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Hilton Yala ResortvsMIA Reef Isla Mujeres

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Hilton Yala Resort
Hilton Yala Resort
Five-Star·4.8
MIA Reef Isla Mujeres
MIA Reef Isla Mujeres
Four-Star·4.6

Scores at a Glance

Hilton Yala ResortMIA Reef Isla Mujeres
Overall
8.8
7.8
Beach
6.4
9.2
Food
8.5
6.9
Service
9.1
7.8
Rooms
9.0
7.1
Luxury
8.8
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Value
7.3
7.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Hilton Yala ResortMeasureMIA Reef Isla Mujeres
(better)8.8Overall Score7.8
(better)5-starStar Rating4-star
(better)4.8 (582)Google Rating4.6 (8,367)
From $228Price / Night (pp)From $180 (better)
NoAdults OnlyNo
Kids' ClubYes
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
260 minAirport Transfer75 min (better)

All Scores

Hilton Yala ResortMeasureMIA Reef Isla Mujeres
6.4Beach9.2 (better)
(better)8.5Food6.9
(better)9.1Service7.8
(better)9.0Rooms7.1
8.3Pools
8.8Luxury
(better)7.3Value7.0
Family8.1
(better)9.1Quiet7.2
9.3Adventure
8.2Remote work

Of the 11 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 8 and MIA Reef Isla Mujeres leads on 3.

Vibes

Hilton Yala ResortMeasureMIA Reef Isla Mujeres
YesQuietYes
YesAdventure

Activities

Hilton Yala ResortMeasureMIA Reef Isla Mujeres
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesKidsYes

Hilton Yala Resort

  • 1 pools
  • 3 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 260 min from CMB

MIA Reef Isla Mujeres

  • 1 pools
  • 2 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 75 min from CUN

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 · MIA Reef Isla Mujeres

  • Exceptional Playa Norte and private-islet location.
  • Calm, clear, highly swimmable water compared with many Cancun-area beaches.
  • Strong snorkeling and scenery directly from the resort area.
  • Walkable access to Isla Mujeres town, restaurants and bars.
  • Good family fit for travelers prioritizing shallow water and beach access.

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 · MIA Reef Isla Mujeres

  • Food feedback is mixed and often weaker than the location feedback.
  • Rooms and facilities are described as older or tired in some recent guest reviews.
  • Value can feel questionable when rates are high because guests compare it with newer or more polished Cancun-area all-inclusives.
  • Day-pass traffic, music and beach crowding can reduce the secluded feel at times.
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