Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortMeliá Zanzibar
Overall
8.8
8.9
Beach
6.4
9.1
Food
8.5
8.6
Service
9.1
8.8
Rooms
9.0
9.0
Luxury
8.8
9.1
Value
7.3
7.8
Romance
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9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 8.9 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (582) | Google Rating | 4.7 (1,909) |
| From $228 | Price / Night (pp) | From $172 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 260 min | Airport Transfer | 50 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.5 | Food | 8.6 (better) |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.8 |
| 9.0 | Rooms | 9.0 |
| 8.3 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.8 | Luxury | 9.1 (better) |
| 7.3 | Value | 7.8 (better) |
| – | Family | 8.2 |
| – | Romance | 9.3 |
| 9.1 | Quiet | – |
| 9.3 | Adventure | – |
| – | Wellness | 8.8 |
| 8.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 2 and Meliá Zanzibar leads on 8.
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Meliá Zanzibar
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 50 min from ZNZ
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 · Meliá Zanzibar
- Reef-protected 300-meter beach
- Large private-pool villas
- Six restaurants and five bars
- Strong spa and The Level experience
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 · Meliá Zanzibar
- Premium inclusions vary by category
- Zanzibar tides affect beach use
- No strong property-specific Reddit source found
- Exact entrance coordinate should be manually verified
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