Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club

United States , Clearwater Area - FL
CLEARWATER BEACH, 655 S. Gulfview Boulevard
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Jose

Great property

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Jose

Clean room good service

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Gwendalyn

Entire Staff was wonderful. They made our long drive from NJ totally worth it. We will definitely be back. The Cabana Grill had good food and service as well.

Friends

4/10

Poor

10 May 2026

Jacqueline

No shower pressure. No sink in bathroom. Next to it. Cant turn off light near sink because the bathroom light turns off. So small the toilet and shower area you can put your feet in the tub whole using the toilet.

No trash bags or trash compartments available to clean up our area.

Not enough lightning.

No shower pressure.

The T.V had only 4 channels.

I definitely wont be booking here again.

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Kay

I LOVE The Dolphin Sands have stayed there like 5 times now. It has been all refreshed with a new and improved beach bar and beach area. It is literally steps to the private beach.They wait on you on the beach for both food and drinks. The food from their Restauraunt is really good and has a great selection. It is smaller and has a great vibe. It is my go to place.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

JUDY

The hotel is very clean and the beach front is excellent.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Tina

The private beach is the best part of this hotel. The beach grill and bar serves good food and drinks delivered right to your beach chair. The hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. The location is well within walking distance of shops and restaurants.
Definitely a good choice.

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Kelly

Mariah was fantastic at the desk. She was so helpful and accommodating. Nice large rooms, beautiful beach and the restaurant was yummy! I will be back!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Rhonda

Beautiful hotels, loved everything about it. The only thing that was disappointing is that there is no exercise room as described in there website. That is why we picked the dolphin sand was because it advertised everything we wanted..

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Matthew

awesome private beach area, very friendly staff and guests. can’t wait to go again!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Shepherd

Great beach bar

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Cheryl

I love this place and I will be back! It’s a hidden gem.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Cassandra

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.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Apr 2026

Valerie

Sign in was quick and not very informative. Room cleaning was to be every other day and our room was only cleaned 2days out of 7. Outdoor staff was wonderful, attentive and remembered your names. Jen and Ashley really made the stay worth it. Pool area was good but by 4th day it needed to be cleaned. Beach was small but beautiful. We were told our last day that the hotel next door that had a roof restaurant were shared hotels and we could use that . That food was wonderful vs hotel dinning was not so good. I have a suggestion for bathroom showers they need grab bars as they are very slippery. I will not say it was the worst hotel and I rate it a good 6.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Jamie

The beach view was incredible.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Alisha

Rooms were small but efficient the view was gorgeous the staff was informative and friendly and the pool was just right!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

28 Apr 2026

Brenna

We had a poolside room and 4 other guests throughout our stay tried walking in because they thought it was an entrance. WiFi is so so so so bad. Poolside door to our room does not stay shut. We were also locked in from going to the pool and had to ask someone to finally unlock it. Only 20 available channels for cable on the tv. While checking out the front desk guy never asked how our stay was or anything just told me to put our room cards in the bin and go. You would think after staying here for 4 years he would say thank you for choosing us or something like that but he was rude. Housekeeping was actually pretty decent checking our room a couple different times and poolside service- Ashley and Brianna and Ariel. AMAZING.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Angela

Stayed here with my son for our first vacation and we loved it! The staff was amazing!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

George Joseph

Excellent location and staff! Front desk was awesome! No gym, but it's easy to go out for a run. No onsite coffee shop (lobby coffee meh) but one right down the street. I would stay again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Austin

Really great secluded spot in the channel. Staff was very friendly

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2026

Jill

After being in the sun all day a relaxing night in bed watching tv would have been great. Unfortunately the tvs don’t connect to the internet so there is no streaming despite them being smart tvs and the WiFi being strong. Very confusing and making each night a boring long spell on our phones. :( other than that it is a friendly clean family place in a great spot!

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Laurie

Loved the beach area and tiki bar!!

Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

Patricia

The WiFi was horrible. The WiFi continued to go out

Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

Christian

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).

