Walt Disney World Dolphin

Walt Disney World, Orlando

Virgin rating

Resort View 2 Double Room
Tangerine
Games Room
King Resort View Room
Resort Room
Dolphin Lobby
Disney Character Dining
Shula’s Steak House
Shula’s Steak House
Balcony Room
Cabana Bar and Beach Club
Phins
Amare
Dolphin Starlight Foyer
Rosa Mexicano
Il Mulino Lounge
Kimonos, Walt Disney World Dolphin, Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida
Lap Pool
Children's Pool
Stir Lounge
Todd English's Bluezoo
Spa
Todd English's Bluezoo
Fuel
Health Club
Children's Playground
Picabu
Resort View 2 Double Room
Tangerine
Games Room
King Resort View Room
Resort Room
Dolphin Lobby
Disney Character Dining
Shula’s Steak House
Shula’s Steak House
Balcony Room
Cabana Bar and Beach Club
Phins
Amare
Dolphin Starlight Foyer
Rosa Mexicano
Il Mulino Lounge
Kimonos, Walt Disney World Dolphin, Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida
Lap Pool
Children's Pool
Stir Lounge
Todd English's Bluezoo
Spa
Todd English's Bluezoo
Fuel
Health Club
Children's Playground
Picabu

The hotel

Perched overlooking the gardens leading to Epcot, the Walt Disney World Dolphin is a fantastic base to make the most of the famed theme parks - you're even within walking distance of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios so you can explore a galaxy far, far away. With Walt Disney World Swan and Swan Reserve adjacent, there’s 23 restaurants between the resorts for you to enjoy. And with 6 pools, a waterslide, a kids’ camp and mini-golf nearby, little ones will be entertained to high heavens.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Kids Club
  • Car Included
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Free transport to theme parks
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service

Where is it

Ideally located in the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort. Adjacent to Epcot and within close proximity to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Transfer time from Orlando International Airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

2,619 guest rooms. All with air-conditioning, flat-screen HDTV, iPod/MP3 connections, complimentary WiFi access, tea/coffee making facilities, mini-fridge, safe, iron and ironing board, and hairdryer. 

Resort View Rooms with 1 king-size bed plus sofa bed, or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people. (5th person can be accommodated on a rollaway bed*).

Balcony Rooms overlook the courtyard or the lake, with 1 king-size bed plus sofa bed, or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people (5th person can be accommodated on a rollaway bed*).
  • Stay before 31 Dec '25 to receive the following benefits:• Complimentary self-parking, saving $32 per day. • Kids 9 years and under eat free at the following restaurants when accompanied by a full paying adult. Garden Grove which offers breakfast and lunch, Fresh which also offers breakfast and lunch, and The Fountain for dinner. Maximum 2 children per room, per paying adult. Restaurants and meal options are subject to change.• Receive $30 off any Mandara Spa treatment when spending $200 or more.

Complimentary Disney transportation throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. Within walking distance of Disney's BoardWalk, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and to a private entrance at Epcot. Complimentary water taxi to Disney's Hollywood Studios and Epcot. Valet-parking £44 plus tax, per night (payable locally, subject to change).

23 restaurants and lounges across the Swan, Swan Reserve and Dolphin resorts: Amare (Mediterranean cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Rosa Mexicano (Mexican cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Tangerine (poolside drinks and casual fare). The Fountain (open for lunch and dinner). Fuel (grab and go items). Garden Grove (open for breakfast). Grounds (craft coffee, sandwiches and pastries). Il Mulino New York Trattoria (Italian dining, open for dinner). Il Mulino Lounge. Stir (lobby lounge). Kimonos (sushi, open for dinner). Kimonos Lounge. Splash Pool Bar & Grill (poolside dining). Java (open for breakfast; grab-and-go open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Picabu (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Shula's Steak House (open for dinner). Todd English's Bluezoo (seafood, open for dinner) Todd English's Bluezoo Lounge (cocktails and light bites). Shula's Lounge. Phins (light bites and cocktails). Chill (frozen cocktails). Cabana Bar and Beach Club. In-room Mobile Dining available.

