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Dolphin Resort

This resort is located right across from the Swan Hotel and features a variety of activities to choose from. There are several pools and a sanded beach including a shared pool with the Swan Hotel, several shops, and a variety of restaurants to choose from.

Staying at the Dolphin Hotel is like staying at several different resorts. Just like the Swan Hotel there are several different experiences to choose from that there might not be any time to even go to a Disney park!

General Information

Giant 56-foot statue of a dolphin tops the building
Beachside theme
4 buildings encircle the huge 27-story triangular building, that dwarfs its
surroundings
Located in the Epcot resort area
Managed by Sheraton and Westin
Resort catergory: Deluxe
Resort Transportation: Bus and ferryboats
Rooms from $379, suites from $785
Phone Number: 407-934-3000
For reservations and any special rates: 1-800-227-1500

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Room Information

Modern-style, but still have a beach feel
1509 rooms, and 136 suites
All feature two doubles or one king size bed
Amenities: safe, mini bars, iron, weekday newspapers

Restaurants

Cabana Bar and Grill
Poolside restaurant
Variety of classic snacks
Full bar included

The Fountain
Home-style ice cream
Shakes and some other drinks offered

Fresh Mediterranian Market
Resembles an old english marketplace
Only lunch and breakfast are served. No dinner!
Take-out is an option.

Picabu
Essentially, a cafeteria with a built in grocery store
Snacks and drinks are offered
A Starbucks coffee branch is there as well

Shula's Steakhouse
Exceptional steaks are offered
You can watch football games on a large television as well
Expensive, but the quality is worth it!

Todd English's bluezoo
Lovely coastal decorations
Some world-style seafoods
Snacks are offered as well

Lounges

Lobby Lounge
Small area in the Dolphin
Wine and other such drinks available

Shula's Steakhouse Lounge
Adjoining Shula's Steakhouse
All kinds of drinks available

Health Club / Spa

Located by the pool
Various equipment available
Sauna is available for steam baths and such

Shopping

Sugar3
Various chocolate merchandise offered
You can sample many delicious confections!

Lamont's
Swimwear and resortware is sold

Daisy's Garden
Disney character merchandise
Great for souvenirs!

Galleria Sottil
Art gallery with many beautiful paintings and sculptures

Cabana Beach Hut

Poolside merchandise
Located conveniently by the pool

Swimming Pool

Two full fledged pools
Themed pool with fun slides and other themed activites
Small kiddie pool available as well
Located in between the Swan and Dolphin

Daycare

Camp Dolphin
For kids ages 4-12
Activites go all the way till 12 AM
$10 per child per hour

Arcade

Located close to Picabu

Playground

Swings and slides are in place
Close to the themed grotto pool