Rate based on Check-in: May 27, 2013 Check-out: May 30, 2013

Dolphin Beach Resort

3 stars
4900 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.5
out of 5
95 reviews
Awesome getaway

Had a wonderful stay at the Dolphin Beach Resort, would definitely want to stay again! Workers were... See full review

  • DeDee
  • May 8, 2013
Mother -daughter get away

Hotel was quiet .pool and beach was immaculate. hotel and beach staff were so friendly. We would... See full review

  • oceandancer
  • Mar 17, 2013
Resort accommodations on St. Pete Beach

Experience Florida's natural beauty and sparkling waters of the Gulf Coast from this beachfront hotel. The Dolphin Beach Resort is located directly on the sands of St. Pete Beach and the Gulf of Mexico. The property offers 173 spacious rooms with outdoor recreation, including swimming, water sports and volleyball. Enjoy lounging by the pool or parasailing from the sandy beaches just off the property. Beach cabanas make an ideal home base for a day spent by the water. Visit the hotel's colorful grill or beach bar for afternoon refreshments, dinner or breakfast.

Highlights
  • 400 feet of sandy beach on the Gulf Coast
  • Complimentary shuffleboard, parasailing and other water sports (fees apply)
  • Beach cabanas (fees apply)
Rooms

The hotel's oversized rooms offer microwave oven, coffeemaker, refrigerator, hairdryer, iron and alarm clock with MP3 connection. Some rooms feature a beachfront balcony.

Features

Dolphin Beach Resort offers a host of complimentary amenities. Enjoy free wireless Internet access in the lobby, free parking and coin laundry. The hotel has numerous dining options including Boca Sands Grille serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Flipper's Beach Bar and Lobby Lounge. Positioned for quick access to many activities, guests can arrange fishing charters nearby, as well as golf. Dolphin Beach Resort is located on the trolley route that travels the length of the beach to the downtown area.  

Transportation
  • St. Pete/Clearwater Airport (PIE) (30 minutes)
  • Tampa International Airport (TPA) (35 minutes)
Attractions
  • Tropicana Field
  • Salvador Dali Museum
  • Sunken Gardens
  • The Pier
  • Orlando attractions (less than 90 minutes away)
Business

The hotel's facilities offer a professional venue ideal for all types of events. Conference and reception facilities feature 10,000 square feet and offer option for catering provided by professional staff.  Menus range from buffets to beach-themed events for family or business. Versatile function spaces include banquet rooms, several small breakout rooms and an executive boardroom.

Policies & Fees
  • Fifth occupant at an additional cost
  • Complimentary parking (only one parking permit per room will be issued)

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Dolphin Beach Resort Rooms

STANDARD - HOTEL
Standard Room with two double beds. Rooms offers microwave oven, coffeemaker,refrigerator, hairdryer, iron and alarm clock with Mp3 connection.
5th occupant is an additional cost per night.
Please note that parking is complimentary, however only 1 parking permit per room will be issued
SUPERIOR - HOTEL
Superior Pool rooms have two double beds.
Room offers microwave oven, coffeemaker, refrigerator, hairdryer, iron and alarm clock with MP3 connection. 5th occupant at an additional cost.
Please note that parking is complimentary, however only 1 parking permit per room will be issued
DELUXE - HOTEL
Deluxe Beach Front rooms have two queen beds. Room offers microwave oven, coffeemaker, refigerator, hairdryer, iron and alarm clock with MP3 connection.
5th occupant at an additional cost.
Please note that parking is complimentary, however only 1 parking permit per room will be issued

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • FREE parking
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Elevators
Activities
Outdoor pool
Dining
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Conference facilities
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
FREE parking

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Hotel Map

27.7228 -82.7407
Area served
St. Pete Beach
Nearby airports
Tampa International Airport is 38 miles from hotel. St. Pete Clearwater Airport is 20 miles away. Super Shuttle provides transportation at modest fees.
Area description
Hotel located in St. Pete Beach. Local shops and other dining venues are in
walking distance. Area is ideal for families. Area attractions are easily accessible.

Nearby points of interest

  • Tropicana Field: 7.3 mi

Dining

Boca Sands Grille
Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Menu prices are moderate, lunch and dinner items range from Wings and Burgers to Steak.
Flipper's Beach Bar
Open daily weather permitting. Flippers offers up wonderful frozen tropical concoctions, ice cold beers non-alchol beverages. Flippers has it's own menu, serving Burgers, Dogs,Sandwiches and Snacks. Entertainment on weekends .
Boca Sands Patio
Dine outside for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Patio open weather permitting.
Lobby Lounge Bar
Bar open daily. Entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings. Full menu available at bar as well.