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Alan

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Nancy

Smaller but nice hotel, room was pleasant and clean and beds comfy, staff helpful. Restaurant good and not too pricy. Pool and private beach were nice, though the beach furniture for rent filled up 90% of the beach. Our only disappointment was the location. My husband does not walk well, so I chose this hotel as being right on the beach; but it is on a bay without a good view of the main body of the gulf, and the surf is very tame. I liked the large public beach better but it was 15 minute walk up the road (husband didn't go).

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Thomas

Amazing overall!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Kale

Loved the private beach and the onsite parking garage. The room was perfect for what we needed to enjoy a week on the beach and in walking distance to restaurants/entertainment.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

Tressa

We really enjoyed Dolphin Sands. The pool, beach and outdoor restaurant/bar were great! The room was fine but could use some updates. Our coffee maker needed a good cleaning so we just got coffee from the lobby. One downside is there are a lot of fees. $25/day to park, $10 a day for a resort fee, and you have to rent the beach chairs/umbrellas. For the price you pay to stay at the resort you would think these things would be included. All in all we had a really great time here!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Ryan

Staff was super friendly and hotel was nice has nice beach and pool great for kids

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

Matthew

We had a very nice stay. It is a very family oriented hotel. Our only complaint is the building is outdated. The elevators are very slow and there is only 1 ice machine for the entire hotel. However, the actual rooms are clean and updated. The hotel is located in a great area.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2026

Andrea

View was good (partial) beach front and hotel were Very clean. Staff was attentive and present.
WiFi wasn’t good, elevators are very small, and the lighting in the bathroom/vanity were all one switch. Vanity was in the general room area so that light turned on in the sleeping area any time a mid night bathroom trip occurred.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Brianne

My view from my room had a dumpster out side the window the last day we were there it was removed. Staff amazing. I would stay again in a minute.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2026

Sheila

The hotel itself is older, but the rooms are clean and updated. We were told at booking that there was access to a gym, but that turned out not to be true. That should be updated in the description of the hotel. The view can’t be beat, though!!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Nikki

very relaxing and was comfortable, clean and great staff

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Michael

The beach service was amazing and all drink/food were delicious. The beach chairs and umbrellas are placed perfectly on the beach allowing you to stay out until sunset.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Brett

Friendly staff and beautiful private beach. Will be back.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Yakup

Very pleasent stay. Beautiful beach, nice room nothing over the top but considering the price it was good!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Melissa

Everything and all staff were amazing.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

Chandradat

Stay was pleasant

2/10

Poor

05 Apr 2026

gelcys

I had a very disappointing and unacceptable experience at Dolphin Sands Hotel in the Tampa/Clearwater area. The room I was given was nothing like what was advertised. The “city view” balcony was misleading—it faced a roof and the side of another building, not a true view.

The cleanliness was unacceptable. There was used toilet paper left on the bathroom floor and a dirty towel in the room, which clearly indicated the space had not been properly cleaned prior to my arrival. To make matters worse, there was a rat trap placed near the balcony area, which is completely inappropriate and concerning for any guest.

I immediately requested a refund upon seeing the condition of the room but was given a difficult time by staff. I left the hotel right away and later spoke with a manager over the phone. Although I was refunded 75% of my stay, they claimed it was because I had “used the linens,” which is completely false.

This experience was extremely frustrating. Between the misleading room description, serious cleanliness issues, and poor handling by staff, I would strongly caution others before booking h

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Amanda

Mariah from the front desk is an absolute national treasure. Yes the property is older but it’s well maintained and looks like the staff really cares. Beach bar was super convenient but make sure you reserve your chairs early. Pool was also great!

Everyone from the staff we ran into were super friendly and welcoming. The only staff complaint I have is the morning male breakfast server we had. Walked up to the table, never said his name just told us eggs were backed up but pancakes were great (ok some humor, no biggie), then proceeded to tell us the next three things we tried to order were out of stock. His humor wasn’t so welcoming in the morning.

