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Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa
Five-Star·★ 4.9
Hilton Yala Resort
Five-Star·★ 4.8

Scores at a Glance

Emerald Maldives Resort & SpaHilton Yala Resort
Overall
9.3
8.8
Beach
9.5
6.4
Food
9.2
8.5
Service
9.4
9.1
Rooms
9.4
9.0
Luxury
9.1
8.8
Value
·
7.3
Romance
9.3
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

9.3
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (503)
Google Rating
4.8 (544)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
45 min
Airport Transfer
260 min

All Scores

9.5
Beach
6.4
9.2
Food
8.5
9.4
Service
9.1
9.4
Rooms
9.0
–
Pools
8.3
9.1
Luxury
8.8
–
Value
7.3
8.9
Family
–
9.3
Romance
–
9.2
Quiet
9.1
9.0
Adventure
9.3
8.0
Remote work
8.2

Vibes

Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes

Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa

  • 4 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Overwater bungalows
  • 45 min from MLE

Hilton Yala Resort

  • 1 pools
  • 3 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 260 min from CMB

Pros · Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa

  • True Deluxe All-Inclusive concept.
  • 120-villa private-island layout with beach and overwater options.
  • Strong food variety for the Maldives.
  • House reef, dive center, spa and kids club.

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 Maldives Resort & Spa

  • Transfers can add cost and complexity.
  • Exact premium beverage exclusions should be checked.
  • Resort-specific Reddit depth is limited.

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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