Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortHurawalhi Island Resort
Overall
8.8
9.5
Beach
6.4
9.4
Food
8.5
9.5
Service
9.1
9.5
Rooms
9.0
9.4
Luxury
8.8
9.4
Value
7.3
9.0
Romance
·
9.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Hurawalhi Island Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 9.5 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (582) | Google Rating | 4.9 (918) (better) |
| (better)From $228 | Price / Night (pp) | From $359 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 260 min | Airport Transfer | 40 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Hurawalhi Island Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.5 | Food | 9.5 (better) |
| 9.1 | Service | 9.5 (better) |
| 9.0 | Rooms | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.3 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.8 | Luxury | 9.4 (better) |
| 7.3 | Value | 9.0 (better) |
| – | Romance | 9.7 |
| 9.1 | Quiet | 9.5 (better) |
| 9.3 | Adventure | – |
| – | Wellness | 8.9 |
| (better)8.2 | Remote work | 7.4 |
Of the 13 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 2 and Hurawalhi Island Resort leads on 11.
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Hurawalhi Island Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Hurawalhi Island Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 40 min from MLE
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 · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
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 · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded
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