The Dolphin

Overview

The Dolphin is owned and operated by Sheraton, and compliments it's neighbour the Swan.   The exterior of the hotel is decorated in a giant mural of banana leaves, and it is topped by two 56-foot tall dolphin statues.  The main building is a 27 story turquoise triangular tower, which is flanked by four coral coloured guestroom wings, each nine storys high, that stretch out towards the shores of Crescent lake.

The hotel also features a large convention center, and has an Exxon Gas (Petrol) station located near the main entrance to the resort, so is a very convenient hotel if you've got a hire car.

Rooms

There are a total of 1,509 rooms at the Dolphin, including 136 suites.  Each room is decorated with lamps the shape of palm trees, and coluorful curtains and bed linen.   Each room features either two double beds, or one King sized bed, a mini-bar, coffee-maker, iron and ironing board, and vanity / dressing areas.

Located within the main triangular building are a number of concierge rooms which are well equipped to accommodate disabled guests.  24h room service is availble to all rooms within the resort.

Food and Drink

The Cabana Bar and Grill is a full service restaurant located right by the main pool, serving mainly fast food including burgers, sandwiches, yoghurt and fruit.  The full bar serves a variety of speciality drinks.  The Coral Cafe provides some very attractive looking (and mouth watering) buffets as well as an a la carte menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The Dolphin Fountain provides a speciality home-made iced cream and huge sundaes, though burgers, shakes and malts are also offered.  Harry's Safari Bar and Grill serves grilled beef, poultry, and seafood.  Additionally a character brunch takes place on Sundays.

Juan and Only's provides authentic Mexican food in an authentic Mexican setting, whilst Sum Chows provides for those guests with a preference for authentic Asian meals. (Sum Chows is usually closed Tuesday and Wednesday).  Finally Tubbi's is a cafeteria with a distinctive chequerboard design ideal for a quick meal.  A 24h convenience store located within Tubbi's sells small snacks and sundries.

Copa Banana, with it's table tops shaped like slices of tropical fruit, makes a lively drinking establishment.  Entertainment is projided by a live DJ, dance floor, karaoke, and eight large screen TVs.  Harry's Safari Bar, provides a jungle atmosphere and excellent cool drinks, while guests of Only's Bar and Jail can enjoy a warm atmosphere while partaking of Margharitas, Sangria, Tequilas and beers from various regions of Mexico.

Activities

There's allways plenty to keep guests occupied at the Dolphin, with two Volleyball nets and several hammocks located on the beach area.  The Fantasia Mini-Golf course of very close nearby, as is the Boardwalk resort and entertainment complex.

Pedal boats, Hydro bikes, and CraigCats (motorized lounge chairs) are all available for rent from the beach area, whilst the childrens Camp Dolphin programme provides a dinner club for kids from 18:00 PM until 23:00 PM at a cost of $40 for the first child, $30 for the second child, and $20 for each additional child.Councellors provide themed evenings filled with arts, crafts and dinner activities, along with a movie.

Recreation

The Dolphin's health club (Body by Jake) run by fitness guru Jake Steinfield is located near the pool area, and is home to a range of state of the area fitness equipment, along with personal trainers.  Aerobic classes, including water aerobics, a sauna a steam room, a large whirlpool, and massages are amont the other facilities offered by the health club.

Shopping

A large selection of Cartier and other branded jewellery is available from Brittany Jewels, whilst Choccoholics are given a treat at Indulgences.  Statements of Fashion sells a range of resort-wear for both men and women, whilst Daisy's Garden sells variou items of character merchandise.

Checkin/Checkout

Guest Services

Disney Transportation

Guests statying at the Dolphin are close enough to EPCOT's entrance near the French Pavillion to make it a pleasurable walk, alternatively the boat service may be used to access Epcot or the Disney MGM Studios.

The remaining parks, including The Magic Kingdom, Pleasure Island, Downtown Disney, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach are all reached through the use of the excellent Disney Bus service.

Directions to the Resort

Telephone: (407) 934-4000