Walt Disney World Swan

Walt Disney World, Orlando

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The hotel

Next to the Walt Disney World Dolphin, you’ll be wowed by what’s on offer across these two resorts. With 18 places to eat and drink, a spa, plus 5 pools, there’s loads of room for some well-deserved R&R. When it comes to fun-filled adventure, you’re just a short stroll from Disney’s Boardwalk, and not far from Epcot. There’s even a waterslide, a kids’ club, games on the beach and mini-golf nearby. There really is something for everyone here.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Wedding
  • Theme Parks
  • No Smoking
  • Kids Club
  • Children's Playground
  • Children's Pool
  • Free Parking
  • Close to Walt Disney World Resort
  • Room 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: approx 30 minutes.

Hotel information

2,270 guest rooms. All with air-conditioning, flat-screen HDTV, iPod/MP3 connections, tea/coffee making facilities, mini-fridge, safe, iron and board and hairdryer. Standard Rooms have views of the courtyard or lake, with 1 king-size bed, 2 queen-size beds or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. (5th person can be accommodated on a rollaway bed*).

Why is this a Virgin Holidays favourite?

Range of restaurants, offering fantastic dining options

Great for families, with Camp Dolphin supervised activity programme* (local charge)

Fantastic spa facilities with exclusive discounts for Virgin Holidays' guests

Exclusive Virgin Holidays benefits:

  • Receive a Lake View Room at the Dolphin or a Courtyard View Room at the Swan
  • 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
  • Complimentary babysitting service for kids aged 5 -11 years whilst parents eat at either Shula's, Blue Zoo or Il Mulino. Maximum 2 hours
  • Receive 20% discount on any Mandara Spa treatment valued at $50 or more
  • Complimentary self-parking saving $28 per day
  • Any adult only booking will receive a $50 food coupon to dine at the resort (one per room, per stay)

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. Self-parking $29 plus tax, per night, and valet-parking £39 plus tax, per night (payable locally, subject to change).

18 restaurants and lounges across both Swan and Dolphin resorts: Fresh Mediterranean Market (open for breakfast and lunch). The Fountain (open for lunch and dinner). Garden Grove (open for breakfast and lunch; Disney character breakfast on Sat and Sun). Il Mulino New York Trattoria (Italian dining, open for dinner). Il Mulino 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; lounge serving light bites and cocktails). Shula's Lounge. Phins (light bites and cocktails). Chill (frozen cocktails). Cabana Bar and Beach Club. 24-hour room service*.

5 swimming pools, including a 3-acre grotto pool with waterslide and waterfalls, 2 lap pools, a spring pool and a kids' pool. 4 whirlpools. Sandy beach. The Swan Health Club with fitness centre and yoga mats (on request). Mandara Spa*. Camp Dolphin* kids' club. Volleyball. Jogging trails. Kids' playground. Arcade*. Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf* (located nearby).

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.

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

At the present time, Walt Disney World are conducting a phased reopening of their resort hotels. You can find out more information at Disney’s Know Before You Go site

Please note: Covid-19 information: Due to the current situation, some dining, amenities and other services listed may not be available. Please check with the hotel for more information.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: there may be a local charge for use of a roll-away bed for parties of 5 people or more sharing a room. This is subject to change and is charged by the hotel.

 

 

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Jul 28, 2021 Zombi88

I have stayed here before and had been highly satisfied by the service. But I'm not happy about the member of the staff who, before even giving me a chance to get to the door (I have a mobility issue and brain injury), unlocked it (you can hear when it's triggered) to entering. Luckily I grabbed the door before she walks in..she came un announced… Read more
I have stayed here before and had been highly satisfied by the service. But I'm not happy about the member of the staff who, before even giving me a chance to get to the door (I have a mobility issue and brain injury), unlocked it (you can hear when it's triggered) to entering. Luckily I grabbed the door before she walks in..she came un announced and scared me and getting to the door could have caused me harm .she had an attitude and a clipboard seeing if we left yet..atill had several hours before check out. A call to the room would have been better..First time ever this has happened in any hotel I have stayed at. and I found it rude, a safety issue, invasion of privacy, and inconsiderate. Otherwise they have been great.. if I had tine to stay and talk to the manager I would have. I had planned on coming back again as I travel for medical for several rare conditions...but If this is what is going to experience then I won't be coming back. Please give a courtesy call or something..... Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disappointing family vacation

