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Reviews of Walt Disney World Dolphin This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

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

#199 of 388 hotels in Orlando

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 2411 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort View, Guest room, 2 Double, Resort view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    1. Service at the pool side restaurant was horrible. Our 1st dat we stood for 5 minutes waiting to be seated. No one else around. Once seated we sat for 15 minutes and never saw a server. We left without seeing anyone after 15 minutes. 2. Came back to the hotel after sunset the first night and there were no parking spaces available. We were not allowed in until anouther car came out. So we sat there waiting for 15minutes or longer 3. Lighting in the parking lot is very poor. Almost tripped several times due to how dark it was

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Balcony King, Guest room, 1 King, Resort view, Balcony (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Balcony was great

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    7.0
    The location was perfect for us, the people are fantastic and amenities like the Springs and Epcot are excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tradtional Double/Double, Guest room, 2 Double, No view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It could use a little updating, for example, of the bathrooms. The resort fee coupled with extra charges for parking seems excessive. Although the park transportation services are excellent.

    Excellent location for our visit to Epcot. The people were all fantastic.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very 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 from a mobile device

    Pools were not heated

    Location, restaurants, cleanliness

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    7.0
    Nice hotel but expensive for the service provided
    • 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 from a mobile device

    The room was super small, with no room for languages. The bathroom was so tiny that it was hard to get into the bathtub. The restaurants in the hotel were ridiculously expensive.

    The property is beautiful, very well maintained and beautiful halls. The pool was also fun and nice

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    9.0
    Popped in to see Star Wars
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional King, Guest room, 1 King (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If you’re in the west wing…the pool is a mile away

    Staff was very friendly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    8.0
    Huge hotel in a great location with wonderful restaurants.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tradtional Double/Double, Guest room, 2 Double, No view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pools were freezing. We had expected heated pools or at least somewhat warm water. So we didn’t get to enjoy the beautiful grotto like we had expected.

    Location to Animal Kingdom. We loved the choice of restaurants and we really enjoyed walking the Boardwalk nearby.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    8.0
    Convenient and satisfied stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tradtional Double/Double, Guest room, 2 Double, No view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not having housekeeping taken care of on Thursday until two calls and being asked when we wouldn’t be there..didn’t take place til 6pm. Then Saturday, got back from Magic Kingdom to a not so magical full garbage that hadn’t been removed. Front desk did comp us $100 though. Just less than expected from a Marriott.

    Closeness to Disney parks. Valet staff was stellar. Bellhops were awesome. Front desk very professional in light of some issues we dealt with. Ninshoka…hope I spelled correctly it was early..very caring and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 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 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our door had an issue. The locking mechanism always stuck out so we has to double open the inside handle in order to close the door when leaving. Also, the bed was hard. Both me and my mom had hip pain from laying sideways.

    The amenities were awesome. Everything you need on the same grounds!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location to the best parks!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Firework Balcony, Guest room, 1 King, Resort view, Balcony (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Carpets in hallways need replacing! Also, our room was not ready until after 4:00.

    Location! Location! Location!! The facilities were great!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    9.0
    Central hub for a magical experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional King, Guest room, 1 King (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was perfect! On the board walk and half way between Hollywood studios and Epcot. Great walking distance from both. Really nice pools, beach front, restaurants in the hotel and at the boardwalk all within walking distance. Tons of things to do on a down day between parks.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    8.0
    Family enjoyed the experience, but good luck finding a parking spot in the cramped and limited space they call a parking
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort View, Guest room, 2 Double, Resort view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking was horrible, too far to walk to and limited spaces

    Location, pools, restaurants, service, the room was clean and comfortable

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Firework View, Guest room, 2 Double, Resort view, Balcony (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Check in was effectively chucked a room key, Not much explanation of anything really. Expected the firework room to be higher. Carpets / room decor looked tired. Room was relatively small (in comparison to rooms such as Coronado springs). Locating entrance proved problematic as its all hidden behind construction sheets - limited signs.

    Location. Facilities looked excellent. Lobby was very impressive.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    9.0
    Magical stay at a lovely resort!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional King Room with Sofa Bed - Hearing Accessible (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room had a bit of a musty smell.

    Easy access & early entry to parks. Complimentary water bottles. Walking distance to Epcot & boardwalk. Kimonos restaurant & fuel coffee were amazing.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    8.0
    Great location with heaps of transport options to the park friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Firework Balcony, Guest room, 1 King, Resort view, Balcony (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In room dining service

    Easy access to and from the parks Facilities and general maintenance of the hotel was impeccable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tradtional Double/Double, Guest room, 2 Double, No view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Proximity to parks, transportation arrangements were smooth, the room was spacious and comfortable beds.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • 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 from a mobile device

    No microwave so if you have kids they cannot eat left overs. There is no complimentary breakfast at the hotel. You have to pay for the food if you eat at the hotel.

    Free shuttle to the parks.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    8.0
    Loved it!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Balcony, Guest room, 2 Double, Resort view, Balcony (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some restaurant staff a little unfriendly (small minority)

    Location Facilities Cleanliness

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    8.0
    We had to complain about housekeeping, they put dirty sheets back on our bed.
    • 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 from a mobile device

    The halls and rooms weren’t as nice as the rest of the hotel

    The outside and lobby were spectacular

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    7.0
    Hotel was clean and great features.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tradtional Double/Double, Guest room, 2 Double, No view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking fee and security deposit/ damage deposit was not told to me when i called. When i got there i was told i had to pay for parking which was excluded from the hotel bill and need to be included in one flat charge instead of surprising people, i got charge for a resort fee for things that i didn’t even use, and security deposit wasn’t told to me until last me ,which messed up my plans for my child spending the money else where! Parking -$36 Valet parking -44 Security deposit-$100

    The pool was amazing along with how close everything was or ease of access to get too.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tradtional Double/Double, Guest room, 2 Double, No view (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The sofa-bed was uncomfortable and we had to contact the room service multiple times to be able to get comforter and blankets to our child who was using the sofa-bed.

    The location was fantastic, loved to being able to walk to Epcot and Hollywood studios, loved to have a pool with a bar, a beach with Epcot firework views, walking to the boardwalk, boat and skyliner.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    8.0
    View was great order food from Uber or Doordash
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort Balcony, Guest room, 2 Double, Resort view, Balcony (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The Food was terrible and overpriced. I expected a 28.00 hamburger to be much better. The frozen yogurt was better than the food. The pool was too shallow and only up to 4 feet, both pools. The private beach was worthless you cant go in the water and the sand was filthy.

    The room and view was spectacular. The pool was nice but too shallow.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    8.0
    I love staying at the Dolphin
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Resort Balcony, Guest room, 2 Double, Resort view, Balcony (Includes Early Entry To Disney Theme Parks)
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing - I like it - I wish i had stayed longer

    I love the location and the value is excellent. It is always my fallback location if I am out of Disney Vacation Club points to use. I love the Blue Zoo restaurant a nd bar. It is a comfortable quiet place great for asolo woman to relax.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • 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 from a mobile device

    Excellent

    Stayed in March 2024

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