Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortJaparatinga Lounge Resort
Overall
8.8
8.9
Beach
6.4
8.6
Food
8.5
9.0
Service
9.1
9.0
Rooms
9.0
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Luxury
8.8
·
Value
7.3
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Japaratinga Lounge Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 8.9 (better) |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| 4.8 (582) | Google Rating | 4.8 (5,279) |
| From $228 | Price / Night (pp) | From $219 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 260 min | Airport Transfer | 140 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Japaratinga Lounge Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.5 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 9.0 |
| 9.0 | Rooms | – |
| 8.3 | Pools | – |
| 8.8 | Luxury | – |
| 7.3 | Value | – |
| – | Family | 8.7 |
| (better)9.1 | Quiet | 7.4 |
| 9.3 | Adventure | – |
| 8.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 8 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 3 and Japaratinga Lounge Resort leads on 5.
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Japaratinga Lounge Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Japaratinga Lounge Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Japaratinga Lounge Resort
- Full-service spa
- 140 min from MCZ
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 · Japaratinga Lounge Resort
- Strong recurring praise for food, drinks, service, and cleanliness.
- Beachfront location in Costa dos Corais.
- Good family facilities including kids-oriented amenities.
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 · Japaratinga Lounge Resort
- Location can feel isolated for guests wanting easy town access.
- Entertainment and music may not suit travelers seeking a very quiet retreat.
- Some official detail pages require booking-engine verification for exact room and facility counts.
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