Scores at a Glance
Baglioni ResortClub Hotel Dolphin
Overall
9.4
8.1
Beach
9.1
7.4
Food
9.5
8.0
Service
9.6
8.6
Rooms
9.4
7.6
Luxury
9.5
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Value
8.8
7.9
Romance
9.4
7.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Baglioni Resort | Measure | Club Hotel Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Overall Score | 8.1 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.4 (343) | Google Rating | 4.7 (9,319) (better) |
| From $467 | 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
| Baglioni Resort | Measure | Club Hotel Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.1 | Beach | 7.4 |
| (better)9.5 | Food | 8.0 |
| (better)9.6 | Service | 8.6 |
| (better)9.4 | Rooms | 7.6 |
| 8.6 | Pools | 8.7 (better) |
| 9.5 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.8 | Value | 7.9 |
| (better)8.8 | Family | 8.2 |
| (better)9.4 | Romance | 7.6 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.8 |
| (better)9.3 | Quiet | 6.4 |
| (better)8.7 | Adventure | 7.8 |
| (better)8.8 | Wellness | 7.6 |
| – | Remote work | 7.5 |
Of the 15 measures we call, Baglioni Resort leads on 11 and Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 4.
Vibes
| Baglioni Resort | Measure | Club Hotel Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Baglioni Resort | Measure | Club Hotel Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Baglioni Resort
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 45 min from MLE
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Pros · Baglioni Resort
- Very clear all-inclusive positioning
- Excellent food and service sentiment
- Private-pool and overwater villa options
- Quiet luxury atmosphere
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 · Baglioni Resort
- High price point
- House reef not consistently described as world-class
- Exact room count not verified
- Main arrival coordinate still needs manual review
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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