WINTER THE DOLPHIN'S BEACH CLUB, AN ASCEND COLLECTION HOTEL, Clearwater Beach
Overview & Features
Rooms with Ocean Views
Winter The Dolphin's Beach Club offers 91 eco-friendly marine life-themed rooms, many with balconies and partial waterfront views. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, mini-fridges, microwaves, and Keurig coffee makers. Options range from Poolside Rooms with direct pool access to Family Suites with two queens and twin beds in a kids' room. Beachfront View rooms have balconies overlooking Clearwater Beach, while Partial Ocean View rooms provide morning ocean vistas. City View rooms face Clearwater Beach's streets.
On-Site Dining
Cabanas Coastal Grill serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with locally sourced seafood, chicken, pasta, and plant-based options. Cabanas Beachside offers outdoor dining with grouper sandwiches, fish dip, and frozen drinks like Pineapple Mango Madness. The 24-hour IHOP on-site provides all-day breakfast. Both restaurants feature sustainable ingredients and kid-friendly menus.
Pool & Beach Access
The hotel has a heated beachfront pool, sun deck with lounge chairs, and direct access to Clearwater Beach's white sands. Guests can rent bikes to explore the area or join dolphin tours and fishing charters nearby. Weekly live entertainment and marine education sessions with Clearwater Marine Aquarium staff are available.
Nearby Attractions
The hotel is steps from Clearwater Beach Marina and Sand Key Bridge. Nearby landmarks include Coachman Park (2 km), Clearwater Yacht Club (0.5 km), and Pier 60, known for sunset celebrations. Clearwater Marine Aquarium, home to Winter the Dolphin, is a 6-minute drive. Other beaches like Indian Rocks Beach and Madeira Beach are within a short drive.
Eco-Friendly Services
The hotel supports marine conservation through a $9.95 daily fee, funding Clearwater Marine Aquarium's rescue efforts. Services include beach chair rentals, bike access, and reusable amenities to reduce plastic waste. The front desk sells aquarium tickets and souvenirs. ADA-accessible rooms feature roll-in showers and grab bars. Parking is available in an on-site garage.
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Getting around beach destinations
All Transportation Methods Available
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Cots
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Pool with view
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities