Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortMargaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
Overall
8.8
8.3
Beach
6.4
8.7
Food
8.5
7.6
Service
9.1
8.8
Rooms
9.0
7.8
Luxury
8.8
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Value
7.3
7.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.3
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.8 (544)
Google Rating
4.4 (2,188)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
260 min
Airport Transfer
–
All Scores
6.4
Beach
8.7
8.5
Food
7.6
9.1
Service
8.8
9.0
Rooms
7.8
8.3
Pools
8.2
8.8
Luxury
–
7.3
Value
7.4
–
Family
8.1
–
Nightlife
5.0
9.1
Quiet
–
9.3
Adventure
–
8.2
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
–
Yes
Adventure
–
Activities
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
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
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 · Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
- Beachfront location on Playa Flamingo.
- Family-friendly resort amenities with pool, spa, dining and activities.
- Recurring praise for friendly staff and the beach setting.
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 · Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
- Food and value feedback is more mixed than beach and service feedback.
- Nightlife is limited compared with party-focused destinations.
- All-inclusive exclusions make the package less simple than a default wristband resort.