Head to head
Hilton Yala ResortvsStella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortStella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
Overall
8.8
8.9
Beach
6.4
6.8
Food
8.5
8.4
Service
9.1
9.1
Rooms
9.0
9.1
Luxury
8.8
9.0
Value
7.3
7.5
Romance
·
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 8.9 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (600) | Google Rating | 4.8 (1,850) |
| From $228 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 260 min | Airport Transfer | 25 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | 6.8 (better) |
| (better)8.5 | Food | 8.4 |
| 9.1 | Service | 9.1 |
| 9.0 | Rooms | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.3 | Pools | 9.7 (better) |
| 8.8 | Luxury | 9.0 (better) |
| 7.3 | Value | 7.5 (better) |
| – | Romance | 9.5 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.4 |
| (better)9.1 | Quiet | 8.7 |
| 9.3 | Adventure | – |
| – | Wellness | 8.5 |
| (better)8.2 | Remote work | 8.0 |
Of the 10 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 3 and Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa leads on 7.
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 8 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Swim-up suites
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 · Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Spectacular lagoon-pool design.
- Strong adults-only honeymoon atmosphere.
- Wide range of swim-up, overwater and private-pool rooms.
- Good service and food sentiment.
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 · Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Not beachfront.
- All-inclusive dining rules are more limited than many guests expect.
- À la carte access can depend on rate or room type.
- Privacy varies by room position around the lagoon.
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