Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinTUI BLUE Adriatic Beach
Overall
8.1
8.7
Beach
7.4
8.8
Food
8.0
8.2
Service
8.6
8.7
Rooms
7.6
8.4
Value
7.9
8.0
Romance
7.6
8.7
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.1
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.7 (8,925)
Google Rating
4.5 (1,744)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $87
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
120 min
All Scores
7.4
Beach
8.8
8.0
Food
8.2
8.6
Service
8.7
7.6
Rooms
8.4
8.7
Pools
—
7.9
Value
8.0
8.2
Family
—
7.6
Romance
8.7
7.8
Nightlife
—
6.4
Quiet
8.5
7.8
Adventure
—
7.6
Wellness
—
7.5
Remote work
6.5
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
—
Yes
Adventure
—
—
Quiet
Yes
Activities
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
TUI BLUE Adriatic Beach
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 120 min from SPU
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 — TUI BLUE Adriatic Beach
- Direct access to very clear Adriatic water.
- Adults-only atmosphere with strong relaxation appeal.
- Verified room, pool, restaurant, and coordinate data from official sources.
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 — TUI BLUE Adriatic Beach
- Remote setting with limited nearby infrastructure.
- Hilly paths and steps may not suit every traveler.
- Beach lounger costs can be a point of frustration.