Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection

3.0 star property

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Private beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun loungers
Exterior
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Lobby
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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655 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL, 33767
  • Clearwater Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sand Key Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

2 Queen Beds & 2 Twin Beds, Family Suite, Partial Ocean View, Accessible, No Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

2 Queen Beds, Poolside Room, Accessible, No Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View, Accessible, No Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Balcony, No Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View, Balcony, No Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 King Bed, Patio, No View, No Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed, Patio, No View, Accessible, No Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds & 2 Twin Beds, Family Suite, Partial Ocean View, No Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection

Clearwater Beach hotel steps from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
Spend the day playing on Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection's private white sand beach then return to dine at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection offers 91 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 48-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Clearwater Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with cabanas (surcharge) and umbrellas.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection has designated areas for smoking.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Cabanas Coastal Grill - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Cabanas Beachside Bar - This beachfront restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 25 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cabanas Beachside Bar
  • Cabanas Coastal Grill

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 10.65 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 25 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property charges a daily fee for use of beach umbrellas and chairs.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve truck parking.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Quality Beach
Quality Hotel Beach
Quality Hotel Beach Resort Clearwater Beach
Quality Hotel Beach Resort
Quality Beach Clearwater Beach
Quality Hotel Resort
Quality Clearwater Beach
Quality Hotel on the Beach
Quality Hotel Clearwater Beach Resort
Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel

Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 541 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Duhita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Love how the beautiful beach and Gulf inlet were right out back of the resort. The staff serving food and drinks ran around making sure all customers were taken of and did an awesome job! I really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We would stay again.

Polite and friendly staff. Room was as decribed. Only thing worth noting is the "partial ocean view" room was facing a multi story car park which was noisy at times but nothing we didn't cope with. We could see the ocean and did see dolphins from it! Attached restaurant was fabulous, ate there multiple times.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very clean and everyone was very friendly. The only problem we had was we didn't know we need to keep a room key when checking out to get out of the garage, something the front desk should tell you when checking out. Would stay again, perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trip

Nice and clean older hotel in great area. Loved the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Property was nice . But weird balcony set up with door instead of glass door which was odd! Outside staff was so helpful. Housekeeping was excellent . Enjoyable stay .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here! The staff was so kind and quick to accommodate our needs. We walked everywhere and did not need a rental car. 10/10 rating for our stay! Would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach staff was very accommodating and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Girls weekend

Jace, Christopher, and all the Cabana staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean, comfortable and a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Leslie, Kitchener

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Still repairing from hurricane but overall great hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wedding weekend!

We attended a wedding on Clearwater beach. The hotel and room was clean! The staff greeted us and answered questions. Pool area is nice. Pool towels provided is a nice bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice property and family friendly. Spacious and clean rooms. Very nice staff. Nice beachfront. I also like that it keeps the story and theme of Winter the Dolphin, which makes it seem less of a big, cold hotel chain.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort was right on the ocean. It had a great pool. The rooms were spacious. All the employees were great, especially Jace and Ty!’ I love that the winter the dolphin resort also is established due to winter the dolphin and saving the dolphin! Wonderful restaurant, awesome staff, and close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teneil

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian Eric

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property wasn't clean, especially the 3rd floor. I don't recommend room 312. It has black mold in the shower and ceiling. It is also right across the hall from the elevator and a house keeping closet. It was noisy early every morning. Our balcony door would not close properly. I do not recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had such a great 4 days at Winter the Dolphin! Was drawn in by the affordability of the property, and once we arrived I felt so great about the choice I had made. Nice hotel bar and restaurant which also serves hotel guests on the beach or by the pool! Private section of beach for hotel guests only. Great views. Nice little balcony on the partial ocean-view room I chose. There are so many restaurants, bars, liquor stores, markets, and shops to walk to from the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Celina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great economy hotel with suites that are great for families. We stayed in a 2 queen bed suite with an attached 2 twin bed room. The room is bare bones, no end tables between the twin beds and limited Lighting. The bathroom is very small. All in all though it was clean and had a balcony off both rooms. The pool is nice and clean. The people were helpful. The outdoor bar is closed due to renovations or repairs which was kind of a bummer. Parking is very easy and the location is walkable to everything you could need.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Supports a good mission. Staff was very friendly. Free breakfast for kids. Easy parking. Beach access. A hot tub would be a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025