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Hilton Yala ResortvsThe Blue Water Hotel and Spa

Hilton Yala Resort
Hilton Yala Resort
Five-Star·★ 4.8
The Blue Water Hotel and Spa
The Blue Water Hotel and Spa
Five-Star·★ 4.4

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 ResortMeasureThe Blue Water Hotel and Spa
(better)8.8Overall Score8.1
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.8 (627)Google Rating4.4 (5,756)
From $228Price / Night (pp)From $87 (better)
NoAdults OnlyNo
UnverifiedKids' ClubUnverified
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
260 minAirport Transfer120 min (better)

Hilton Yala Resort

Kids' club & childcare
No kids’ club listed
Room service
Unverified
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
See supplier details at Hilton Yala Resort

The Blue Water Hotel and Spa

Kids' club & childcare
Unverified
Room service
Costs extra. All-inclusive package document lists room service as not included.
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 3 people in one accommodation. Club Suite. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at The Blue Water Hotel and Spa

Hilton Yala Resort

Highlights

  • 1 pool
  • 3 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 260 min from CMB

Why choose it

  • Excellent Yala National Park access and guide positioning.
  • Small 42-room luxury footprint.
  • Strong room, service and nature-setting signals.

Keep in mind

  • Not a classic all-inclusive beach resort.
  • Very long transfer from Colombo airport.
  • All-inclusive and safari inclusions are rate-specific.

The Blue Water Hotel and Spa

Highlights

  • 3 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 120 min from CMB

Why choose it

  • Iconic Geoffrey Bawa design
  • Large pool and beachfront setting
  • Optional all-inclusive package
  • Spacious room categories
  • Strong quiet-romance feel

Keep in mind

  • All-inclusive exclusions are significant
  • Beach swimming can vary
  • Exact main entrance should be manually verified

All Scores

Hilton Yala ResortMeasureThe Blue Water Hotel and Spa
6.4Beach7.4 (better)
(better)8.5Food7.9
(better)9.1Service8.4
(better)9.0Rooms8.3
8.3Pools8.7 (better)
8.8Luxury–
7.3Value7.8 (better)
–Romance8.5
(better)9.1Quiet8.4
9.3Adventure–
–Wellness7.7
8.2Remote work–

Of the 11 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 6 and The Blue Water Hotel and Spa leads on 5.

Vibes

Hilton Yala ResortMeasureThe Blue Water Hotel and Spa
YesQuietYes
YesAdventure–
–RomanceYes

Activities

Hilton Yala ResortMeasureThe Blue Water Hotel and Spa
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesKidsYes
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