Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortMaxx Royal Kemer Resort
Overall
8.8
9.4
Beach
6.4
9.3
Food
8.5
9.5
Service
9.1
9.4
Rooms
9.0
9.5
Luxury
8.8
9.7
Value
7.3
·
Romance
·
9.1
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Maxx Royal Kemer Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 9.4 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (624) | Google Rating | 4.7 (2,236) |
| (better)From $228 | Price / Night (pp) | From $833 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 260 min | Airport Transfer | 60 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Maxx Royal Kemer Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.5 | Food | 9.5 (better) |
| 9.1 | Service | 9.4 (better) |
| 9.0 | Rooms | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.3 | Pools | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.8 | Luxury | 9.7 (better) |
| 7.3 | Value | – |
| – | Family | 9.2 |
| – | Romance | 9.1 |
| – | Nightlife | 8.6 |
| 9.1 | Quiet | – |
| 9.3 | Adventure | – |
| 8.2 | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 10 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 2 and Maxx Royal Kemer Resort leads on 8.
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Maxx Royal Kemer Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Maxx Royal Kemer Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pool
- 3 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Maxx Royal Kemer Resort
- 8 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 60 min from AYT
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 · Maxx Royal Kemer Resort
- Exceptional dining depth for an all-inclusive.
- Private bays with clear Mediterranean swimming.
- Strong family programming with Maxxi Land.
- High-end villas, lagoon suites and private-pool options.
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 · Maxx Royal Kemer Resort
- High price point.
- Some premium bottles or private services may still be excluded.
- Family-friendly energy may not suit travelers seeking a strictly adults-only setting.
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