Scores at a Glance
Grand Velas Boutique HotelHilton Yala Resort
Overall
9.0
8.8
Beach
7.4
6.4
Food
9.3
8.5
Service
9.2
9.1
Rooms
9.2
9.0
Luxury
9.3
8.8
Value
8.2
7.3
Romance
9.3
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Grand Velas Boutique Hotel | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.8 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (104) | Google Rating | 4.8 (600) (better) |
| From $761 | Price / Night (pp) | From $228 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)35 min | Airport Transfer | 260 min |
All Scores
| Grand Velas Boutique Hotel | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)7.4 | Beach | 6.4 |
| (better)9.3 | Food | 8.5 |
| (better)9.2 | Service | 9.1 |
| (better)9.2 | Rooms | 9.0 |
| (better)9.1 | Pools | 8.3 |
| (better)9.3 | Luxury | 8.8 |
| (better)8.2 | Value | 7.3 |
| 9.3 | Romance | – |
| 8.8 | Quiet | 9.1 (better) |
| – | Adventure | 9.3 |
| 8.9 | Wellness | – |
| (better)8.3 | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 13 measures we call, Grand Velas Boutique Hotel leads on 10 and Hilton Yala Resort leads on 3.
Vibes
| Grand Velas Boutique Hotel | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Grand Velas Boutique Hotel | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Grand Velas Boutique Hotel
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from SJD
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Pros · Grand Velas Boutique Hotel
- 79-key scale
- Loto / Michelin consulting kitchen
- Suite size
- Sister-resort access
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 · Grand Velas Boutique Hotel
- Unswimmable corridor beach
- Price
- Airport transfer extra
- Quiet to the point of small
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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