Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortKandima Maldives
Overall
8.8
8.8
Beach
6.4
8.8
Food
8.5
8.6
Service
9.1
·
Rooms
9.0
8.7
Luxury
8.8
·
Value
7.3
8.2
Romance
·
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (544)
Google Rating
4.7 (2,019)
Rates TBD
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
45 min
All Scores
6.4
Beach
8.8
8.5
Food
8.6
9.1
Service
–
9.0
Rooms
8.7
8.3
Pools
–
8.8
Luxury
–
7.3
Value
8.2
–
Family
8.8
–
Romance
8.5
–
Nightlife
8.2
9.1
Quiet
–
9.3
Adventure
–
8.2
Remote work
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
–
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Kandima Maldives
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 45 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 · Kandima Maldives
- Large Maldives resort with broad room and restaurant choice.
- Good fit for families, active couples and friend groups.
- Optional Dine Around All Inclusive gives flexibility.
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 · Kandima Maldives
- Not as quiet or intimate as smaller Maldives resorts.
- Premium menu items can still cost extra.
- Transfer logistics and costs matter.
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