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Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $161
$143 nightly
$161 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29

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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
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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2 Queen Beds, Poolside Room, Accessible, No Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

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

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Room

1 King Bed, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

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

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

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

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A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a lamp, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a chair.

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

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

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Room

1 King Bed, Patio, No View, No Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 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 - 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

  • ‪Frenchy's South Beach Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Badfins Food + Brew - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Crabby Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Crush Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Boxer - ‬14 min walk

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
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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 on-site 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
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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 available for USD 10 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

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. 785 out of 1328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1328 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

Liked: Staff & service
The food at Cabanas was wonderful!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great , nice beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms spacious and clean with great view !! We loved the private beach and easy access to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Room was spacious and staff were awesome !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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Great value for the area. Room was clean and the pool was great for the kids since it starts off at 3ft. Beach access was a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and awesome beach! Will definitely visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We went for our anniversary for two days. IT was really nice that we had a private beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a solo trip for me! Great little getaway. The hotel staff and cabana grill staff were great! I will definitely visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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the private beach was perfect size and the view was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Everyone was extremely helpful and very kind to us- we really enjoyed our stay and had an excellent view of the water!! We will definitely be referring you to friends and hope to come back and stay with you again in the future!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great little beach! Great staff and service at the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is very clean and the beach front is excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful! Location was great, room was very clean, and it was quiet at night. It was great being right on the beach too! The staff was so helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful and the rooms were very clean. Wonderful vocation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beach area and tiki bar!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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My stay was on the 4th of July, which I realize is a peak weekend. The room was good and the staff we great, always helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We love the location and atmosphere here. We always stay here when we visit the island. It's great for families or couples. We also love the aquarium and like that our stay helps support the aquarium. Definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Ashley was amazing out on the beach serving !!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Older hotel but very nice Beds comfortable Easy access to the private beach Restaurant onsite so you didn’t have to leave Free trolley service so made it nice Everyone is friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful family resort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean, the room was also very clean. The staff was very professional and friendly. Thank you Mariah and Eric.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026

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