Scores at a Glance
Azura Benguerra IslandClub Hotel Dolphin
Overall
9.2
8.1
Beach
9.4
7.4
Food
9.1
8.0
Service
9.3
8.6
Rooms
9.2
7.6
Luxury
9.1
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Value
·
7.9
Romance
9.6
7.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Azura Benguerra Island | Measure | Club Hotel Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.2 | Overall Score | 8.1 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (128) | Google Rating | 4.7 (9,319) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | From $38 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 40 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min (better) |
All Scores
| Azura Benguerra Island | Measure | Club Hotel Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Beach | 7.4 |
| (better)9.1 | Food | 8.0 |
| (better)9.3 | Service | 8.6 |
| (better)9.2 | Rooms | 7.6 |
| – | Pools | 8.7 |
| 9.1 | Luxury | – |
| – | Value | 7.9 |
| 8.2 | Family | 8.2 |
| (better)9.6 | Romance | 7.6 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.8 |
| (better)9.4 | Quiet | 6.4 |
| (better)8.9 | Adventure | 7.8 |
| (better)8.7 | Wellness | 7.6 |
| – | Remote work | 7.5 |
Of the 10 measures we call, Azura Benguerra Island leads on 9 and Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 1.
Vibes
| Azura Benguerra Island | Measure | Club Hotel Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Azura Benguerra Island | Measure | Club Hotel Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Azura Benguerra Island
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 40 min from VNX
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Pros · Azura Benguerra Island
- Beautiful and uncrowded Bazaruto beach setting.
- Private-pool villas and dedicated butler-host model.
- Strong food and service reputation for a small remote island resort.
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 · Azura Benguerra Island
- Remote transfer logistics and a high nightly price.
- Limited nightlife and no walkable town scene.
- Some excursions and premium drinks are not clearly included.
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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