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Club Hotel Dolphin

4.0 star property

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
3 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge
Beach nearby, beach towels, beach volleyball, kayaking
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Kammala South, Wennappuwa
  • St Anthony's Church
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Negombo Beach Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • St. Sebastian's Church
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Family Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Luxury Villa, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Family Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds, Terrace, Poolside

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds (AT)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Luxury Villa, Sea View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Club Hotel Dolphin

Beach resort with 2 outdoor pools and family fun
Catch some rays at the nearby beach or spend the day relaxing at Club Hotel Dolphin's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 2 restaurants.
Club Hotel Dolphin offers 154 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead, bathrobes, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Senses Spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the spa.
During your stay at Club Hotel Dolphin, you'll be close to Negombo Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus 2 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine with garden views at Sands Restaurant, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with massages, manicures and pedicures or body scrubs at Senses Spa
  • Services include supervised childcare, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a gym and mini golf
  • 5.7 miles (9.1 km) from Negombo Beach and 31.1 miles (50 km) from Colombo City Centre
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Club Hotel Dolphin offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. Event space at this resort measures 1851 square feet (172 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A children's pool, a nightclub, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Club Hotel Dolphin. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Sands Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Waves Restaurant – Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant specialises in international cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Flippers Bar – This cocktail bar overlooks the ocean and pool. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
The Cove Bar – On-site bar.
Aqua Bar – On-site lobby lounge.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: LKR 25 for adults and LKR 15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Aqua Bar
  • Flippers Bar
  • Sands Restaurant
  • The Cove Bar
  • Waves Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Archery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Shopping
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (1,851 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Club Hotel Dolphin

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 4000.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: LKR 15820
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: LKR 7910 (from 3 to 12 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately LKR 25 for adults and from LKR 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 7000 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 4000.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Club Hotel Dolphin offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Club Dolphin Hotel
Club Dolphin Waikkal
Club Hotel Dolphin
Club Hotel Dolphin Waikkal
Dolphin Club Hotel
Hotel Club Dolphin
Hotel Dolphin
Club Hotel Dolphin Sri Lanka
Dolphin Hotel Sri Lanka
Dolphin Hotel Waikkal
Club Hotel Dolphin Wennappuwa
Club Dolphin Wennappuwa
Resort Club Hotel Dolphin Wennappuwa
Wennappuwa Club Hotel Dolphin Resort
Club Dolphin
Resort Club Hotel Dolphin
Club Hotel Dolphin Resort
Club Hotel Dolphin Wennappuwa
Club Hotel Dolphin Resort Wennappuwa

Club Hotel Dolphin Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 105 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Am 60 yrs old, have about 4 holidays a year, 1st time Sri Lanka and i am saying this Hotel is absolutely brilliant, food, staff, comfort, pool everything is just great.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Ivana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Over priced rundown hotel
We booked this hotel for our last night in Sri Lanka and it was by far the most rundown hotel we have stayed in. We booked the most expensive ($260 per night) room that they offered “ beach villa”. The room was in poor condition and looked nothing like a villa. Tv didn’t work and bed sheets were old and room was not clean. Ac blows directly on the bed so you can choose to either be freezing or be super hot. The hotel is on the beach but far from easy access to anything near by. Dinning options are at the buffet only and it’s like a 2 star restaurant. The buffet is $15 per person, kinda high for the quality of food and giving the fact you are in Sri Lanka. This hotel would be ok for $40 per night for someone that is on budget. $260 per night in Sri Lanka gets you by far nicer accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious property even when near full occupancy. Staff always attentive and going extra mile. Good choice of food at buffet.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Grahame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall good but they have a lot to learn.
Overall good. They have a lot to learn regarding food selection compared to other all inclusive holidays we have taken especially Turkey. We booked B&B but were informed that we should take all inclusive as it represented good value. We don’t agree £70 each per day wasn’t good value at all unless you wanted to snuff yourself or get outrageously drunk!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service. Highly recommended. Perfect for relaxing break.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Olgica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
+ Very nice resort. Wonderful huge pool and great pool area on the lawn. Beautiful beach too - and swimmable :). Animation team active. Nice main restaurant, lots of food choices. And tasty. Live music at times nice touch. Close to the airport, very good choice for a first or last stop in Sri Lanka. - Very large resort, not for those who prefer more privacy. Sometimes loud too. They take day guests (probably there for a meeting or something), so that at one point there were no more sun umbrellas left for us - which should not happen. A bit complicated to get around. Could have more of a local touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Dilshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good place to relax
Overall it was a nice place to spend with my family. Mostly enjoyed in the pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family hotel
Loved the hotel and food. Pool was great too. We were AL but when I asked for banana milkshake it was not on the AL. I don’t drink so this was disappointing. Staff are very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Dani, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall nice facility layout confusing. Staff really nice. Not much entertainment on offer. A little far out to bars, shopping & to find things to do. Food was good.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Bal, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel with character by the beach.
The staff are very helping and friendly. Always willing to help with any problems you may have. The hotel is not a modern type of hotel, but has lots of character. The two swimming pools are a bonus. The first is a large long stretched out pool with plenty of space for everyone. The other is a large quiet pool for those who want to swim or spend time in the pool with less noise. The eating areas are large and spacious. My only negative point is if you are a vegetarian. Then on some days the choice can be limited. But if you ask the head chef. They will try to make food to satisfy your vegetarian lifestyle the next time you eat. The beach can be littered with some rubbish bought in on the tide from the nearby towns. But the staff do clean it monthly. In August the tide can be a little strong.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Hesitha, Sri Lanka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with sea view and a large pool. Villa rooms are clean and spacious. Foods are delicious and more variations. The colored wrist band used to identify booking boarding is a nuisance make a discrimination.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Sudarshana

