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Club Hotel DolphinvsStella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinStella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
Overall
8.1
8.9
Beach
7.4
6.8
Food
8.0
8.4
Service
8.6
9.1
Rooms
7.6
9.1
Luxury
·
9.0
Value
7.9
7.5
Romance
7.6
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 8.9 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (9,319) | Google Rating | 4.8 (1,850) (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 | 25 min (better) |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)7.4 | Beach | 6.8 |
| 8.0 | Food | 8.4 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 9.1 (better) |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.7 | Pools | 9.7 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.0 |
| (better)7.9 | Value | 7.5 |
| 8.2 | Family | – |
| 7.6 | Romance | 9.5 (better) |
| (better)7.8 | Nightlife | 7.4 |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 8.7 (better) |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 7.6 | Wellness | 8.5 (better) |
| 7.5 | Remote work | 8.0 (better) |
Of the 14 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 3 and Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa leads on 11.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 8 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 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 · Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Spectacular lagoon-pool design.
- Strong adults-only honeymoon atmosphere.
- Wide range of swim-up, overwater and private-pool rooms.
- Good service and food sentiment.
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 · Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Not beachfront.
- All-inclusive dining rules are more limited than many guests expect.
- À la carte access can depend on rate or room type.
- Privacy varies by room position around the lagoon.
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