Lily Beach Resort & Spa

★★★★★

Island: Huvahendhoo
Atoll: South-East Ari Atoll
From the airport: 25 min by seaplane
Villas & rooms: 125
Villa types: 9
Meal plans: AI Premium
Restaurants & bars: 8

The island

The waves of the shimmering ocean crash gently against the beach. The cares of everyday life disappear like the footprints in the snow-white sand. The elongated Maldives island of Huvahendhoo houses a luxurious paradise that draws its visitors into a sensual world of wellbeing. Since 2009 Lily Beach Resort & Spa has been the soul of the island. The first five-star all-inclusive Platinum Plan resort in the Maldives reveals a world of affordable luxury and unencumbered enjoyment. Those in search of perfect recuperation will find their own personal paradise at the Lily Beach Resort & Spa.

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Lily Beach Resort & Spa is the original All-Inclusive Platinum Plan resort in the Maldives, on Huvahendhoo Island in South Ari Atoll — a 25-minute seaplane flight (80 km) from Velana International Airport. Its 125 villas range from overwater Sunset Water Suites and Deluxe Water Villas to Beach Villas, Family Villas, Suites and the Beach Residence, split between a quiet zone around the AQVA Pool Bar and spa, and an active zone centred on Vibes Bar. The Platinum Plan bundles four restaurants, four bars, a 5-star Prodivers dive centre, Tamara Spa, and the Turtle Kids Club.

Original All-Inclusive Platinum Plan resort in the Maldives — #1 Best All-Inclusive Resort in the Maldives and Asia, #11 in the World (2020 Tripadvisor Traveler's Choice)
125 villas across nine categories, five with a private pool
25-minute seaplane transfer (80 km) from Velana International Airport, with Lily Hotels Lounge access at Noovilu Seaplane Terminal
Beautiful house reef with turtles, stingrays, manta rays, reef sharks and whale sharks
Prodivers, a 5-star dive centre with over 50 dive sites 10-15 minutes away by boat
Tamara Spa: overwater spa specialising in Balinese treatments
Three excursions per person per stay included: coral garden snorkelling, fishing trip, sunset cruise, or a trip to a local island
Turtle Kids Club for children 3-12, plus a dedicated Family Friendly zone and a separate Couples/Quiet zone

In pictures

A look around Huvahendhoo

Where you stay

9 ways to stay

Sunset Water Suite

Overwater, sunset facingPrivate poolOverwaterDirect access to the seaSunset viewPrivate Butler

Deluxe Water Villa

Overwater, inner lagoonPrivate poolOverwaterGlass floorDirect access to the sea

Lagoon Villa

Overwater, inner lagoonDirect access to the sea

Beach Villa

BeachDirect access to the beach

Beach Family Villa

BeachInterconnecting villasDirect access to the beachExtra bed on request

Beach Suite

Beach

Beach Suite with Pool

BeachPrivate pool

Beach Suite with Jacuzzi

Beachprivate pool with jacuzzi

Beach Residence

BeachPrivate pool

Meal plans

Choose how you dine

Every board basis this island sells. Open a plan for exactly what it covers and what it leaves out.

AI Premium

Platinum Plan

BreakfastLunchDinnerDrinks

What it covers

Meet and assist on arrival and departure by the resort airport team at Velana International Airport
Access to the Lily Hotels Lounge upon arrival at the Noovilu Seaplane Terminal (NSPT)
Selection of 80 premium wines from around the world, available in all restaurants and bars
Premium French Champagne Taittinger available by the glass at all restaurants and bars
Selection of 20 European cheeses served at Lily Maa for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Cigarettes available in all bars (four brands)
Lily Maa (main restaurant): buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner with live cooking stations, grill, BBQ and sushi stations; themed buffet dinner every night (vegetarian/special dietary options on request)
AQVA: à la carte menu for lunch, afternoon snack menu, unlimited signature drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic cocktails), juices, soft drinks, tea and coffee
Tamarind Speciality Restaurant: one à la carte dinner per person per week (Thai and Indian fusion)
Vibes: weekly live music, à la carte lunch menu, afternoon snack bar, unlimited signature drinks, cocktails, juices, soft drinks, tea and coffee
BeachBar: unlimited signature drinks, alcoholic & non-alcoholic cocktails, juices, soft drinks, tea and coffee
Snorkelling equipment provided on request and access to all non-motorised water sports activities
Access to the sports complex: tennis court, table tennis, billiards tables, gym, beach volleyball court, football pitch, children's playground and indoor games
Free internet/Wi-Fi throughout the villas and public areas of the resort
Three excursions per person per stay, chosen from: coral garden snorkelling, fishing trip, sunset cruise, or a trip to a local island
Daily schedule of entertainment throughout the week
Beach side cooling box on request, with assorted chilled non-alcoholic beverages
Premium in-room mini bar, replenished daily with beer, wine, water, snacks, tea and coffee, and juice
Turtle Kids Club access for younger guests
Complimentary group sunrise yoga sessions, 6 days a week

