Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinSoneva Fushi
Overall
8.1
9.5
Beach
7.4
9.5
Food
8.0
9.4
Service
8.6
·
Rooms
7.6
·
Luxury
·
9.6
Value
7.9
·
Romance
7.6
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Soneva Fushi |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 9.5 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (9,358) | Google Rating | 4.8 (343) (better) |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $1368 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Boutique |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Soneva Fushi |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | – |
| 7.6 | Rooms | – |
| 8.7 | Pools | – |
| – | Luxury | 9.6 |
| 7.9 | Value | – |
| 8.2 | Family | 9.3 (better) |
| 7.6 | Romance | – |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | – |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 7.6 | Wellness | 9.5 (better) |
| 7.5 | Remote work | – |
Of the 7 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 1 and Soneva Fushi leads on 6.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Soneva Fushi |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Soneva Fushi |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Soneva Fushi
- Barefoot luxury villas
- Observatory & planetarium
- UNESCO biosphere reserve
- No shoes no news philosophy
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 · Soneva Fushi
- Exceptional barefoot-luxury identity with privacy, space and sustainability.
- Outstanding food, wellness and family programming.
- Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve setting with strong marine-life appeal.
- Very strong media and guest sentiment for villa experience and service.
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 · Soneva Fushi
- Extremely expensive total trip cost.
- Rustic-natural style will not suit travelers wanting polished marble-and-glitz luxury.
- Some villas may have views or proximity tradeoffs depending on island side and category.
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