Waiting one and half hours for checking. Not much clean. Dinner is not satisfied.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very large resort, very good food
My wife and I stayed here earlier this month and - although we were only there for a night prior to flying back to Australia - we had a good time. The resort itself is really large and the staff are super friendly. The buffet food is excellent both in variety and taste. They offer an all-inclusive upgrade package for $30 US per person/per night - as at July 2018 - so if you're going to be here for a few days it would be well worth it to take this option, especially if you like a drink or 2...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel and great location.
Fantastic location, beautiful beach, the sea is a bit rough, but there were people swimming in the sea although the red flags were flying everyday we were there. The staff are really friendly, great fun and very helpful. Both pool areas are very clean, food and drinks appear to be available at any time of day or night, although we were originally on a B&B basis, we went for the all inclusive on arrival and were not disappointed with what was on offer. Our room was a superior one with sea view, big room, the A/C and ceiling fan was great, our room could have done with a little refresh on some of the paintwork, but generally nice. We had a fabulous ten nights at the Dolphin and would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carrie, Perth, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good resort for a getaway
Excellent experience at Club Hotel Dolphin. We did find it to be a little isolated from the city but it was a good start to the trip with nice relaxing treatments in their spa.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Hoshang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Fantastic. The property is a real resort with all inclusive amenities and daily activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Hoshang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Anazing
Excellent property staff amazing - all eager to help. Felt like a real vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Kim, Singapore

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice layout of rooms on hotel grounds
Quite nice. Parking is on the road side - not sure if hotel security looks after this area. Decent room - with working roman blinds. Bathroom - ants and quite a few drain flies. :( Breakfast buffet nice spread. Friendly staff. Good service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

gemma, saudi Arabia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing family holiday
My husband and I took our 1 year old for our first holiday. We stayed in a pool access room which was exactly that with the bonus of bring close to the beach. Pool area and bar was perfect. Lots of different depth areas so my daughter could enjoy the pool, walking and sitting in the water. Food was good. Buffet varied day to day and had a good selection. Very accommodating of chn and will cook what they need. Allowed late checkout as our daughter was sleeping and didn't remove all inclusive band so we could eat lunch after check out. Kids club was great, esp the indoor playroom. Staff there were very friendly and let us use the room after checking out over their lunch break. Overall we would recommend this hotel 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

sue, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel, close to the beach.
Had a lovely four day stay at this hotel. It was a bit secluded from anywhere around it. Very clean, and staff very polite. We were Bed and Breakfast, so ate in the hotel for our evening meals, as no where else nearby. Food was good, but there was not really many plain dishes if you didn't like curries and other more exotic dishes. Therefore, would not recommend it for children. Entertainment very quiet at nights, singer on keyboard, animation sow three nights a week ( not all that) and a disco that no one attended! Pool side was nice, no problem getting beds. Overall had a good stay, but a little quieter than I expected.

10/10 Excellent

Iresha, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful and excellent customer service
Very friendly staff. Went out of their way to make our stay wonderful. Clean and beautiful setting Beachfront with shady trees Very relaxing Will go again

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel. Clean rooms and nice staff. Near to the beach

8/10 Good

Zoe & Gwyn, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel but staff could have been better
We stayed at the hotel for one night only. The check in was nice and we were welcomed and given a welcome drink. Our room was clean and in good condition and nicely located right beside the pool with a nice outdoor seating area. We ate lunch and dinner at the hotel and the food was nice. The service was good. The following day we spoke to the reception about arranging a taxi for us to get to the airport that evening, we were told to leave it with them and they would organise this for us. When we went to check this was all in place about 30mins before we wanted to depart we were told this hadn't been done and there were no taxis - no solution offered just no taxis. We explained that we HAD to get there and could we perhaps get a tuk tuk. They agreed however couldn't seem to care less about helping us with our departure. The hotels focus seems to be on the guests staying for longer periods of time (and all inclusive) with less care and attention given to those staying only a day or two and only bed and breakfast. Whilst it is a nice hotel - given the price I would hav expected better Custer service and therefore probably wouldn't stay here again.