Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortS Hotel Montego Bay
Overall
8.8
8.8
Beach
6.4
8.8
Food
8.5
8.4
Service
9.1
8.8
Rooms
9.0
8.6
Luxury
8.8
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Value
7.3
8.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | S Hotel Montego Bay |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 8.8 |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.8 (582) | Google Rating | 4.6 (1,275) |
| From $228 | Price / Night (pp) | From $209 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 260 min | Airport Transfer | 10 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | S Hotel Montego Bay |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | 8.8 (better) |
| (better)8.5 | Food | 8.4 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.8 |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 8.6 |
| 8.3 | Pools | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.8 | Luxury | – |
| 7.3 | Value | 8.2 (better) |
| – | Nightlife | 8.4 |
| 9.1 | Quiet | – |
| 9.3 | Adventure | – |
| 8.2 | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 10 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 5 and S Hotel Montego Bay leads on 5.
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | S Hotel Montego Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | S Hotel Montego Bay |
|---|---|---|
| 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
S Hotel Montego Bay
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 10 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 · S Hotel Montego Bay
- Direct access to Doctor’s Cave Beach.
- Boutique scale with strong design appeal.
- Close to Montego Bay airport.
- Strong service sentiment across guest sources.
- Walkable Hip Strip location.
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 · S Hotel Montego Bay
- Fewer restaurants and resort activities than larger all-inclusives.
- Urban location may feel less secluded.
- Some Reddit discussion questions beach drink service and dining depth.
- Beach can feel busier because Doctor’s Cave is a popular public-area beach.
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