Scores at a Glance
Curtain BluffHilton Yala Resort
Overall
9.2
8.8
Beach
8.8
6.4
Food
9.1
8.5
Service
9.4
9.1
Rooms
8.8
9.0
Luxury
·
8.8
Value
·
7.3
Romance
9.2
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Curtain Bluff | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.2 | Overall Score | 8.8 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.6 (239) | Google Rating | 4.8 (582) (better) |
| From $1179 | Price / Night (pp) | From $228 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)30 min | Airport Transfer | 260 min |
All Scores
| Curtain Bluff | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 6.4 |
| (better)9.1 | Food | 8.5 |
| (better)9.4 | Service | 9.1 |
| 8.8 | Rooms | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.1 | Pools | 8.3 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 8.8 |
| – | Value | 7.3 |
| 8.7 | Family | – |
| 9.2 | Romance | – |
| 9.0 | Quiet | 9.1 (better) |
| – | Adventure | 9.3 |
| 8.8 | Wellness | – |
| – | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 10 measures we call, Curtain Bluff leads on 5 and Hilton Yala Resort leads on 5.
Vibes
| Curtain Bluff | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Curtain Bluff | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Curtain Bluff
- 1 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from ANU
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Pros · Curtain Bluff
- Excellent service reputation and very high repeat-guest loyalty.
- Broad all-inclusive activity coverage, including many motorized and non-motorized water sports.
- Every room is directly on the sand or close to it.
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 · Curtain Bluff
- Traditional style may feel less modern than newer luxury resorts.
- Not all premium experiences are included.
- Dinner dress expectations may feel formal for very casual travelers.
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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