Scores at a Glance
Anantara Kalutara ResortClub Hotel Dolphin
Overall
8.4
8.1
Beach
7.6
7.4
Food
7.8
8.0
Service
8.3
8.6
Rooms
8.8
7.6
Value
·
7.9
Romance
·
7.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Anantara Kalutara Resort | Measure | Club Hotel Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.4 | Overall Score | 8.1 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (4,127) | Google Rating | 4.7 (9,248) |
| From $86 | Price / Night (pp) | From $38 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 90 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min (better) |
All Scores
| Anantara Kalutara Resort | Measure | Club Hotel Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| (better)7.6 | Beach | 7.4 |
| 7.8 | Food | 8.0 (better) |
| 8.3 | Service | 8.6 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Rooms | 7.6 |
| 8.6 | Pools | 8.7 (better) |
| – | Value | 7.9 |
| (better)8.6 | Family | 8.2 |
| – | Romance | 7.6 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.8 |
| – | Quiet | 6.4 |
| (better)8.4 | Adventure | 7.8 |
| – | Wellness | 7.6 |
| (better)8.0 | Remote work | 7.5 |
Of the 12 measures we call, Anantara Kalutara Resort leads on 7 and Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 5.
Vibes
| Anantara Kalutara Resort | Measure | Club Hotel Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Anantara Kalutara Resort | Measure | Club Hotel Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Anantara Kalutara Resort
- 2 pools
- Full-service spa
- 90 min from CMB
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Pros · Anantara Kalutara Resort
- Large room and villa inventory with private-pool options.
- Strong family setup with kids’ and teens’ club.
- Distinctive lagoon-and-ocean location.
- Good fit for remote work compared with many beach resorts.
Pros · Club Hotel Dolphin
- Verified all-inclusive availability
- Large pool setup with children's pool
- Strong family-friendly amenities
- Friendly staff feedback is recurring
- Convenient for Bandaranaike International Airport
Cons · Anantara Kalutara Resort
- All-inclusive status is rate-plan specific and needs manual confirmation.
- Public review volume is thinner than mature Caribbean all-inclusives.
Cons · Club Hotel Dolphin
- All-inclusive is rate-plan dependent
- A la carte dining may cost extra
- Some room refurbishment and air-conditioning complaints
- Large active-resort feel can be noisy
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