Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinTivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
Overall
8.1
8.6
Beach
7.4
9.0
Food
8.0
8.4
Service
8.6
8.6
Rooms
7.6
8.1
Luxury
·
8.2
Value
7.9
7.2
Romance
7.6
8.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 8.6 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (9,162) | Google Rating | 4.7 (3,735) |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $185 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| (better)35 min | Airport Transfer | 45 min |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 8.4 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 8.6 |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 8.1 (better) |
| 8.7 | Pools | 8.9 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 8.2 |
| (better)7.9 | Value | 7.2 |
| 8.2 | Family | 9.1 (better) |
| 7.6 | Romance | 8.4 (better) |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 7.7 (better) |
| 7.8 | Adventure | 8.7 (better) |
| 7.6 | Wellness | 8.8 (better) |
| (better)7.5 | Remote work | 6.9 |
Of the 14 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 4 and Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte leads on 10.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Lively | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
- Sea turtle conservation area
- Tropical coconut palm beach
- Eco-adventure excursions
- Brazilian cuisine & cocktails
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 · Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
- Beautiful beachfront setting near coral reefs, natural pools, coconut groves, and Atlantic Forest reserves.
- Very strong family facilities, including Caretta Caretta Kids Club and programming for babies, children, and teenagers.
- Seven swimming pools, including dedicated children's pool facilities.
- Strong food reputation, especially breakfast and dinner buffet variety.
- Anantara Spa is a standout wellness feature and has recent award recognition.
- Walkable access to Praia do Forte village, Tamar Project, shops, and restaurants.
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 · Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
- Food, drinks, spa, and resort extras can feel expensive by local standards.
- Some rooms and public areas are described as dated or affected by dampness in recent guest feedback.
- The resort is large and spread out, so some room locations involve longer walks.
- Buffet areas and family-heavy periods can feel noisy.
- Service is often praised, but a minority of recent guest feedback reports inconsistency.
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