Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortReethi Faru Resort
Overall
8.8
8.9
Beach
6.4
9.1
Food
8.5
8.5
Service
9.1
8.8
Rooms
9.0
8.8
Luxury
8.8
8.6
Value
7.3
8.4
Romance
·
9.0
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
4.6 (977)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
260 min
Airport Transfer
–
All Scores
6.4
Beach
9.1
8.5
Food
8.5
9.1
Service
8.8
9.0
Rooms
8.8
8.3
Pools
7.8
8.8
Luxury
8.6
7.3
Value
8.4
–
Family
8.2
–
Romance
9.0
9.1
Quiet
9.2
9.3
Adventure
9.0
–
Wellness
8.4
8.2
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
Yes
–
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Reethi Faru Resort
- 1 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
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 · Reethi Faru Resort
- Strong house-reef and snorkeling appeal.
- Wide villa range from garden to two-bedroom overwater suite.
- All-inclusive and dine-around all-inclusive package options.
- Good fit for couples, families needing two-bedroom villas and quiet-island travelers.
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 · Reethi Faru Resort
- All-inclusive inclusions vary by package.
- Premium drinks and some menu items may cost extra.
- Pool is secondary to the beach and lagoon.
- Transfers add cost and planning complexity.