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Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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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

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Combined shower/tub, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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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
(8 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • 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

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

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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)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Combined shower/tub, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries

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

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Combined shower/tub, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries

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

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

Combined shower/tub, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries

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

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

Combined shower/tub, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries

1 King Bed, Patio, No View, No Smoking

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

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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 - 0.1 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
  • ‪Salty's Island Bar & Grille - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy's On The Edge - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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 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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Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, 2,259 reviews
$215 nightly
The price is $242
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
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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

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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 Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

As of Oct 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel on Oct 29, 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.

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1057 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Yuris

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the that everything is close. They offer WiFi but it don’t work
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

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

Great little gem❣️

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Keeley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Just at best an average hitel with a below average restaurant. The pool bar was very good with very good bartenders.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alaisja

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is overall nice and well kept!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nilsa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was right on the beach and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

EMILY

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

carlie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
AC unit was leaking by the second day water was everywhere soaked through two towels…extension cord that the unit was plugged into was right there as well..had two smaller children with us..could of been really bad told the front desk but they didn’t say anything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The fact that you have to pay to use beach chairs and umbrellas is a negative... on website does not have a surcharge showing👎 the pool is way too small and definitely not enough pool chairs hardly any for size of hotel! People in front harass you when you're coming back with food telling you cant take to pool! Last time I checked it's a free country! The absolute best part is a server on the beach named ashley!! She was the absolute best and super friendly! Glad I met her!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, The Colony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayden

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Caya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Clearwater get away

Great location to stay in Clearwater!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The experience in this hotel was very nice, the only thing that I did not like was the receptionist, she was not friendly, never smile, she was polite but with rudeness, if you work at the front desk, you are the first impression of the place, then always received customers with a smile.The location is great, the employees at the beach and at the bar were amazing, the drinks and food good and the private beach amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Traveled with family
Outdoor Bar and Restaurant on Property Had to pay for Beach Chairs Room Cleaning services was not good and they only clean every other day
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hallie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was great. The pool is just a few steps away from the hotel and the beach is right outside the pool gate. No long treks across the sand or boardwalk lugging coolers and wagons. Perfect. Beach chairs were easy to reserve from the beach attendant, and there were only 3 rows of chairs. Every chair had a nice view. My kids loved all the fish they could see underwater by the rocks. There were only soft waves, and lots of shells to find. The hotel beach-front cafe offered service to your beach chair as well. We received free breakfast tickets for both kids for every morning of our stay from the actual restaurant- not a Continental breakfast. There is a great coffee and ice cream place right across the road, as well as a small grocery. There is also a Surf Style swim shop in case you forgot any beach things and a great miniature golf course right across the road, too. The Jolly Trolley is free for Winter’s Beach Club guests and there is a stop right outside the hotel. We used the trolley daily and it was so convenient - plus you can track the trolley with an app so you know how long to expect to wait. We also bought Clearwater aquarium tickets at the front desk and got a discount. The aquarium is amazing. We loved this hotel and will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kaye

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

4/10 Poor

Jennifer collins

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk attendents were not very nice, inviting or helpful. We got there around 11am, had lunch and wanted to check in and was basically told were out of luck, had to wait until 4pm, even after we called they stated they would accommodate at least 2 rooms.We stayed in room 408 and the bathroom had water damage around the baseboard and the floor was coming up, the toliet handle would not work, maintenance came to fix it quickly. Which was very much appreciated.The room cleaning team, when they did come every other day, they did the bare essentials, and we had to go to the front desk to request toliet paper, clean towels and more shampoo. (This was on a cleaning day) aren't these items part of the cleaning and guest services and fees we paid for.The beach was decent, the umbrellas and chairs were nice to have, although it was ridiculous that we had to pay for them, when we already paid for the hotel stay. 2 chairs and cabana were 35.00 for a day and 2 chairs and a umbrella were $20.00 for the day. We got a straw and plastic, plastic,plastic with every breakfast, lunch or drink we ordered, even at the beach. Straws are not ocean friendly and could hurt the animal the hotel says they are and eco friendly.Now, we did see several fish, a few dolphins and several manateesThe beach had alot of shells as you were going into the ocean, which tore up your feet, but once you got past that, early in the morning you see straight down. Candis servered us on the be was amaz
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a great place to stay! The staff were friendly and professional as well. Two improvements I recommend are: 1) Post a sign that clarifies no smoking is allowed on the beach area (instead of just the pool) 2) On the left gate that leads to the beach, place some reflector tape around the edge of the two steps, since they're not always easy to notice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nina

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MELANIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good small hotel

It is an older hotel. We choose to stay there for the direct beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025