Close to Sand Key Park and Pier 60 Park, Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel provides a beach bar, laundry facilities and a bar. With a private beach, beachfront dining and beach cabanas, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and seafood. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Located in Clearwater Beach, Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Pier 60 Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at BayCare Ballpark, or consider a night out at The BayCare Sound. Snorkelling, windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Clearwater Beach travel guide
655 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL, 33767
What's nearby
St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Captain Blighs Landing
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Beach Walk
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Pier 60 Park
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Clearwater Beach
3 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
44 min drive
Restaurants
Frenchy's South Beach Cafe
10 min walk
Badfins Food + Brew
13 min walk
Crabby Bar & Grill
10 min walk
Coco's Crush Bar & Grill
11 min walk
The Boxer
14 min walk
About this property
Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Hotel near St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
Sand Key Park and Pier 60 Park are located near Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel, which provides a beach bar, laundry facilities and a bar. With a private beach, beachfront dining and beach cabanas, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and seafood. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and a lift
Multilingual staff, ATM/banking services and beach umbrellas
Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, beach locale and pool
Room features
All 91 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and shower/bath combinations
48-inch LED TVs with premium channels
Balconies or patios, recycling and fridges
Awards and affiliations
This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.
Does Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel?
As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel on 15 Nov 2026 start from RM620, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel?
Self-parking is available for USD 25 per day. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel located?
Nestled on the beach, this Clearwater Beach hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches, Pier 60 Park and Clearwater Beach. Captain Blighs Landing and Beach Walk are also within 10 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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We stayed in a large Gulf view room overlooking the pool and bay. Very picturesque setting!
Hotel and cabana staff were very friendly and attentive to your needs.
Simple clean comfortable room. Pool was very popular with loungers and umbrellas always available. Small private beach without a strong current so good for little kids.
Had such an amazing getaway for a few days at Dolphin Sands. Room was clean and maintained well, partial ocean view, we saw dolphins everyday and a manatee! Will be coming again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Darla Lynn
22 Sept 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was very kind and helpful. Beach view was nice!
Property was very clean, beach was very clean .I loved the location ,very convenient for family with little kids.Beach was excellent for kids ,no waves very calm.
Pool area was very good.
Hotel staff were friendly and helpful.
They had amazing beach bar ,live music.
For my family was great experience.
The hotel is very centrally located. It does have its own restaurants, but there’s many nearby within walking distance. The beach bar is nice and less expensive than most beach bars. It was a good experience.
Cozy little hotel among expensive high rises. Clean, updated, large TV, mini fridge and microwave. Private beach & pool with lots of chairs. Room service from the 3 restaurants on site & next door. Only 5 minute walk to Parlor Donuts & coffee or The Taco Bus!!
Wonderful sunsets away from the hustle & traffic of the city beach.
The Dolphin is an older hotel with a private beach area. The hotel is not fancy but is clean, well maintained, has a good restaurant, 8ft pool with pool/beach side service. I have stayed here twice and will probably come again.
I loved the beach right behind the hotel! We enjoyed being able to swim without going a mile down the road where it was crazy busy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Felipe
28 Jul 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Hector
15 Sept 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The rooms are comfortable, but the bathroom was very dirty and the bathtub disgusting; on the day we arrived—without even having used it—there was hair in it. The staff were very nice.
We love this place and will keep coming back. The only thing we wish was that he pool was opened a little later for some evening/nighttime swimming. Can’t wait to return for our next trip to our favorite beach!
We really enjoyed our stay here! The staff was friendly and this hotel and beach was particularly unique and the scenery is beautiful. Everything we ate for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the Cabana restaurant (located at the hotel) was delicious!
We loved the private beach at Dolphin Sands! It was well maintained and great for swimming! The beach bar was awesome, as well! Delicious food and drinks. Mark and Mel were accommodating on the beach & Ashley was a stand-out at the bar! Live music was great, as well! We felt safe in the area and would return.
Great place to stay. Room was spacious and staff were awesome !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Angela
13 Sept 2026
Liked: Staff & service
The beachfront location was great. The room was clean but the ceiling definitely needs to be scraped and painted. The pool was nice but the bottom was dirty in spots, the whole pool needs a thorough scrubbing. The staff were very friendly and welcoming
The rooms were very clean definitely get a room with a ocean view. Just make sure you keep the door closed when your sitting on the balcony or just hanging in the room their rules.
Staff was very friendly and helpful.
They have their own private beach and you can rent umbrellas and chairs for 20$ for the whole day.
They had a nice outdoor pool and a couple of very nice restaurants on site. We would definitely stay there again when visiting the Clearwater Beach ⛱️ area.