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Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$204
$181 nightly
$204 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24

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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
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Balcony, No Smoking

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
(20 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Clearwater Beach.

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Captain Blighs Landing - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Beach Walk - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pier 60 Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Clearwater Beach - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shephard's Beach Resort - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Frenchy's South Beach Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Salty's Island Bar & Grille - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bus - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar - Opal Sands Resort - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

On private beach with outdoor pool, near Sand Key Park
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.
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

  • 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
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
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

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 638 out of 1141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1141 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

glen, Parrish

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

6/10 Okay

Svetlana V

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
This hotel has hidden fees: you have to pay for parking, you have to pay to access the beach, you have to pay for towels if you don't return them on time, and you have to fill out paperwork to get one. You also have to pay for using sun loungers. Start charging for lying in the sun and walking on the sand—it's complete nonsense.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan Keller

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odessa

Traveled with partner
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

Sarah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

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

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were amazing !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hidden gem

Everything was wonderful except the room and hallway was musty.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Nakia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room unkept toilet and sink continuous clogged. air conditioning loud and smelled. Can hear all outside/next door and hallway noises and conversations. Loud conversation from the across garage along with screeching tires all night from cars in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hallway had a smell and 1 elevator was broke down. The rooms were nice and the bed was very comfortable. We enjoyed a walk after dinner down to pier 60. Saw dolphins while on the beach. For the price, we were happy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

John, North Myrtle Beach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were very unhappy with our stay. It started with an email after we booked and paid for the room telling us there were additional charges for beach loungers (not included in listing) and that for our safety we couldn’t use our own chairs (our safety?…what a stupid thing to say). I sent the hotel a message and also let them know that my wife has a bad knee and had difficulty with loungers and asked if we could use our own chairs given this issue. The hotel refused to make any accommodation, essentially preventing us from using the beach. Listing said the room had a city view, but in reality we had a view of their parking ramp including the car alarms going off in the middle of the night. Plus the connecting doors in rooms are so thin we had no trouble listening to our neighbors have a conversation at 1 am. The humidity in the room was awful (and we live in Florida near the beach…but their a/c did nothing to limit the moisture). I would have complained but after the utter indifference shown to a simple accommodation, I had no reason to think they would do anything. We travel frequently and this was the worst hotel experience in years. We absolutely will never stay at another Aspire Collection hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sydney

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenifer

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

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

8/10 Good

Ginger

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
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

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

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Traveled with partner
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

Tonya

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

10/10 Excellent

JUDY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff inside and outside are wonderful. Hotel is very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with group
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