Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Property class: 3

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Unclassified image, 1 of 76, button
Unclassified image, 2 of 76, button
An aerial view of a coastal resort area with beachfront hotels, a pier, and a marina.
A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean, featuring outdoor seating and umbrellas.
A hotel with a pool, beach area, and multiple buildings.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $182
$161 nightly
$182 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25

Explore the area

View in a map
655 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL, 33767
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Beach Walk
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Pier 60 Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

2 Queen Beds, Suite, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Beds, Poolside Room, Accessible, No Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

1 King Bed, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(97 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

1 King Bed, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

1 King Bed, Patio, No View, No Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Similar properties

About the neighborhood

Clearwater Beach

With a stay at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel in Clearwater Beach, you'll be on the beach, steps from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and a 5-minute drive from Sand Key Park. .This beach hotel is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Tampa Bay and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Pier 60 Park.

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Captain Blighs Landing - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Beach Walk - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pier 60 Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Clearwater Beach - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crabby's Dockside - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Shephard's Beach Resort - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Crush Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crabby Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 91 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 48-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Clearwater Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 91 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 48-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite with seafood at Cabanas Coastal Grill, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
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. Open daily.
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.

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 self 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

  • 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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 9.95 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 770 out of 1308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1308 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JUDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean and the beach front is excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. We loved the beach and pool area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beach area and tiki bar!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
awesome private beach area, very friendly staff and guests. can’t wait to go again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and hotel was nice has nice beach and pool great for kids
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach view was incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful family resort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shepherd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach bar
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about this hotel! My family have been coming for the last 44 years
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were small but efficient the view was gorgeous the staff was informative and friendly and the pool was just right!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here with my son for our first vacation and we loved it! The staff was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yakup

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasent stay. Beautiful beach, nice room nothing over the top but considering the price it was good!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very relaxing and was comfortable, clean and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chandradat

Stay was pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the private beach and the onsite parking garage. The room was perfect for what we needed to enjoy a week on the beach and in walking distance to restaurants/entertainment.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kennadi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great private beach fun tiki bar and pool area
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room good service
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great secluded spot in the channel. Staff was very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything and all staff were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Amenities
It was a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026