Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinCurtain Bluff
Overall
8.1
9.2
Beach
7.4
8.8
Food
8.0
9.1
Service
8.6
9.4
Rooms
7.6
8.8
Value
7.9
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Romance
7.6
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Curtain Bluff |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 9.2 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.7 (9,162) | Google Rating | 4.6 (239) |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $1179 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min (better) |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Curtain Bluff |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 9.4 (better) |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 8.8 (better) |
| (better)8.7 | Pools | 8.1 |
| 7.9 | Value | – |
| 8.2 | Family | 8.7 (better) |
| 7.6 | Romance | 9.2 (better) |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 9.0 (better) |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 7.6 | Wellness | 8.8 (better) |
| 7.5 | Remote work | – |
Of the 13 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 3 and Curtain Bluff leads on 10.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Curtain Bluff |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Curtain Bluff |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Curtain Bluff
- 1 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from ANU
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 · Curtain Bluff
- Excellent service reputation and very high repeat-guest loyalty.
- Broad all-inclusive activity coverage, including many motorized and non-motorized water sports.
- Every room is directly on the sand or close to it.
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 · Curtain Bluff
- Traditional style may feel less modern than newer luxury resorts.
- Not all premium experiences are included.
- Dinner dress expectations may feel formal for very casual travelers.
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