Head to head
Hilton Yala ResortvsNickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
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Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortNickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
Overall
8.8
8.5
Beach
6.4
7.4
Food
8.5
8.4
Service
9.1
8.5
Rooms
9.0
8.8
Luxury
8.8
8.3
Value
7.3
7.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Overall Score | 8.5 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (600) | Google Rating | 4.7 (8,269) |
| (better)From $228 | Price / Night (pp) | From $258 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 260 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | 7.4 (better) |
| (better)8.5 | Food | 8.4 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.5 |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 8.8 |
| 8.3 | Pools | 9.3 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Luxury | 8.3 |
| 7.3 | Value | 7.8 (better) |
| – | Family | 9.7 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.4 |
| (better)9.1 | Quiet | 5.8 |
| 9.3 | Adventure | – |
| – | Wellness | 8.0 |
| 8.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 12 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 8 and Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya leads on 4.
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 30 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 · Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
- Outstanding family and waterpark offering.
- All-suite, all-swim-up, all-oceanview concept.
- Strong all-inclusive dining and drink coverage.
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 · Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
- High price point.
- Beach conditions can vary with sargassum.
- Not a quiet or adults-focused resort.
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