Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinCornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa
Overall
8.1
8.8
Beach
7.4
8.4
Food
8.0
8.5
Service
8.6
8.5
Rooms
7.6
8.6
Luxury
·
8.7
Value
7.9
7.9
Romance
7.6
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.1
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (9,066)
Google Rating
4.6 (4,049)
From $38
Price / Night (pp)
From $193
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
35 min
All Scores
7.4
Beach
8.4
8.0
Food
8.5
8.6
Service
8.5
7.6
Rooms
8.6
8.7
Pools
8.9
–
Luxury
8.7
7.9
Value
7.9
8.2
Family
9.1
7.6
Romance
–
7.8
Nightlife
8.8
6.4
Quiet
–
7.8
Adventure
–
7.6
Wellness
–
7.5
Remote work
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Lively
Yes
Yes
Adventure
–
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Golf
Yes
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
- 35 min from AYT
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
Pros · Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa
- Huge family infrastructure with official 5,000 sqm Cornie Kids World.
- 27-hole Nick Faldo-designed golf course access nearby.
- Large room and suite inventory, including direct-pool-access and private-pool categories.
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
- Sri Lanka is outside the current country vocabulary
Cons · Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa
- À la carte restaurants and room service can carry extra charges despite Ultra All Inclusive branding.
- Exact shared pool count and some premium inclusions need manual confirmation.
- Lively family-and-entertainment atmosphere may not suit quiet-seeking couples.