Overall we would stay here again and again.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Kennadi

Great private beach fun tiki bar and pool area

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Kristina

Clean rooms, comfy beds , heated pool with adjoining private beach access. This is a 5 🌟

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Jacquelyn

Beautiful family resort

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Thomas

Very accommodating

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Jeff

The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The cleaning staff did a wonderful job cleaning the room when I was out. While there aren't amenities like a gym, the beach and pool more than make up for that.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Monica

Right on the clean beautiful beach! Walk to everything.

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2026

Karin Michelle

The hotel's location was great. The restaurant in the hotel was perfect for breakfast and the neighboring hotel has a great rooftop deck with pizzas and a great sunset view.
The private beach was wonderful! Parking was very easy and although a little pricey- it was on par with the area.
The staff were great.
We would definitely stay here again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2026

Gary

Nice hotel. Elevator is small. Tall people may need to duck their heads due to low ceiling. No breakfast but does have an onsite restaurant. Very convenient to tourist destinations in Clearwater.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Ericka

Overall it was very good! I would go back

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2026

Jennifer

The location of the property was awesome! The rooms were ok and the balcony was less desirable. Mel the beach attendant was #1 very disappointed in the way they treat people who smoke. The hours of the restaurant and bar are very odd being people come to vacation and everything shuts down by 9 or 10.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2026

Michael

Good Location away from High Crowded areas

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Kimberley

Great property in perfect location

8/10

Excellent

21 Mar 2026

Caitlin

I will definitely be returning to this location. Charming staff, casual, and comfortable family atmosphere, clean rooms and property well maintained an all areas.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Joshua

Very nice hotel. It’s right next to some great shops within walking distance. Plenty of parking. We will definitely be back.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Glen

Hotel was close to everything we wanted to do. Beach bar and restaurant were great. Wonderful sunset views from the bar area.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Kathy

We did not need the laundry service; the staff was extremely courteous and helpful. The pool was very nice and we would stay there again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Karen

I really like this property. It was very clean and the staff was wonderful. Right on the beach on a nice restaurant.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Sabrina

Perfect location and clean rooms.

6/10

Pleasant

16 Mar 2026

Mark

Room was clean. Disappointed with balcony view. Nice view of golf but giant dumpster was right there in the view.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

Andy

Staff were very kind and helpful. Pool and beach were great. Everything is within walking distance. Housekeeping was wonderful.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

John

Thought they employees valet maid front desk all did an excellent job

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2026

Dayna

Great place to stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Megan

clean room, great balcony and view, excellent pool, wish there was a hot tub and ice on each floor. the ice machine also was in a weird location and looked pretty dirty. the staff were fantastic!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Debra

Wonderful place to stay. Beach was awesome. Staff very kind and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the pool and daily music / drinks on the patio. The only thing i didn't like was having to pay for a chair on the beach when we are already paying to stay on the "private " beach. But, that was the only down... excellent stay!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Mar 2026

Michael

Staff was great, Room needed some work/upgrading. A/C unit rattled a lot. The vanity area didn’t have a door and was on the same light switch as the bathroom so if you went to BR at night the vanity light would light up the room and wake others up. BR issues were just covered with fresh paint.

Family

2/10

Poor

07 Mar 2026

john

There was a giant contruction boom outside my balcony you could almost touch it,

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

Angela

Our favorite part was renting the chairs on the beach and having drinks brought to us

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

Kevin

Very good experience

Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Mar 2026

Jennifer

My partial ocean view was obstructed by a lull that was being used at 7am and parked at night. When I wanted to open the balcony door a sign notified me we can't keep the door open. When I wanted to sit on the beach it was an additional charge for a chair. If I wanted to smoke I would have to go in the corner of the parking garage. Pool is open dawn to dusk, dusk was at 6pm. Room was small. I felt like I was at my mother in laws house. Staff was nice, property clean but I wish I stayed next door at the Hampton Inn.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Mike