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
Hotel ideal for all types of Reunions from Military to High School and Family. Small conference planners and association directors will find the Dolphin Beach Resort a friendly and professional venue. Plan your destination wedding and enjoy a carefree event.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
0400
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (95)

Ratings and reviews for Dolphin Beach Resort

Overall score

3.5 / 5
95 out of 95
Amenities:
3.5
Room cleanliness:
3.6
Hotel staff:
3.7
Room comfort:
3.6
Location:
4.5
Value:
3.8

85% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Dolphin Beach Resort

Reviewer score

3
ladylover
Florida
May 20, 2013

Fantastic Staff

Staff were excellent. Rooms were typical Florida beach rooms, musty smell, but clean. electronic door locks did not respone well, had to keep going back to desk to load a new door card. Light bulbs in room needed to be changed.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
2
Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

always try to find the best place you can afford, as close to your destination.

Review of Dolphin Beach Resort

Reviewer score

3
Timbo T.
Stonewall, LA
May 15, 2013

St Pete Beach--Awesome Time

My wife and I love the location of this hotel and booked this spot for the last two years and will do it again!! The friendliness of the hotel staff were great and the overall time spent there was amazing. Loved the pool---which was always clean---the sunsets were the best!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Dolphin Beach Resort

Reviewer score

5
DeDee
Buffalo, New York
May 8, 2013

Awesome getaway

Had a wonderful stay at the Dolphin Beach Resort, would definitely want to stay again! Workers were friendly, the room was nice and clean everyday. Enjoyed the pool, liked being able to walk right on St. Pete's beach everyday and watch the beautiful sunsets every night!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Dolphin Beach Resort

Reviewer score

2
Mom getting irritated
Mukwonago, Wisconsin
May 1, 2013

Mother Daughter getaway

Room service was poor. Old and out dated. Could use some updating. Staff NOT friendly, especially front desk people. Asked for a late checkout, was willing to pay for 1/2 day, got till 12 noon. Asked to be put in another room, again willing to pay with no avail. Never had this problem any where else. All the rooms were filled??

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Dolphin Beach Resort

Reviewer score

3
Trip of a lifetime
Dallas, TX
Apr 20, 2013

lost and found

I left my memory bracelet on the shelf above the microwave. I called from the airport about 5 hours about 4 hours after we left and was kind of given the run around about the housekeeper had already left for the day and they couldn't ask her. They stated that they could not get into the lost and found room. Called again next day and spoke with housekeeping mgr and she said she would call me back and never did. She was going to check on it herself. I was very sad.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Very close to Disney.

Review of Dolphin Beach Resort

Reviewer score

2
Pete Inman
Melbourne, FL
Apr 17, 2013

Old Hotel, trying hard...

It's an older property, and has been refurbished, and then refurbished again. Probably many times over. But it's on the beach. And that's the reason I booked it. And that's the reason I went ahead and stayed there. I was in town for a family emergency. And the beach is a place where my family enjoys winding down. Location, location, location. I probably would not book the hotel for a vacation. Though the room was clean, it lacked the "I want to stay here again" appeal.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

PJ's on St. Pete Beach. Great seafood, without the high prices of the better known chains. An absolute killer Grouper sandwich!

Review of Dolphin Beach Resort

Reviewer score

4
Cincy Tom
Cincinnati,Ohio
Mar 18, 2013

1st time staying there

Rooms were clean, staff was friendly and helpful. Everything on the menu was delicious. Beach bar closing after sunset was the only bad thing.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of Dolphin Beach Resort

Reviewer score

4
Cynthia65
St. Pete, Fl
Mar 18, 2013

Family Friendly and Waterfront!

this resort is right on StPete Beach..rooms very clean..staff helpful and friendly...cant get any better for the money..

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Dolphin Beach Resort

Reviewer score

5
oceandancer
St. Petersburg FL
Mar 17, 2013

Mother -daughter get away

Hotel was quiet .pool and beach was immaculate. hotel and beach staff were so friendly. We would definitely go back .

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Dolphin Beach Resort

Reviewer score

3
Uplong
Brunswick, ME
Mar 13, 2013

A nice visit

A pleasant visit and we very much enjoyed proximity to the beach and pool. The music at the beach bar was too loud for a quiet or relaxing time by the pool and should be modified for our tastes. The one true disappointment was upon our arrival and check in, the hotel had no record from you of our reservation! The clerk stated that they had experienced other instances recently when you had failed to transmit a reservation to them. I needn't tell you I'm sure, how disconcerting it is to be "welcomed" in such a manner. I should add that the staff at the front desk could brush up on some common courtesies such as "please" and "thank you" when talking to patrons. Also, the water was not hot.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
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