Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Ascend Collection
9 (1294 reviews)
655 South Gulfview Boulevard , Clearwater Beach , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Wheelchair accessible
Kids' outdoor play equipment
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean facilities
Cons:
Restaurant service issues
Noise from workers in the morning

Categories

Cleanliness
8.75
The hotel is clean and the staff is nice.
Service
9.25
Staff, especially Mariah and Victor, received high praise for their accommodating and friendly service.
Location
9.25
The location is excellent with everything nearby and within walking distance.
Room Quality
8.75
Rooms are great and well-maintained.
Amenities
8.75
Amenities like the private beach and pool were enjoyed.
Value for Money
9.25
Overall, the value offered with the location and amenities is good.
Food and Beverage
8.75
The bar service and drinks received positive mentions, though some concerns about restaurant service.
Overall Experience
9.25
Many guests had a wonderful experience despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 06:07

Property Description

Beachfront Paradise with Spectacular Views

Luxurious Amenities: Guests can unwind in beach cabanas, take a dip in the heated pool, and savor delicious American cuisine at the on-site restaurant.

Convenience at Your Fingertips: Enjoy free WiFi, weekday newspapers, and laundry facilities. Each room is equipped with modern comforts like a microwave, refrigerator, and flat-screen TV.

Prime Location: With Sand Key Park and Clearwater Pass at your doorstep, explore Pier 60 for shopping and entertainment, or visit the Clearwater Marine Aquarium just a stone's throw away.

Experience the ultimate beach getaway at Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection.

Important information:


Please note that parking is available for 1 vehicle per room.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: TPA

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 25 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1294 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.75
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 8.75
Overall Experience: 9.25
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June • solo_traveller • us
10
Perfection!!☀️🏝️☀️
Pros:

Everything was absolutely wonderful!! The room, the pool, the beach, the tiki bar and especially the staff were amazing. I cannot say enough about Victor at the front desk. He was very kind, funny, and genuinely caring!!!! Mariah was also cheerful and has a great sense of humor!! Hoping to return someday!🏝️☀️🏝️

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Theresa • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • us
7
Pros:

Location and private beach

Cons:

Not many wash clothes. Staff were a bit slow and rude.

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Barry • couple • us
10
Very relaxing
Pros:

Breakfast was great

Cons:

Nothing, everything was good

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Jodie • family_with_children • de
8
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • family_with_children • us
9
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • us
9
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Myra • solo_traveller • us
7
I’d
Pros:

Property right on a private beach away from the hustle and bustle of a lot of people. Walking distance to main beach and stores. I

Cons:

A little noisy

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Leo • couple • us
9
Good value well kept older property
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Beach was a bit small

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Karin • solo_traveller • de
7
Super Lage
Pros:

Die Lage ist super, direkt am Strand.
Geschäfte und Restaurants ganz in der Nähe.
Die Betten waren bequem.
Das Personal super freundlich.

Cons:

Für die Liegen am Strand muss man 10 $ pro Liege und Tag bezahlen.
Da Zimmer war nicht besonders sauber.
Der Balkon war richtig dreckig hier wollten wir wirklich nicht sitzen

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Carla • extended_group • us
10
Amazing stay at a hidden gem hotel in clearwater beach
Pros:

The staff was so friendly and accommodating. I thought there was an issue with my door key and they sent someone up immediately. They provided me with extra towels daily, everyone was so friendly and the room was very clean. THE LIVE MUSIC WAS EXCEPTIONAL. I also enjoyed that I could reserve my beach chairs and umbrellas daily. Loved that. The view of the water and the jumping dolphins was exceptional!

Cons:

When i was checking out I was told I did not return a beach towel but I just did that morning. I was not aware that if the towels were not crossed off the checkout list you would be charged. That needs to be made more clear to guests

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Sheryl • couple • us
10
Small hotel with everything you need.
Pros:

Location, Restaurant, Staff were all great. Beach was beautiful to see dolphins and boats from the Marina.
The free trolley was a great value add.

Cons:

Beach is a bit crowded because it is small. But it still has the beautiful white sugar sand.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Location is within walking distance of most everything. Ashley the pool waitress/server was absolutely amazing. So friendly. So engaging. Thoughtful. Just such a breath of fresh air every day

Cons:

A few of the bartenders by the pool not so friendly. Very dry attitude, not friendly at all.
The pool towels are no good, non absorbent I've suggested this several times before but there really needs to be a broom and dust pan in the rooms.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Kaitlyn • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Convenient location, clean, friendly staff. My nine year old loved that she could so quickly go from the pool to the beach and back to the pool.

Cons:

Nothing really. The building is clearly older but everything seems pretty well maintained and is definitely clean.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Selyna • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Stacy • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Loved the private beach, loved the restaurants, loved everything

Cons:

Nothing, everything was great!!

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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del Toro • family_with_children • mx
9
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
8
802hillaryw • Family
10
Great stay
Pros:

Mark was super helpful making sure we were set up at the beach. He went out of his way to be accommodating. We had an awesome time!

2026-04-10 • via Tripadvisor
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oliviahE7604EL • Family
10
Jace is great!
Pros:

We had a wonderful time! Jace made our experience extra special with my pup! Couldn’t be nicer! He remembered us by name every time and went out of his way to say hi!

2026-04-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Alyssa • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

It was on the water!

Cons:

The pricing and the charges after checkout

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee