Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortSun Siyam Pasikudah
Overall
8.8
8.8
Beach
6.4
9.0
Food
8.5
8.2
Service
9.1
8.8
Rooms
9.0
9.1
Luxury
8.8
8.7
Value
7.3
8.1
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Sun Siyam Pasikudah |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 8.8 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (600) | Google Rating | 4.4 (469) |
| From $228 | Price / Night (pp) | From $101 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)260 min | Airport Transfer | 360 min |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Sun Siyam Pasikudah |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | 9.0 (better) |
| (better)8.5 | Food | 8.2 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.8 |
| 9.0 | Rooms | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.3 | Pools | 8.4 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Luxury | 8.7 |
| 7.3 | Value | 8.1 (better) |
| – | Family | 8.0 |
| 9.1 | Quiet | 9.2 (better) |
| (better)9.3 | Adventure | 8.4 |
| 8.2 | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 12 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 6 and Sun Siyam Pasikudah leads on 6.
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Sun Siyam Pasikudah |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Sun Siyam Pasikudah |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pasikudah
- 1 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 360 min from CMB
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 Pasikudah
- Small, quiet, high-space resort.
- Large 118 sqm entry-level pavilions.
- Calm Pasikudah beach setting.
- Private-pool and two-bedroom options.
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 Pasikudah
- All-inclusive is optional and package-specific.
- Long transfer from Colombo by road.
- Thin property-specific Reddit coverage.
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