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Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants and a private beach

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Private beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun loungers
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Winter the Dolphins Beach Club sits right on the beach, offering a peaceful getaway with two restaurants that serve everything from breakfast to seafood. Travelers relax at the private beach or lounge by the outdoor pool, with in-room WiFi keeping them connected.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Balcony, No Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

1 King Bed, Patio, No View, Accessible, No Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

2 Queen Beds & 2 Twin Beds, Family Suite, Partial Ocean View, No Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

2 Queen Beds & 2 Twin Beds, Family Suite, Partial Ocean View, Accessible, No Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

2 Queen Beds, Poolside Room, Accessible, No Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View, Accessible, No Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

1 King Bed, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View, Balcony, No Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View, Balcony, No Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(76 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Patio, No View, No Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

1 King Bed, Patio, No View, No Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
655 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL, 33767

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pier 60 Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Clearwater Beach - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sand Key Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shephard's Beach Resort - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Frenchy's South Beach Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bus - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salty's Island Bar & Grille - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy's On The Edge - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel near St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
Sand Key Park is located near Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel, which provides a beach bar, laundry facilities, and a bar. With a private beach, beachfront dining, and beach cabanas, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and seafood. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • ATM/banking services, wedding services, and beach umbrellas
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, beach locale, and pool
Room features
All 91 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and shower/tub combinations
  • 48-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, recycling, and refrigerators

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 25 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cabanas Beachside Bar
  • Cabanas Coastal Grill

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 10.65 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 25 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property charges a daily fee for use of beach umbrellas and chairs.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve truck parking.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Quality Beach
Quality Hotel Beach
Quality Hotel Beach Resort Clearwater Beach
Quality Hotel Beach Resort
Quality Beach Clearwater Beach
Quality Hotel Resort
Quality Clearwater Beach
Quality Hotel on the Beach
Quality Hotel Clearwater Beach Resort
Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 25 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Clearwater Beach hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Clearwater Beach. Captain Blighs Landing and Beach Walk are also within 10 minutes.

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Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 585 out of 1064 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1064 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1064 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1064 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1064 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff Nice pool and beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room ,nice staff , great pool, private beach , restaurant service , everything was perfect !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay here everytime I visit Tampa.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice, staff was friendly, food was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice private beach
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shylene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quaint beach, beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oksana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, great access to beach, highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff - rooms Beach view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaremis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place to vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprised how convenient everything was. Very nice ocean view!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan Keller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. Evys restaurant was very good. Room cleanliness not very good.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place just need some work on it and new carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the private beach area!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and helpful. Hotel is an older property but has been nicely updated. Private beach access was great. I am looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved that they have a private beach. It doesn't get too busy (at least during my stay at the end of September). The staff is super friendly and helpfu.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with Gulf view restaurants and bars. Staff very nice and accommodating. Older hotel and thread-bare bath towels. And staff eager to recommend whatever we were looking to do.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I went for a long weekend, for her birthday. We loved the private beach and pool area. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here with a friend for a long weekend. Very nice older hotel with convenient parking in the garage. We had an ocean view room which allowed for a nice view of the ocean. Very comfortable beds. The staff was friendly and helpful. Great location. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jarret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Building could use some renovation, but staff was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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