Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortValamar Bellevue Resort
Overall
8.8
9.0
Beach
6.4
8.7
Food
8.5
8.4
Service
9.1
8.8
Rooms
9.0
8.6
Luxury
8.8
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Value
7.3
8.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Valamar Bellevue Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 9.0 (better) |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.8 (582) | Google Rating | 4.7 (3,071) |
| (better)From $228 | Price / Night (pp) | From $238 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 260 min | Airport Transfer | 44 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Valamar Bellevue Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | 8.7 (better) |
| (better)8.5 | Food | 8.4 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.8 |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 8.6 |
| 8.3 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.8 | Luxury | – |
| 7.3 | Value | 8.3 (better) |
| – | Family | 9.2 |
| 9.1 | Quiet | – |
| 9.3 | Adventure | – |
| (better)8.2 | Remote work | 7.8 |
Of the 12 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 7 and Valamar Bellevue Resort leads on 5.
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Valamar Bellevue Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Valamar Bellevue Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Valamar Bellevue Resort
- Swim-up suites
- 44 min from PUY
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 · Valamar Bellevue Resort
- Officially confirmed family resort with Maro kids programming
- Strong review-platform scores and large Google review base
- Blue Flag beach context, pools, tennis, swim-up rooms, pet-friendly selected rooms, and strong Wi-Fi evidence
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 · Valamar Bellevue Resort
- Direct resort-specific Reddit evidence was limited
- Pebble beach and lounger logistics may not satisfy every beach traveler
- Family-centered atmosphere may not suit quiet adult escapes
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