Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinGrand Velas Boutique Hotel
Overall
8.1
9.0
Beach
7.4
7.4
Food
8.0
9.3
Service
8.6
9.2
Rooms
7.6
9.2
Luxury
·
9.3
Value
7.9
8.2
Romance
7.6
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Grand Velas Boutique Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 9.0 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (9,319) | Google Rating | 4.7 (104) |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $761 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Grand Velas Boutique Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 7.4 |
| 8.0 | Food | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.7 | Pools | 9.1 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.3 |
| 7.9 | Value | 8.2 (better) |
| 8.2 | Family | – |
| 7.6 | Romance | 9.3 (better) |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 8.8 (better) |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 7.6 | Wellness | 8.9 (better) |
| 7.5 | Remote work | 8.3 (better) |
Of the 11 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 1 and Grand Velas Boutique Hotel leads on 10.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Grand Velas Boutique Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Grand Velas Boutique Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Grand Velas Boutique Hotel
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from SJD
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 · Grand Velas Boutique Hotel
- 79-key scale
- Loto / Michelin consulting kitchen
- Suite size
- Sister-resort access
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 · Grand Velas Boutique Hotel
- Unswimmable corridor beach
- Price
- Airport transfer extra
- Quiet to the point of small
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