Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortSUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
Overall
8.8
9.0
Beach
6.4
8.7
Food
8.5
8.8
Service
9.1
9.2
Rooms
9.0
8.8
Luxury
8.8
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Value
7.3
8.8
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
–
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
260 min
Airport Transfer
9 min
All Scores
6.4
Beach
8.7
8.5
Food
8.8
9.1
Service
9.2
9.0
Rooms
8.8
8.3
Pools
9.1
8.8
Luxury
–
7.3
Value
8.8
–
Family
8.8
9.1
Quiet
8.4
9.3
Adventure
–
–
Wellness
8.3
8.2
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
–
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
SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
- 7 pools
- 9 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 9 min from SSH
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 · SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
- Very strong review volume and service sentiment.
- Private beach, multiple pools and broad dining.
- Clear official family programming for ages 3 to 12.
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 · SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
- Premium imported liquor is not evidenced as included.
- Reef entry is not ideal for travelers wanting a gradual sandy shoreline.
- Watersports and boat activities can add meaningful extra cost.
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