Dolphin Hotel?

mulv2222 · 8 Nov 19, 10:20 PM

Sorry - I don't know how to search on the app...

Anyone stayed here recently? TripAdvisor reviews aren't the best, but coming out as Ł150pn which I'm wondering if is quite good value? Or not...?!

**sha9** · 8 Nov 19, 11:27 PM

Yes we stayed for 2 nights in September. Ł150 is a good rate. We had a resort view booked and were offered a balcony at check in for another $20 a night. It’s a lovely hotel.

mulv2222 · 9 Nov 19, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by sha9

Yes we stayed for 2 nights in September. Ł150 is a good rate. We had a resort view booked and were offered a balcony at check in for another $20 a night. It’s a lovely hotel.

Thank you. I'm wondering if it worth just staying at the dolphin rather than how expensive the Disney hotels are coming in at...? Can you still book 60 days out? Can you remember how much parking and resort fees were?

**sha9** · 9 Nov 19, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by mulv2222

Thank you. I'm wondering if it worth just staying at the dolphin rather than how expensive the Disney hotels are coming in at...? Can you still book 60 days out? Can you remember how much parking and resort fees were?

Yes you can still book 60 days out. Unfortunately the parking and resort fees make it less attractive. We only stayed 2 nights during a stay at Coronado Springs so left the car behind as it was around $25 to park I think. Resort fees were $30 I think. It’s a fantastic location though and the rooms are nice. Bathrooms are small as is the sink area but I’d say that’s the only downside.

**Juliemack** · 9 Nov 19, 11:36 AM

You do get to book fast passes at 60 days out and you do get the benefit of EMH.
We stayed at the Swan a few years ago now and really liked it. I've read recently read that parking is $25 and the resort fee is $30 a day which definitely puts me off staying there again.

Edit - sorry, I hate repeating info... Lisa beat me to it!

srh · 10 Nov 19, 10:37 AM

If parking is a factor in hotel choice, all Disney hotels will be charging for overnight parking in 2020.
There is a scale of charges depending on whether the hotel is value, moderate or deluxe.

If you decide to do without a car the the Dolphin doesn’t qualify for the magical express.

Lovely hotel in a great position though.

mulv2222 · 10 Nov 19, 12:35 PM

Thanks everyone. We will definitely have a car as have a BA fly drive from TPA. Virgin do free parking but room price more so... Will just keep looking 👍

10 Nov 19, 10:37 AM	#6
	10 Nov 19, 10:37 AM srh slightly serious Dibber
srh slightly serious Dibber Join Date: Dec 14	If parking is a factor in hotel choice, all Disney hotels will be charging for overnight parking in 2020. There is a scale of charges depending on whether the hotel is value, moderate or deluxe. If you decide to do without a car the the Dolphin doesn’t qualify for the magical express. Lovely hotel in a great position though. __________________ Srh