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Reviews of Walt Disney World Dolphin 4 stars

1500 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830, United States

#203 of 389 hotels in Orlando

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2206 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Resort View, Guest room, 2 Double, Resort view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom was a bit small and the shower curtain didn't prevent the floor getting wet. Bathroom could have been slightly cleaner.

    Location and view excellent. Large room and everything you need. The staff were very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    8.0
    done
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Tradtional Double/Double, Guest room, 2 Double, No view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    boat ride home after a night at EPCOT.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    9.0
    Perfect location for trip to Disney
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Balcony, Guest room, 2 Double, Resort view, Balcony (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were very small, cleanliness in room wasn’t great as there was a lot of dust. Few maintenance issues in room such as toilet seat falling off and very loud AC. Very expensive if you want to buy food and drink especially breakfast ( a plain croissant cost $6!).

    Location was perfect for a trip to Disney without staying at a Disney hotel. Staff were very friendly and facilities round the hotel were great. Loved that the room had a balcony to sit and enjoy a drink on. Lovely bar in center of the lobby to relax in.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tradtional Double/Double, Guest room, 2 Double, No view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The long walks to rooms, paying to self park my own vehicle.

    The fuel store.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tradtional Double/Double, Guest room, 2 Double, No view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pay for parking

    Convenient to all the parks, able to get food later and room service was very quick

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    8.0
    Great way to do Disney at a big reduction compared to the other Disney hotels in the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Balcony, Guest room, 2 Double, Resort view, Balcony (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    More cheap/ quick service food options. Rooms need some TLC in some areas- but nothing that affected our stay (e.g. some of the floor sockets were missing a cover. It wasn’t dangerous, it didn’t affect our stay in the slightest, but aesthetically it wasn’t 110%). Magic kingdom bus service only drops off at Ticket Centre- you can get round this with a short 3 minute walk…but would be great if you didn’t have to

    Location amazing with great links to HS and Epcot. Room great with plenty of room for a 5th sleeper (junior suite). For those of you with a family of 5- definitely look at this place over the disney 5 beds (previously stayed at port Orleans). Shower great. Bed comfortable. Use of the app to request extra towels and coffee was quick and smooth. Great food options at the pool bar (if a little expensive).

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tradtional Double/Double, Guest room, 2 Double, No view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I actually booked the Dolphin hotel however I didn’t understand why time of arrival listed online and do not follow it. My flight was delay and I arrived at the dolphin early morning as listed to find out the dolphin was fully booked which I could not understand cause the room was paid in full . After waiting 20 mins at the front desk I had to ask for management to find out what was the problem which no apology was given and was told I have to be relocate which was very unsatisfied with how the situation was dealt with and it was my daughter birthday . So unfortunately all the good stuff I stated is not for dolphin hotel it for the Swan reserve

    The staff at the swan reserve were very friendly and professional thanks to the restaurant , housekeeping and the front desk who make feel welcome

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    8.0
    nice visit, convenient for going to the parks but expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tradtional Double/Double, Guest room, 2 Double, No view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 5 nights

    price. it is very expensive

    location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    8.0
    Charged for self pay parking after was told There wouldn’t be a charge
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tradtional Double/Double, Guest room, 2 Double, No view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    What I didn’t like was that I was charged for self pay parking after the front desk lady told me there wouldn’t be a charge

    The Mexican restaurant was fantastic. The location of my room was not ideal, it was right next to the elevators and the noise level was moderate.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tradtional Double/Double, Guest room, 2 Double, No view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No free shuttle to the airport.

    Everything was amazing. The location was great. Free transportation to all disney parks.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2024

    8.0
    Location was perfect, close to all. Employees were nice and accommodating but hotel needs an upgrade.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Premium Studio King, Larger Guest room, 1 King, Sofa bed (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room needed a bit of an upgrade.

    The property was extremely close to the major parks.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    9.0
    Great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tradtional Double/Double, Guest room, 2 Double, No view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Proximity to parks

    Clean , beautiful and close to the parks

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    7.0
    Overall it was good choice to visit theme parks with some of benefits and I recommend for the families, it’s convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Firework View, Guest room, 2 Double, Resort view, Balcony (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms definitely need renovation

    The location and services

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful stay, would stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tradtional Double/Double, Guest room, 2 Double, No view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the hotel could use updating such as tile in main foyer and lamps in rooms. The housekeeping could be a bit more and it would be nice if they came around same time each day so you know when to expect them. Also all of the eateries were a bit overpriced even for theme park pricing. I wish it would have a refillable drink plan for duration of stay like Disney does.

    Loved the location, the decor is beautiful, the hotel is clean and staff friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tradtional Double/Double, Guest room, 2 Double, No view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom not clean

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    9.0
    Very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tradtional Double/Double, Guest room, 2 Double, No view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms felt damp

    Beautiful and close to venues

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2024

    9.0
    Everyone have to book this hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tradtional Double/Double, Guest room, 2 Double, No view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stay 3 night - asked for 1 or 2 hours late check out - they asked to charge - we checked out on Tuesday!

    Everything was great Clean , nice , very comfortable Amazing staff

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2024

    8.0
    Amazing time spent with family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tradtional Double/Double, Guest room, 2 Double, No view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurants a bit pricey

    Cleanliness, lots of amenities, beautiful surroundings, easy transportation to Disney theme parks, good house keeping.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful stay and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort View, Guest room, 2 Double, Resort view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rug in hallway was older

    Location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional King, Guest room, 1 King (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom door only opens a total of about 15-18 inches of room between door and toilet , so very scarce on room with the given space, no place to dry off

    Pool are was awesome, close to epcot

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tradtional Double/Double, Guest room, 2 Double, No view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food options

    Location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tradtional Double/Double, Guest room, 2 Double, No view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Paid for an upgrade. I didn't feel like it was much of an upgrade. Was told it was close to pool and had views of the pool and resort. Only half was true, resort views. The hot water was non existent for the first person showering. Maybe it was the furthest from the water heaters as well?

    Location, shuttles to all of the parks. Beds are super comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2024

    8.0
    The hotel was excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort View, Guest room, 2 Double, Resort view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no easy transportation to the connecting hotels in order to go to restaurants.

    The hotel was super clean. The customer service was exceptional.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2024

    8.0
    It was okay not the best pricey for 1 night
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Tradtional Double/Double, Guest room, 2 Double, No view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price too high beds are too small bathroom needs upgrade get rid of the the shower curtain should be glass

    The Mears bus were great and the drivers were friendly

    Stayed in August 2024

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