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Dolphin Beach Resort

3 star hotel
Connecting rooms
8/10 Good
(1316 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
See verified family reviews (52)

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Overview

Dolphin Beach Resort is a popular choice for families seeking a relaxing beach vacation. Families appreciate the hotel's excellent beach access, comfortable rooms, and the convenient location near various amenities such as Publix, Starbucks, and CVS. Many guests highlight the friendly staff and praise the resort's generally clean and cozy atmosphere. While some reviews mention minor maintenance issues or concerns about additional fees, the overall consensus points to a pleasant family-friendly experience.

Guest highlights

Direct beach access
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly and welcoming staff
Convenient location near shops and restaurants

About the hotel

At Dolphin Beach Resort, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy volleyball. Housekeeping is available on request.

Nearby attractions

Located in St. Pete Beach, Dolphin Beach Resort is on the beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Salvador Dali Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Upham Beach and Hurley Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tropicana Field. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, parasailing and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Free cribs/infant beds
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Outdoor pool
Refrigerator
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi
Available in some public areas: free wifi

Food and drink

1 poolside bar
1 restaurant
Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 am–11:30 am: usd 10.95-15.95 for adults and usd 7.95-10.95 for children

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Housekeeping (on request)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Assistive listening devices available
Braille signage
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Things to do

Beach volleyball
Outdoor pool

Outdoor

Beach cabanas (surcharge)
Beach umbrellas
Beachfront location
Pool sun loungers
Terrace

Conveniences

Ballroom
Elevator
Front-desk safe
Vending machine

More

Smoke-free property

Nearest Airports

Airplane
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport
21 km from this hotel
Tampa International Airport
35 km from this hotel
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
41 km from this hotel
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Reviews that mention...

Family Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

52 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

48%

4 star reviews

25%

3 star reviews

12%

2 star reviews

6%

1 star reviews

10%

We have selected a sample of reviews which reflect what families have said about Dolphin Beach Resort

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Latest reviews (52)

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Meaghan

30 Aug 2024 - 2 Sept 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

This hotel was fantastic. We will 100% stay here again. Perfect for a family get away!
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sherry

13 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

2 out of 5 stars

My family arrived at the dolphin hotel and we were to check in at 4pm. We were told that the room was not ready, they would call or text me, I Went into the hotel at 430pm and 5pm and 530pm. I was finally checked in at 545pm. We went to dinner and I realized when we got back to hotel, every vehicle in the parking lot that they had parking passes in their windows. I was not given on when we checked in, so I went to the front desk and had to ask for the parking permit. Later around 8pm we were sitting on our patio that opened right to the beach, there was a group of high school boys that came on the hotel side of the beaçh from the public beach next door, they started a big fight. There was about 10 kids involved. It all happened about 10 feet from our area. Most of the people that stayed around us called the front desk and they did nothing finally someone called the police and the came to break it up. I will not stay at this hotel again.
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Melissa

4 Jul 2024 - 7 Jul 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Loved our beach access! There was an issue with AC, but was fixed the next day. Next year bringing the extended family - perfect location for families!!
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Souad

17 Jun 2024 - 20 Jun 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

My family and I have been coming to this hotel for more than 10 years, it’s been a tradition to come here at least twice a year in the summer. The hotel is always clean and cozy and the beds are very comfortable. the staff are very friendly and make you feel at home especially the front desk staffs kenniyah ,Rita and Launen they always make us feel very welcome and comfortable.this resort is close to anything you can ask for, Publix, Starbucks,CVS and restaurants. I love this resort
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Julio

4 Jul 2024 - 7 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

1 out of 5 stars

I’m going to start this review with the check in process. I booked my family’s stay through Expedia. We spent around $2300 plus for 3 night stay for 2 rooms. Now when we arrived to the hotel and we were charged an additional $600 plus due to 3rd party booking as well as hotel fees. Why is this not included in Expedia, so people can see the actual price, not be surprised once you arrive at the hotel. On our second day of this stay the air conditioner went out. We weren’t able to sleep because it was so hot in the rooms. It was 80 sum degrees in the room. The kids we crying because it was too hot. We went to front desk to let them know and they seemed annoyed. Our rooms started to feel a bit cooler (around 74 or 75) on the third night of our stay. Overall terrible experience
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Corey

4 Jul 2024 - 5 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

4 out of 5 stars

Over all great place for families not willing to go bankrupt on fancy beach hotels.the place offers every thing you need, however a they should think of remodeling the place in the near future.
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Marc

4 Jul 2024 - 5 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

4 out of 5 stars

Staff is friendly and location is right on the beach. Place is a bit dirty and lots of drinking noisy adults vibe, leave the kids home.
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Adrian

26 Jun 2024 - 27 Jun 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Very nice place to stay with the kids , family friendly and relaxing
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Deanna

31 May 2024 - 3 Jun 2024
reviewed on expedia

4 out of 5 stars

Good place take family with children
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JANE

30 May 2024 - 2 Jun 2024
reviewed on expedia

3 out of 5 stars

Very convenient to Publix grocery store, CVS, gas, bank, Starbucks etc. across the street. However, the fees were ridiculous. $25 to check in before 4 pm when the room is sitting there ready. $25 for a beach chair and umbrella that is a little closer to the gulf, (there are free chairs that are not near the water) and the resort fee $50 per day which does not even include taxes! What is that for? a towel? In addition, I have to pay $25 for a beach chair?? The housekeeping does not make beds. They just leave clean towels each day. Plus, I swear that these prices went up from when I booked. However, I liked that this place is retro and reminds me of FLA trips with my family in the 1970s, I like the live music and the vibe. I like the fridge and microwave in the room. What some guests do is eat a light breakfast in their room, and buy a cheap sand chair and cooler at CVS so they can sit where they want to on the beach and not have to pay for it, and not have to pay for overpriced water all day long.
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