Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinGili Lankanfushi
Overall
8.1
9.2
Beach
7.4
9.3
Food
8.0
·
Service
8.6
·
Rooms
7.6
9.5
Value
7.9
·
Romance
7.6
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Gili Lankanfushi |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 9.2 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (9,162) | Google Rating | 4.8 (347) (better) |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $665 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Boutique |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min (better) |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Gili Lankanfushi |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | – |
| 8.6 | Service | – |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.7 | Pools | – |
| 7.9 | Value | – |
| 8.2 | Family | – |
| 7.6 | Romance | 9.3 (better) |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 8.7 (better) |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 7.6 | Wellness | – |
| 7.5 | Remote work | – |
Of the 8 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 1 and Gili Lankanfushi leads on 7.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Gili Lankanfushi |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Gili Lankanfushi |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
| – | nature | Yes |
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Gili Lankanfushi
- No shoes no news philosophy
- Overwater villa with slide to lagoon
- Marine biology excursions
- Chocolate cave and wine cellar
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 · Gili Lankanfushi
- Exceptionally spacious overwater villas and barefoot-luxury identity.
- Strong service and food praise in Reddit and media sources.
- Convenient speedboat transfer from Malé.
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 · Gili Lankanfushi
- Proximity to Malé can mean visible boat, seaplane or industrial traffic in some guest discussions.
- Dining breadth is smaller than at large Maldives mega-resorts.
- Travelers wanting formal, high-gloss luxury may find the aesthetic too casual.
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