Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinExplora Atacama
Overall
8.1
9.0
Beach
7.4
·
Food
8.0
8.2
Service
8.6
9.1
Rooms
7.6
8.4
Luxury
·
8.8
Value
7.9
7.8
Romance
7.6
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.1
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (9,066)
Google Rating
4.6 (340)
From $38
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
7.4
Beach
–
8.0
Food
8.2
8.6
Service
9.1
7.6
Rooms
8.4
8.7
Pools
8.6
–
Luxury
8.8
7.9
Value
7.8
8.2
Family
–
7.6
Romance
–
7.8
Nightlife
–
6.4
Quiet
9.3
7.8
Adventure
9.8
7.6
Wellness
8.7
7.5
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Adventure
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
–
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
Yes
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Explora Atacama
- 4 pools
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from CJC
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 · Explora Atacama
- Exceptional included exploration program with nearly 50 guided options.
- All meals and round-trip airport transfers included.
- Quiet desert setting with observatory, pools and spa facilities.
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 · Explora Atacama
- Very expensive.
- Dining is more lodge-style than multi-restaurant resort-style.
- Not ideal for travelers who mainly want to lounge.
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