There are many dogs, which is first day a shock but later you can find there are kind and not dangerous and it is part of culture of this island.
The hotel is wanting in many areas, some of it is outside of their control. Beach: it is photogenic but not suitable for swimming. There is a steep drop off with a strong undertow. The beach has red flags out to warn swimmers. The hotel does offer two nice pools each with their own bar. Security: the room I had was missing the security chain on the door and I had one of the rooms which opened on to the beach. I asked the managers about it and she said that it was removed because they had old ladies lock themselves in the room by accident! Oh well, not very safe for the rest of us. Room safe : there are no instructions on how to set the code and a member of staff gives you a generic code which works on every safe in the hotel Hotel Bar: a glass of wine was $9 and a local beer $5. The bar staff tried to serve me day old wine from an open bottle.....not cool! They also tried to charge me for a full bottle despite having ordered just a glass, I think this was as a result of poor training and not an attempt to defraud. taxi: a local taxi from the hotel to the airport costs approx 2500 rbs , the hotel staff were trying to push the hotel van at a cost of 5500rbs. Not cool! Food: buffets were excellent Wifi: available throughout the property but slow speed TV: I had a large room with a 30inch TV, it looked very small on the far wall from the bed Sat TV reception : poor, image often froze. Overall: ok but don't come from Europe unless the price is right, employees meant well. Humid and hot during summer months.
Club Hotel Dolphin places you 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Negombo Beach and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Negombo Beach Park. This 154-room, 4-star resort has 2 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.
Enjoy dining at the resort's 2 onsite restaurants: Sands Restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner; Waves Restaurant offers relaxing ocean views. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with 24-hour room service, or get a quick energy boost at the coffee shop/cafe. Start each morning with buffet breakfast, available for a fee from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
32-inch LCD TVs come with cable channels and DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Balconies or patios, minibars, and coffee makers are also standard.
Guests of Club Hotel Dolphin have access to a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and a nightclub. Free valet and self parking are available, or if you're not driving, take the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for LKR 7000 per vehicle one way. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach resort include karaoke, a children's pool, and a gym.
There are many dogs, which is first day a shock but later you can find there are kind and not dangerous and it is part of culture of this island.
The hotel is wanting in many areas, some of it is outside of their control. Beach: it is photogenic but not suitable for swimming. There is a steep drop off with a strong undertow. The beach has red flags out to warn swimmers. The hotel does offer two nice pools each with their own bar. Security: the room I had was missing the security chain on the door and I had one of the rooms which opened on to the beach. I asked the managers about it and she said that it was removed because they had old ladies lock themselves in the room by accident! Oh well, not very safe for the rest of us. Room safe : there are no instructions on how to set the code and a member of staff gives you a generic code which works on every safe in the hotel Hotel Bar: a glass of wine was $9 and a local beer $5. The bar staff tried to serve me day old wine from an open bottle.....not cool! They also tried to charge me for a full bottle despite having ordered just a glass, I think this was as a result of poor training and not an attempt to defraud. taxi: a local taxi from the hotel to the airport costs approx 2500 rbs , the hotel staff were trying to push the hotel van at a cost of 5500rbs. Not cool! Food: buffets were excellent Wifi: available throughout the property but slow speed TV: I had a large room with a 30inch TV, it looked very small on the far wall from the bed Sat TV reception : poor, image often froze. Overall: ok but don't come from Europe unless the price is right, employees meant well. Humid and hot during summer months.
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