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

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
  • Sand Key Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Clearwater Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪43 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

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds, Poolside Room, Accessible, No Smoking

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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  • Free WiFi
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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

  • Beach Walk - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pier 60 Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sand Key Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 11 min drive - 2.1 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

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 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. 538 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1009 reviews

8.8/10

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

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The office staff did a great job, Allen, Mel ,and Jace were just wonderful . They went above and beyond to make sure we were all taken care of. True southern hospitality,
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Expect less for what ur spending.

We had a problem in our bathroom with the toilet clogging due to other room being clogged and human feces and water got all over the bathroom floor. I asked if we could get it cleaned and never was.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

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

Thin walls

The walls are super thin so you can hear everything from the room next door. Hard to sleep. But a bit entertaining.
Beautiful sunsets
Cute pelicans
Pirate ship sails by every night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely welcoming staff. Warm pool. Nice beach, good food.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fact that the room was heated was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Winter the Dolphin Resort and attended a workshop next door at the Hampton Inn. Excellent services at both properties. I had a little hiccup with my room and Juli went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable and felt safe in my room. Every person I had contact with during my stay was fantastic, but Juli was the star of the show.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

PRASANTH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Reflections on my Stay

Overall: While the hotel offers a clean and comfortable environment with friendly staff, my recent stay fell short of expectations, particularly regarding the "Partial Sea View" room. Positives: The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The room was impeccably clean, with spotless bed linens, mattresses, and towels. The hotel is conveniently located in a prime area. The pool was well-maintained and comfortably heated, even on cooler days. Areas for Improvement: The "Partial Sea View" room did not meet my expectations. The balcony primarily overlooked a parking lot, with only a limited and obstructed view of the sea. This significantly detracted from the advertised experience. The proximity of the parking lot to the room resulted in frequent disturbances, including glare from car headlights and a lack of privacy due to insufficiently opaque curtains. Unfortunately, a technical issue with the room key resulted in a 30-minute delay, causing us to miss a pre-booked dinner cruise. Considering the advertised "Partial Sea View" and the inconveniences encountered, I believe the room rate was not commensurate with the value delivered. one other cary part is , the disabled internet feature on TV while they have smart TV in room. You can't mirror your phone or conenct to internet. Which is horrible. Recommendation: I recommend that the hotel re-evaluate the description and pricing of its "Partial Sea View" rooms to accurately reflect the actual view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

June

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service

Good Location!

It was okay. The front desk staff was friendly, and it’s in a convenient location! However, with the hurricane recently, I’m assuming that contributed to the condition here which is we weren’t too worried about.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time here. The pool and hot tub were great, staff was friendly. Check in and out was very easy. Some stains on the sheets/pillowcases but otherwise was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will come back for sure
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The whole place is very clean and the entire staff is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff! Upgraded courtesy to ocean view room, very satisfied
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kristi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, its under renovation right now due to the hurricanes. Our stay overall was great, but due to the renovations, it gets very lout outside at about 6 am. I get they have to do what they have to do, and am in no way complaining. We fully enjoyed our stay. The staff was hospitable and kind. Clean hotel with daily towel service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for only one night, but the property was under construction due to previous hurricane, so there was areas that were off limits or somewhat dirty due to the work, but that is to be expected with renovations. The staff were great and prompt when we asked for extra blankets and our room was clean with every thing working as it should! We would definitely stay here again, good price for the quailty.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised. We really enjoyed the onsite cafe. Food and service was excellent. We ate lunch all 4 days of our stay. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. Sucked that the pool opened right when we were leaving. Definitely can tell it’s an older building. Staff was very friendly and it was convenient that a restaurant as well as store was right across the street. I’m sure in warmer weather it’s even better. Didn’t really understand charging for beach chairs when no one was there, but it was cold so we didn’t use them anyways.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
One key did not work. Room smelt terrible of Bleach. Also added a charge for parking. The place new a face lift in order to get those rates
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Lillie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catlin

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

Good choice for Clearwater Beach

Very friendly staff. We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

ANGEL

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Need a much friendly person at Front Desk AM

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beach is some of the best in Clearwater. Nice heated pool. Great pool towels, overall excellent value. Some neighboring hotels have music at night, that can be heard a bit little indoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025