Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortLUX* Belle Mare
Overall
8.8
9.1
Beach
6.4
9.1
Food
8.5
9.0
Service
9.1
9.2
Rooms
9.0
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Luxury
8.8
·
Value
7.3
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 9.1 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (582) | Google Rating | 4.7 (2,318) |
| From $228 | Price / Night (pp) | From $161 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| 260 min | Airport Transfer | 60 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.5 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 9.1 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 9.0 | Rooms | – |
| 8.3 | Pools | – |
| 8.8 | Luxury | – |
| 7.3 | Value | – |
| – | Family | 8.8 |
| 9.1 | Quiet | – |
| 9.3 | Adventure | – |
| (better)8.2 | Remote work | 8.0 |
Of the 8 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 2 and LUX* Belle Mare leads on 6.
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| 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
LUX* Belle Mare
- Playful luxury on east coast
- LUX* Me Spa wellness
- Beach cinema under the stars
- Street food pop-up dining
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 · LUX* Belle Mare
- Excellent beachfront location on Belle Mare.
- Strong recurring guest sentiment for staff warmth, service and food.
- Good family and couples balance without feeling like a pure family resort.
- Wi-Fi evidence is stronger than free-Wi-Fi-only because Expedia states in-room Wi-Fi speed of 25+ Mbps.
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 · LUX* Belle Mare
- East-coast seaweed or wind can affect some beach days seasonally.
- Dining costs can be high without the right package.
- Travelers seeking a lively town setting should look elsewhere.
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