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
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 9.0 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (600) | Google Rating | 4.9 (31,025) (better) |
| From $228 | Price / Night (pp) | From $90 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 260 min | Airport Transfer | 9 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.5 | Food | 8.8 (better) |
| 9.1 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 8.8 |
| 8.3 | Pools | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.8 | Luxury | – |
| 7.3 | Value | 8.8 (better) |
| – | Family | 8.8 |
| (better)9.1 | Quiet | 8.4 |
| 9.3 | Adventure | – |
| – | Wellness | 8.3 |
| 8.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 11 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 2 and SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort leads on 9.
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 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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