Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinSea Cliff Resort & Spa
Overall
8.1
8.2
Beach
7.4
8.0
Food
8.0
8.0
Service
8.6
8.3
Rooms
7.6
8.1
Luxury
·
8.5
Value
7.9
7.7
Romance
7.6
8.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Sea Cliff Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 8.2 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.7 (9,319) | Google Rating | 4.2 (517) |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $108 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)35 min | Airport Transfer | 45 min |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Sea Cliff Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 8.0 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 8.0 |
| (better)8.6 | Service | 8.3 |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 8.1 (better) |
| (better)8.7 | Pools | 8.2 |
| – | Luxury | 8.5 |
| (better)7.9 | Value | 7.7 |
| (better)8.2 | Family | 8.0 |
| 7.6 | Romance | 8.8 (better) |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 8.5 (better) |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 7.6 | Wellness | 8.2 (better) |
| (better)7.5 | Remote work | 7.0 |
Of the 14 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 8 and Sea Cliff Resort & Spa leads on 6.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Sea Cliff Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Sea Cliff Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Sea Cliff Resort & Spa
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 45 min from ZNZ
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 · Sea Cliff Resort & Spa
- Strong amenity set for Zanzibar.
- Quiet oceanfront setting with panoramic views.
- Family-friendly facilities including kids club and interconnecting rooms.
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 · Sea Cliff Resort & Spa
- All-inclusive rules are not clearly published on the official site.
- Swimming conditions may vary by tide.
- Remote location is quieter but less convenient for town access.
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