Scores at a Glance
Bolongo Bay Beach ResortHilton Yala Resort
Overall
8.1
8.8
Beach
7.9
6.4
Food
8.4
8.5
Service
8.8
9.1
Rooms
7.2
9.0
Luxury
·
8.8
Value
8.2
7.3
Romance
7.8
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Bolongo Bay Beach Resort | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 8.8 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.4 (1,422) | Google Rating | 4.8 (600) (better) |
| (better)From $218 | Price / Night (pp) | From $228 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)20 min | Airport Transfer | 260 min |
All Scores
| Bolongo Bay Beach Resort | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)7.9 | Beach | 6.4 |
| 8.4 | Food | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.8 | Service | 9.1 (better) |
| 7.2 | Rooms | 9.0 (better) |
| 7.4 | Pools | 8.3 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 8.8 |
| (better)8.2 | Value | 7.3 |
| 7.4 | Family | – |
| 7.8 | Romance | – |
| 7.2 | Nightlife | – |
| 8.0 | Quiet | 9.1 (better) |
| – | Adventure | 9.3 |
| – | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 12 measures we call, Bolongo Bay Beach Resort leads on 4 and Hilton Yala Resort leads on 8.
Vibes
| Bolongo Bay Beach Resort | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Bolongo Bay Beach Resort | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Spa | Yes |
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- 20 min from STT
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Pros · Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
- Rare U.S. Virgin Islands all-inclusive option.
- Small, friendly, family-owned atmosphere.
- Strong food, staff and beach-bar sentiment.
- All rooms are close to the ocean.
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 · Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
- All-inclusive is plan-based rather than clearly the only default booking model.
- Rooms and showers can feel dated.
- No verified kids club, spa or large-resort amenity depth.
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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