Scores at a Glance
Calabash HotelClub Hotel Dolphin
Overall
9.3
8.1
Beach
8.6
7.4
Food
9.5
8.0
Service
9.6
8.6
Rooms
9.4
7.6
Luxury
9.4
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Value
8.2
7.9
Romance
9.5
7.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | Club Hotel Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.3 | Overall Score | 8.1 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (353) | Google Rating | 4.7 (9,358) |
| From $437 | Price / Night (pp) | From $38 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)20 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min |
All Scores
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | Club Hotel Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.6 | Beach | 7.4 |
| (better)9.5 | Food | 8.0 |
| (better)9.6 | Service | 8.6 |
| (better)9.4 | Rooms | 7.6 |
| 8.3 | Pools | 8.7 (better) |
| 9.4 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.2 | Value | 7.9 |
| – | Family | 8.2 |
| (better)9.5 | Romance | 7.6 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.8 |
| (better)9.4 | Quiet | 6.4 |
| – | Adventure | 7.8 |
| (better)8.9 | Wellness | 7.6 |
| – | Remote work | 7.5 |
Of the 13 measures we call, Calabash Hotel leads on 11 and Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 2.
Vibes
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | Club Hotel Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| – | Lively | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | Club Hotel Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Calabash Hotel
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from GND
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Pros · Calabash Hotel
- Exceptional service and food consensus.
- Quiet beachfront boutique atmosphere.
- Suites and villas emphasize privacy, balconies and luxury touches.
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 · Calabash Hotel
- All-inclusive is optional and has exclusions.
- High price point.
- Small scale means fewer facilities than a large all-inclusive resort.
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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