Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection

3.0 star property
On private beach with outdoor pool, near Sand Key Park

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Private beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun-loungers
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
The current price is NZ$307
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May

Explore the area

Map
655 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL, 33767
  • Sand Key Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Clearwater Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

2 Queen Beds & 2 Twin Beds, Family Suite, Partial Ocean View, Accessible, No Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

2 Queen Beds, Poolside Room, Accessible, No Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View, Accessible, No Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Balcony, No Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View, Balcony, No Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 King Bed, Patio, No View, No Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed, Patio, No View, Accessible, No Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds & 2 Twin Beds, Family Suite, Partial Ocean View, No Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Clearwater Beach

Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection places you steps from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and within a 10-minute stroll of Beach Walk. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, a private beach and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Cabanas Coastal Grill, serves seafood and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and beach bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find cabanas, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Clearwater Beach hotel include Pier 60 Park and Clearwater Beach.

What's nearby

  • Beach Walk - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pier 60 Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sand Key Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 11 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marina Cantina - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Shephard's Beach Resort - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crabby's Beachwalk Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Frenchys South Beach Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Badfins Food + Brew - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection

On private beach with outdoor pool, near Sand Key Park
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Sit back and relax on the beach with cabanas (surcharge), umbrellas, and sunloungers.

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Clearwater Beach hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 91 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection offers 91 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 48-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a hydromassage showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

This Clearwater Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 25 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cabanas Beachside Bar
  • Cabanas Coastal Grill

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 10.65 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 25 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Quality Beach
Quality Hotel Beach
Quality Hotel Beach Resort Clearwater Beach
Quality Hotel Beach Resort
Quality Beach Clearwater Beach
Quality Hotel Resort
Quality Clearwater Beach
Quality Hotel on the Beach
Quality Hotel Clearwater Beach Resort
Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection?

As of 14 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection on 26 May 2025 start from NZ$289.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Yep, Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection has a covered self car park for USD 25 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Yep, Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection is on St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches, which hotel guests give top marks. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and sailing. You can also find boat tours.

Does Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection features a private beach, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants.

What makes Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a private beach, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection.

Is Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and a private beach, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection is a hit with families.

Does Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection?

No, Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 541 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1016 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Loni, Post Falls

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The private beach is a bonus
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony, Drumheller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property was amazing, but it came down to. I extended my stay an extra day paid in full upfront and then they locked me out of my room because they said there was a fee for resort that was not paid not by my problem. It’s just I hadn’t been to the front desk. I was in the same room that I was in so I wasn’t like leaving without it but to lock my door and then I have to be taken by personnel up to my room so that I can get my wallet out totally embarrassing, and very unprofessional of them
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne, Maple Shade

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe, Rochester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front reception tried multiple times to charge me for parking when i did not have a car and told them so. I wish it would list in details that there is a conservation fee just would be nice to know so no surprises. The restaurant downstairs is what make the experience much better they were amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the property! Great ocean sight and lovely view. Rooms were a great size and everyone was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hotel was ok the room ws lovely but the bathroom needed a clean toilet seat was grubby and tge seat needed changing we ask for a pool or beach view but got the parking lot quite noisy the air con was very loud so we had to turn it off All staff amazing and very helpful and friendly food was excellent ans all staff great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
we told housekeeping would come and clear the room every other day they did not come at all. The trash built up, and it was pretty disgusting that no one would come to at least maintain the cleanliness.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paula Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were incredibly helpful and polite, we were especially impressed by Mark, Al, Mel and Ashley who worked the beach area. The pool area was very clean and well attended to. We found the vast majority of the common areas to be clean but there are signs of wear and tear which is expected given the recent hurricane. We had a lovely view from our room (partial view) but we could easily see the Gulf. The room itself was fairly small, there was only 2 of us so we got by. It could use more storage space and night stands on both sides of the bed. The floors are constantly sandy because of the beach…it’s nice to have vinyl plank but there’s nothing to keep the sand from sticking to your feet in the room. The noise level in the room is notable… every door opening or people in hall can be heard. Shepards is just down the beach and their Saturday night band blares music until after 1am… and trust me it’s like you are standing directly in front of the bass. That’s not really Winter’s fault. It would be nice to have less light come through the interior door at night…there is a big gap at the bottom. But, with all that said, we liked it would stay there again… maybe not on the corner facing Shepards.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The office staff did a great job, Allen, Mel ,and Jace were just wonderful . They went above and beyond to make sure we were all taken care of. True southern hospitality,
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Expect less for what ur spending.

We had a problem in our bathroom with the toilet clogging due to other room being clogged and human feces and water got all over the bathroom floor. I asked if we could get it cleaned and never was.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thin walls

The walls are super thin so you can hear everything from the room next door. Hard to sleep. But a bit entertaining.
Beautiful sunsets
Cute pelicans
Pirate ship sails by every night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely welcoming staff. Warm pool. Nice beach, good food.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fact that the room was heated was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Winter the Dolphin Resort and attended a workshop next door at the Hampton Inn. Excellent services at both properties. I had a little hiccup with my room and Juli went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable and felt safe in my room. Every person I had contact with during my stay was fantastic, but Juli was the star of the show.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

PRASANTH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Reflections on my Stay

Overall: While the hotel offers a clean and comfortable environment with friendly staff, my recent stay fell short of expectations, particularly regarding the "Partial Sea View" room. Positives: The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The room was impeccably clean, with spotless bed linens, mattresses, and towels. The hotel is conveniently located in a prime area. The pool was well-maintained and comfortably heated, even on cooler days. Areas for Improvement: The "Partial Sea View" room did not meet my expectations. The balcony primarily overlooked a parking lot, with only a limited and obstructed view of the sea. This significantly detracted from the advertised experience. The proximity of the parking lot to the room resulted in frequent disturbances, including glare from car headlights and a lack of privacy due to insufficiently opaque curtains. Unfortunately, a technical issue with the room key resulted in a 30-minute delay, causing us to miss a pre-booked dinner cruise. Considering the advertised "Partial Sea View" and the inconveniences encountered, I believe the room rate was not commensurate with the value delivered. one other cary part is , the disabled internet feature on TV while they have smart TV in room. You can't mirror your phone or conenct to internet. Which is horrible. Recommendation: I recommend that the hotel re-evaluate the description and pricing of its "Partial Sea View" rooms to accurately reflect the actual view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

June

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service

Good Location!

It was okay. The front desk staff was friendly, and it’s in a convenient location! However, with the hurricane recently, I’m assuming that contributed to the condition here which is we weren’t too worried about.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time here. The pool and hot tub were great, staff was friendly. Check in and out was very easy. Some stains on the sheets/pillowcases but otherwise was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will come back for sure
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025