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Hilton Yala ResortvsPlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
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Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortPlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
8.8
8.1
Beach
6.4
8.3
Food
8.5
7.8
Service
9.1
7.9
Rooms
9.0
8.5
Luxury
8.8
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Value
7.3
7.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Overall Score | 8.1 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (582) | Google Rating | 4.4 (4,320) |
| From $228 | Price / Night (pp) | From $159 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 260 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | 8.3 (better) |
| (better)8.5 | Food | 7.8 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 7.9 |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 8.5 |
| 8.3 | Pools | 8.3 |
| 8.8 | Luxury | – |
| 7.3 | Value | 7.7 (better) |
| – | Family | 8.4 |
| – | Nightlife | 8.3 |
| 9.1 | Quiet | – |
| 9.3 | Adventure | – |
| (better)8.2 | Remote work | 8.0 |
Of the 10 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 6 and Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort leads on 4.
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- 2 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 35 min from LIR
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 · Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Stylish all-suite resort with Hollywood-themed personality.
- Good views, sunsets, and Papagayo scenery.
- Marriott Bonvoy participation.
- Star Class can substantially improve the experience.
- Family-friendly amenities, kids recreation, spa, and fitness.
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 · Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Hilly layout and shuttle dependence are recurring complaints.
- Food and service are inconsistent by guest report.
- Beach is scenic but not always considered the strongest swimming beach.
- Some guests feel the resort is small or limited without excursions.
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