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Club Hotel DolphinvsHoliday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
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Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinHoliday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
Overall
8.1
7.6
Beach
7.4
9.0
Food
8.0
6.9
Service
8.6
7.2
Rooms
7.6
6.9
Value
7.9
8.0
Romance
7.6
7.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 (better) | Overall Score | 7.6 |
| 5-star (better) | Star Rating | 4-star |
| 4.7 (8,988) (better) | Google Rating | 4.1 (4,526) |
| From $38 (better) | Price / Night (pp) | From $147 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 20 min (better) |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.0 (better) | Food | 6.9 |
| 8.6 (better) | Service | 7.2 |
| 7.6 (better) | Rooms | 6.9 |
| 8.7 (better) | Pools | 7.8 |
| 7.9 | Value | 8.0 (better) |
| 8.2 (better) | Family | 8.0 |
| 7.6 (better) | Romance | 7.5 |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | 8.4 (better) |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 6.4 |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 7.6 | Wellness | – |
| 7.5 | Remote work | 8.0 (better) |
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
- 3 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from AUA
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 · Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
- Excellent Palm Beach location.
- Optional all-inclusive package gives flexibility.
- Good value versus neighboring high-rise resorts.
- Kids Club and Kids Eat Free benefits.
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 · Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
- Rooms are frequently described as dated.
- Food is often described as adequate rather than special.
- In-room dining is excluded from the all-inclusive package.
- Beach shade and palapa logistics can be frustrating.
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