Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortPrincess Senses The Mangrove
Overall
8.8
8.6
Beach
6.4
8.3
Food
8.5
8.2
Service
9.1
8.8
Rooms
9.0
8.6
Luxury
8.8
8.5
Value
7.3
8.3
Romance
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8.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Overall Score | 8.6 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (624) | Google Rating | 4.4 (448) |
| From $228 | Price / Night (pp) | From $200 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 260 min | Airport Transfer | 90 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | 8.3 (better) |
| (better)8.5 | Food | 8.2 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.8 |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 8.6 |
| 8.3 | Pools | 8.5 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Luxury | 8.5 |
| 7.3 | Value | 8.3 (better) |
| – | Romance | 8.6 |
| (better)9.1 | Quiet | 7.6 |
| 9.3 | Adventure | – |
| – | Wellness | 8.4 |
| 8.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 12 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 7 and Princess Senses The Mangrove leads on 5.
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pool
- 3 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Princess Senses The Mangrove
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from MBJ
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 · Princess Senses The Mangrove
- New build
- Butler on Platinum
- Dining variety
- Overwater villas
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 · Princess Senses The Mangrove
- Long MBJ transfer
- Shared mega-campus with a family hotel
- Room service extra on base plan
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