Poolside entertainment and activities (seasonal).

6 swimming pools, including a 3-acre grotto pool with waterslide and waterfalls, 2 lap pools, a spring pool and a kids' pool. Poolside cabanas*. 4 whirlpools. Sandy beach. The Dolphin Health Club with fitness centre, classes, and yoga mats (on request). Mandara Spa*. Camp Dolphin* kids' club. Water volleyball. Beach volleyball. Basketball. Ping Pong. Pool table. Giant checkers. Jogging trails. Kids' playground. Arcade*. Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf* (located nearby). Advance tee times at Walt Disney World Resort's three championship golf courses. 

Complimentary WiFi. 24-hour ATM. Babysitting*. Laundry/dry cleaning facilities*. Merchandise delivery service from the park to your hotel. Complimentary parking at Disney Theme Parks with room key and ID. Gift shop. Early Theme Park Entry (30mins) and Extended Evening Theme Park Hours (on select evenings).

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

Please note: To enter a Disney park now requires a Disney Park Pass reservation for the dates you wish to visit, in addition to your Disney ticket. Please read our Must do’s before visiting Walt Disney World in Florida.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: use of a rollaway bed for parties of 5 people or more sharing a room will incur an additional charge. This is subject to change and is payable locally to the hotel.

 

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (649)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating So Disappointed - This Hotel Should be Better Than This (and Used to Be)

Nov 27, 2023 Mobile826445

We were severely disappointed in our stay. We have stayed here many times in the distant past and have always loved this hotel. This trip, we could not believe the conditions and situations we were in. Here are some highlights: - We chose to check-in with the mobile app virtual key. We waited until 6pm on the day of check in with still no… Read more
We were severely disappointed in our stay. We have stayed here many times in the distant past and have always loved this hotel. This trip, we could not believe the conditions and situations we were in. Here are some highlights: - We chose to check-in with the mobile app virtual key. We waited until 6pm on the day of check in with still no response that the room was ready (despite a 4pm check-in) that we reached out via the chat. They said that our room has been ready and that the key doesn't work in the app so we had to come to the front desk to put down a CC. I explained that I confirmed my CC in the mobile check-in and they said that we still had to come to the front desk. Besides not wanting to come to the front desk as the virtual key should have helped avoid that, we wasted two hours waiting to come check in because we were not communicated to properly about this issue. - The first room we were sent to was on the 1st floor. The hallway carpet was disgusting and the hall had a musty smell throughout. We got to the room to find a do not disturb sign, which was strange. Then after the key didn't work, we realized that we were given someone else's room!!! We came back to the front desk and they acknowledged that this was indeed someone else's room and tried to give us another room on the same floor. We explained the smell and gross carpet and they thankfully gave us a different floor. - The new floor (7th) had a similarly worn and bunching up hall carpet. You could almost trip on the bunched up part. When we finally got to the room, the humidity was so high that everything was wet. We tried lowering the A/C to combat this but the humidity remained. There was no bathroom fan, so everything remained wet in that area the entire stay. I do want to point out that the staff, food, and experience at Rosa Mexicano was superb. Despite that, the hotel room experience was so poor that we decided to leave early after our Hollywood Studios party event (we checked out at about 1:30AM on the day of check out). I have never done that in my life nor have I posted any reviews for a hotel online before either. We were just so disappointed in what should have been a 4-star experience (especially for the price) that we will not be staying here again and have major concerns about the Marriott brand. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great time with family!