Jul 28, 2021 mgriswold87

I have never posted a review on a hotel however I did not want others mislead going into this if I can let them know some of the issues encountered. This was the first time we visited Disney and did not stay at a Disney resort. Although we did love the pool area we were really disappointed in room service - you have to request service including… Read more
I have never posted a review on a hotel however I did not want others mislead going into this if I can let them know some of the issues encountered. This was the first time we visited Disney and did not stay at a Disney resort. Although we did love the pool area we were really disappointed in room service - you have to request service including coffee, towels, toiletries..etc. even after multiple days stay your room is not cleaned unless you call and ask and even calling and asking it is a long wait to have it serviced. Our child had wet the bed and we requested someone come and provide new sheets while we were out in the evening and no one showed up until after 9pm when we called around earlier in the day to come and provide sheets. We also received a deal that kids eat free however this is VERY limited, multiple lunch places offered an uncrustable as the free meal no sides and this was for children 9 and under. Do not advertise kids eat free if that is the meal option. Lastly the bus transportation is no longer with Disney rather mears. Wait times to return back to the hotel in the afternoon were 45mins- 1 hour. Had all of this been communicated at check in when I stated I am only familiar with Disney resorts and asked what I needed to know I wouldn’t have been as frustrated. Overall I understand the tourism industry is trying to recover from Covid however families are spending a lot of money to enjoy vacation and lack of room service, poor marketing for what is provided with the stay does not make this trip enjoyable or worth the money spent. I’m disappointed as I genuinely enjoy Marriott hotels and visiting Disney. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Yea its ok, Dated AF, but GREAT Location.

Jul 27, 2021 TattooedPassport Atlanta, Georgia

Went to 2 parks, location was the main reason for the stay. i came here over 2 decades ago when this first opened, man has it aged, small room feel, even smaller bathroom, rowdy crowds and hard to find parking late. get a good price enjoy the parks, stay out of the room as much as possible. Check in took too long. be prepared for the wait.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Terrible service.

Jul 24, 2021 ares2902019

I am currently staying at this resort. My family of four ran out of toilet paper this morning. I called the front desk asking they send some. It's been over an hour. I have called several times so they could say how sorry they were that it was taking so long. Not sure if we are going to make it. I guess TP isn't included in the 35 dollar… Read more
I am currently staying at this resort. My family of four ran out of toilet paper this morning. I called the front desk asking they send some. It's been over an hour. I have called several times so they could say how sorry they were that it was taking so long. Not sure if we are going to make it. I guess TP isn't included in the 35 dollar a night resort fee. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Cant understand all then negative reviews

Jul 20, 2021 lany1963 New York City, New York

Background......we live about 40 minutes from Disney. Before moving to Florida last year from NY we traveled many times to Disney and always stayed in Deluxe resorts with our 2 boys. We are now Florida residents and recently purchased the Florida resident tickets for 3 days for myself and husband. We love Epcot and decided to to the Food and Wine… Read more
Background......we live about 40 minutes from Disney. Before moving to Florida last year from NY we traveled many times to Disney and always stayed in Deluxe resorts with our 2 boys. We are now Florida residents and recently purchased the Florida resident tickets for 3 days for myself and husband. We love Epcot and decided to to the Food and Wine festival and get a room so we could have a few drinks and not worry about driving home. I looked at Boardwalk and Beach and Yacht and prices were about $400 per night. I checked the Dolphin and it came out with fees to about $250.00 with $30 paid separately for parking which we would have paid $25 to park at Epcot anyway. We arrived at 9 am thinking we would have to store our luggage,but our room was actually ready so we checked in dropped off bag and off we went. Our room was 10164, 2 double beds .The room was clean ,sheets were clean,bathroom was clean,there were plenty of towels,toiletries and Dasani water bottles,which was a pleaseant surprise. The staff was friendly ,there are plenty of dining options at hotel and the grounds were attractive. Cant beat it for the price,short walk to Epcot and Boardwalk area with alternative dining options. I am a clean fanatic and really found no issue as people have previous posted. Read less