Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinSanctuary Cap Cana
Overall
8.1
8.7
Beach
7.4
8.3
Food
8.0
8.6
Service
8.6
8.7
Rooms
7.6
8.4
Luxury
·
8.7
Value
7.9
7.7
Romance
7.6
9.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Sanctuary Cap Cana |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 8.7 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.7 (9,319) | Google Rating | 4.5 (2,993) |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $180 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min (better) |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Sanctuary Cap Cana |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 8.3 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 8.7 (better) |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 8.4 (better) |
| 8.7 | Pools | 8.7 |
| – | Luxury | 8.7 |
| (better)7.9 | Value | 7.7 |
| 8.2 | Family | – |
| 7.6 | Romance | 9.0 (better) |
| (better)7.8 | Nightlife | 6.7 |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 8.0 (better) |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 7.6 | Wellness | 8.0 (better) |
| 7.5 | Remote work | 7.8 (better) |
| – | Accessibility | 8.0 |
Of the 14 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 4 and Sanctuary Cap Cana leads on 10.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Sanctuary Cap Cana |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Sanctuary Cap Cana |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Golf | Yes |
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Sanctuary Cap Cana
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 6 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
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 · Sanctuary Cap Cana
- Adults-only
- Gated Cap Cana location
- Distinctive castle and villa rooms
- Five-pool setup
- Strong food and service feedback
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 · Sanctuary Cap Cana
- Some dining experiences cost extra
- Sanctuary Town no longer included
- Older-room comments appear in reviews
- No kids or family fit
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