Head to head
Hilton Yala ResortvsLopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa
Share as a post (opens in a new tab)
Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortLopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa
Overall
8.8
8.8
Beach
6.4
7.8
Food
8.5
8.7
Service
9.1
8.5
Rooms
9.0
8.8
Luxury
8.8
·
Value
7.3
7.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 8.8 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (582) | Google Rating | 4.5 (13,721) |
| 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 | 30 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | 7.8 (better) |
| 8.5 | Food | 8.7 (better) |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.5 |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 8.8 |
| 8.3 | Pools | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.8 | Luxury | – |
| 7.3 | Value | 7.6 (better) |
| – | Family | 8.7 |
| 9.1 | Quiet | – |
| 9.3 | Adventure | – |
| – | Wellness | 8.8 |
| (better)8.2 | Remote work | 8.1 |
Of the 9 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 4 and Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa leads on 5.
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Lopesan Costa Meloneras, 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
Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa
- 6 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from LPA
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 · Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa
- Huge pool complex
- Strong spa and wellness infrastructure
- Large dining and bar inventory
- Walkable Meloneras location
- Family rooms and kids club
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 · Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa
- All-inclusive is optional and package-dependent
- Not a classic direct-sand beachfront resort
- Large resort scale
- Premium dining rules need confirmation
Keep exploring
Similar resorts
Not these two?