Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Ascend Collection
9 (1370 reviews)
655 South Gulfview Boulevard , Clearwater Beach , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Wheelchair accessible
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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 1370 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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Gianni • solo_traveller • us
9
Muy buena
Pros:

Cerca a ala playa

Cons:

Todo bien

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • us
9
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Rosana • solo_traveller • ar
9
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Kristen • couple • us
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Caverley • family_with_children • us
10
Fantastic, Amazing,Fun,Convenient.
Pros:

All of the staff were so friendly,professional and helpful. They treated us like friends from the moment we stepped out of our airport transit. Everytime Victor or Maurice seen us they would ask how our day was going and if we needed anything. Fantastic stay! Will return!

Cons:

Honestly I can't think of anything bad about Dolphin Sands Resort.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • solo_traveller • us
10
Parking
Cons:

Paying 20.00 per day for parking after paying to stay

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Megan • family_with_children • us
10
Overall great location and great price!
Pros:

Love the actual place and convenience of the property. Needs improvement on rooms. Wasn’t nasty but floors didn’t look the cleanest and bed comforter had somebody else’s long black hairs on them.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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April • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Tara • couple • us
10
Amazing!
Pros:

Clean and had everything we needed for our stay.

Cons:

Everything was perfect!

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
1
Pros:

Overcharged me by 2500 and made it extremely difficult to address the issue and get my money back

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Jaidiver • couple • us
10
It was amazing!
Pros:

Friendly Staff. Feels welcoming.

Cons:

The beach, the bar, the breakfast by the beach was amazing.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

How close it was to everything

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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chhouv • Couples
10
Wonderful time at Dolphin Sands
Pros:

Mel was absolutely wonderful in helping us with our cabana and answering questions related to guest services.

2026-05-23 • via Tripadvisor
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madisoncB4555BI • Family
10
We love Dolphin Sands!
Pros:

We love coming here! Mark and Jace make this place very welcoming and a lot more fun. They are very easy to talk to and are willing to make our stay enjoyable! We look forward to seeing both of them each year!

2026-05-22 • via Tripadvisor
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Alix • family_with_children • us
8
It was good overall.
Pros:

Location and trolly

Cons:

Our room was a bit musty

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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kathyhL4356OU • Couples
10
Jace was great to talk to and the other person that sat outside he was always informative to talk to also.
Pros:

The Lady at front desk was always helpful. Enjoyed the pool, music and beach bar and food. Service was great!!

2026-05-21 • via Tripadvisor
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Lewis • extended_group • us
7
Pros:

Staff were mostly unfriendly, Mariah was actually very impolite, the girl Wednesday morning was nice, but the Mariah girl was not friendly, was bizarre to deal with, I had to ask for the cable listing in room to find channels on tv (that should already be in room); the coffee is not good; the beach towel system seems weird (to sign in and out - how do you know someone actually brought towels back?), but nice to have towels anyway, the rooms seem renovated and were pretty good, but doorjams seemed dirty and old, haphazard construction done, and the bed was not very comfortable and I had to sleep in middle to get slightly comfortable. Pillows were also very lacking. Location is great, private beach area is fabulous! Service on beach and pool was superb - all of them super friendly, kind, gracious, timely - they were GREAT!

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Gabriel • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

La atención excelente, el área de playa y los restaurantes muy buenos

Cons:

Que me cobraron parking 2 noches, y al salir no me dieron tickets y tuve que pagar 180$ extras en la salida del parking

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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769belap • Couples • Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
10
Spectacular 2 days enjoying the beach!
Pros:

We stayed at the Hampton Inn & Suites for 2 days & rented chairs & umbrellas from the Dolphin Sands & had a wonderful experience! It costs $20 to use 2 lounge chairs & umbrella all day. My boyfriend went out at 7:30am to reserve our chairs so we would get a front row spot… I wanted to be as close as possible to the water with an unobstructed view. I know, I’m particular. 😜😎

Mark was out there nice & early & he helped us reserve our spots & maintains the chairs & beach area beautifully! Thanks Mark! The sand is that soft white powdery sand… feels amazing! And the water is clear & refreshing! So many little fish in the area too!

It was also nice to be able to order drinks & food from the beach… the wait staff was excellent! And the food is good!! The Miami Vice with whipped cream & toasted coconut was excellent!!

So worth it! Has an excellent mini-vacay here! 😍💝☀️🐬

Such a relaxing 2 days… and we even got to see dolphins & lots of fish swimming around! 😍🐬💙🐟🩵☀️

2026-05-20 • via Tripadvisor
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ambercJ983DV • Family
10
Hampton Inn
Pros:

Our stay was absolutely amazing. The room, the ocean views, the service, everything exceeded our expectations. Everyone we encountered was beyond kind and welcoming. Being from New York, we honestly aren’t used to this level of genuine hospitality, and it made such a lasting impression on us.

There was one person in particular who truly stood out.. Mark with Dolphin Sands. My daughter and I genuinely looked forward to our conversations with him. He made us feel so welcomed and comfortable from the moment we arrived. Mark consistently checked in on us, went above and beyond, and carried himself with such kindness and professionalism.

What makes him so special is that you can tell this is more than just a job to him. He has a rare ability to connect with people in such a sincere and personable way while still remaining incredibly professional. Employees like Mark are the reason guests return, and he truly made our experience unforgettable.

2026-05-20 • via Tripadvisor