Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortThe Blue Water Hotel and Spa
Overall
8.8
8.1
Beach
6.4
7.4
Food
8.5
7.9
Service
9.1
8.4
Rooms
9.0
8.3
Luxury
8.8
·
Value
7.3
7.8
Romance
·
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | The Blue Water Hotel and Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Overall Score | 8.1 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (600) | Google Rating | 4.4 (5,752) |
| From $228 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 260 min | Airport Transfer | 120 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | The Blue Water Hotel and Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | 7.4 (better) |
| (better)8.5 | Food | 7.9 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.4 |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 8.3 |
| 8.3 | Pools | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.8 | Luxury | – |
| 7.3 | Value | 7.8 (better) |
| – | Romance | 8.5 |
| (better)9.1 | Quiet | 8.4 |
| 9.3 | Adventure | – |
| – | Wellness | 7.7 |
| 8.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 6 and The Blue Water Hotel and Spa leads on 4.
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | The Blue Water Hotel and Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | The Blue Water Hotel and Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 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
The Blue Water Hotel and Spa
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 120 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 · The Blue Water Hotel and Spa
- Iconic Geoffrey Bawa design
- Large pool and beachfront setting
- Optional all-inclusive package
- Spacious room categories
- Strong quiet-romance feel
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 · The Blue Water Hotel and Spa
- All-inclusive exclusions are significant
- Beach swimming can vary
- Exact main entrance should be manually verified
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