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Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Sand Key Park

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Located on the beach, Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection offers a tranquil retreat with two on-site restaurants serving breakfast to seafood. Unwind at the private beach or by the outdoor pool with sun loungers and enjoy in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • On a private beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach cabanas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Self parking
  • Beach bar
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Laundry facilities
$148 nightly
The total price is $168
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Total with taxes and fees

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
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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
(78 reviews)

Highlights

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

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  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
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Total with taxes and fees
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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 - 0.0 km
  • Captain Blighs Landing - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Beach Walk - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pier 60 Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 35 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 45 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 46 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frenchy's South Beach Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shephard's Beach Resort - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bus - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salty's Island Bar & Grille - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar - Opal Sands Resort - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Sand Key Park. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Cabanas Coastal Grill, one of 2 restaurants, which serves seafood and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A beach bar and a bar/lounge are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 91 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (USD 25 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • An outdoor pool
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 48-inch LED TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

Cabanas Coastal Grill - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Cabanas Beachside Bar - This beachfront restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 10.65 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Beach access
    • Beach towels

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8.00 to 20.00 per person

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs USD 25 per day
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

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.
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.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche
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.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 25 per day. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a private beach.

Are there restaurants at or near Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring beachfront dining, seafood, and ocean views.

Does Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel like?

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel is on St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches, a short 6-minute walk from Beach Walk and 16 minutes' walk from Pier 60 Park. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Reviews

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The private beach area was beautiful, peaceful, and never crowded, with great access and amenities. (180 reviews)
  • The pool area was nice, refreshing, and wonderful, with some guests even enjoying it from their room balconies. (44 reviews)
  • Breakfast was described as good, well-priced, and yummy with quick service. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Beach
Location
Private beach
Restaurant
Food
View
Bed
Family friendly

Reviews

8/10 Very good

The staff were great!
Kathryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff, and the pool area with the tiki bar is really nice.
Hans, 14-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was friendly and helpful each day
June, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were amazing !
Jocelyn, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Property was nice, staff was friendly, food was awesome.
Diana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Conveniently located, enjoyed my stay.
Shylene, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, quaint beach, beautiful views
Katy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff inside and outside are wonderful. Hotel is very clean.
JUDY, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great view, great access to beach, highly recommended
Oksana, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Rebecca Aaron, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

5 star staff

Hotel staff was 5 Star , Mark at the beach rental was especially friendly and helpful!! Hotel food and drinks were really good . Only complaint was the in wall AC unit was rather noisy but not a major issue. For the value this hotel is an excellent choice
Ginger, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beach access , view clean room
CHERYL, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location!
Keeley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved staying here!It was everything I wanted. The staff was amazing, exceptional, and fun. I will be telling my friends about my wonderful stay.
Sandra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful private beach service

Love the private beach, they have severs in the beach that bring you food and drinks, the servers went into the water to give drinks, great services,
Christine, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was right on the beach and comfortable.
Nilsa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great customer service, clean rooms, and wonderful private beach. Excellent bar service.
Jessica, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hands down the best hotel on in the area rooms are great veiws are better and the staff,cleanliness,location,are awesome stayed 6 nights weekdays are the best weekends gets over crowded got a upgraded from a city view with 2 doubles to a ocean view with kings 3 year in a row of choosing this spot
Cody Tyler, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location and staff
Deb, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was great and cabanas restaurant and lounge we both good as well! Location was great and the orivate beach is very nice!!
Jason, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall a nice hotel Has Beach area which is nice.
Georgina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The room was spacious, comfortable, and very clean. The staff was always attentive and friendly, which made everything even more enjoyable. The location is well connected, making it easy to get around. We really enjoyed the food at the hotel’s restaurant, as well as other nearby options. Overall, we had a great time and will definitely come back.
Carlos, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service, clean rooms,Beach is right out the door no long walks to the water.
sherry, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Liked the location and private beach. Plenty to do nearby
Stefanie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing week in the sun.

We have found an amazing hotel that is just the right size. Not too big that you walked forever to get to room...to elevators....parking garage. the staff was amazing and kind. the restaurant staff was friendly and service amazing. Ashley, Mark, Mel, Abby, Krista, and parking attendant thank you for a wonderful week for us! Lenny and Donna Callahan Banks
Donna, 6-night trip