a cityscape through the windows.

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a cityscape through the windows.

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a cityscape through the windows.

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

  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a cityscape through the windows.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Walt Disney World® Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Disney's Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios® - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Epcot® - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Norway Pavilion - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 32 min drive
  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 34 min drive
  • Orlando Station - 25 min drive
  • Brightline Orlando Station - 26 min drive
  • Kissimmee Station - 35 min drive
  • Free theme park shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tangierine Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Yorkshire County Fish Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪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 10-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. Fuel, one of 5 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 poolside bars, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour health club. The pool and comfortable beds get great marks from fellow travelers.

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

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

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 WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (USD 42.60 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Onsite valet parking (USD 64.97 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Offsite

    • 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
  • 5 restaurants
  • 2 poolside bars
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Private dining
  • Shared microwave
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Evening entertainment
  • Karaoke
  • Shopping
  • Air hockey
  • Table tennis
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 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/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste 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
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 80
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 20 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 36
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-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
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Fuel - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
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. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Bluezoo - This seafood restaurant specializes in seafood and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key Global. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 56.25 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Fitness center 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 39.38 per night
  • Children's club access is available for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 42.60 per night with in/out privileges
  • Valet parking costs USD 64.97 per night with in/out privileges
  • RV/bus/truck 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

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

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.

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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

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

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay

Cashless transactions are available.

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 to 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 42.60 per night. Valet parking costs USD 64.97 per night. RV/bus/truck 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 onsite 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 2 poolside bars, a private beach, and a 24-hour health club, as well as spa services, an arcade, and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Walt Disney World Dolphin?

Yes, there are 5 onsite restaurants, featuring Mexican cuisine and garden views.

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

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

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