Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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

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An aerial view of a coastal resort area with beachfront hotels, a pier, and a marina.

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

A hotel with a pool, beach area, and multiple buildings.

A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean, featuring outdoor seating and umbrellas.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

2 Queen Beds, Suite, Nonsmoking

Sleeps 2
2 Queen Beds

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

Excellent

Partial ocean view
350 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Wonderful

350 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Excellent

Partial ocean view
350 sq ft
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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

Wonderful

Partial ocean view
350 sq ft
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

2 Queen Beds, Poolside Room, Accessible, No Smoking

Exceptional

350 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Very good

Partial ocean view
350 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

Excellent

City view
350 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

1 King Bed, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

Excellent

City view
350 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Very good

Partial ocean view
350 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, a towel rack, and a glass-enclosed shower.

1 King Bed, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

1 King Bed, Patio, No View, No Smoking

Wonderful

350 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Clearwater Beach

On the beach.You'll be steps from Captain Blighs Landing and a 5-minute walk from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Also, Beach Walk is within half a mile (1 km) and Pier 60 Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

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
‪Coco's Crush Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
‪Crabby Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
‪The Boxer - ‬14 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

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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Pool
Hot tub
Parking included
Free WiFi

$103 nightly

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Family friendly

In-room crib
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

48-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

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

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator

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.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.

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 9.95 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
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

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 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 Sep 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel on Oct 13, 2026 start from $167, 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

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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!

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed here with my son for our first vacation and we loved it! The staff was amazing!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

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About the neighborhood

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What's nearby

Getting around

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About this property

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Awards and affiliations

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Property amenities

Family friendly

Internet

Parking and transportation

Food and drink

Things to do

Accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

Bedroom

Bathroom

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

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Frequently asked questions

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

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