Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortJAZ Makadina
Overall
8.8
9.0
Beach
6.4
9.0
Food
8.5
8.8
Service
9.1
9.2
Rooms
9.0
8.5
Luxury
8.8
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Value
7.3
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 9.0 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (582) | Google Rating | 4.9 (10,511) (better) |
| From $228 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 260 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.5 | Food | 8.8 (better) |
| 9.1 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 8.5 |
| 8.3 | Pools | 8.4 (better) |
| 8.8 | Luxury | – |
| 7.3 | Value | 8.7 (better) |
| – | Family | 8.8 |
| 9.1 | Quiet | – |
| (better)9.3 | Adventure | 8.7 |
| 8.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 2 and JAZ Makadina leads on 8.
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| 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
JAZ Makadina
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from HRG
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 · JAZ Makadina
- True all-inclusive product
- Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
- Strong service feedback
- Family rooms and kids facilities
- Water park access
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 · JAZ Makadina
- Minibar may cost extra
- Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
- Premium drink scope needs confirmation
- Nightlife is low-key
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