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Anantara Kalutara ResortvsClub Hotel Dolphin

Anantara Kalutara Resort
Anantara Kalutara Resort
Five-Star·★ 4.8
Club Hotel Dolphin
Club Hotel Dolphin
Five-Star·★ 4.7

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 ResortMeasureClub Hotel Dolphin
(better)8.4Overall Score8.1
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.8 (4,281)Google Rating4.7 (9,765)
From $86Price / Night (pp)From $39 (better)
NoAdults OnlyNo
ListedKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
90 minAirport Transfer35 min (better)

Anantara Kalutara Resort

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed. Official FAQ confirms kids’ and teens’ club, children’s menus, and babysitting for an additional charge with 24-hour advance booking. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Unverified
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 6 people in one accommodation. Two Bedroom Pool Villa Residence. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at Anantara Kalutara Resort

Club Hotel Dolphin

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed. Official facilities list Kids Club and playground-style family facilities; Expedia lists supervised childcare for a surcharge. Exact kids club age range was not verified. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Costs extra. Expedia lists 24-hour room service, but it is not evidenced as included in the all-inclusive plan.
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 3 people in one accommodation. Superior Room; Superior Family Room; Superior Room - Sea View. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at Club Hotel Dolphin

Anantara Kalutara Resort

Highlights

  • 2 pools
  • Full-service spa
  • 90 min from CMB

Why choose it

  • 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.

Keep in mind

  • All-inclusive status is rate-plan specific and needs manual confirmation.
  • Public review volume is thinner than mature Caribbean all-inclusives.

Club Hotel Dolphin

Highlights

  • 3 pools
  • 2 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 35 min from CMB

Why choose it

  • 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

Keep in mind

  • 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

All Scores

Anantara Kalutara ResortMeasureClub Hotel Dolphin
(better)7.6Beach7.4
7.8Food8.0 (better)
8.3Service8.6 (better)
(better)8.8Rooms7.6
8.6Pools8.7 (better)
–Value7.9
(better)8.6Family8.2
–Romance7.6
–Nightlife7.8
–Quiet6.4
(better)8.4Adventure7.8
–Wellness7.6
(better)8.0Remote work7.5

Of the 12 measures we call, Anantara Kalutara Resort leads on 7 and Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 5.

Vibes

Anantara Kalutara ResortMeasureClub Hotel Dolphin
YesAdventureYes
–RomanceYes
–LivelyYes

Activities

Anantara Kalutara ResortMeasureClub Hotel Dolphin
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesKidsYes
–NightlifeYes
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