Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinGloria Serenity Resort
Overall
8.1
9.3
Beach
7.4
8.7
Food
8.0
9.0
Service
8.6
9.2
Rooms
7.6
9.4
Luxury
·
9.3
Value
7.9
8.4
Romance
7.6
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Gloria Serenity Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (9,319) | Google Rating | 4.8 (2,795) (better) |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $734 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | – |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Gloria Serenity Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.7 | Pools | 9.1 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.3 |
| 7.9 | Value | 8.4 (better) |
| 8.2 | Family | 8.8 (better) |
| 7.6 | Romance | – |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 8.2 (better) |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 7.6 | Wellness | – |
| 7.5 | Remote work | 7.8 (better) |
Of the 12 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 1 and Gloria Serenity Resort leads on 11.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Gloria Serenity Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Gloria Serenity 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
Gloria Serenity Resort
- Full-service spa
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 · Gloria Serenity Resort
- Very high Tripadvisor review volume and strong category ratings.
- Luxury Belek resort with golf, spa, beach, pools and family amenities.
- Official ultra-all-inclusive positioning.
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 · Gloria Serenity Resort
- Airport shuttle is extra according to Expedia.
- Some reviews mention surcharges affecting perceived value.
- Exact main-entrance coordinate still needs manual verification.
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