Scores at a Glance
Fairmont MayakobaHilton Yala Resort
Overall
9.0
8.8
Beach
8.4
6.4
Food
8.9
8.5
Service
9.1
9.1
Rooms
9.0
9.0
Luxury
9.2
8.8
Value
7.8
7.3
Romance
8.8
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (3,878)
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
8.4
Beach
6.4
8.9
Food
8.5
9.1
Service
9.1
9.0
Rooms
9.0
9.1
Pools
8.3
9.2
Luxury
8.8
7.8
Value
7.3
9.0
Family
–
8.8
Romance
–
8.6
Quiet
9.1
–
Adventure
9.3
8.8
Wellness
–
8.3
Remote work
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Fairmont Mayakoba
- 10 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 45 min from CUN
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Pros · Fairmont Mayakoba
- True luxury resort with optional all-inclusive convenience.
- Strong food, service, pools and family facilities.
- Excellent for families who want a polished resort but not a mass-market all-inclusive.
- Large Mayakoba ecosystem setting with beach, lagoons, bikes and boat transport.
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 · Fairmont Mayakoba
- All-inclusive is optional and easy to misunderstand when comparing rates.
- The package is not the same as unrestricted dining across every Mayakoba property.
- Large footprint can frustrate travelers who want compact, walk-out beach access.
- Seasonal sargassum can affect beach appeal.
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.