Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection
Hotel in Clearwater Beach, FL
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this hotel
Overlooking Sand Key Park and Clearwater Pass, Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection is located on Clearwater Beach.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Beachfront or waterfront
Family friendly
Map of Clearwater Beach, FL
Available Rooms
King Room with Balcony and City View - Non-Smoking
1 King • 322 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and City View - Non-Smoking
2 Queen • 322 ft²
Sleeps 4
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King Room with Patio - Non-Smoking
1 King • 322 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Partial Ocean View - Non-Smoking
2 Queen • 322 ft²
Sleeps 4
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King Room with Partial Ocean View - Non-Smoking
1 King • 322 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
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10.0 / 10.0
The location was perfect. Close to so many great restaurants. Friendly staff and beautiful views.
I loved everything!
5.0 / 10.0
The location and the private beach were great. Thats about it. Ìf youre on a budget with family this is not the place for you the only food worth anything is the breakfest and its pricey. My mom is a senior citizen and was treated horribly by one of the guys working the parking area.
The bad attutude of the employees especially the parking staff there was one guy who was down right rude to my mom who is a senior citizen and disabled the view was pretty but i would never stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
The breakfast was so great
Everything was so great for as 👍🏻
6.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed that it was right on the ocean and it had a pool side restaurant and bar.
The lack of chairs was disappointing, it’s hard to enjoy the pool or beach when there is no seating available. For the price and having to pay for parking on top of it, I don’t think it was worth what we paid.
4.0 / 10.0
It was with in walking distance to many restaurants, shops and the beach
It wasn’t very clean, very small the rooms. Asked for maid service never got it. Asked again, said they were coming never showed.
8.0 / 10.0
Everything was great perfect but I couldn’t understand why I had to pay 20$ and a 5$ tip to sit on the beach chair for a couple of hours
Went to cabana restaurant for breakfast and when I walked in the restroom the waiter who served me came out of a stall and walked out without washing his hand
10.0 / 10.0
Great Staff, Brad was most helpful!!! location was great, nice outside bar and grill excellent restaurant really good food and prices, clean rooms, great swimming pool and beach frontage,
Only draw back was having to pay $20 a day for parking.
3.0 / 10.0
No customer service at all.
In the room , the floor was dirty with sand and the trash cans without bag.. and I told him that my room is dirty and he said we don’t have nobody to clean it until tomorrow.. so
1.0 / 10.0
Location
Dirty room. Got housekeeping one time for the entire stay. Blood on the bedding.
2.0 / 10.0
The pool
The beds were very hard and our view was of a fence, we were supposed to have a balcony but instead we were had 1st floor with no view
10.0 / 10.0
I love this hotel, the room was perfect clean,comfy, a lot of space. Food at the restaurant was awesome excellent service from staff, the location was perfect we walk until the pier the view was insane 😍 I would recommend this place 100% the aquarium was great we so a lot of sea animals it was a great get away ✨
1.0 / 10.0
The worst hotel ever. This place does a lot of false advertising. It was a total rip off. Do not stay that this hotel. I would remove it from bookings.com.
7.0 / 10.0
I liked how the hotel was walking distance from everything and restaurants.
The bathroom wasn’t as clean as expected to be and when house keeping came around they didn’t clean properly and only left large towels no hand towels or rags.
9.0 / 10.0
We loved the beach access even though the private beach is about 50yards long and packed beginning early in the morning. Market surf shop and liquor store are all right across the street. Location is crammed with tons of stores nearby everything within arms reach
The crazy rules. No personal chairs or umbrellas on the beach if you choose not to rent their chairs then you'll be able to lay a towel down BEHIND all the chairs all food and drinks must come from their attached bar and grill cabanas which was 32 bucks for 2 drinks. The entire property is strict no smoking or vaping AT ALL pool closes at 830pm sharp. The parking garage is a tight fit for anything bigger than a car. The corners are sharp and most suvs have to do 3 point turns to maneuver around the garage entrance and exit. Security patrols the beach and pool from 8am to 10pm. Due to conservation housekeeping is by request only and must be requested the night before.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved the location and price - we had a phenomenal time - love that it is on an inlet!!!
Did NOT like the aquarium, which is somehow associated with the hotel. I hate to be negative but it was a huge letdown. I did not expect it to be like the Atlanta aquarium but I did expect more live animals. The dinosaur “exhibit” and lady dressed up like a jellyfish blowing bubbles seemed so gimmicky. 😔
10.0 / 10.0
Loved the whole stay
8.0 / 10.0
Staff was very helpful and accommodating to all our vacation needs. Coffee was also hot and tasty in the front lobby!
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Location was great for us. It felt very comfortable and a little away from the busy Pier60
9.0 / 10.0
The room was clean and the decor was fitting with the "Winter [dolphin]" theme of the property. I liked having both a mini fridge AND a microwave, which is rarely an included appliance in most hotel rooms. The boutique-style property managed to strike a balance between a laid-back, casual vibe while still providing all of the basic comforts one would need when traveling, which was refreshing, compared to many of the "newer" hotels on the beach, which are very upscale and charge accordingly.
The balcony could have been a little larger and the chairs provided could have been more comfortable. Speaking of chairs....it would be nice if they would provide "x" number of chairs and an umbrella with their rate, rather than charging extra per day, but then again, that would probably be transferred into a higher Resort fee, and some [guests] may not use that service.
8.0 / 10.0
Easy access to everything
Housekeeping schedule could be done every other day. Guests shouldn’t have to ask for services when needed. Sand accumulates on the floor & in the the linens! Designated smoking areas shouldn’t be in some alley. Walking through a parking garage at night didn’t feel safe. There should be an area on the beach so you can have your coffee in the morning & smoke. Balconies should have smoking access. Outstanding bar should allow smoking area, you’d sell more beverages. We dropped over $100 a night at Shepard’s!! Other smokers we met had similar comments. Other then feeling shunned it was a decent hotel.
4.0 / 10.0
Location
They put lipstick on a pig
3.0 / 10.0
The food was great, loved being right on the beach.
Dirty dirty dirty I stayed 6 nights and didn't even have my room cleaned ONCE! had to get my own broom.
9.0 / 10.0
I loved the view from our room and the ocean-facing balcony. The beach was beautiful too.
No fault of the hotel, but we had to leave because of the hurricane.
7.0 / 10.0
I love the location and the daily towel rental is so convenient. Rooms were nice. Cleaning staff was nice. Rental chairs on beach are a reasonable price.
I come to Clearwater every year and this is my second time back to this hotel. I don't mind paying for things if they are decently priced but I felt as though there are a few things that were a little over the top. Restaurant is too pricey for breakfast. $2 to add cheese to my eggs, $4 for one pancake. The service was really slow in there as well. Staff was nice but a little slow. I totally felt hustled with the parking. I just think it is bad business to charge your guests $20 day for parking.. Honestly, I feel like we shouldn't be charged at all, but if it has to be a charge, it should be less expensive. Staff on beach didn't seem like they really wanted to work.. one day, I had a server wait on us at chairs, next day, different server didn't even leave the bar area so I had to come to bar for drinks. Just inconsistent. We will probably stay at winters again but the parking really bothered us so I will look for alternatives before I book for next year. Come every year for daughters birthday
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Clearwater Beach?
The average price for a rental in Clearwater Beach is $455 per night. This rental is $67 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection. Enjoy the water!
Is Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.
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