Not included

Yoga experiences beyond the complimentary 6-day sunrise session are premium paid activities

Eat & drink

8 places to eat and drink

From breakfast on the lagoon to the last drink of the night.

Restaurants & bars8

Lily Maa · International

Main restaurant. Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner with themed buffets at night, live cooking stations, fish grills, BBQ, sushi stations and more than 20 types of imported European cheese.

Vibes Bar

À la carte lunch and afternoon snacks; DJ nights and live band music; features a swimming pool, water jets and a kids' pool.

Spirit Bar & Lounge

Located next to the resort lobby; lounge music and drinks.

Tamarind · Indian and Thai fusion

Overwater restaurant with outdoor private dining pavilions. Platinum Plan includes one à la carte dinner per person per week.

Teppanyaki · Japanese

Located within AQVA, with a live Japanese cooking show; one table seats a maximum of 12 guests.

AQVA Pool Bar

Quiet, peaceful zone; light, fresh à la carte lunch next to the infinity pool.

Les Turquoise d'Aqua · Contemporary western

Fine dining, à la carte restaurant.

BeachBar

Located next to water sports; unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Things to do

Days on Huvahendhoo

Excursion

Ocean Adventure excursionIncluded
Turtle TourIncluded
Whale Shark excursionIncluded
Dolphin TripsIncluded
Tree plantingIncluded
Fish feedingIncluded
Sand bank picnicIncluded

Water sports

CanoeingIncluded
WindsurfingIncluded
Pedal boatIncluded
WakeboardingIncluded
Fun tubeIncluded
SnorkellingIncluded
Catamaran sailingIncluded
Water skiingIncluded
Banana boatIncluded
Jet bladeIncluded
Stand up paddleboardingIncluded
Mono skiIncluded
Knee boardIncluded
KayakingIncluded

Diving & snorkelling

DivingIncluded

Land sports & gym

TennisIncluded
Table tennisIncluded
Beach volleyballIncluded
FootballIncluded

Entertainment

BilliardsIncluded

Spa & wellness

GymnasiumIncluded
Sunrise YogaIncluded

Kids

Turtle Kids Club activitiesIncluded

Included with your stay

The little things that come with it

Jacuzzi bathtub & shower
Branded amenities
Bathrobe
Flip-flops
Towels
Hair dryer

Island life

Spa, children, reef and romance

Spa

Tamara Spa: overwater spa specialising in Balinese treatments — steam bath, Balinese massage, and jacuzzi relaxation.

Children

Turtle Kids Club for children 3 to 12, with a daily activity programme (snorkelling, fishing, sandbank picnics, photo frame making, cupcake baking and more) run by dedicated team members. Fully supervised indoor and outdoor activities; babysitting available on request for a fee.

House reef

Beautiful house reef and unique marine life that South Ari Atoll offers — swim with turtles, stingrays, manta rays, reef sharks and whale sharks, all a short distance away by speedboat.

Weddings & celebrations

Wedding and renewal-of-vows packages are offered as part of the resort's couples-focused amenities.

Getting there

From the plane to your villa

Velana International AirportOur team meets you on arrival
Seaplane25 minutes, daylight hours only
HuvahendhooSouth-East Ari Atoll

50 miles / 80 km from Velana International Airport. Access to the Lily Hotels Lounge upon arrival at the Noovilu Seaplane Terminal (NSPT).

The island map

Find your way around

At the resort

Facilities

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