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Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinPlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
8.1
8.1
Beach
7.4
8.3
Food
8.0
7.8
Service
8.6
7.9
Rooms
7.6
8.5
Value
7.9
7.7
Romance
7.6
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 8.1 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.7 (9,162) | Google Rating | 4.4 (4,320) |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $159 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 8.3 (better) |
| (better)8.0 | Food | 7.8 |
| (better)8.6 | Service | 7.9 |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 8.5 (better) |
| (better)8.7 | Pools | 8.3 |
| (better)7.9 | Value | 7.7 |
| 8.2 | Family | 8.4 (better) |
| 7.6 | Romance | – |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | 8.3 (better) |
| 6.4 | Quiet | – |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 7.6 | Wellness | – |
| 7.5 | Remote work | 8.0 (better) |
Of the 11 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 6 and Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort leads on 5.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Lively | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- 2 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 35 min from LIR
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 · Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Stylish all-suite resort with Hollywood-themed personality.
- Good views, sunsets, and Papagayo scenery.
- Marriott Bonvoy participation.
- Star Class can substantially improve the experience.
- Family-friendly amenities, kids recreation, spa, and fitness.
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 · Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Hilly layout and shuttle dependence are recurring complaints.
- Food and service are inconsistent by guest report.
- Beach is scenic but not always considered the strongest swimming beach.
- Some guests feel the resort is small or limited without excursions.
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