Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinMiraval Arizona Resort & Spa
Overall
8.1
8.7
Beach
7.4
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Food
8.0
8.6
Service
8.6
8.5
Rooms
7.6
8.0
Luxury
·
8.8
Value
7.9
7.4
Romance
7.6
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 8.7 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.7 (9,319) | Google Rating | 4.5 (683) |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $1187 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | – |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | – |
| 8.0 | Food | 8.6 (better) |
| (better)8.6 | Service | 8.5 |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 8.0 (better) |
| (better)8.7 | Pools | 8.3 |
| – | Luxury | 8.8 |
| (better)7.9 | Value | 7.4 |
| 8.2 | Family | – |
| 7.6 | Romance | 8.7 (better) |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 9.2 (better) |
| 7.8 | Adventure | 8.6 (better) |
| 7.6 | Wellness | 9.6 (better) |
| 7.5 | Remote work | – |
Of the 12 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 5 and Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa leads on 7.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | – |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 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 · Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
- Exceptional depth of included wellness programming.
- Gratuity-free package structure reduces on-property friction.
- Quiet Sonoran Desert setting with spa, fitness and outdoor activities built into the stay.
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 · Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
- High nightly rates can make value feel dependent on using the included activities and resort credit.
- Guests seeking classic all-inclusive alcohol inclusions will find the beverage policy restrictive.
- Standard rooms may feel modest compared with the resort price point.
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