Scores at a Glance
Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness ResortHilton Yala Resort
Overall
9.0
8.8
Beach
9.5
6.4
Food
8.6
8.5
Service
9.2
9.1
Rooms
8.8
9.0
Luxury
·
8.8
Value
8.8
7.3
Romance
8.8
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (2,057)
Google Rating
4.8 (544)
From $120
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
–
Airport Transfer
260 min
All Scores
9.5
Beach
6.4
8.6
Food
8.5
9.2
Service
9.1
8.8
Rooms
9.0
7.8
Pools
8.3
–
Luxury
8.8
8.8
Value
7.3
8.0
Family
–
8.8
Romance
–
8.4
Quiet
9.1
–
Adventure
9.3
8.4
Wellness
–
–
Remote work
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Pros · Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
- Exceptional beach and shore snorkeling.
- All rooms are positioned close to the ocean.
- Strong service and cleanliness sentiment.
- 24-hour complimentary room service.
Pros · Hilton Yala Resort
- Excellent Yala National Park access and guide positioning.
- Small 42-room luxury footprint.
- Strong room, service and nature-setting signals.
Cons · Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
- Seasonal sargassum can be significant.
- Pool experience is not the main draw.
- No verified kids club.
- Coordinates need exact main-entrance verification.
Cons · Hilton Yala Resort
- Not a classic all-inclusive beach resort.
- Very long transfer from Colombo airport.
- All-inclusive and safari inclusions are rate-specific.
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