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Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property

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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
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
$160
$141 nightly
$160 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17

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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

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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)
  • 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)
  • 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 4-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) - 45 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

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 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

Reviews

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 609 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1102 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jarret

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

8/10 Good

quadir

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Baecation

Room was clean, it was nice hotel but could use some updates. It has nice beach access. The staff was kind and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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,
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach access , view clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Katy, Fox Lake

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Aaron

Traveled with family
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

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

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oksana

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

4/10 Poor

Darwin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lukasz

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was not to happy to find outside bar and restaurant were closed due to roof replacement, if I had known this I would not have stayed here, To many rules for me. Parking should be free or less money. Ice machines should be in a secured area and not outside. I think I should have gotten a credit on my bill so I'll probably not be back, first time to Clearwater, not impressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mileyda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it. Right on the beach and clean rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved watching the sunsets! I was surprised to learn that we were able to stay at the beach on property until we needed to leave for our flight which was late. They put all of our luggage in a locked room and we could access it to swap thing if needed. We had a great experience we would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody Tyler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ofelia

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shylene

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was very dated, needs renovations. Room was damp, sticky. Hole in the wall in the bathroom. No daily room cleaning. Restaurant on site was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall amazing stay

We loved staying here for a short beach trip. Unfortunately the weather wasn't great, but the hotel is still in such a great location and close to everything to walk, have dinner and drinks- overall an amazing location! The only thing I didn't realize that seems a little strange is that when you stay here, the beach chairs at the private beach aren't included- you have to pay extra for chairs and an umbrella. I feel like at least the beach chairs should be included in your stay for a private beach that the hotel owns! Other than that- great location. Amazing staff. Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

8/10 Good

Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We couldn’t watch tv, there is no Netflix or prime video, they didn’t make the bed just added towels but everything else was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025