Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortHotel Riu Sri Lanka
Overall
8.8
8.4
Beach
6.4
8.0
Food
8.5
8.0
Service
9.1
8.2
Rooms
9.0
8.1
Luxury
8.8
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Value
7.3
8.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Hotel Riu Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Overall Score | 8.4 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (593) | Google Rating | 4.4 (6,181) |
| From $228 | Price / Night (pp) | From $92 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 260 min | Airport Transfer | 120 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Hotel Riu Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | 8.0 (better) |
| (better)8.5 | Food | 8.0 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.2 |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 8.1 |
| 8.3 | Pools | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.8 | Luxury | – |
| 7.3 | Value | 8.4 (better) |
| – | Family | 8.7 |
| 9.1 | Quiet | – |
| 9.3 | Adventure | – |
| 8.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 5 and Hotel Riu Sri Lanka leads on 5.
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Hotel Riu Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Hotel Riu Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Hotel Riu Sri Lanka
- 4 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 120 min from CMB
Pros · Hilton Yala Resort
- Excellent Yala National Park access and guide positioning.
- Small 42-room luxury footprint.
- Strong room, service and nature-setting signals.
Pros · Hotel Riu Sri Lanka
- 24-hour all-inclusive product
- Beachfront location
- Three main pools plus children's pool
- Kids club and family entertainment
- Five restaurants
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.
Cons · Hotel Riu Sri Lanka
- Long transfer from CMB
- Sri Lanka needs a new country guide
- Beach conditions can vary
- Large resort can feel busy
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