Scores at a Glance
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpaHilton Yala Resort
Overall
9.4
8.8
Beach
9.5
6.4
Food
9.2
8.5
Service
9.5
9.1
Rooms
9.3
9.0
Luxury
9.2
8.8
Value
8.6
7.3
Romance
9.4
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Overall Score | 8.8 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (190) | Google Rating | 4.8 (617) |
| From $1035 | 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)45 min | Airport Transfer | 260 min |
All Scores
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Beach | 6.4 |
| (better)9.2 | Food | 8.5 |
| (better)9.5 | Service | 9.1 |
| (better)9.3 | Rooms | 9.0 |
| (better)8.8 | Pools | 8.3 |
| (better)9.2 | Luxury | 8.8 |
| (better)8.6 | Value | 7.3 |
| 8.8 | Family | – |
| 9.4 | Romance | – |
| (better)9.3 | Quiet | 9.1 |
| – | Adventure | 9.3 |
| 8.7 | Wellness | – |
| – | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 12 measures we call, Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa leads on 11 and Hilton Yala Resort leads on 1.
Vibes
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Butler service
- 50 min from MLE
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pool
- 3 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Pros · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- House reef
- Dine-around Deluxe AI
- Private pools on most villas
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 · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Seaplane cost and weather risk
- Small island nightlife
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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