Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinHilton Yala Resort
Overall
8.1
8.8
Beach
7.4
6.4
Food
8.0
8.5
Service
8.6
9.1
Rooms
7.6
9.0
Luxury
·
8.8
Value
7.9
7.3
Romance
7.6
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 8.8 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (9,631) | Google Rating | 4.8 (624) (better) |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $228 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)35 min | Airport Transfer | 260 min |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)7.4 | Beach | 6.4 |
| 8.0 | Food | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 9.1 (better) |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 9.0 (better) |
| (better)8.7 | Pools | 8.3 |
| – | Luxury | 8.8 |
| (better)7.9 | Value | 7.3 |
| 8.2 | Family | – |
| 7.6 | Romance | – |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 9.1 (better) |
| 7.8 | Adventure | 9.3 (better) |
| 7.6 | Wellness | – |
| 7.5 | Remote work | 8.2 (better) |
Of the 13 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 5 and Hilton Yala Resort leads on 8.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pool
- 3 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Pros · Club Hotel Dolphin
- Verified all-inclusive availability
- Large pool setup with children's pool
- Strong family-friendly amenities
- Friendly staff feedback is recurring
- Convenient for Bandaranaike International Airport
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 · Club Hotel Dolphin
- All-inclusive is rate-plan dependent
- A la carte dining may cost extra
- Some room refurbishment and air-conditioning complaints
- Large active-resort feel can be noisy
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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