Winter The Dolphin'S Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection, Clearwater Beach

Winter The Dolphin'S Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection - An eco-friendly beachfront hotel with marine-life themed rooms and direct beach access

Winter The Dolphin'S Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection is a 3-star eco-friendly waterfront hotel located on Clearwater Beach, featuring marine-life themed rooms with balconies or partial waterfront views, flat-screen TVs, and in-room amenities like mini-fridges, microwaves, and Keurig coffee makers. The hotel offers two on-site restaurants: Cabanas Coastal Grill serves locally sourced seafood, chicken, and pasta, while Cabanas Beachside provides light fare, including sandwiches and signature frozen drinks like Pineapple Mango Madness. Guests can relax at the outdoor heated pool, rent bikes to explore the area, or walk directly to the white-sand beach, with Clearwater Marine Aquarium just six minutes away. The hotel also supports marine conservation through a daily $9.95 Conservation Resort Fee.

Pros

Direct beach access and an outdoor heated pool with a sundeck.

On-site dining at Cabanas Coastal Grill and Cabanas Beachside, featuring locally sourced seafood and kid-friendly options.

Eco-friendly initiatives, including sea turtle-safe lighting and recycling programs.

Proximity to Clearwater Marine Aquarium, with exclusive guest experiences and educational presentations.

Family-friendly accommodations, including suites with bonus kids' rooms and balconies.

Cons

No pets allowed, except for service animals.

Partial ocean views in some rooms may not provide full waterfront panoramas.