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Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, Ascend Hotel Collection

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Lobby
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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Map
655 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL, 33767
  • Clearwater Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sand Key Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/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)
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

2 Queen Beds, Poolside Room, Accessible, No Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

1 King Bed, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View, Balcony, No Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(67 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

1 King Bed, Patio, No View, No Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, Ascend Hotel Collection

On private beach with outdoor pool, near Sand Key Park
Spend the day playing on Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, Ascend Hotel Collection's private white sand beach then return to dine at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, Ascend Hotel Collection offers 91 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 48-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a hydromassage showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

This Clearwater Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout 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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the pool at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, Ascend Hotel Collection. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy seafood while dining at Cabanas Coastal Grill
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach
  • Guests have great things to say about the pool and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and a 4-minute drive from Sand Key Park
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Sit back and relax on the beach with cabanas (surcharge), umbrellas, and sunloungers.

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Clearwater Beach hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Cabanas Coastal Grill – This restaurant specialises 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 specialises 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 25 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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 cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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 bathroom
  • 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 cot
  • 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
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 10.65 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 25 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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.
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

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 543 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1007 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Its a 3 star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ALAIN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No make sense the guests to pay $25.00 daily of parking. The same amount that pays any other visitor or parking user. Great location. The private beach is fine, but guests have to pay extra for umbrellas and beach chairs. No recommended to stay in first floor. A lot of noise from the building interior walk ways.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the money was spent upgrading the rooms. The lobby is basic but the rooms are very nice. Pool excellent. Worth every penny
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shar

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helene

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

Great place to stay in Clearwater

Great place to stay in Clearwater 🏖️ Everything is right at your fingertips along with great service and amenities!
Sunset every night 🌅
Boats go by in beautiful blue water !
Awesome and relaxing views all day with service on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerilyn

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

Great staff & family-friendly resort

The staff were amazing & incredibly friendly. The beachside staff was very attentive & made sure we had everything we needed. It was nice to be away from the crowds & have direct access to a private beach. It was a great family friendly experience for all ages & we would visit here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Winter the Dolphin Beach Club was a great hotel to stay at. The staff was very helpful and so friendly. The restaurant on site had great food. The private beach was beautiful and had live music throughout the day. If you have kids, this is a great place to take them; the water is calm and the hotel provides beach toys! Everything you want/need is within walking distance, but there is also a trolley you can take to get places. Beautiful area! I would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and will definitely book again! Room was clean, staff was great, pool and beach access were great! No complaints.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Its good but certainly not great.

I would say our stay was good. I wasn't blown away by any stretch. Old guy at the bar got on to me for not having a shirt on. No one said anything at the host stand when I walked in. Front desk lady was really nice and offered beverages when we checked in. Wish yall had regular chairs as an option instead of loungers. Room was ok. This is where the place needs the most love. We got a two room suite and our room had the kids beds and no door. NO BUENO! How are parents suppose to .... with no doors. That bathroom is pretty sad. It had one little sink and the toilet paper was rough. Again this place is ok if your on a budget. We just picked it for the private beach but will stay somewhere else next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the area. Fantastic location, we parked on Friday and didn’t drive again until Sunday afternoon. The only draw back was how loud other guests were but you will get that everywhere during spring break. Bring ear plugs and an eye mask. Light came in from front door hallway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about the property. Very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Southgate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet, family friendly resort within walking distance to everything on the main strip and towards Pier 60. No need to take your vehicle out of the parking garage. Music from the neighboring hotel is a little loud into the late hours of the night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty & Ashley

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great place. Convenient and had all amenities. Restaurant food was amazing-better than expected!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the property have stayed there quite a few times I love the fact that you have your own private beach
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great beds and sheets were soft and luxurious. Storage for luggage was available upon arrival (if too early for check in), and check out (if you want to stay a little longer before leaving). Staff were courteous and helpful. It was our first time staying- but there were extra charges we weren't aware of- like renting a beach chair ($10/day) and a $10/day charge to support the aquarium.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khamkhone

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

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was dated and dirty. Very disappointed with the property. Way too expensive considering the condition of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Duhita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Love how the beautiful beach and Gulf inlet were right out back of the resort. The staff serving food and drinks ran around making sure all customers were taken of and did an awesome job! I really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025