Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortSun Siyam Iru Fushi
Overall
8.8
9.0
Beach
6.4
9.2
Food
8.5
8.8
Service
9.1
9.1
Rooms
9.0
9.0
Luxury
8.8
·
Value
7.3
·
Romance
·
9.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (544)
Google Rating
4.8 (2,190)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $235
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
260 min
Airport Transfer
45 min
All Scores
6.4
Beach
9.2
8.5
Food
8.8
9.1
Service
9.1
9.0
Rooms
9.0
8.3
Pools
–
8.8
Luxury
–
7.3
Value
–
–
Family
9.0
–
Romance
9.0
9.1
Quiet
8.7
9.3
Adventure
–
8.2
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
–
–
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
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Butler service
- 45 min from MLE
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 · Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
- Large choice of restaurants and bars for a Maldives resort.
- Strong beach, lagoon, and private-island appeal.
- Spacious villas and broad category range.
- Works well for both families and romantic trips.
- Recurring praise for warm service and clean, well-kept 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 · Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
- Seaplane logistics can add cost and scheduling constraints.
- A larger resort may feel less intimate than boutique private islands.
- Meal-plan inclusions should be reviewed carefully before booking.
- Travelers seeking an adults-only environment should choose another resort.
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