Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortVOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
Overall
8.8
8.4
Beach
6.4
8.5
Food
8.5
8.1
Service
9.1
8.4
Rooms
9.0
8.2
Luxury
8.8
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Value
7.3
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Overall Score | 8.4 |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.8 (582) | Google Rating | 4.6 (1,019) |
| From $228 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 260 min | Airport Transfer | 85 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | 8.5 (better) |
| (better)8.5 | Food | 8.1 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.4 |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 8.2 |
| (better)8.3 | Pools | 8.2 |
| 8.8 | Luxury | – |
| 7.3 | Value | – |
| – | Family | 8.3 |
| (better)9.1 | Quiet | 8.8 |
| 9.3 | Adventure | – |
| 8.2 | Remote work | – |
| – | Accessibility | 8.5 |
Of the 10 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 8 and VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia leads on 2.
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| 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
VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 85 min from CTA
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 · VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
- Official room information is transparent.
- Family-friendly with a Kids Club for ages 3–8.
- Good sandy beach access in the Sampieri area.
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 · VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
- Not beachfront.
- All-inclusive is optional and has exclusions.
- Remote setting makes a car or planned transfers useful.
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