Scores at a Glance
Bay Gardens Beach Resort & SpaHilton Yala Resort
Overall
8.3
8.8
Beach
8.8
6.4
Food
·
8.5
Service
·
9.1
Rooms
·
9.0
Luxury
·
8.8
Value
8.2
7.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.3 | Overall Score | 8.8 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.3 (1,156) | Google Rating | 4.8 (582) (better) |
| (better)From $138 | Price / Night (pp) | From $228 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)75 min | Airport Transfer | 260 min |
All Scores
| Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 6.4 |
| – | Food | 8.5 |
| – | Service | 9.1 |
| – | Rooms | 9.0 |
| – | Pools | 8.3 |
| – | Luxury | 8.8 |
| (better)8.2 | Value | 7.3 |
| 8.7 | Family | – |
| – | Quiet | 9.1 |
| – | Adventure | 9.3 |
| – | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 7 measures we call, Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa leads on 4 and Hilton Yala Resort leads on 3.
Vibes
| Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| – | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from UVF
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Pros · Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa
- Direct Reduit Beach location
- Walkable Rodney Bay setting
- Optional all-inclusive rates
- Splash Island Water Park access
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 · Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa
- Not a secluded resort experience
- Some room and facility feedback is dated
- Food and service sentiment is more mixed than beach sentiment
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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