Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinThe Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi
Overall
8.1
8.8
Beach
7.4
9.1
Food
8.0
8.5
Service
8.6
8.9
Rooms
7.6
9.0
Luxury
—
8.8
Value
7.9
7.8
Romance
7.6
9.1
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.1
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (8,925)
Google Rating
4.7 (613)
Rates TBD
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
—
All Scores
7.4
Beach
9.1
8.0
Food
8.5
8.6
Service
8.9
7.6
Rooms
9.0
8.7
Pools
8.4
—
Luxury
8.8
7.9
Value
7.8
8.2
Family
—
7.6
Romance
9.1
7.8
Nightlife
—
6.4
Quiet
9.0
7.8
Adventure
—
7.6
Wellness
8.4
7.5
Remote work
7.8
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
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
The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
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 — The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi
- Remote private-island setting with strong villa privacy.
- Overwater, beach, and private-pool room inventory.
- Strong fit for couples and quiet luxury travelers.
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
- Sri Lanka is outside the current country vocabulary
Cons — The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi
- Transfers can add cost and time.
- All-inclusive terms are package-specific and should be checked at booking.
- Families have some support, but the strongest fit is couples and honeymooners.