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
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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 (353) | Google Rating | 4.8 (602) |
| From $437 | Price / Night (pp) | From $228 (better) |
| 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
| 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 |
Of the 10 measures we call, Calabash Hotel leads on 9 and Hilton Yala Resort leads on 1.
Vibes
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Calabash Hotel
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from GND
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Pros · Calabash Hotel
- Exceptional service and food consensus.
- Quiet beachfront boutique atmosphere.
- Suites and villas emphasize privacy, balconies and luxury touches.
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 · Calabash Hotel
- All-inclusive is optional and has exclusions.
- High price point.
- Small scale means fewer facilities than a large all-inclusive resort.
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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