Nov 22, 2023 G2576TElaureno

We had a wonderful time with our family staying at the Dolphin! Awesome location, only went to Fuel for breakfast as the other restaurants were very expensive. We did order 2 pizza for room service which cost $50 with tax and fees and fed our family of 5. Bell services were outstanding with helping us. The woman who helped us at the front desk… Read more
We had a wonderful time with our family staying at the Dolphin! Awesome location, only went to Fuel for breakfast as the other restaurants were very expensive. We did order 2 pizza for room service which cost $50 with tax and fees and fed our family of 5. Bell services were outstanding with helping us. The woman who helped us at the front desk told us we could upgrade to a room with a balcony went over costs and everything and then came back and said she couldnt do it. Was strange. The pool was amazing! My kids loved it! We also used the swan boats, arcade, played pool and my kids rented a basketball. Room was clean however room service only came once and we were there for 4 days. The one time they did come they made the beds but did not take the garbage or give us any towels. We also had to call twice to get the roll away bed we signed for and also for more towels and waters. This was a pretty big Con for us but overall we had a great time and will definitely be back! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Over rated

Nov 22, 2023 DeeDeeDC01 Ireland

Staff on front desk mostly unhelpful and unfriendly. Appeared inconvenienced when I was highlighting check in issues. I specifically asked for a room away from elevators and noise, and the first room was right beside elevator, second room was over loading bay and bin collection area which was very noisy. Third room was in a quite spot with a… Read more
Staff on front desk mostly unhelpful and unfriendly. Appeared inconvenienced when I was highlighting check in issues. I specifically asked for a room away from elevators and noise, and the first room was right beside elevator, second room was over loading bay and bin collection area which was very noisy. Third room was in a quite spot with a nice view, however I was not offered help with bags when moving rooms. Eventually one helpful staff member spoke to a Manager, however was informed I wouldn’t be obliged another room move - I explained I wasn’t a regular room mover that the initial request for a quiet room away from elevators was not met. The fan in third room was so loud (even when switched off) and-it was difficult to sleep, I didn’t bother saying anything. Beds were comfortable and rooms were clean however, very cold. Food lovely at restaurants, however not good value for money and very overpriced … $10 dollars for a btl of Corona, nearly $50 for salad, fries and a btl of Beer. Lobby area bustling and staff in shops in lobby area were very helpful. Great location near board walk and Epcot. Overall, ok experience however I wouldn’t stay here again, very dull vibe going on overall. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Filthy and poor service

Nov 20, 2023 mohitdhillon1

This resort has too many issues and the service is atrocious. Management simply do not care. We stayed for four nights and had so many issues that were not resolved. Phone line in room did not work. They said it would be fixed but never was. Room was not serviced for two days and we were told that housekeeping probably forgot. We killed a huge… Read more
This resort has too many issues and the service is atrocious. Management simply do not care. We stayed for four nights and had so many issues that were not resolved. Phone line in room did not work. They said it would be fixed but never was. Room was not serviced for two days and we were told that housekeeping probably forgot. We killed a huge roach in our room and then were locked out of our room twice. On both occasions, went down to get replacement key but they didn’t work and engineering had to come to fix the door, which took a long time. The resort is filthy and is not the place to come if you expect even average service. We wouldn’t return here even if they paid us to do so. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good location.

Nov 12, 2023 dcsocialworker2016 Washington DC, District of Columbia

This is the first time we stayed at a non-Disney hotel at WDW. As most readers already know, the Swan and Dolphin are on the grounds of WDW, but are Marriott properties. That being said you get all the perks of staying in a Disney hotel. The biggest advantage of this hotel is the location. EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and the Boardwalk are all in… Read more
This is the first time we stayed at a non-Disney hotel at WDW. As most readers already know, the Swan and Dolphin are on the grounds of WDW, but are Marriott properties. That being said you get all the perks of staying in a Disney hotel. The biggest advantage of this hotel is the location. EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and the Boardwalk are all in walking distance or a short ferry ride. When I walked into the lobby it reminded me of a Las Vegas hotel without a casino. Front desk staff very helpful, especially Pierre who helped us get into our room early. Hotel getting a little frayed and needs updating - but our room was very clean. Many good - but expensive - restaurants on site. Tip - parking is $35/day. Do what we did and take an Uber/Lyft from the airport. It cost us $30 to the hotel and $38 back to the airport. Considering the cost of a rental car, parking, gas, and tolls - you could save quite a bit of money if you plan on only staying in WDW. Also, you can take the skyline from EPCOT to the Riviera resort, then catch a nonstop shuttle to Disney Springs - the quickest way to get there without a car and enjoy a lovely view. Read less