Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian IslandHilton Yala Resort
Overall
9.2
8.8
Beach
9.5
6.4
Food
8.7
8.5
Service
9.4
9.1
Rooms
9.3
9.0
Luxury
9.4
8.8
Value
7.4
7.3
Romance
9.5
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (736)
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
60 min
Airport Transfer
260 min
All Scores
9.5
Beach
6.4
8.7
Food
8.5
9.4
Service
9.1
9.3
Rooms
9.0
8.3
Pools
8.3
9.4
Luxury
8.8
7.4
Value
7.3
7.4
Family
–
9.5
Romance
–
3.0
Nightlife
–
9.6
Quiet
9.1
9.3
Adventure
9.3
8.4
Wellness
–
–
Remote work
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from ENI
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Pros · El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- Exceptional private-island beach and scenery.
- Very strong service and arrival-to-departure handling.
- Large villas with strong privacy options.
- Excellent fit for romance, quiet luxury and nature-based activities.
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 Pangulasian Island
- Remote logistics make short stays less efficient.
- Value depends heavily on rate plan and inclusion details.
- Limited nightlife and limited dining breadth compared with large mainland resorts.
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.