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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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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.)
    ‪42 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
(21 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Partial ocean view

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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)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Partial ocean view

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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
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Partial ocean view

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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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Partial ocean view

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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
(47 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • City view

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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
(37 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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

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

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

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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 - 3 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
  • ‪Crabby Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • Coco's Crush Bar & Grill
  • Barefoot Beachouse

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
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
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 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 Jan 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel on Jan 30, 2026 start from $179.15, 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 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. 639 out of 1142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1142 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Vern

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Aurora

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Property needs to be updated. The elevators, bathrooms. The staff do their most to please the customers. Everything is covenient, but the building needs help.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room’s balcony door was not sealed correctly, causing the room to be extremely humid. It made everything sticky and made it hard to sleep. Turndown service showed up 2 times over the course of 7 days. The beach access and bar were really nice. It’s a nice place, but it needs some upgrades.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Should have free parking for how much money we paid 35 dollars a day added another 261.80 to my budget that wasn't in budget
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

glen, Parrish

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff Nice pool and beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Svetlana V

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
This hotel has hidden fees: you have to pay for parking, you have to pay to access the beach, you have to pay for towels if you don't return them on time, and you have to fill out paperwork to get one. You also have to pay for using sun loungers. Start charging for lying in the sun and walking on the sand—it's complete nonsense.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan Keller

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. Evys restaurant was very good. Room cleanliness not very good.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odessa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place just need some work on it and new carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were amazing !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hidden gem

Everything was wonderful except the room and hallway was musty.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Nakia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room unkept toilet and sink continuous clogged. air conditioning loud and smelled. Can hear all outside/next door and hallway noises and conversations. Loud conversation from the across garage along with screeching tires all night from cars in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hallway had a smell and 1 elevator was broke down. The rooms were nice and the bed was very comfortable. We enjoyed a walk after dinner down to pier 60. Saw dolphins while on the beach. For the price, we were happy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

John, North Myrtle Beach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were very unhappy with our stay. It started with an email after we booked and paid for the room telling us there were additional charges for beach loungers (not included in listing) and that for our safety we couldn’t use our own chairs (our safety?…what a stupid thing to say). I sent the hotel a message and also let them know that my wife has a bad knee and had difficulty with loungers and asked if we could use our own chairs given this issue. The hotel refused to make any accommodation, essentially preventing us from using the beach. Listing said the room had a city view, but in reality we had a view of their parking ramp including the car alarms going off in the middle of the night. Plus the connecting doors in rooms are so thin we had no trouble listening to our neighbors have a conversation at 1 am. The humidity in the room was awful (and we live in Florida near the beach…but their a/c did nothing to limit the moisture). I would have complained but after the utter indifference shown to a simple accommodation, I had no reason to think they would do anything. We travel frequently and this was the worst hotel experience in years. We absolutely will never stay at another Aspire Collection hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sydney

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenifer

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice private beach
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025