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Club Hotel DolphinvsSteigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
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Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinSteigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
Overall
8.1
9.3
Beach
7.4
8.7
Food
8.0
9.2
Service
8.6
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Rooms
7.6
9.3
Value
7.9
8.7
Romance
7.6
9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (9,319) | Google Rating | 5.0 (5,665) (better) |
| From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 10 min (better) |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | – |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.7 | Pools | 9.2 (better) |
| 7.9 | Value | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.2 | Family | – |
| 7.6 | Romance | 9.4 (better) |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | – |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 7.6 | Wellness | – |
| 7.5 | Remote work | – |
Of the 9 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 0 and Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam leads on 9.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 10 min from RMF
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 · Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- True all-inclusive product
- Adults-friendly concept
- Very strong review profile
- Five-pool resort scale
- Good reef/snorkeling access
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 · Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Remote location
- Beach entry has reef/jetty caveats
- Premium services and transfers extra
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