© Lily Beach Resort & SpaLily Beach Resort & Spa
Ari AtollMid-rangeSeaplane 25′
Every dimension sits above average — no obvious weak spot.
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Experience scores
Who it suits — and who it doesn’t
- + Couple
- + With kids
Guest reputation
Tripadvisor ranking: 1/1 in Huvahandhoo; the Tripadvisor 'Best All-Inclusive in the Maldives' for years, sub-scores Location 4.9 / Value 4.6
Common praise
- The house reef plus snorkelling / diving, marine life
- The Platinum Plan is broad, varied dining, attentive service
- Spacious villas, clean, good value
- 'The originator of the Platinum all-inclusive / the most comprehensive all-inclusive in the Maldives' is the main tag
- A good house reef, a 25-minute seaplane, food that suits Chinese tastes
Common complaints
- A few extras do not fully match the price
- An established big island, busy in high season
- Some dated room categories
- The Platinum Plan is the only option (you cannot scale it down)
- A few premium items still cost extra beyond the all-inclusive
Tripadvisor 4.8/5 (6,701 reviews, the 'Best All-Inclusive in the Maldives' award for years) and Google 4.8/5 (1,250); on Xiaohongshu 'the originator of the Platinum all-inclusive / the most comprehensive all-inclusive in the Maldives' is the main tag. The consistent draws: the Platinum Plan is the only option (80 wines plus Taittinger Champagne by the glass plus 20 European cheeses plus 3 excursions), a house reef rated one of the best in the Maldives, a complimentary Tamarind Thai-Indian fusion dinner per stay, and a 25-minute seaplane. The consistent weaknesses: the Platinum Plan is the only option, a few premium items still cost extra, and it is an established big island that is popular in high season.
Island & location
- Opened
- 1994
- Island
- The private island of Huvahendhoo in South Ari Atoll, opened in 1994 and 30 years old in 2024; the PAI Platinum Plan all-inclusive.
- Area
- N/A
- Vegetation
- Lush
- House reef
- Excellent · The house reef is rated one of the best in the Maldives, a complete reef a few metres out; in season you can see whale sharks / mantas in South Ari Atoll.
- Official site
- Open →
What Ari Atoll is like →Seaplane vs speedboat →Low vs high season →
Data
Basics
- Atoll
- Ari Atoll
- Tier
- Mid-range
- Low-season price
- $972–$2,222 / night
- High-season price
- $1,319–$2,778 / night
- How you arrive
- Seaplane
- Time from Malé
- approx. 25 min
- Minimum child age
- No limit
Villas
- Villas
- 119 villas
- Villa size
- 69–182 m²
- Villa types
- OverwaterBeach
- Water-villa pool
- Some with a pool
- Beach-villa pool
- Some with a pool
- Standalone beach villas
- Mostly standalone
- Standard villa sleeps
- 4 guests
- Villa highlights
- The Platinum Plan - repeatedly called 'the most comprehensive all-inclusive in the Maldives' (80 wines plus Taittinger Champagne by the glass plus 20 European cheeses plus 3 excursions)The house reef is rated one of the best in the Maldives, a complete reef a few metres outA complimentary Tamarind (Thai-Indian fusion) dinner per stay, the legendary Lily Maa theme buffet
Facilities
- Dining
- 4 restaurants · 4 bars
- Cuisines
- InternationalThaiIndianItalianSeafood
- Amenities
- Dive centreSpaGymKids club ages 4–12
Cost
- Board included
- All-inclusive
- All-inclusive scope
- The Platinum Plan is the only all-inclusive: all food and drink plus premium drinks plus 3 excursions plus a daily minibar refill; a few premium items still cost extra.
- Taxes & fees
- +10% service charge, 17% GST, US$12 per person per night green tax; the seaplane costs extra.
Good for
- Good for
- HoneymoonAnniversaryFamily celebration
Sources
- Villas: resort website · lilybeachmaldives.com · letsgomaldives.com · 2026-10-13
- Facilities: resort website · 2026-09-11
- Cost: resort website · 2026-09-11
- Good for: resort website · 2026-09-11
- Price / scores: editorial estimate (unverified)
Quick answers
- How do you get to Lily Beach Resort & Spa?
- Seaplane, about 25 minutes. About 25 minutes by seaplane; the private island of Huvahendhoo in South Ari Atoll.
- Does Lily Beach Resort & Spa have a house reef? How is the snorkelling?
- House-reef snorkelling: Excellent. The house reef is rated one of the best in the Maldives, a complete reef a few metres out; in season you can see whale sharks / mantas in South Ari Atoll.
- Is Lily Beach Resort & Spa good for kids?
- Children of all ages are welcome, and there is a kids club (ages 4–12). The Platinum Plan is the only option (you cannot scale it down); a few premium items still cost extra and do not fully match the price; a 25-minute seaplane.
- How much does Lily Beach Resort & Spa cost per night?
- About $972–$2,222 a night in low season and $1,319–$2,778 in high season (a guide — check the resort’s site).
- What meals are included at Lily Beach Resort & Spa? Is it all-inclusive?
- Standard rate: All-inclusive. The Platinum Plan is the only all-inclusive: all food and drink plus premium drinks plus 3 excursions plus a daily minibar refill; a few premium items still cost extra.
- What is charged on top of the room rate at Lily Beach Resort & Spa?
- +10% service charge, 17% GST, US$12 per person per night green tax; the seaplane costs extra.
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Data is still being compiled; scores and descriptions are under continuous review. Last updated: 2026-09-12