Walt Disney World Dolphin
This hotel in Walt Disney World Resort offers a water taxi to Epcot and Hollywood Studios, five pools, four hot tubs, and a health and wellness spa.
Located within the Walt Disney World Resort, the Walt Disney World Dolphin provides a water taxi service to Epcot, Disney's BoardWalk, and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Guests can enjoy five outdoor pools, four hot tubs, and a health and wellness spa on site.
As a guest of the Walt Disney World Dolphin, you can take advantage of Walt Disney World early entry and extended evening hours, along with 7 AM daily Lightning Lane selections, which require a purchase.
Each bright and colorful room at the Walt Disney World Dolphin includes a flat-screen TV and a small refrigerator. Some rooms also feature a private balcony and views of the resort.
A selection of 17 restaurants and lounges are available, including Shula’s Steak House and Todd English's bluezoo restaurant.
Disney tickets and advanced Disney golf course tee times are available for an additional fee.
Universal Orlando Resort is 18.7 km from the property. The dining and entertainment options of the Disney BoardWalk are a 7-minute walk from the hotel, and Epcot theme park is a 15-minute walk away.
Spa facilities at this hotel
Pool 1 - outdoor
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Water slide
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
Pool 2 - outdoor
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Water slide
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
Pool 3 - outdoor (kids)
- Opening times
- Open all year
- Suitable for kids
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
Pool 4 - outdoor
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
Wellness
- Kids' pool
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness classes
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Hair styling
- Hair colouring
- Hair cut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Make up services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Water slide
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Fitness centre
Guest reviews· 8.5/10 (2,833)
The Walt Disney World Dolphin hotel generally receives positive feedback, with guests frequently highlighting its excellent location, particularly for those visiting Disney. Many reviewers praise the hotel for its cleanliness and convenience, with some even describing their stays as "stress-free." The "wow factor" of the hotel is also mentioned, contributing to a happy guest experience.
However, a recurring theme in the feedback is the perceived need for updates or renovations. While the hotel offers amenities like a spa and wellness center, outdoor pools, and a coffee house, some guests feel the property is showing its age. Despite this, the overall sentiment remains strong, with several guests recommending the hotel and expressing a desire to return, especially if family room pricing remains competitive, ideally below $350.
What guests rated
- Cleanliness
- 8.8
- Staff
- 8.8
- Location
- 9.4
- Comfort
- 8.9
- Value for money
- 8.1
- Wi-Fi
- 8.3
- Breakfast
- 9.0
Most popular facilities
- 4 swimming pools
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- 5 restaurants
- Spa and wellness centre
- Bar
- Private beach area