Scores at a Glance
AuramarClub Hotel Dolphin
Overall
7.2
8.1
Beach
8.3
7.4
Food
6.8
8.0
Service
·
8.6
Rooms
6.2
7.6
Value
7.7
7.9
Romance
·
7.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Auramar | Measure | Club Hotel Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| 7.2 | Overall Score | 8.1 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.0 (3,911) | Google Rating | 4.7 (9,319) (better) |
| From $64 | 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 |
| 40 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min (better) |
All Scores
| Auramar | Measure | Club Hotel Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.3 | Beach | 7.4 |
| 6.8 | Food | 8.0 (better) |
| – | Service | 8.6 |
| 6.2 | Rooms | 7.6 (better) |
| 7.4 | Pools | 8.7 (better) |
| 7.7 | Value | 7.9 (better) |
| 7.3 | Family | 8.2 (better) |
| – | Romance | 7.6 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.8 |
| – | Quiet | 6.4 |
| – | Adventure | 7.8 |
| – | Wellness | 7.6 |
| – | Remote work | 7.5 |
Of the 10 measures we call, Auramar leads on 1 and Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 9.
Vibes
| Auramar | Measure | Club Hotel Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Auramar | Measure | Club Hotel Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Spa | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Auramar
- 40 min from FAO
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Pros · Auramar
- Excellent location near Praia dos Aveiros.
- Good value for travelers prioritizing beach access.
- Straightforward all-inclusive package with meals, drinks, pools and Wi-Fi.
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 · Auramar
- Dated room product.
- Buffet variety is not a premium dining experience.
- Three-star positioning may not fit travelers expecting upscale all-inclusive standards.
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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