Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Property description
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
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8
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Based on 1,004 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
2%
Couple
39%
Family
43%
Group
9%
Solo
4%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel, guests consistently praise the walkable waterfront location and private beach with bar service, while feedback often notes extra charges (parking and chair rentals), dated areas, and inconsistent housekeeping and maintenance.
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10
JUDY
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel is very clean and the beach front is excellent.
The hotel is very clean and the beach front is excellent.
10
Shepherd
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Great beach bar
Great beach bar
10
Cassandra
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Cleanliness and Friendliness are the outstanding features of this hotel. The room was immaculately clean and the staff was warm, friendly, and very helpful. The beachside bar is great and the private beach is the awesome. I will definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.
Cleanliness and Friendliness are the outstanding features of this hotel. The room was immaculately clean and the staff was warm, friendly, and very helpful. The beachside bar is great and the private beach is the awesome. I will definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.
8
Christian
5 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
The Partial Ocean view was 'partial' in every way. It was 90% the next door hotel's pool and 10% ocean. The photo on Hotels.com for a Partial Ocean view is a much better room than what we were given. The staff was the best part. Very attentive and respectful on all shifts (we checked out at 3am for an early flight). The room was clean. No issues with cleanliness at all in this hotel. The hotel restaurant was phenomenal, and I don't mean "just for a hotel restaurant." It really was flavorful, fresh food, and the drinks were great. The hotel pool was good. It's 3 1/2 feet on the shallow side and 8 1/2 feet on the deep end. Nothing to write home about- it was pleasant. The hotel next door had a nicer pool and we incorrectly assumed there was a "pool agreement" between the hotels like the last hotel we stayed at that shared parking/restaurants. No- pools are the exception to this hotel's agreement. For the price it's hard to complain. Small, private beach. Restaurants on-site. Not a very busy road (walkable). It was great for a one-night stay before our flight. Compared to the many other hotels we've stayed at, this one needs a renovation. The location, staff, restaurants etc are all fantastic. The interior of the building is a bit depressing though, and the occasional bright colors scattered throughout the building don't quite make up for the fact that it feels like a 30 year old Days Inn once you enter a hallway or room (or shoot, even the lobby elevator).
The Partial Ocean view was 'partial' in every way. It was 90% the next door hotel's pool and 10% ocean. The photo on Hotels.com for a Partial Ocean view is a much better room than what we were given. The staff was the best part. Very attentive and respectful on all shifts (we checked out at 3am for an early flight). The room was clean. No issues with cleanliness at all in this hotel. The hotel restaurant was phenomenal, and I don't mean "just for a hotel restaurant." It really was flavorful, fresh food, and the drinks were great. The hotel pool was good. It's 3 1/2 feet on the shallow side and 8 1/2 feet on the deep end. Nothing to write home about- it was pleasant. The hotel next door had a nicer pool and we incorrectly assumed there was a "pool agreement" between the hotels like the last hotel we stayed at that shared parking/restaurants. No- pools are the exception to this hotel's agreement. For the price it's hard to complain. Small, private beach. Restaurants on-site. Not a very busy road (walkable). It was great for a one-night stay before our flight. Compared to the many other hotels we've stayed at, this one needs a renovation. The location, staff, restaurants etc are all fantastic. The interior of the building is a bit depressing though, and the occasional bright colors scattered throughout the building don't quite make up for the fact that it feels like a 30 year old Days Inn once you enter a hallway or room (or shoot, even the lobby elevator).
10
Alan
Apr 23, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Second time staying here. Best location and value on Clearwater Beach. Arguably the best food as well. Private beach, older but clean rooms, and an amazing staff. This is a go to every time we come and will gladly repeat again in the future.
Second time staying here. Best location and value on Clearwater Beach. Arguably the best food as well. Private beach, older but clean rooms, and an amazing staff. This is a go to every time we come and will gladly repeat again in the future.
655 South Gulfview Boulevard, Clearwater Beach, St. Petersburg - Clearwater (and vicinity), Florida, United States of America
Location
When you stay at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel in Clearwater Beach, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and 9 minutes from Pier 60 Park. This beach hotel is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Tampa Bay and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Clearwater Beach.
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