Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinHotel Benalma Costa del Sol
Overall
8.1
8.0
Beach
7.4
8.0
Food
8.0
7.6
Service
8.6
8.0
Rooms
7.6
7.7
Value
7.9
7.8
Romance
7.6
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.1 | Overall Score | 8.0 |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.7 (9,319) | Google Rating | 4.5 (3,686) |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $67 |
| 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 | Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 8.0 (better) |
| (better)8.0 | Food | 7.6 |
| (better)8.6 | Service | 8.0 |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 7.7 (better) |
| (better)8.7 | Pools | 8.2 |
| (better)7.9 | Value | 7.8 |
| (better)8.2 | Family | 8.1 |
| 7.6 | Romance | – |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 7.3 (better) |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 7.6 | Wellness | – |
| (better)7.5 | Remote work | 7.0 |
Of the 13 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 10 and Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol leads on 3.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- 2 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- 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 · Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- Beachfront Costa del Sol location.
- Flexible board basis with an all-inclusive option.
- Family pool, children's slide area, and adults-only pool support different traveler types.
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 · Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- All-inclusive inclusions are more limited than classic Caribbean-style all-inclusive resorts.
- Official room detail access was limited during research.
- Thin property-specific Reddit coverage keeps the record under review.
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