Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinCostao do Santinho Resort
Overall
8.1
8.4
Beach
7.4
8.5
Food
8.0
8.3
Service
8.6
8.1
Rooms
7.6
·
Value
7.9
7.7
Romance
7.6
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Costao do Santinho Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 8.4 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (9,319) | Google Rating | 4.8 (43,343) (better) |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $150 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)35 min | Airport Transfer | 60 min |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Costao do Santinho Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 8.3 (better) |
| (better)8.6 | Service | 8.1 |
| 7.6 | Rooms | – |
| (better)8.7 | Pools | 8.6 |
| (better)7.9 | Value | 7.7 |
| 8.2 | Family | 9.0 (better) |
| 7.6 | Romance | – |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 7.2 (better) |
| 7.8 | Adventure | 8.4 (better) |
| 7.6 | Wellness | – |
| 7.5 | Remote work | – |
Of the 12 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 5 and Costao do Santinho Resort leads on 7.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Costao do Santinho Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Costao do Santinho Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Costao do Santinho Resort
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from FLN
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 · Costao do Santinho Resort
- True all-inclusive resort on Santinho Beach.
- Strong family programming and large activity inventory.
- Multiple included restaurants and broad resort infrastructure.
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
Cons · Costao do Santinho Resort
- Large resort footprint and group business can reduce quiet-resort feel.
- Some premium drinks, tours and spa services cost extra.
- Beach swimmability can vary with Atlantic surf.
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