Walt Disney World Dolphin - Lake Buena Vista 28.36479, -81.56041

Said they could accomodate 5 but then wanted to charge an additional $30 for a roll-a-way. Charged an additional $10 to self park car in a very crowded lot far away, then another $15 for things we never used. Could not watch "general TV". Everything was a charge. Pool was nice. But too many extra fees for what you get. Will not stay again.

This hotel is great for convenience when it comes to nearby activities, parkes etc. It was reasonably priced and had everything we needed within walking distance.

Hadn't stayed at an onsite hotel in prior visits to Disney, but will definitely do so in the future. Great to be able to break up day at the parks to change clothes, freshen up, and give your feet a rest. Hotel staff was very friendly and accessible. Room was clean, nicely decorated, bathrooms could use updates. Overall, very pleased. As an FYI, valet parking is $16/day, self-park $10/day.

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Shulas' Steak House was great. It really is meant to share the extra large portions. They do everything right. The hotel was good but needs updating. A little pricy.

Very beautiful surroundings, easy walk to Epcot, will certainly choose it next time.

Room was clean and quiet. Overall very good. Howeever, even though the hotel is very well maintained you can tell it is 20 years old. As with all Disney hotels the amenities can be pricey.

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Best value for the money.

The price paid was OK, however, if you have a choice stay at the Swan hotel. It's seems a lot less shabby than the Dolphin. That isn't top say that the Dolphin isn't a nice hotel. It just seems older, somehow.

The hotel was beatiful and offered easy access to everthing we wanted to do. booking through Hotels.com allowed me to upgrade the reservation to an Epcot Illuminations view room which provided it's own entertainment in the view of the fireworks, waterways,and Boardwalk. worth every penny.

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You can't beat the location, whether on business or vacation. And when discounted rates are offered, it's an easy choice. I would never pay full fare, though.

After staying at both The Swan and Dolphin hotels in the past year, I must say that for the money, invest at a Disney hotel...i.e The Boardwalk or Yacht Club, Port Orleans, Contemporary, etc. These two are not owned by Disney and there is evidence of this. MANY MANY convetioneers, which made this feel "un-Disney-esque". They're nice hotels and we enjoyed them however, for the price we paid, we will take our money to a real Disney hotel. Not unhappy with the place, just better to be had when you're looking for a Disney feel.

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This was our fourth time staying at the Dolphin. Each time they continue to find ways to impress us and keep us coming back. Top notch team members and enviroment. I would recommend this hotel to all that would like a great stay without feeling like they are inside the parks.

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this hotel is in excellent condition and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The location is outstanding

it was a last minute decision to stay at the Dolphin. great location with easy access to Epcot and Boardwalk. great pools and beautiful lobby. service at check in and concierge were excellent. shortcomings were mostly related to onsite dining - sorry to say but not impressed. also disappointed that my room had not been cleaned or my water replenished by 4 pm, at which time I called and cancelled the cleaning. no apologies or explanation for the oversight. I would recommend because the good outweighed the bad but would likely spend my food dollars elsewhere.

Pretty much happy with the hotel. Till they charge for things that you dont want...overall, cost me $10 for 2 bottles of water. Brochure says all rooms with flatscreen tv...ours didnt, but wasnt there to watch tv. Nice enough room...seemd a bit dated, so can only assume that because of that and the tv, that we had a room that was to be refurbished

My wife and I stayed at the Dolphin Hotel to celebrate our 44Th aniversary. After checking in and getting settled we took a stroll over to Epcot for a few hours and the fireworks. When we returned to our room on that night we found a complimentery bottle of Champaign and and two champaighe glasses awaiting us. There was also a card from Mickey Mouse congratualting us on our 44TH Aniversary.

The bed was the most comfortable of any hotel we have ever stayed in! Most staff went above and beyond our expectations. Requested a room with king bed, however, unavailable, so without hesitation, they offered a room with balcony and beautiful view of EPCOT! Glad the king room was not available! Only concern was valet a bit rude and check in was a bit slow. Can't let two very small things overshadow the hospitality , comfort, and location of the rest of the experience! Loved our stay - Highly recommend.

