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Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪43 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
(24 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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
(9 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds, Poolside Room, Accessible, No Smoking

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)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 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, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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
(38 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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

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

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

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

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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

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and 2 miles (3 km) of Clearwater Beach with a stay at this Clearwater Beach hotel. Captain Blighs Landing and Beach Walk are also within half a mile (1 km).

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 - 2 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
  • ‪Coco's Crush Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crabby Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Barefoot Beachouse - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3-star beachfront hotel near St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
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 sun loungers.

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 3-star Clearwater Beach hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 91 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel to the airport?

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel is 13.8 mi (34-min drive) away from the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

As of Mar 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel on Apr 12, 2026 start from $317, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

How close is Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 8.00 and 20.00 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 25 per day.

Does Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a pool?

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like seafood, a beachfront location, and ocean views.

Does Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel to downtown Clearwater Beach?

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel is 0.8 mi away from Clearwater Beach.

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 652 out of 1176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1176 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sunshine

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and inviting, the staff was exceptional, and the restaurant on site was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Essene

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and view was great. Quite at night. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than a sandy floor when we entered, it was a good experience. I do recommend not staying on the ground floor if you want quiet. The combination of a tile hallway floor and the luggage cart can be noisy. But the layout on the beach was nice and the bar options are pleasant. Manager and staff were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

renee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was updated … we were upgraded which was nice… small hotel. Perfect location. Great pool. Heated. Quiet end of beach. You can see the sunrise and the sunset. I’m being nitpicky, but the room could’ve been a bit cleaner. But when I complained, they did come in immediately and fix my complaint. Food at the restaurant was very good. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

George

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great rooms were clean and spacious I don’t agree that you have tops for a beach chair when your already staying at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing. Always very kind and attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deana

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, older but clean and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our first experience at the Dolphin Sands! Will stay there again. Recommend it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place !!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashaud

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ralph

The room was very clean and very nice! Enjoyed having a safe refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker in the room! Staff was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and week kept
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Martin Nyilas or Maria, Toronto

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed.Stayed there for 8 days. 1) cleanliness of the hotel room was not good - stains from previous guests on the floor, bathroom and furniture. I had to clean myself. I later found a pair of panties between the bed and wall. The turn down between guests is terrible. Complained and hotel didn’t do anything. 2) was supposed to have room service every second day - only had cleaning twice - made this aware to the cleaning staff and front desk several times. 3) room was advertised as bath/shower and it only had a shower - complained and they attempted to switch me over to a room with only a shower as well. 4) they charged me for parking even though I didn’t have a car, I told them this when I checked in that the fees payable at the hotel didn’t make sense,they told me if I didn’t pay it they would cancel my reservation. Took four days to resolve this until they removed it wasting my vacation time. Complained almost daily about these issues and end up speaking to 6 different people and they said they understood and felt terrible (especially with the panties) but in the end it was just mouth service and they did absolutely nothing. Manager was never in and when I left my cell number nobody to this day called me back. They told me they would have loved to refund me a night but couldn’t because I booked with Expedia. Complained to Expedia and they couldn’t do anything as the hotel wouldnt refund anything. Everyone was nice and polite but no one could do anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope, Highlands Ranch

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t know what people were complaining about. The carpet is meant to look like the ocean. It’s an ocean theme hotel. It may need a little bit of updating in places, but overall really not much. We absolutely loved staying here. The staff was so friendly and nice and the room was unbelievably clean and I have high cleaning standards
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, we had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rini

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such welcoming staff as soon as you drive in. Someone was there to greet you out front and direct you to the parkade. The front desk Ethan was super friendly and helpful. The room was basic but had everything we needed. The pool and beach area was pristine. Overall we wished that we could have stayed longer, thank you.
Pool area.
Private beach area.
Private beach area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025