Scores at a Glance
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaHilton Yala Resort
Overall
8.8
8.8
Beach
8.2
6.4
Food
8.8
8.5
Service
9.0
9.1
Rooms
8.8
9.0
Luxury
8.6
8.8
Value
·
7.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (877)
Google Rating
4.8 (544)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
64 min
Airport Transfer
260 min
All Scores
8.2
Beach
6.4
8.8
Food
8.5
9.0
Service
9.1
8.8
Rooms
9.0
8.4
Pools
8.3
8.6
Luxury
8.8
–
Value
7.3
8.0
Family
–
8.6
Quiet
9.1
–
Adventure
9.3
8.0
Remote work
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- 64 min from ZNZ
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Pros · Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Premium all-inclusive plan is clearly published.
- Large suites with ocean-view options.
- Strong early guest signals for staff and food.
- Spa, gym, PADI dive centre and 24-hour room service.
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 · Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Thin Reddit and still-maturing review base.
- Only one main restaurant and bar verified on official pages.
- Uroa beach swimming varies by tide.
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.