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Walt Disney World Dolphin

4 star hotel
Kids stay free
Connecting rooms
8.6/10 Excellent
(3490 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
See verified family reviews (120)

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Overview

The Walt Disney World Dolphin is a fantastic family hotel with plenty of amenities to keep everyone happy. Families consistently praise the fun amenities and the overall happiness of their children during their stay. While some mention issues with transportation to Magic Kingdom and small bathrooms, the positive feedback regarding amenities and the overall experience outweighs these concerns. The hotel's proximity to Epcot is also a major plus.

Guest highlights

The many fun amenities available.
The beautiful sights around the hotel.
The friendly and helpful staff.
Close proximity to EPCOT and the ease of exploring the hotel.

About the hotel

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 once per stay.

Nearby attractions

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 Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios®. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and Walt Disney World®. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like ecotours, horse riding, and ziplining nearby. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

3 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Children's club (surcharge)
Children's pool
Free cribs/infant beds
Free theme park shuttle
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Playground
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
Waterslide

Wifi

Available in all rooms: wifi (usd 13.95 per day)
Available in some public areas: free wifi

Food and drink

1 poolside bar and 1 bar
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
Room service available

Spa

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

Guest services

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

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Assistive listening devices available
Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
Braille signage
Grab bar near toilet
Height-adjustable showerhead
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Lever door handles
Low-height counter and sink
Low-height door lock
Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
Low-height view port in door
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Transfer shower
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Visual fire alarm
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa

Things to do

18 holes of golf
24-hour fitness center
3 outdoor pools
Aerobics classes
Air hockey
Arcade/game room
Beach volleyball
Children's pool
Evening entertainment
Full-service spa
Karaoke
Playground
Shopping
Steam room
Table tennis
Volleyball

Outdoor

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

Conveniences

Atm/banking services
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Elevator
Free newspapers in lobby
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Lockers available
Reception hall
Vending machine

More

Beach towels
Couples dining
Games
Shared microwave
Smoke-free property
Tv in lobby

Nearest Airports

Airplane
Orlando International Airport
26 km from this hotel
Orlando Sanford International Airport
55 km from this hotel
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Reviews that mention...

Family Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

120 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

53%

4 star reviews

27%

3 star reviews

8%

2 star reviews

7%

1 star reviews

5%

We have selected a sample of reviews which reflect what families have said about Walt Disney World Dolphin

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Latest reviews (120)

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Tom

11 Aug 2024 - 13 Aug 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

I expected a lot based on what I saw online, but the Dolphin exceeded my expectations more than I could ever imagine. This hotel had more fun amenities than the higher cost Disney resorts. I’ve never seen my wife and kids so happy. We can’t wait to book our next stay!!!
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Carrie

26 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024
reviewed on hcom

2 out of 5 stars

Just when you think you are getting a good deal. Don’t forget the $45 daily resort fee and $36 or $44 daily for parking. So be sure to factor in an extra $100 a night. Valet takes forever and even filled up the first night. While self parking is way off to the side and not enough spots. Also if you book a cheaper room they tuck you in the back corner with a view of the garbage. Luckily it was just a quick trip and my kids found the wasp nest outside out window interesting. Needless to say we will not be back. Other actual Disney hotels are much better without all the extra fees.
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Daniel

12 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Nice and clean hotel, great to stay with the family.
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Julie

30 Jun 2024 - 5 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

The transportation options to Disney were superb - water taxi and bus. The multiple pools provided opportunities for whole family - didnt feel crowded at all. We enjoyed in room as well as restaurant dining and to go options. Fireworks views to Epcot were a suprise benefit!!
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Mary

1 Jul 2024 - 5 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

The Dolphin was very kid friendly and the perfect place to stay for our Disney vacation. We loved taking the friendship boats and the busses were so easy to use also. The main lobby is so welcoming and a nice place to enjoy a coffee and snack from Fuel. The pools were very attractive and a fun place for kids to swim, however, there was no lifeguard, which we found surprising and unfortunately some kids were acting dangerously there after hours (jumping from the bridge) with no parents there to supervise. Also, some patrons left their drink cups lying around after leaving, so I found myself cleaning up a lot after other people around the lounge areas so I could sit in a clean space.
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marvely

29 Jun 2024 - 3 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

the staff was friendly and helpful, they love children
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Norabel

17 Jun 2024 - 22 Jun 2024
reviewed on expedia

4 out of 5 stars

Nice place to relaxed , very good for the family
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Caylin

13 Jun 2024 - 15 Jun 2024
reviewed on expedia

4 out of 5 stars

It was a pleasant stay though it is better to go with a group instead of alone. Aside from that it has plentiful dining venues, plenty of recreational activies and as you explore the hotel the sights are beautiful. The staff are friendly and very helpful if you have any questions or get lost easily like me. Would definitely come back with friends and family when going to Disney or visiting Orlando.
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ana

9 Jun 2024 - 10 Jun 2024
reviewed on hcom

2 out of 5 stars

Beautiful place and accesibility to different parks, but..... But, a frustrating experience in terms of the basics that you can expect when you arrive at a hotel (especially at this level $$$) I had 2 rooms and the TV did not work in ANY of them. To make matters worse, we paid a late check in in both rooms. When we tried to call the front desk, the phones didn't work either. Midnight, I had to go down from the 14th floor to report the failures. The "engineer" arrived at 11am the next day (check out was at 12) "internet problems" they said... the truth is that my family and I have been to 3 Marriotts so far this year and in All 3 had the same bad experience with TVs. There was no cable, much less streaming. solution!!!! at least for them.... "they reversed the late check out in the 2 rooms and $50 for the next reservation. Will there really be a next one??? I will think about it very carefully before... We are Hilton Members and we have never had that type of experience. It is What a shame, such a nice place :( We spent approximately $800 for 1 night and 2 rooms and the TV and phones didn't work. Hello!!!!! Disney/Marriott experience!!!!!
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Louisianne

8 Jun 2024 - 9 Jun 2024
reviewed on orbitz

5 out of 5 stars

Very nice hotel, people friendly, good food, beautiful view from the fireworks at Epcot and a big room for my baby walk and explore 😃.
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