Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortThe Palms Zanzibar
Overall
8.8
9.4
Beach
6.4
8.5
Food
8.5
9.1
Service
9.1
9.6
Rooms
9.0
9.5
Luxury
8.8
9.5
Value
7.3
8.2
Romance
·
9.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 9.4 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (582) | Google Rating | 5.0 (61) (better) |
| 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 | – |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.5 | Food | 9.1 (better) |
| 9.1 | Service | 9.6 (better) |
| 9.0 | Rooms | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.3 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.8 | Luxury | 9.5 (better) |
| 7.3 | Value | 8.2 (better) |
| – | Family | 6.8 |
| – | Romance | 9.7 |
| – | Nightlife | 3.5 |
| 9.1 | Quiet | 9.7 (better) |
| 9.3 | Adventure | – |
| – | Wellness | 8.7 |
| 8.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 0 and The Palms Zanzibar leads on 10.
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Palms Zanzibar
- 2 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
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 Palms Zanzibar
- Extremely intimate seven-villa setting.
- Strong luxury, service and romance sentiment.
- Private plunge pools and large villas.
- All-inclusive positioning is strongly verified.
- Quiet beach retreat with access to wider Zanzibar Collection facilities.
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 Palms Zanzibar
- Very limited nightlife.
- Restaurant variety is naturally limited at the core property.
- East-coast tides can affect swimming.
- Review volume is smaller than large resort benchmarks.
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