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Beach Villas - Lily Beach Resort & Spa
Nestled among tropical vegetation with direct beach access, a private deck opens straight onto the Indian Ocean just steps from the resort's dining venues.
- Stay
- 18 types
- Dining
- 7 venues
- Experiences
- 3 options
The resort
Overview
An award-winning all-inclusive retreat on its own private island in the South Ari Atoll, 25 minutes by seaplane from Malé — built around an Award-Winning Platinum Plan of gourmet dining, premium drinks, and complimentary excursions.
Highlights
- Platinum All-Inclusive Plan across seven dining and bar venues
- Three complimentary excursions per stay, house reef diving and snorkelling
Established in 1994 and continually renovated since, Lily Beach Resort & Spa is a private-island retreat in South Ari Atoll built around its Award-Winning All-Inclusive Platinum Plan — gourmet dining across seven venues, unlimited premium beverages, and three complimentary excursions per stay. The island's pristine beaches, lush greenery, and captivating house reef sit close to some of the Maldives' most celebrated dive sites.
Highlights
- Over 30 years of operation, multiple industry awards
- Tamara Spa, Pro Divers dive school, and Turtle Kids' Club for families
- Access to 50+ nearby dive sites with manta rays and whale sharks
Why book with us
Best price guarantee
We match any competitor price — often beat major OTAs
Local expertise
Maldives travel specialists based in Hulhumalé
Flexible booking
Free cancellation options on eligible stays
24/7 support
Before, during, and after your trip
The island
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Stay in style
Accommodations
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Beach Suite - Lily Beach Resort & Spa
Contemporary design meets natural materials and Maldivian craft — a private deck surrounded by lush vegetation, steps from the ocean, for an intimate couples' retreat.
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Beach Suite With Jacuzzi - Lily Beach Resort & Spa
A beachfront suite with a private deck jacuzzi, positioned directly along the sand with modern interiors and a luxurious semi-open bathroom — suited to romantic escapes or family stays.
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Beach Suite With Pool - Lily Beach Resort & Spa
Doors open straight from the suite onto a private deck pool and the beach beyond — a contemporary shoreline retreat suited to both romantic getaways and family holidays.
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Beach Family Villa - Lily Beach Resort & Spa
Two interconnecting villas steps from the lagoon, built for families to bond under one private deck with direct beach access — a true home away from home.
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Beach Residence With Pool - Lily Beach Resort & Spa
A secluded beachfront residence sitting directly on the sand overlooking the Indian Ocean, with a master bedroom and living area opening onto a private deck and pool just steps from the shore.
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Lagoon Villas - Lily Beach Resort & Spa
Five-star comfort with a distinctively Maldivian, unpretentious charm — a private terrace opens directly onto the lagoon, close to island facilities yet quietly private.
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Deluxe Water Villas - Lily Beach Resort & Spa
Intimate overwater privacy just metres from the house reef — a glass floor panel and plunge pool bring the ocean straight into the villa's private deck.
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Sunset Water Suites - Lily Beach Resort & Spa
Built on stilts at the end of a private walkway, these overwater suites offer panoramic ocean vistas from an infinity pool deck and multiple indoor and outdoor living spaces.
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Beach Villas - Lily Beach Resort & Spa
Nestled among tropical vegetation with direct beach access, a private deck opens straight onto the Indian Ocean just steps from the resort's dining venues.
6
Beach Suite - Lily Beach Resort & Spa
Contemporary design meets natural materials and Maldivian craft — a private deck surrounded by lush vegetation, steps from the ocean, for an intimate couples' retreat.
6
Beach Suite With Jacuzzi - Lily Beach Resort & Spa
A beachfront suite with a private deck jacuzzi, positioned directly along the sand with modern interiors and a luxurious semi-open bathroom — suited to romantic escapes or family stays.
6
Beach Suite With Pool - Lily Beach Resort & Spa
Doors open straight from the suite onto a private deck pool and the beach beyond — a contemporary shoreline retreat suited to both romantic getaways and family holidays.
6
Beach Family Villa - Lily Beach Resort & Spa
Two interconnecting villas steps from the lagoon, built for families to bond under one private deck with direct beach access — a true home away from home.
6
Beach Residence With Pool - Lily Beach Resort & Spa
A secluded beachfront residence sitting directly on the sand overlooking the Indian Ocean, with a master bedroom and living area opening onto a private deck and pool just steps from the shore.
6
Lagoon Villas - Lily Beach Resort & Spa
Five-star comfort with a distinctively Maldivian, unpretentious charm — a private terrace opens directly onto the lagoon, close to island facilities yet quietly private.
6
Deluxe Water Villas - Lily Beach Resort & Spa
Intimate overwater privacy just metres from the house reef — a glass floor panel and plunge pool bring the ocean straight into the villa's private deck.
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Sunset Water Suites - Lily Beach Resort & Spa
Built on stilts at the end of a private walkway, these overwater suites offer panoramic ocean vistas from an infinity pool deck and multiple indoor and outdoor living spaces.
Culinary experiences
Dining
Lily Maa
The resort's main buffet restaurant, set on a sand floor with rotating daily theme nights spanning Asian street food, Mediterranean, and Maldivian cuisine — renowned for its fresh seafood and a house wine cellar of 80 labels.
Vibes
A lively poolside deck with two pools, a floor fountain, indoor games room, and beach cabanas — light bites and refreshments by day, live bands or DJ sets twice weekly after dark.
Tamarind
An overwater restaurant serving Thai and Indian dishes beneath a chandelier-lit interior, with outdoor decks over the ocean for sunset views and the sound of waves below.
Aqua Bar
An adults-only (16+) sunset-side bar with an infinity pool overlooking the ocean — a quiet retreat for cocktails, light snacks, and unwinding away from the resort's busier spots.
Teppanyaki
Live cooking theatre at the iron griddle — fresh seafood and premium Wagyu beef prepared with flair by skilled chefs, hosted at AQVA Bar for groups of up to 12.
Les Turquoise D’Aqua
Award-winning fine dining on a moonlit beachfront — a five-course tasting menu of contemporary, mindfully-sourced dishes paired with wine, designed for a romantic evening.
Spirit Bar & Lounge
A sand-floor bar with indoor lounge seating and an ocean-view terrace, serving craft cocktails and shisha where the island's main activity happens — espresso by morning, nightcaps after dark.
Explore and indulge
Facilities & activities
Pro Divers Dive School
Access to more than 50 dive sites in South Ari Atoll, from colourful coral formations and wrecks to seasonal encounters with manta rays and whale sharks — courses for first-timers through PADI certification.
Tamara Spa
An overwater spa with glass-floor panels looking straight into the Indian Ocean — holistic treatments drawn from cultures around the world, accompanied by the sound of waves beneath the pavilions.
Turtles Kids Club
A dedicated space for children aged 3–12, with an air-conditioned indoor area of daybeds, books, and games alongside an outdoor playground with a treehouse slide and basketball court.
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