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Gloria Serenity ResortvsHilton Yala Resort

Gloria Serenity Resort
Gloria Serenity Resort
Five-Star·★ 4.8
Hilton Yala Resort
Hilton Yala Resort
Five-Star·★ 4.8

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 ResortMeasureHilton Yala Resort
(better)9.3Overall Score8.8
5-starStar Rating5-star
4.8 (2,817)Google Rating4.8 (627)
(better)From $190Price / Night (pp)From $228
NoAdults OnlyNo
ListedKids' ClubUnverified
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
–Airport Transfer260 min

Gloria Serenity Resort

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Available with limits. 2026 summer / 2026–27 winter: ordinary 24-hour room service costs extra. Complimentary entitlement is listed for King Suite, Deluxe Villa, Serenity Villa, Queen Villa, King Villa, VIP Villa, Presidential Villa, Platinum card and Long Stay 28+ nights; confirm exact booking eligibility.
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. Kül: Specialty dining is chargeable for ordinary rooms, with eligible-room/card/long-stay exceptions. Teppanyaki remains chargeable for everyone; River Landing is seasonal. Confirm reservations and booked entitlement. Le Jardin Au Printemps: Specialty dining is chargeable for ordinary rooms, with eligible-room/card/long-stay exceptions. Teppanyaki remains chargeable for everyone; River Landing is seasonal. Confirm reservations and booked entitlement. Fuego: Specialty dining is chargeable for ordinary rooms, with eligible-room/card/long-stay exceptions. Teppanyaki remains chargeable for everyone; River Landing is seasonal. Confirm reservations and booked entitlement. Chef: Specialty dining is chargeable for ordinary rooms, with eligible-room/card/long-stay exceptions. Teppanyaki remains chargeable for everyone; River Landing is seasonal. Confirm reservations and booked entitlement. Aka & Teppanyaki: Specialty dining is chargeable for ordinary rooms, with eligible-room/card/long-stay exceptions. Teppanyaki remains chargeable for everyone; River Landing is seasonal. Confirm reservations and booked entitlement. River Landing: Specialty dining is chargeable for ordinary rooms, with eligible-room/card/long-stay exceptions. Teppanyaki remains chargeable for everyone; River Landing is seasonal. Confirm reservations and booked entitlement. Estela: 2026 concept lists 24-hour international dining; this is restaurant service, not free room delivery. Tetrasomia (main buffet). 10 a la carte: Aka (Japanese), Le Jardin Au Printemps (French), La Trattoria Romana (Italian), Fuego (steakhouse), Serenity Steak House, Estela (Mediterranean/Asian), Sha (Japanese), River Landing Fish Restaurant (seafood), plus additional venues. 14 bars. Ultra all-inclusive. Bon Vivant patisserie on top floor.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
See supplier details at Gloria Serenity Resort

Hilton Yala Resort

Kids' club & childcare
No kids’ club listed
Room service
Unverified
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
See supplier details at Hilton Yala Resort

Gloria Serenity Resort

Highlights

  • Full-service spa

Why choose it

  • 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.

Keep in mind

  • Airport shuttle is extra according to Expedia.
  • Some reviews mention surcharges affecting perceived value.
  • Exact main-entrance coordinate still needs manual verification.

Hilton Yala Resort

Highlights

  • 1 pool
  • 3 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 260 min from CMB

Why choose it

  • Excellent Yala National Park access and guide positioning.
  • Small 42-room luxury footprint.
  • Strong room, service and nature-setting signals.

Keep in mind

  • Not a classic all-inclusive beach resort.
  • Very long transfer from Colombo airport.
  • All-inclusive and safari inclusions are rate-specific.

All Scores

Gloria Serenity ResortMeasureHilton Yala Resort
(better)8.7Beach6.4
(better)9.0Food8.5
(better)9.2Service9.1
(better)9.4Rooms9.0
(better)9.1Pools8.3
(better)9.3Luxury8.8
(better)8.4Value7.3
8.8Family–
8.2Quiet9.1 (better)
–Adventure9.3
7.8Remote work8.2 (better)

Of the 11 measures we call, Gloria Serenity Resort leads on 9 and Hilton Yala Resort leads on 2.

Vibes

Gloria Serenity ResortMeasureHilton Yala Resort
YesQuietYes
–AdventureYes

Activities

Gloria Serenity ResortMeasureHilton Yala Resort
YesSpaYes
YesGolf–
YesWater sportsYes
YesKidsYes
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