Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Clearwater Beach

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Private beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun loungers
Exterior
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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655 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL, 33767
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clearwater Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sand Key Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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

2 Queen Beds, Poolside Room, Accessible, No Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen 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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

1 King Bed, Patio, No View, No Smoking

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

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

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

2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen 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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About the neighborhood

Clearwater Beach

On the beach.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Captain Blighs Landing and within a 10-minute walk of Beach Walk. Pier 60 Park and Pier 60 are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pier 60 Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Clearwater Beach - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sand Key Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shephard's Beach Resort - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Frenchy's South Beach Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bus - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar - Opal Sands Resort - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy's On The Edge - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Beachfront hotel near Clearwater Beach
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 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
Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, 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 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

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
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. 
    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 Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, an Ascend Collection Hotel to the airport?

Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, an Ascend Collection Hotel is 13.7 mi (35-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 Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

As of Sep 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, an Ascend Collection Hotel on Oct 7, 2025 start from $152.15, excluding 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 Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, an Ascend Collection Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

How close is Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, an Ascend Collection Hotel to the beach?

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

Does Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, an Ascend Collection Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, 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 Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

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

Does Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a pool?

Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, an Ascend Collection Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a restaurant?

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

Does Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, an Ascend Collection Hotel to downtown Clearwater Beach?

Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, an Ascend Collection Hotel is 0.8 mi away from Clearwater Beach.

Reviews

Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 579 out of 1055 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1055 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1055 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1055 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1055 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cherri

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shanda, muncie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was very disappointed that I couldn’t go out to the beach to sit at dark but the hotel next to us were out in the pool and on the beach !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ralph

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

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Elaine, The Villages

Traveled with family
The private beach area was nice. We reserved a king room with a view. We got a double room with a garage view. Not happy with that one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

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

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline, Mount Laurel

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One and done! Took 3 attempts to check in. The room floors felt gritty. POOR water pressure, grab bar in shower pulling from the wall, water ran out on the bathroom floor due to this being a handicap shower, slip and fall hazard. Used our tiny towels to sop up floor. $25 dollars to park in garage next door, thought THAT pool was included because no signage coming from garage, found out next day belonged to another hotel, was not informed of that. And parking fee was not disclosed at booking. Was given a free entre to the hotel restaurant Cabanas, no entre is $20 or under so ordered anyway. Food was microwaved and inedible, left it on the table! Slept poorly, room on first floor by the elevator. No handicap lift at their pool. Thinking about it, I don't even know how you could have gotten a wheelchair in the bathroom of the room the way the door was. Left a day early and could not wait to get away from there. I have stayed in several places for a lot less and got a better stay. Wish I would have gotten this RED FLAG!! Maurice, the Night Manager, was the Best!! He actually listened to me with sincerity!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kim

The 25$/day for parking was outrageous and ought to be complimentary for paying guests. The cost per day for the room is high enough already, and especially outrageous to have the parking fee "sprung" on you when you check-in. I will not stay at this hotel again and I will advise my friends and family accordingly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Liked, Right on the bay. Disliked beds very uncomfortable!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Benjamin, APO

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs a complete renovation. The carpet in the hallways were disgusting. There was trash, dust and dirt under the bed. The WiFi never worked properly. The doors in our room had large gaps at the bottom. The front desk personnel couldn’t get our cards to open the gates to the garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice. Shared parking deck with another hotel. Have to pay for parking. Hotel does give pool and beach towels. Hotel staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Emil

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hdhsh
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oskar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location and the cleanliness of my room. I did not like the way too loud music at the bar. I did not like that there was nowhere to sit on the beach without paying. Would have liked to sit on a bench for just a little while.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector, Miami

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fist time in this Hotel. we loved it. peaceful and love the private beach area. love the live 80's music. Good food and drinks at the Tiki Bar..we had an awesome fathers day weekend!
Father's day 2025
Happy Father's day 2025!
Beautiful private beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marcia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The place don’t offer anything and a bed bird fail in my head and was any apologies or give any courtesy staff doesn’t know anything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stefanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Liked the location and private beach. Plenty to do nearby
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Secrett

I LOVED how kind and helpful every staff member was, they were amazing! The food and service was great too! The private beach was perfect, and a main attraction for me. My issue is that my TV in my room wasn't working correctly. When i called the front desk i didn't get an answer after SO many rings. And SO many calls. Also, upon check in I was asked if i want my towels replaced daily, to which I replied no thank you. And they came in and replaced my towels anyway. This frustrated me and made me feel unsafe. I don't like anyone around my things while im not there. I traveled alone and so this upset me. I did not complain to the front desk. Overall my experience at this location was positive. Im big on customer service and they hit the nail on the head in that rite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phuong

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place and nice beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025