The hotel was nice, but have stayed at other resorts on Disney grounds and was much happier with what the hotel offered. Not much in the way of convenience for food, everything was very pricey!

At check in, AFTER everything else is done, the clerk slides a piece of paper to me and sheepishly explains that a $10 charge will also be added to my bill... for things that "most guests use"... and that it will be added whether or not I use the items - no choice. The list is: 2 bottles of water, use of the fitness room, internet, ... (mostly things I would not have used. Basically, they nickle and dime the customer for an extra $10/day). I'm disappointed in Disney for this policy to steal $10 from their customers.

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Hotel was very nice and location for our visit to Disney was perfect. Hotels.com had alerted us to the additional $9 per day for parking - nice, attended lot, a decent value. However, when we checked in we were charged an additional $10 a day for what the hotel calls their Convenience Package. This fee is mandatory. It includes 2 bottles of water each day, access to the fitness facility, some long distance and local calling, and some internet access. We were unable to take advantage of most of these options and unhappy about the undisclosed fee. We still had a wonderful time and would still rate the hotel highly. Just call and ask about any additional fees prior to booking.

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Everything was amazing, however at 9am they started construction on our floor and it woke us up. It was very inconvienient. They did apologize but didn't do anything about it. Other than that it was amazing, food was great, expensive, but good quality.Shula's has the best steaks ever

Perfect walking distance to Epcot.

Charged a hotel package fee for amenities we didn't even use, like local phone service, gym & bottle waters

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Looks like a old hotel. Need update. We booked online but than hotel charged us extra 10 dollars per day plus 9 dollars for parking. The bill we received at check out was 60 dollars but they charged 100 dollars on credit card.

The Dolphin was eceryting expected and more. The room was imaculate, service was great, and the fact that it is within a 12 min. walk to EPCOT and the Disney Boardwalk areas made the stay that much more enjoyable.

Parking was $10 per day Resort fee was $10 per day as well. Hotel was nice and still worth it even with the additional charges.

Better than our Disney Vacation Club time share

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Awesome rooms with comfortable beds but be prepared for extra charges like self parking or valet parking. Also a service package charge is added to the room fee to cover 2 bottles of water and WiFi internet.

would stay there again!

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We paid about 1/3 of the regular rate for this hotel through hotels.com. The Dolphin is a lovely hotel, the room was nice, the pools are fantastic and laid out perfectly so that the pool area isn't too crowded. They have great games and activities for children. The best thing about this hotel is its location. We love taking the ferry over to the Boardwalk or Epcot. The Swan and Dolphin is our first choice for on-site Disney hotels and resorts. The only negative is that the hotel room smelled somewhat moldy, but other than that, we're looking forward to staying here again very soon.

The Dolphin is a great hotel and you can't beat the location - right off Disney's Boardwalk. The hotel has spacious, comfortable rooms with refrigerators and coffee makers. I received a great rate and couldn't pass it up for a weekend at the Wine and Food Festival. Having stayed there before I knew about the $10 per night parking fee, but the latest surprise was a $10 per night mandatory, resort fee. Hey, that covered two, 12 oz bottles of water along with a list of amenities already included. By the way, this fee is specifically for those booking rooms via a travel website like Hotels.com.

We loved this hotel. right on the boardwalk at Disney you can take the boat to Hollywood studios and Epcot.

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It has always been my dream to stay at the Dolphin right in the heart of the parks. The hotel is beautiful, everything I thought it would be. However, the reason we were able to stay there was because we got a great rate, I know I would never pay their regular rates to stay there, and as warned in a previous review, they do have "hidden charges". The convenience of the location is great, but don't plan on using the pools if you go to the parks, their pools close at 9!

I enjoyed a nearly perfect stay at the WDW Dolphin. The hotel's location is great and the beds are amazingly comfortable. The first room I was assigned (east wing) smelled musty; the front deck staff were great and immediately gave me another room in the west wing that was fine. Definitely would recommend this hotel!

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