I understand perfectly that the "outdoors" is not everyone's thing; personally I will always choose that option if it presents itself, regardless of cost, which is why our family immensely enjoyed our visit to the Skywalk, and why we'll go again. More to the point its different and new and we hadn't experienced it before, unlike the Aerie/Eyrie. For us that was more than very good value for the buck.
I do concur however if budget is a consideration then one might have to reconsider the Skywalk as there are certainly less expensive options out there. All depends of course on your preference(s) and tastes.
Ascending the actual Skywalk itself quite aside, I'll personally always take an opportunity to enjoy a brisk walk quite literally in and through a glorious pristine forest, an elevated trekking experience at that, making it even more special. Regardless of cost, because that experience represents good value to me. "Value for money" of course does ultimately depend on the individual.
Some folks for sure prefer rather a more intimate and pampered experience be it a meal or lodging, for others a meal cooked over an open fire and a 2-man tent perched in the middle of the wilderness is just the ticket. I'm definitely in the latter camp. Never been to the Aerie/Villa Eyrie for breakfast although I have very much enjoyed dinner there on a couple of occasions. Breakfast there however_must be a good deal because I don't ever recall dinner there being especially friendly to my wallet .
Regardless Vive la difference and enjoy whatever activity floats your boat! Especially if budget is not a consideration I'd recommend doing the Skywalk at least once - if nothing else its great exercise: the 1500 meter walk there and back in addition to the effort to ascend the ten storey structure will work off some of that 'covid tummy'. At least that's what I kept telling myself.....