All great!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Steven

Room was clean. Staff was helpful and friendly

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2026

Lasse

Clean room and friendly staff

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Julie Christine

Good value for the money - great location, Kids loved the pool, Beach was nice. Nice to have a balcony in the room and free coffee each morning. It’s not the fanciest place but serviceable and clean - met our needs for a short stay.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Kathryn

The hotel was clean and the staff were friendly. We had no issues with check-in, parking, or beach access. Would stay here again as it is a cute and quiet area and within walking distance to a lot of different shops and restaurants.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Janine Marina

Yes!!!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Suzanne

Clean and very friendly outstanding customer service.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Noreen

The room was very clean. The front desk people were considerate and friendly.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Feb 2026

Steven

Room was small and had been remodeled several times. Walls & doors were thin so heard noise feom the hallway.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Olszewski

The room was very clean… All the staff members were very professional and courteous. The pool and beach area were very nice.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2026

Yvette

The room was clean and it was a nice stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Paul

Everyone was great .

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2026

John

The staff was outstanding. They were very kind and helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2026

Lisa

Room was clean, beds comfortable but reserved a king bed and got 2 queens. Room 211: balcony over the dumpsters for the resort ;(

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Lauren

It was a nice hotel with very friendly staff in an excellent location.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2026

Doreen

Very nice staff....

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2026

Nicole

Room was good. Except for the work crane that started up every morning at 8am right outside my room. Shook the room as it moved by.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2026

SCOTT

Room was supposed to be cleaned every other day, but all the maid did was take our dirty towels, and leave new ones. Didn't even leave any toilet paper or tissues.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

20 Feb 2026

NIKKI

Didn't stay. Rude staff, people camped out on it balcony, fell because there's stairs right as you get off the elevator no one warned us about!!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Feb 2026

Shaun

Everything was ok but charging for beach chairs was disappointing.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2026

Sarah

Staff was great, beds were comfy, and room was quiet. Bathroom needed some upgrades (rust and mold present) and included toiletries were terrible. Decent accommodations for what we paid, but not luxury by any means. We did not use the beach or pool.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Linda

The friendliness of the staff and a welcoming attitude. The beach, restaurant and hotel were amazing parts of our vacation. Perfect stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

MICHELLE

We had a wonderful stay at Dolphin Sands! The location is absolutely unbeatable — everything is walkable and there are so many great restaurants nearby. The beach is right there, and we even saw dolphins from the shore… incredible!
Our room was very clean and we had the partial ocean view, which was perfect. The only downside was the extremely loud construction next door. They started every morning at 8am, even on weekends, which made sleeping in impossible.
The room itself is on the smaller side and could definitely use more storage space for luggage and clothing, but overall it was comfortable and spotless.
The heated pool was amazing — we sat poolside every day and loved it! A huge shoutout to Ashley, China, and Krista at the bar — they were absolutely fantastic and made our trip even better. The front desk staff were also very friendly, helpful, and welcoming.
Overall, we had an amazing vacation and will definitely be back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Kemiesha

Good

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2026

Nelly

Friendly staff. Location is great. I wish parking was included in price. Enjoyed the Tikki Bar and beach staff. There was a lady working the beach who kept it clean and well managed. I appreciated her hard work.

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2026

Lisa

All was good until this morning we were awakened by construction directly outside our window. VERY loud banging and drilling at 7:30 AM! Very thin walls heard them talking too.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2026

Linda

Staff was amazing, friendly and helpful. Loved the music at the pool bar. The restaurant had great food .Room was nice.maid could have done better.Had to go get coffee everyday. Sometimes we had to get other supplies from the front desk. I would recommend.

Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Feb 2026

Steven

Room was not very clean. Also, noisy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2026

Melody

The beach front balcony view was absolutely amazing! Nicest hotel we’ve stayed at in years. Bartenders & car attendant were great! Front desk staff on the other hand was not knowledgeable on the area & didn’t have map of area or trolly schedule. Great location & views though, we will be back!

Partner