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Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

2 Queen Beds, Suite, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(24 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(11 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(56 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(93 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, a towel rack, and a glass-enclosed shower.

1 King Bed, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, a towel rack, and a glass-enclosed shower.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Spend the day playing on Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel's private white sand beach then return to dine at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 91 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 48-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a hydromassage showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

This Clearwater Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout 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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the pool at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy seafood while dining at Cabanas Coastal Grill
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the restaurant
  • Steps from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and a 5-minute drive from Sand Key Park
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 sunloungers.

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 3-star Clearwater Beach hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Cabanas Coastal Grill – This restaurant specialises in seafood and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Cabanas Beachside Bar – This beachfront restaurant specialises 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 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

Restaurants on site

  • Cabanas Beachside Bar
  • Cabanas Coastal Grill

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • 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

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
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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 9.95 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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.
This property charges a daily fee for use of beach umbrellas and chairs.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve truck parking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 738 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1277 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and hotel was nice has nice beach and pool great for kids
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful family resort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yakup

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasent stay. Beautiful beach, nice room nothing over the top but considering the price it was good!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very relaxing and was comfortable, clean and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Chandradat

Stay was pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kennadi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great private beach fun tiki bar and pool area
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything and all staff were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was close to everything we wanted to do. Beach bar and restaurant were great. Wonderful sunset views from the bar area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach service was amazing and all drink/food were delicious. The beach chairs and umbrellas are placed perfectly on the beach allowing you to stay out until sunset.
Partial ocean view
Beach service cocktail for $10
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel with very friendly staff in an excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and beautiful private beach. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely be returning to this location. Charming staff, casual, and comfortable family atmosphere, clean rooms and property well maintained an all areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Lasse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, comfy beds , heated pool with adjoining private beach access. This is a 5 🌟
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

I really like this property. It was very clean and the staff was wonderful. Right on the beach on a nice restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. It’s right next to some great shops within walking distance. Plenty of parking. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good Location away from High Crowded areas
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean and it was a nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, front desk always helpful, and our view was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the clean beautiful beach! Walk to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The friendliness of the staff and a welcoming attitude. The beach, restaurant and hotel were amazing parts of our vacation. Perfect stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

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