Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinPrincess Senses The Mangrove
Overall
8.1
8.6
Beach
7.4
8.3
Food
8.0
8.2
Service
8.6
8.8
Rooms
7.6
8.6
Luxury
·
8.5
Value
7.9
8.3
Romance
7.6
8.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 8.6 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.7 (9,631) | Google Rating | 4.4 (448) |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $200 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)35 min | Airport Transfer | 90 min |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 8.3 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 8.2 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 8.8 (better) |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 8.6 (better) |
| (better)8.7 | Pools | 8.5 |
| – | Luxury | 8.5 |
| 7.9 | Value | 8.3 (better) |
| 8.2 | Family | – |
| 7.6 | Romance | 8.6 (better) |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 7.6 (better) |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 7.6 | Wellness | 8.4 (better) |
| 7.5 | Remote work | – |
Of the 13 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 4 and Princess Senses The Mangrove leads on 9.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Princess Senses The Mangrove
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from MBJ
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 · Princess Senses The Mangrove
- New build
- Butler on Platinum
- Dining variety
- Overwater villas
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 · Princess Senses The Mangrove
- Long MBJ transfer
- Shared mega-campus with a family hotel
- Room service extra on base plan
Keep exploring
Similar resorts
Not these two?