Lily Beach Resort & Spa, Maldives

There is half-board and full board, then there is Maldives’ first all-inclusive premium ‘Platinum Plan’ at Lily Beach Resort & Spa. There is a reason why bikinis don’t have pockets…wrestling with pennies or signing for a glass of Chablis is just not the done thing here. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and AM / PM snacks in between; beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, mocktails and every thirst quenching liquid imaginable plus a raft of non-edible treats like sunset fishing adventures and uninhabited island trips come part and parcel with each villa, on land or over water

Huvahendhoo Island, South East Ari Atoll, Maldives
Stretching just over half a kilometre in length and approximately 100 metres wide, Lily Beach Resort & Spa at Huvahendhoo is a 25-minute seaplane flight from Male International Airport

The islands sports a lovely house reef and an abundance of pristine white sand on the northern side of the island; naturally, the water is textbook turquoise in colour and clarity

At opposite ends of the island are 2 swimming pools with each with a different agenda; located near the Water Villas is the Aqva adult only infinity pool and bar. Super splash and family friendly, the 2nd pool, Vibe, is located by the Family Beach Villas; an adjacent bar too, services it

Pool, spa, fitness centre, dive centre, yoga classes, nail spa, tours and activities desk, snorkelling, billiards, table tennis, library, floodlit tennis courts, water sports centre with non-motorized activities including canoeing, windsurfing, wake boarding, catamaran sailing, and motorized sports such as fun-tube and exhilarating banana-boat rides, games, doctor on island, business centre, boutique and gift shop, VIP lounge at Maldivian Air Taxi Sea Plane Terminal (with snacks and hot/cold beverages, WiFi, cable TV and shower facilities), complimentary internet access in villas and public areas,

A total of 119 villas and suites (57 Beach Villas, 6 Family Beach Villas, 16 Lagoon Villas, 36 Deluxe Water Villas, 4 Sunset Water Suites)
In all villas and suites: private terrace or deck, outdoor bathroom with Jacuzzi bathtub, day bed, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, complimentary mini bar, coffee/tea making facilities, espresso machine, safety box, internet access, CD/DVD player, home theatre system, LCD flat screen satellite TV, IDD phone

0200PM / NOON

Lily Maa Restaurant – is where it all happens; open-Maldivian-air, lagoon views, a la carte and buffets, live cooking stations, grilling stations, BBQing stations, did we mention the buffets? Oh the buffets!
Tamarind – features a contemporary blend of Indian and Chinese cuisine; flavours are innovative and the setting is peacefully quiet
The Spirit – this sandy-floored lounge bar is relaxingly chilled and offers a collection of creative plus old favourite cocktails and an assortment light snacks

A 24hr private Butler is appointed for each Sunset Water Suite

The overwater Tamara Spa complex offers seven sublime treatment suites in the form of a traditional Maldivian Dhoni. Each Dhoni suite, decked out in rich timbers, natural stones and splashes of turquoise (from furnishings and water), provides a contemporarily soothing backdrop to every treatment

Whilst the resort is well geared for children, its secluded Sunset Water Suites have been specifically designed with honeymooners and couples in mind

This is a children and family-friendly resort. Turtles Kid’s club is equipped with air-conditioned indoor activity room and shaded outdoor play areas and welcomes children between 3-12 years to join in the fun.  Babysitting and baby cots are available