Scores at a Glance
Calista Luxury ResortHilton Yala Resort
Overall
9.0
8.8
Beach
8.8
6.4
Food
8.6
8.5
Service
9.0
9.1
Rooms
8.8
9.0
Luxury
9.0
8.8
Value
8.2
7.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (4,648)
Google Rating
4.8 (544)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
–
Airport Transfer
260 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
6.4
8.6
Food
8.5
9.0
Service
9.1
8.8
Rooms
9.0
9.1
Pools
8.3
9.0
Luxury
8.8
8.2
Value
7.3
9.2
Family
–
8.6
Nightlife
–
–
Quiet
9.1
–
Adventure
9.3
8.8
Wellness
–
–
Remote work
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Lively
–
–
Quiet
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
Yes
Calista Luxury Resort
- 8 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Gated, 24-hour security
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Pros · Calista Luxury Resort
- Official Ultra All Inclusive concept.
- Eight-pool resort footprint with winter-heated pool.
- Strong kids, teen and water-park facilities.
- Beachfront Belek location with piers and clear sea.
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 · Calista Luxury Resort
- Many premium extras are carved out of the standard plan.
- Watersports are extra.
- À la carte dining may cost extra outside VIP conditions.
- Not walkable to a lively town center.
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.