Scores at a Glance
Anantara Kalutara ResortHilton Yala Resort
Overall
8.4
8.8
Beach
7.6
6.4
Food
7.8
8.5
Service
8.3
9.1
Rooms
8.8
9.0
Luxury
·
8.8
Value
·
7.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Anantara Kalutara Resort | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | Overall Score | 8.8 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (4,127) | Google Rating | 4.8 (593) |
| (better)From $86 | Price / Night (pp) | From $228 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)90 min | Airport Transfer | 260 min |
All Scores
| Anantara Kalutara Resort | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)7.6 | Beach | 6.4 |
| 7.8 | Food | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.3 | Service | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.8 | Rooms | 9.0 (better) |
| (better)8.6 | Pools | 8.3 |
| – | Luxury | 8.8 |
| – | Value | 7.3 |
| 8.6 | Family | – |
| – | Quiet | 9.1 |
| 8.4 | Adventure | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.0 | Remote work | 8.2 (better) |
Of the 10 measures we call, Anantara Kalutara Resort leads on 4 and Hilton Yala Resort leads on 6.
Vibes
| Anantara Kalutara Resort | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Anantara Kalutara Resort | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Anantara Kalutara Resort
- 2 pools
- Full-service spa
- 90 min from CMB
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Pros · Anantara Kalutara Resort
- Large room and villa inventory with private-pool options.
- Strong family setup with kids’ and teens’ club.
- Distinctive lagoon-and-ocean location.
- Good fit for remote work compared with many beach resorts.
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 · Anantara Kalutara Resort
- All-inclusive status is rate-plan specific and needs manual confirmation.
- Public review volume is thinner than mature Caribbean all-inclusives.
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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