Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Lagen IslandHilton Yala Resort
Overall
8.7
8.8
Beach
8.9
6.4
Food
8.2
8.5
Service
9.1
9.1
Rooms
8.5
9.0
Luxury
·
8.8
Value
7.8
7.3
Romance
8.8
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.7 | Overall Score | 8.8 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.7 (449) | Google Rating | 4.8 (624) (better) |
| From $480 | Price / Night (pp) | From $228 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| – | Airport Transfer | 260 min |
All Scores
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.9 | Beach | 6.4 |
| 8.2 | Food | 8.5 (better) |
| 9.1 | Service | 9.1 |
| 8.5 | Rooms | 9.0 (better) |
| 7.8 | Pools | 8.3 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 8.8 |
| (better)7.8 | Value | 7.3 |
| 8.8 | Romance | – |
| 9.1 | Quiet | 9.1 |
| 9.2 | Adventure | 9.3 (better) |
| – | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 10 measures we call, El Nido Resorts Lagen Island leads on 2 and Hilton Yala Resort leads on 8.
Vibes
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
El Nido Resorts Lagen Island
- 1 pool
- 1 place to eat
- Full-service spa
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pool
- 3 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Pros · El Nido Resorts Lagen Island
- Spectacular private-island lagoon setting.
- Strong service reputation.
- Included airport transfer on OTA listing.
- Excellent snorkeling, kayaking and island-excursion fit.
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 · El Nido Resorts Lagen Island
- All-inclusive is rate/package dependent.
- Limited restaurant and nightlife variety.
- Main-entrance/jetty coordinates need manual confirmation.
- Reddit coverage is thin compared with Tripadvisor.
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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