Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinNamale Resort & Spa
Overall
8.1
9.4
Beach
7.4
7.2
Food
8.0
9.3
Service
8.6
9.7
Rooms
7.6
9.2
Luxury
·
9.4
Value
7.9
8.5
Romance
7.6
9.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Namale Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 9.4 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (9,162) | Google Rating | 4.7 (165) |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $1327 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 10 min (better) |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Namale Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)7.4 | Beach | 7.2 |
| 8.0 | Food | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 9.7 (better) |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.7 | Pools | – |
| – | Luxury | 9.4 |
| 7.9 | Value | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.2 | Family | – |
| 7.6 | Romance | 9.6 (better) |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 9.3 (better) |
| 7.8 | Adventure | 8.9 (better) |
| 7.6 | Wellness | 9.7 (better) |
| 7.5 | Remote work | – |
Of the 12 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 2 and Namale Resort & Spa leads on 10.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Namale Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Namale Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Namale Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 10 min from SVU
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 · Namale Resort & Spa
- Adults-only luxury all-inclusive with a 525-acre setting
- Only 22 units, supporting a private and personalized atmosphere
- Large spa, hydrotherapy facilities, two pools, tennis, water sports, and Kava Bowl activities
- Strong honeymoon and romance fit
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 · Namale Resort & Spa
- Beach quality is a tradeoff compared with the resort's stronger service, spa, and activity strengths
- High price point
- Coordinate needs main-entrance verification before completion
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