Scores at a Glance
East WindsHilton Yala Resort
Overall
9.4
8.8
Beach
8.8
6.4
Food
9.2
8.5
Service
9.5
9.1
Rooms
9.0
9.0
Luxury
·
8.8
Value
8.8
7.3
Romance
9.4
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| East Winds | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Overall Score | 8.8 |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.7 (164) | Google Rating | 4.8 (600) (better) |
| From $293 | Price / Night (pp) | From $228 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)90 min | Airport Transfer | 260 min |
All Scores
| East Winds | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 6.4 |
| (better)9.2 | Food | 8.5 |
| (better)9.5 | Service | 9.1 |
| 9.0 | Rooms | 9.0 |
| 7.9 | Pools | 8.3 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 8.8 |
| (better)8.8 | Value | 7.3 |
| 9.4 | Romance | – |
| (better)9.5 | Quiet | 9.1 |
| – | Adventure | 9.3 |
| – | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 11 measures we call, East Winds leads on 7 and Hilton Yala Resort leads on 4.
Vibes
| East Winds | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| East Winds | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
East Winds
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 90 min from UVF
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Pros · East Winds
- Only 30 cottage-style accommodations.
- Excellent service and food sentiment.
- Quiet romantic beach-garden setting.
- Strong inclusive activity list for a small resort.
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 · East Winds
- Limited pool and nightlife infrastructure.
- Not suitable for families with young children.
- Long transfer from UVF.
- Coordinates are not verified as the exact main entrance.
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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