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Calabash HotelvsHilton Yala Resort

Calabash Hotel

Five-Star·★ 4.8

Hilton Yala Resort

Five-Star·★ 4.8

Scores at a Glance

Calabash HotelHilton Yala Resort

Overall

9.3

8.8

Beach

8.6

6.4

Food

9.5

8.5

Service

9.6

9.1

Rooms

9.4

9.0

Luxury

9.4

8.8

Value

8.2

7.3

Romance

9.5

9.3

8.8

Overall

8.6

6.4

Beach

9.5

8.5

Food

9.6

9.1

Service

9.4

9.0

Rooms

9.4

8.8

Luxury

8.2

7.3

Value

9.5

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Romance

Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Calabash Hotel	Measure	Hilton Yala Resort
(better)9.3	Overall Score	8.8
5-star	Star Rating	5-star
4.8 (355)	Google Rating	4.8 (627)
From $555	Price / Night (pp)	From $228 (better)
No	Adults Only	No
Unverified	Kids' Club	Unverified
Near coast	Beachfront	Near coast
Mid-size	Resort Size	Mid-size
(better)20 min	Airport Transfer	260 min

Calabash Hotel

Kids' club & childcare: Unverified
Room service: Unverified
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 2 people in one accommodation. Westside Suite; Superior Deluxe Suite; Pool Suite; 1 more categories at this capacity. Adult limit unverified.

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Hilton Yala Resort

Kids' club & childcare: No kids’ club listed
Room service: Unverified
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.

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Calabash Hotel

Highlights

3 places to eat
Full-service spa
20 min from GND

Why choose it

Exceptional service and food consensus.
Quiet beachfront boutique atmosphere.
Suites and villas emphasize privacy, balconies and luxury touches.

Keep in mind

All-inclusive is optional and has exclusions.
High price point.
Small scale means fewer facilities than a large all-inclusive resort.

Hilton Yala Resort

Highlights

1 pool
3 places to eat
Full-service spa
260 min from CMB

Why choose it

Excellent Yala National Park access and guide positioning.
Small 42-room luxury footprint.
Strong room, service and nature-setting signals.

Keep in mind

Not a classic all-inclusive beach resort.
Very long transfer from Colombo airport.
All-inclusive and safari inclusions are rate-specific.

All Scores

Calabash Hotel	Measure	Hilton Yala Resort
(better)8.6	Beach	6.4
(better)9.5	Food	8.5
(better)9.6	Service	9.1
(better)9.4	Rooms	9.0
8.3	Pools	8.3
(better)9.4	Luxury	8.8
(better)8.2	Value	7.3
9.5	Romance	–
(better)9.4	Quiet	9.1
–	Adventure	9.3
8.9	Wellness	–
–	Remote work	8.2