Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotels
Ascend Collection
9 (1572 reviews)
655 South Gulfview Boulevard , Clearwater Beach , us

Paid
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

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 1572 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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Sarah solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Location, beds, food, the beach was amazing.

Cons:

Have to rent beach chairs

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Lukasz family_with_children us
10
Over great stay
Pros:

Private beach, lots of beach chairs

Cons:

A little outdated

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Staff

Cons:

All the rules and if you say partial ocean view you need to say thw other part of the view is the parking garag

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Verna couple us
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Gibbs solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Killed 7 giant roaches the first night and 3 more the second night. When we complained the staff admitted they knew about the bug problem but did not offer anything to compensate.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Maria couple us
10
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Lorena couple us
7
Pros:

The best location!!

Cons:

No breakfast!!

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Shane solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

The was just a lot of fun... and was well taken care of
..

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple us
9
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Tadajahi couple us
10
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Glenda couple us
8
A good 4 night stay and oceanfront was worth it.
Pros:

Clean, very friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable beds. Room Had a small refrigerator and microwave. Reasonable priced drinks that were good. Pool and beach staff were so nice and came around often. It’s a solid 3 star rating in my opinion. A small boutique style hotel with a restaurant. There is a liquor store across the street. A great Italian restaurant within walking distance , The Gondola
A trolley stop right outside the hotel which is great if you do not rent a car.

Cons:

Ice only on the 1 st floor and more or less an outside area.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple us
7
Wonderful location!
Pros:

Great location!

Cons:

Parking, cleanliness of property

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Rosalba family_with_children us
10
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Taylor family_with_children us
9
Overall this is a great location to go for your vacation and have a piece of paradise.
Pros:

Love the private beach and how convenient to walk places.

Cons:

There were very few outlets in the room.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Jovan couple us
10
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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sandybK9955EB Couples
10
1st time guests
Pros:

This is our first time at the Gulf side. The location is great. Everything is in walking distance. The employees here are so attentive and welcoming. Victor at the front desk has such an amazing personality. We will be back!!!

2026-08-14 via Tripadvisor
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Hannah family_with_children us
5
Pros:

I loved the Location & staff was nice.

Cons:

I hate you have to pay for parking and aren’t notified until you are there. Also didn’t like having to pay for beach chairs everyday when the beach isn’t big enough the lay out towels or set up other chairs. I feel like they should be included considering there is no other alternative to sitting at the beach without renting a chair. Just feels like a money pit.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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738johnathanr Family
10
Beachfront in Clearwater
Pros:

Wonderful stay at this beachfront Clearwater hotel — the location right on the beach was perfect! Special thanks to Victor, who helped us tremendously and went above and beyond to make our trip great.

2026-08-13 via Tripadvisor
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Hawk couple us
5
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Dalton solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee