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Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property

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

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.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 & 2 Twin Beds, Family Suite, Partial Ocean View, Accessible, No Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 King Bed, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(76 reviews)
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Clearwater Beach

With a stay at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel in Clearwater Beach, you'll be on the beach, steps from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and a 4-minute drive from Sand Key Park. .This beach hotel is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Tampa Bay and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Clearwater Beach.

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pier 60 Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sand Key Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

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 with 2 restaurants and a private 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.

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.

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 rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • 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

Reviews

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 587 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1067 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the private beach it was a great vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good position right on the beach. I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Casey

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curran

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

excellent

I didn't eat the food but I did love my room it was comfortable I love The view and everyone was so friendly and helpful I just want to say thank you I will come back to Florida and I'll be staying at you guys hotel thank you and have a blessed day
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My stay was very good very nice room and everything staff was a little rude when checking in but everyone else was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda, Detroit Lakes

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such an awesome location and great property! The staff was beyond helpful and happy! They made the stay awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

TOMMY

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great customer service, clean rooms, and wonderful private beach. Excellent bar service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice private beach hotel. We enjoyed our honeymoon here. The staff was really nice & helpful. Plenty of restaurants in walking distance and also a gas station. We seen some dolphins a couple of times. If ever back in clearwater we will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yuris

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

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

Great little gem❣️

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Keeley

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

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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