Scores at a Glance
Gloria Serenity ResortHilton Yala Resort
Overall
9.3
8.8
Beach
8.7
6.4
Food
9.0
8.5
Service
9.2
9.1
Rooms
9.4
9.0
Luxury
9.3
8.8
Value
8.4
7.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Gloria Serenity Resort | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.3 | Overall Score | 8.8 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (2,795) | Google Rating | 4.8 (600) |
| From $734 | Price / Night (pp) | From $228 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| – | Airport Transfer | 260 min |
All Scores
| Gloria Serenity Resort | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.7 | Beach | 6.4 |
| (better)9.0 | Food | 8.5 |
| (better)9.2 | Service | 9.1 |
| (better)9.4 | Rooms | 9.0 |
| (better)9.1 | Pools | 8.3 |
| (better)9.3 | Luxury | 8.8 |
| (better)8.4 | Value | 7.3 |
| 8.8 | Family | – |
| 8.2 | Quiet | 9.1 (better) |
| – | Adventure | 9.3 |
| 7.8 | Remote work | 8.2 (better) |
Of the 11 measures we call, Gloria Serenity Resort leads on 8 and Hilton Yala Resort leads on 3.
Vibes
| Gloria Serenity Resort | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Gloria Serenity Resort | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Gloria Serenity Resort
- Full-service spa
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Pros · Gloria Serenity Resort
- Very high Tripadvisor review volume and strong category ratings.
- Luxury Belek resort with golf, spa, beach, pools and family amenities.
- Official ultra-all-inclusive positioning.
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 · Gloria Serenity Resort
- Airport shuttle is extra according to Expedia.
- Some reviews mention surcharges affecting perceived value.
- Exact main-entrance coordinate still needs manual verification.
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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