Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinEmerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
Overall
8.1
9.4
Beach
7.4
9.5
Food
8.0
9.2
Service
8.6
9.5
Rooms
7.6
9.3
Luxury
·
9.2
Value
7.9
8.6
Romance
7.6
9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 9.4 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (9,493) | Google Rating | 4.9 (190) (better) |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $1035 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)35 min | Airport Transfer | 45 min |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 9.5 (better) |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.7 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.2 |
| 7.9 | Value | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.2 | Family | 8.8 (better) |
| 7.6 | Romance | 9.4 (better) |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 9.3 (better) |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 7.6 | Wellness | 8.7 (better) |
| 7.5 | Remote work | – |
Of the 14 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 2 and Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa leads on 12.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Butler service
- 50 min from MLE
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 · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- House reef
- Dine-around Deluxe AI
- Private pools on most villas
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 · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Seaplane cost and weather risk
- Small island nightlife
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