Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinSUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
Overall
8.1
9.0
Beach
7.4
8.7
Food
8.0
8.8
Service
8.6
9.2
Rooms
7.6
8.8
Value
7.9
8.8
Romance
7.6
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.1
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (9,066)
Google Rating
–
From $38
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
9 min
All Scores
7.4
Beach
8.7
8.0
Food
8.8
8.6
Service
9.2
7.6
Rooms
8.8
8.7
Pools
9.1
7.9
Value
8.8
8.2
Family
8.8
7.6
Romance
–
7.8
Nightlife
–
6.4
Quiet
8.4
7.8
Adventure
–
7.6
Wellness
8.3
7.5
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
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
SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
- 7 pools
- 9 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 9 min from SSH
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 · SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
- Very strong review volume and service sentiment.
- Private beach, multiple pools and broad dining.
- Clear official family programming for ages 3 to 12.
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 · SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
- Premium imported liquor is not evidenced as included.
- Reef entry is not ideal for travelers wanting a gradual sandy shoreline.
- Watersports and boat activities can add meaningful extra cost.
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