Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinSugar Bay Barbados
Overall
8.1
8.4
Beach
7.4
8.5
Food
8.0
8.2
Service
8.6
8.5
Rooms
7.6
8.0
Value
7.9
8.3
Romance
7.6
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Sugar Bay Barbados |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 8.4 (better) |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.7 (9,162) | Google Rating | 4.5 (1,124) |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $247 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 20 min (better) |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Sugar Bay Barbados |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 8.2 (better) |
| (better)8.6 | Service | 8.5 |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 8.0 (better) |
| (better)8.7 | Pools | 8.1 |
| 7.9 | Value | 8.3 (better) |
| 8.2 | Family | 8.7 (better) |
| 7.6 | Romance | 8.0 (better) |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 7.5 (better) |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 7.6 | Wellness | 7.8 (better) |
| (better)7.5 | Remote work | 6.7 |
Of the 16 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 6 and Sugar Bay Barbados leads on 10.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Sugar Bay Barbados |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Sugar Bay Barbados |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Sugar Bay Barbados
- 2 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from BGI
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 · Sugar Bay Barbados
- Strong family fit.
- Good all-inclusive value for Barbados.
- Convenient Hastings beachfront location.
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 · Sugar Bay Barbados
- Not a quiet adults-only escape.
- Room polish may not match luxury-brand resorts.
- Beach conditions can vary.
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