Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortLadera Resort
Overall
8.8
9.0
Beach
6.4
·
Food
8.5
8.9
Service
9.1
9.0
Rooms
9.0
9.6
Luxury
8.8
9.3
Value
7.3
7.5
Romance
·
9.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Ladera Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 9.0 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (602) | Google Rating | 4.6 (757) |
| (better)From $228 | Price / Night (pp) | From $496 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 260 min | Airport Transfer | 45 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Ladera Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | – |
| 8.5 | Food | 8.9 (better) |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 9.0 |
| 9.0 | Rooms | 9.6 (better) |
| 8.3 | Pools | – |
| 8.8 | Luxury | 9.3 (better) |
| 7.3 | Value | 7.5 (better) |
| – | Romance | 9.8 |
| 9.1 | Quiet | 9.4 (better) |
| 9.3 | Adventure | – |
| – | Wellness | 8.6 |
| 8.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 3 and Ladera Resort leads on 7.
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Ladera Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Ladera Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Ladera Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 45 min from UVF
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 · Ladera Resort
- Exceptional Piton views
- Adults-only
- Private plunge pools in every suite
- Airport transfers included
- Strong romance fit
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 · Ladera Resort
- Not beachfront
- Only one restaurant
- Open-air rooms are not for everyone
- All-inclusive-like coverage is package-dependent
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