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Club Hotel DolphinvsClub Med Kani & The Finolhu Villas

Club Hotel Dolphin

Five-Star·★ 4.7

Club Med Kani & The Finolhu Villas

North Malé Atoll, Maldives

Five-Star·★ 4.8

Scores at a Glance

Club Hotel DolphinClub Med Kani & The Finolhu Villas

Overall

8.1

9.0

Beach

7.4

9.3

Food

8.0

8.7

Service

8.6

9.0

Rooms

7.6

9.1

Luxury

8.8

Value

7.9

8.4

Romance

7.6

9.1

8.1

9.0

Overall

7.4

9.3

Beach

8.0

8.7

Food

8.6

9.0

Service

7.6

9.1

Rooms

—

8.8

Luxury

7.9

8.4

Value

7.6

9.1

Romance

Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Club Hotel Dolphin	Measure	Club Med Kani & The Finolhu Villas
8.1	Overall Score	9.0 (better)
5-star	Star Rating	5-star
4.7 (9,833)	Google Rating	4.8 (2,256) (better)
(better)From $39	Price / Night (pp)	From $369
No	Adults Only	No
Listed	Kids' Club	Listed
Near coast	Beachfront	Oceanfront
Mid-size	Resort Size	Mid-size
35 min	Airport Transfer	30 min (better)

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.

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Club Med Kani & The Finolhu Villas

Kids' club & childcare: Kids’ club listed: 4+. Club Med Kani is the family-oriented side; The Finolhu Villas are quieter and more luxury-focused, while guests can access Kani facilities. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service: Unverified
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.

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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

Club Med Kani & The Finolhu Villas

Highlights

Finolhu Villas overwater experience
PADI 5-star dive center
Trapeze and circus school
Eco-snorkeling excursions

Why choose it

Strong all-inclusive structure with meals, drinks, sports, activities, and entertainment.
Useful dual-island fit: family energy at Kani and quieter villa luxury at Finolhu.
Excellent snorkeling and non-motorized water-sports profile.
Convenient 30-minute speedboat access from Malé.

Keep in mind

The combined experience is not a single quiet private-island product; Kani can feel lively and social.
Some water sports, scuba, excursions, spa treatments, and transfers cost extra.
Travelers seeking adults-only quiet should prioritize Finolhu and avoid treating Kani as the main fit.
Checkout extras and transfer charges require careful review before departure.

All Scores

Club Hotel Dolphin	Measure	Club Med Kani & The Finolhu Villas
7.4	Beach	9.3 (better)
8.0	Food	8.7 (better)
8.6	Service	9.0 (better)
7.6	Rooms	9.1 (better)
(better)8.7	Pools	8.0
–	Luxury	8.8
7.9	Value	8.4 (better)
8.2	Family	9.2 (better)
7.6	Romance	9.1 (better)
7.8	Nightlife	8.2 (better)
6.4	Quiet	8.6 (better)
7.8	Adventure	9.0 (better)
7.6	Wellness	8.2 (better)
(better)7.5	Remote work	6.5