Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortLily Beach Resort & Spa
Overall
8.8
9.0
Beach
6.4
9.2
Food
8.5
8.9
Service
9.1
9.0
Rooms
9.0
8.5
Luxury
8.8
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Value
7.3
8.7
Romance
·
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 9.0 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (564) | Google Rating | 4.8 (1,211) |
| From $228 (better) | Price / Night (pp) | From $424 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 260 min | Airport Transfer | 25 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.5 | Food | 8.9 (better) |
| 9.1 (better) | Service | 9.0 |
| 9.0 (better) | Rooms | 8.5 |
| 8.3 | Pools | – |
| 8.8 | Luxury | – |
| 7.3 | Value | 8.7 (better) |
| – | Family | 9.0 |
| – | Romance | 8.7 |
| 9.1 | Quiet | – |
| 9.3 (better) | Adventure | 9.2 |
| – | Wellness | 8.5 |
| 8.2 (better) | Remote work | 7.0 |
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 25 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 · Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- One of the Maldives’ strongest true all-inclusive concepts.
- Excellent house reef, snorkeling and diving appeal.
- Strong food, beverage and minibar inclusions through the Platinum Plan.
- Family-friendly facilities without sacrificing a premium Maldives feel.
- Short 25-minute seaplane transfer from Malé by Maldives standards.
- Good mix of beach villas, family villas and overwater villa categories.
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 · Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- Not adults-only; some honeymooners may find the family orientation stronger than expected.
- Some rooms and facilities are described as slightly dated in a minority of guest feedback.
- Optional premium experiences and seaplane transfers can still add cost despite the all-inclusive positioning.
- Travelers wanting ultra-polished, design-led modern luxury may prefer newer Maldives competitors.
- Seaplane timing constraints can affect arrival and departure logistics.
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