Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortSea Cliff Resort & Spa
Overall
8.8
8.2
Beach
6.4
8.0
Food
8.5
8.0
Service
9.1
8.3
Rooms
9.0
8.1
Luxury
8.8
8.5
Value
7.3
7.7
Romance
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8.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Sea Cliff Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Overall Score | 8.2 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (600) | Google Rating | 4.2 (517) |
| From $228 | Price / Night (pp) | From $108 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 260 min | Airport Transfer | 45 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Sea Cliff Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | 8.0 (better) |
| (better)8.5 | Food | 8.0 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.3 |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 8.1 |
| (better)8.3 | Pools | 8.2 |
| (better)8.8 | Luxury | 8.5 |
| 7.3 | Value | 7.7 (better) |
| – | Family | 8.0 |
| – | Romance | 8.8 |
| (better)9.1 | Quiet | 8.5 |
| 9.3 | Adventure | – |
| – | Wellness | 8.2 |
| (better)8.2 | Remote work | 7.0 |
Of the 13 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 9 and Sea Cliff Resort & Spa leads on 4.
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Sea Cliff Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Sea Cliff Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Sea Cliff Resort & Spa
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 45 min from ZNZ
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 · Sea Cliff Resort & Spa
- Strong amenity set for Zanzibar.
- Quiet oceanfront setting with panoramic views.
- Family-friendly facilities including kids club and interconnecting rooms.
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 · Sea Cliff Resort & Spa
- All-inclusive rules are not clearly published on the official site.
- Swimming conditions may vary by tide.
- Remote location is quieter but less convenient for town access.
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