Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Ascend Collection
9 (1484 reviews)
655 South Gulfview Boulevard , Clearwater Beach , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Lift / Elevator
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1484 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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Rayna • couple • us
10
Pros:

The staff were helpful and friendly. They were very welcoming the entire trip.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Inna • family_with_children • us
5
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Central location to beaches and restaurants, Jolly Trolley

Cons:

Smell of room

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Sorell • couple • us
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Greisy • family_with_children • us
7
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Strzelecki • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

Private beach..

Cons:

Attached to Hampton and felt we should have also been allowed to use their pool as well. Owned by same company. And paying for parking was a bummer as well as no free breakfast

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Angela • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Hope • extended_group • us
10
We had a great time
Pros:

Clean friendly staff
Great room

Cons:

Small beach area and couldn’t bring your own chairs

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Betzaida • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Josue • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Camryn • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

The private beach is so lovely! Staff is amazing and the food at the restaurant is pretty solid.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Genesis • couple • us
10
Pretty close to perfect…
Pros:

Fantastic hotel! Really comfy beds, beach location is awesome. Grocery a d liquor right across street, staff is wonderful, rooms are larger than typical, parking is very convenient, on site restaurant is yummy.

Cons:

Ice only on main floor and scary room - ICK. Elevators are very slow.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • us
10
Amazing vacation will definitely be back to this hotel
Pros:

Nice rooms with restaurants and bars on-site. Food and drinks were excellent. Hotel had is own private beach with chairs ave umbrellas on-site to rent for cheap price. Awesome location and loved everything

Cons:

Housekeeping didn't clean our room like they were supposed to. Had to go to office to request cleaning twice

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Christina • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Restaurants on site with private beach and great drinks

Cons:

We did not have an ocean view.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Vivian • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Bryant • couple • us
8
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Fabiola • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Todo menos la recepcionista

Cons:

La sen̈ora de la recepcion se Porto grosera

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Kirenia • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Shaw • family_with_children • us
6
It was a pleasant stay but would most likely not stay here again.
Pros:

The staff was very friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The restaurants on site were both very tasty. Charged daily for parking.

Cons:

The hotel was a little outdated even though we were staying in one of the newer rooms. The balcony was covered in bird poop, and there was no fitness center on site.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee