Best Marriott Brand Hotels Near The Walt Disney World Resort (Orlando, Florida)

With over 50 million visitors per year, The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida is one of the most popular vacation destinations in all of the world.  With more than 25 on-site Disney hotels and resorts and over 36,000 rooms, there a number of hotel options that will be fit for all tastes and budgets.

If your or someone in your family is a frequent traveler, we’re sure that there are reward points or status upgrades from one of the major hotel brands that can be used for your next Disney vacation. One of our favorite hotel brands is Marriott which has a large number of hotels near Disney World.

In this article we are going to review at some of the best Marriott brand hotels that are near the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.  These specifically include full service resort style hotels that feature premium amenities and high quality on-site dining experiences.

Included with specific details on each hotel, there is a direct link to the individual hotel website on Marriott.com for rates and reservations.  Booking directly with Marriott not only gives you a BEST RATE GUARANTEE and FLEXIBLE CANCELLATION, but also supports Endless Summer as we are a Marriott affiliate partner.

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The Walt Disney World Swan

The Walt Disney World Swan is one the closest non-Disney hotels to the Walt Disney World Resort.  Located within Walt Disney World in the Epcot Resorts Area, the 458-room Swan is within walking distance to both Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  The Swan, along with the adjacent Walt Disney World Dolphin, are the best pedestrian friendly non-Disney hotels in all of the Walt Disney World Resort. 

From the Walt Disney World Swan, the distance to the individual Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks and Disney Springs are as follows (per GoogleMaps):

• Magic Kingdom: 3.7 miles
• Epcot: 0.6 miles (14 minute walk)
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 1.4 miles (27 minute walk)
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 4.0 miles
• Disney Springs: 3.7 miles
• Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park: 2.7 miles
• Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park: 1.4 miles

The Walt Disney World Swan shares amenities with it’s sister hotel, the adjacent Walt Disney World Dolphin.  Between the two hotels there are five heated pools including a resort style grotto pool with waterslide, a spring pool, two lap pools, a kid pool, four jacuzzi tubs and two poolside restaurants.  

With it’s location in the Epcot Resorts Area right next to Disney’s Boardwalk, the Swan enjoys one of the best locations of any hotel within the Walt Disney World Resort.  There is complimentary water taxi transportation to Epcot or Disney’s Hollywood Studio; or if you prefer, walking paths to both parks.  In addition to the water taxi service, there is free bus transportation to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Magic Kingdom Park and Disney Springs.  

Hotel rates at the Walt Disney World Swan typically range from less than $300.00 per night to more than $500.00 per night based on the room type and time of year. 

The Walt Disney World Dolphin

Immediately adjacent to the Swan is the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel.  Also located within the Epcot Resort Area next to Disney’s Board, Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, this 1,514 room property is one the best pedestrian friendly non-Disney hotels in all of the Walt Disney World Resort (along with the Swan).

From the Walt Disney World Dolphin, the distance to the individual Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks and Disney Springs are as follows (per GoogleMaps):

• Magic Kingdom: 3.7 miles
• Epcot: 0.7 miles (14 minute walk)
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 1.3 miles (25 minute walk)
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 4.0 miles
• Disney Springs: 3.7 miles
• Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park: 2.7 miles
• Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park: 1.4 miles

The Walt Disney World Dolphin shares amenities with it’s sister hotel, the adjacent Walt Disney World Swan.  The same amenities and benefits that are offered to guests at the Swan are available for guests of the Dolphin.  As indicated in the Swan above, the two hotels feature five heated pools, complimentary theme park transportation and numerous on-site dining options.

Hotel rates at the Walt Disney World Dolphin typically range from less than $300.00 per night to more than $500.00 per night based on the room type and time of year. 

The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Opened in September 2021, The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve is the newest hotel to open in the Epcot Resort Area at Walt Disney World.  This amazing property is next to the existing Dolphin and Swan hotels and is a boutique hotel consisting of 349 guests rooms including 149 suites in a 15 floor tower building.

From the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, the distance to the individual Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks and Disney Springs are as follows (per GoogleMaps):

• Magic Kingdom: 3.7 miles
• Epcot: 0.7 miles (14 minute walk)
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 1.3 miles (25 minute walk)
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 4.0 miles
• Disney Springs: 3.7 miles
• Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park: 2.7 miles
• Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park: 1.4 miles

Guests of the Swan Reserve will be allowed access to the resort amenities of the Walt Disney World Dolphin and Swan hotels and include Disney theme park transportation.  The one amenity that is unique to the Swan Reserve will be the rooftop area called “Vue” which will be used for event space.

Hotel rates at the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve range from around $350.00 per night to more than $700.00 per night based on the room type and time of year. 

The JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

The JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek is located right next to Walt Disney World within the Bonnet Creek Resort.  This 16 story, 516 room resort is newest hotel in the Bonnet Creek Resort have just opened in the summer 2020.

From the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace, the distance to the individual Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks and Disney Springs are as follows (per GoogleMaps):

• Magic Kingdom: 6.4 miles
• Epcot: 4.6 miles
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 4.4 miles
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 7.1 miles
• Disney Springs: 3.8 miles 
• Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park: 2.8 miles
• Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park: 4.2 miles

The hotels amenities included two resort pools with a children’s splash pad and poolside cabanas, a state-of-the-art fitness center, full service spa, 6th floor activity deck with mini-golf course and a rooftop restaurant and lounge.  Additionally, the hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to the Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Springs. 

Hotel rates at the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek typically range from around $350.00 per night to more than $500.00 per night based on the room type and time of year. 

The Orlando World Center Marriott

Located just on the east side of Interstate 4, slightly outside the grounds to the Walt Disney World Resort is The Orlando World Center Marriott.  This massive 2,008 room resort originally opened in 1986 and at the time was one of the largest hotels in Florida.

From the Orlando World Center Marriott, the distance to the individual Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks and Disney Springs are as follows (per GoogleMaps):

• Magic Kingdom: 6.4 miles
• Epcot: 4.7 miles
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 5.4 miles
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 7.7 miles
• Disney Springs: 1.2 miles
• Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park: 2.0 miles
• Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park: 5.1 miles

The hotel is situated on a 200-acre site and features the largest lagoon pool in Orlando, multiple water slides, a kids splash pad, extensive poolside seating, private cabanas and a pool side restaurant.  In addition to the pool area, the Orlando World Center has a 4,000 square foot fitness center, on-site full service spa and an 18-hole Championship golf course (Hawk’s Landing Golf Club).

Hotel rates at the Orlando World Center Marriott typically range from less than $200 per night to more than $400 per night based on the room type and time of year.   

The Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center

The  Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center is one our favorite hotels in the greater Orlando area.  The Gaylord is a 1,406-room resort that is also just outside of the Walt Disney World Resort, along the Osceola Parkway on the east side of Interstate 4.

From the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, the distance to the individual Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks and Disney Springs are as follows (per GoogleMaps):

• Magic Kingdom: 5.6 miles
• Epcot: 3.9 miles
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 5.4 miles
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 7.9 miles
• Disney Springs: 0.2 miles 
• Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park: 2.0 miles
• Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park: 5.0 miles

The Gaylord recently finished a $158 million expansion which includes 302 additional guest rooms, 90,000 square feet of event space, a 12,000 square foot outdoor event lawn and the Crystal River Rapids.  The Crystal River Rapids is a high-tech mast moving “lazy river” which is an addition to the existing Cypress Springs Water Park.

Hotel rates at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center typically range from around $200 per night to more than $400 per night based on the room type and time of year.

The JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes

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