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Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$172
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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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
(18 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 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
(8 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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

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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
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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 this property

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Clearwater Beach hotel steps from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
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 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.

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with cabanas (surcharge) and umbrellas.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

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 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

Restaurants on site

  • Cabanas Beachside Bar
  • Cabanas Coastal Grill

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • 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

More

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

Room amenities

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 614 out of 1109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1109 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

kathleen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room wasn't clean—there was a piece of candy on the floor (when we checked in) which indicated that the room wasn’t properly cleaned. we were told they clean the room every other day but we went two days without getting our room cleaned. walls were thin—was able to hear the conversation next door. the guy who checked us in was friendly but the other front desk staff were rude and not friendly. the staff outside the parking garage were friendly though. hotel was right on the beach, except we had to pay for the chairs. ridiculous to charge for resort fee and not include beach chairs! overall, would not recommend this hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Edniel

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

WYNDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeannie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach area was clean, chair options were plenty and the bar was convenient for drinks or food.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in was amazing came about 5:30 and the staff was amazing and helpful! Saturday morning Tiffany at the desk was rude and not approachable. Her answers were short and felt very rude. I know she probably deals with a lot of rude people but it was about 8am so I would imagine it was too early for that. The weed smoke smell in the hallway of floor 5 was so bad! For not being a smoking hotel there should be more measures to make sure people are not smoking. I got an instant headache and even sitting on the patio Friday evening the room next us on the balcony was smoking cigarettes so that was not cool. The breakfast at cabanas was gross but the service was great, our server on Saturday was upbeat and very nice. Short stay for a quick getaway the area was nice and outside beach area with the chairs were fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, Memphis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay here everytime I visit Tampa.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert C

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

10/10 Excellent

AnnMarie

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was never cleaned and had to ask for towels as
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and helpful. Hotel is an older property but has been nicely updated. Private beach access was great. I am looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jarret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Building could use some renovation, but staff was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

quadir

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Baecation

Room was clean, it was nice hotel but could use some updates. It has nice beach access. The staff was kind and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Wonderful private beach service

Love the private beach, they have severs in the beach that bring you food and drinks, the servers went into the water to give drinks, great services,
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach access , view clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Katy, Fox Lake

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quaint beach, beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Aaron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I went for a long weekend, for her birthday. We loved the private beach and pool area. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice, staff was friendly, food was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

Relaxing week in the sun.

We have found an amazing hotel that is just the right size. Not too big that you walked forever to get to room...to elevators....parking garage. the staff was amazing and kind. the restaurant staff was friendly and service amazing. Ashley, Mark, Mel, Abby, Krista, and parking attendant thank you for a wonderful week for us! Lenny and Donna Callahan Banks
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oksana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, great access to beach, highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Darwin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025