Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinLUX* Belle Mare
Overall
8.1
9.1
Beach
7.4
9.1
Food
8.0
9.0
Service
8.6
9.2
Rooms
7.6
·
Value
7.9
·
Romance
7.6
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 9.1 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (9,162) | Google Rating | 4.7 (2,318) |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $161 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| (better)35 min | Airport Transfer | 60 min |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 7.6 | Rooms | – |
| 8.7 | Pools | – |
| 7.9 | Value | – |
| 8.2 | Family | 8.8 (better) |
| 7.6 | Romance | – |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | – |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 7.6 | Wellness | – |
| 7.5 | Remote work | 8.0 (better) |
Of the 8 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 2 and LUX* Belle Mare leads on 6.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| 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
LUX* Belle Mare
- Playful luxury on east coast
- LUX* Me Spa wellness
- Beach cinema under the stars
- Street food pop-up dining
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 · LUX* Belle Mare
- Excellent beachfront location on Belle Mare.
- Strong recurring guest sentiment for staff warmth, service and food.
- Good family and couples balance without feeling like a pure family resort.
- Wi-Fi evidence is stronger than free-Wi-Fi-only because Expedia states in-room Wi-Fi speed of 25+ Mbps.
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 · LUX* Belle Mare
- East-coast seaweed or wind can affect some beach days seasonally.
- Dining costs can be high without the right package.
- Travelers seeking a lively town setting should look elsewhere.
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