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Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 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, Patio, No View, Accessible, No Smoking

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

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 & 2 Twin Beds, Family Suite, Partial Ocean View, Accessible, No Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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

2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

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

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

1 King Bed, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 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

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

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

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

1 King Bed, Patio, No View, No Smoking

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

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About this property

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

On private beach with outdoor pool, near Sand Key Park
Spend the day playing on Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel'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, an Ascend Collection Hotel 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, an Ascend Collection Hotel. 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 restaurant
  • 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.

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

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, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 629 out of 1133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1133 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you, great service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff - rooms Beach view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estefania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved that they have a private beach. It doesn't get too busy (at least during my stay at the end of September). The staff is super friendly and helpfu.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher, San Clemente

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Front Desk was not friendly and didn’t even give the correct password for WiFi Really! Gave us Dolphin2023. Logic is, it’s not 2023.😜
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diana, Danville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with Gulf view restaurants and bars. Staff very nice and accommodating. Older hotel and thread-bare bath towels. And staff eager to recommend whatever we were looking to do.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

kathleen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room wasn't clean—there was a piece of candy on the floor (when we checked in) which indicated that the room wasn’t properly cleaned. we were told they clean the room every other day but we went two days without getting our room cleaned. walls were thin—was able to hear the conversation next door. the guy who checked us in was friendly but the other front desk staff were rude and not friendly. the staff outside the parking garage were friendly though. hotel was right on the beach, except we had to pay for the chairs. ridiculous to charge for resort fee and not include beach chairs! overall, would not recommend this hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Edniel

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

WYNDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeannie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach area was clean, chair options were plenty and the bar was convenient for drinks or food.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in was amazing came about 5:30 and the staff was amazing and helpful! Saturday morning Tiffany at the desk was rude and not approachable. Her answers were short and felt very rude. I know she probably deals with a lot of rude people but it was about 8am so I would imagine it was too early for that. The weed smoke smell in the hallway of floor 5 was so bad! For not being a smoking hotel there should be more measures to make sure people are not smoking. I got an instant headache and even sitting on the patio Friday evening the room next us on the balcony was smoking cigarettes so that was not cool. The breakfast at cabanas was gross but the service was great, our server on Saturday was upbeat and very nice. Short stay for a quick getaway the area was nice and outside beach area with the chairs were fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, Memphis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay here everytime I visit Tampa.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert C

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

10/10 Excellent

AnnMarie

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was never cleaned and had to ask for towels as
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025