Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortO2 Beach Club & Spa
Overall
8.8
8.9
Beach
6.4
7.8
Food
8.5
8.8
Service
9.1
8.7
Rooms
9.0
9.0
Luxury
8.8
8.8
Value
7.3
8.0
Romance
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8.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (544)
Google Rating
4.5 (679)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
260 min
Airport Transfer
20 min
All Scores
6.4
Beach
7.8
8.5
Food
8.8
9.1
Service
8.7
9.0
Rooms
9.0
8.3
Pools
8.8
8.8
Luxury
8.8
7.3
Value
8.0
–
Family
8.1
–
Romance
8.8
–
Nightlife
8.1
9.1
Quiet
–
9.3
Adventure
–
–
Wellness
8.8
8.2
Remote work
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
–
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Golf
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
O2 Beach Club & Spa
- 3 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from BGI
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 · O2 Beach Club & Spa
- Strong luxury all-inclusive dining and beverage scope.
- Walkable St. Lawrence Gap location with nearby restaurants and nightlife.
- Modern suites, three pools and two swim-up bars.
- Good Wi-Fi and laptop-friendly room setup for light remote work.
- Babysitting is available for families even though the resort skews adult.
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 · O2 Beach Club & Spa
- Beach swimming can be inconsistent.
- Room service carries a tray charge.
- Some benefits are tied to booking channel, suite category or minimum stay.
- Peak periods can bring sunbed and restaurant-reservation pressure.