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Grand Velas Boutique HotelvsHilton Yala Resort

Grand Velas Boutique Hotel

Five-Star·★ 4.7·Adults Only

Hilton Yala Resort

Five-Star·★ 4.8

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

9.0

8.8

Overall

7.4

6.4

Beach

9.3

8.5

Food

9.2

9.1

Service

9.2

9.0

Rooms

9.3

8.8

Luxury

8.2

7.3

Value

9.3

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Romance

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 (109)	Google Rating	4.8 (627) (better)
From $1131	Price / Night (pp)	From $228 (better)
Yes	Adults Only	No
Not applicable	Kids' Club	Unverified
Near coast	Beachfront	Near coast
Mid-size	Resort Size	Mid-size
(better)35 min	Airport Transfer	260 min

Grand Velas Boutique Hotel

Kids' club & childcare: Not applicable: adults only
Room service: Included. 24-hour suite service
Dining reservations: Confirmed walk-in: Del Mar, 51 Bar, Roca Ocean Bistro / Aqua Bar.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 2 people in one accommodation. Garden View Suite; Ocean View / Sunrise King; Grand Class King. Adult limit unverified.

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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

Grand Velas Boutique Hotel

Highlights

Adults-only all-inclusive
2 places to eat
Full-service spa
Gated, 24-hour security
35 min from SJD

Why choose it

79-key scale
Loto / Michelin consulting kitchen
Suite size
Sister-resort access

Keep in mind

Unswimmable corridor beach
Price
Airport transfer extra
Quiet to the point of small

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

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