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Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection

3.0 star property

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Private beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun-loungers
Lobby
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available

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Map
655 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL, 33767
  • Clearwater Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sand Key Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

2 Queen Beds, Poolside Room, Accessible, No Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Balcony, No Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

1 King Bed, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

1 King Bed, Patio, No View, No Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Clearwater Beach

When you stay at Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection in Clearwater Beach, you'll be on the beach, just steps from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and 6 minutes by foot from Beach Walk. .This beach hotel is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Tampa Bay and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Pier 60 Park.

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Beach Walk - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sand Key Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marina Cantina - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Shephard's Beach Resort - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crabby's Beachwalk Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Frenchys South Beach Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Badfins Food + Brew - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection

On private beach with outdoor pool, near Sand Key Park
Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 91 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 48-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite with seafood at Cabanas Coastal Grill, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Cabanas Coastal Grill - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Cabanas Beachside Bar - This beachfront restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 25 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • Cabanas Beachside Bar
  • Cabanas Coastal Grill

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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
  • Lift
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 10.65 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 25 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
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

Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1005 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

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great place. Convenient and had all amenities. Restaurant food was amazing-better than expected!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the property have stayed there quite a few times I love the fact that you have your own private beach
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great beds and sheets were soft and luxurious. Storage for luggage was available upon arrival (if too early for check in), and check out (if you want to stay a little longer before leaving). Staff were courteous and helpful. It was our first time staying- but there were extra charges we weren't aware of- like renting a beach chair ($10/day) and a $10/day charge to support the aquarium.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khamkhone

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

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was dated and dirty. Very disappointed with the property. Way too expensive considering the condition of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Duhita

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

8/10 Good

Robyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Love how the beautiful beach and Gulf inlet were right out back of the resort. The staff serving food and drinks ran around making sure all customers were taken of and did an awesome job! I really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

We would stay again.

Polite and friendly staff. Room was as decribed. Only thing worth noting is the "partial ocean view" room was facing a multi story car park which was noisy at times but nothing we didn't cope with. We could see the ocean and did see dolphins from it! Attached restaurant was fabulous, ate there multiple times.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very clean and everyone was very friendly. The only problem we had was we didn't know we need to keep a room key when checking out to get out of the garage, something the front desk should tell you when checking out. Would stay again, perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Trip

Nice and clean older hotel in great area. Loved the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Property was nice . But weird balcony set up with door instead of glass door which was odd! Outside staff was so helpful. Housekeeping was excellent . Enjoyable stay .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here! The staff was so kind and quick to accommodate our needs. We walked everywhere and did not need a rental car. 10/10 rating for our stay! Would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach staff was very accommodating and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

Girls weekend

Jace, Christopher, and all the Cabana staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean, comfortable and a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Leslie, Kitchener

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Still repairing from hurricane but overall great hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

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

Wedding weekend!

We attended a wedding on Clearwater beach. The hotel and room was clean! The staff greeted us and answered questions. Pool area is nice. Pool towels provided is a nice bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice property and family friendly. Spacious and clean rooms. Very nice staff. Nice beachfront. I also like that it keeps the story and theme of Winter the Dolphin, which makes it seem less of a big, cold hotel chain.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort was right on the ocean. It had a great pool. The rooms were spacious. All the employees were great, especially Jace and Ty!’ I love that the winter the dolphin resort also is established due to winter the dolphin and saving the dolphin! Wonderful restaurant, awesome staff, and close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025