Scores at a Glance
Half MoonHilton Yala Resort
Overall
9.1
8.8
Beach
8.8
6.4
Food
8.9
8.5
Service
9.2
9.1
Rooms
9.1
9.0
Luxury
9.3
8.8
Value
7.6
7.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Half Moon | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.1 | Overall Score | 8.8 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| – | Google Rating | 4.8 (600) |
| From $230 | Price / Night (pp) | From $228 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 260 min |
All Scores
| Half Moon | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 6.4 |
| (better)8.9 | Food | 8.5 |
| (better)9.2 | Service | 9.1 |
| (better)9.1 | Rooms | 9.0 |
| (better)8.7 | Pools | 8.3 |
| (better)9.3 | Luxury | 8.8 |
| (better)7.6 | Value | 7.3 |
| 8.8 | Family | – |
| – | Quiet | 9.1 |
| – | Adventure | 9.3 |
| 9.1 | Wellness | – |
| – | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 10 measures we call, Half Moon leads on 9 and Hilton Yala Resort leads on 1.
Vibes
| Half Moon | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| – | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Half Moon | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Half Moon
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from MBJ
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Pros · Half Moon
- One of Jamaica’s strongest luxury resort footprints, with 400 acres, two miles of private beachfront, golf, tennis, equestrian center, spa, and villas.
- Excellent service and space-to-guest ratio for families and couples seeking privacy.
- Strong dining roster anchored by Delmare and Sugar Mill.
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 · Half Moon
- Optional all-inclusive is complex and not the same as a simple wristband resort.
- High on-property dining and activity prices if not on the right package.
- Some guests report slow food or drink service during busy periods.
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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