LILY BEACH

LILY BEACH RESORT AND SPA is a luxury five-star , all-inclusive resort situated on pristine white-sand beaches amid lush , tropical vegetation in the southeast of Ari Atoll , reached by a scenic seaplane flight . The area boasts some of the most amazing and exclusive dive sites and Lily Beach benefits from its own house-reef between three and 10 metres from the shore . The resort consists of the main island housing the Beach and Lagoon Villas and then offshore , reached by walkway are the Deluxe Water Villas and the four superb Sunset Water Suites . All the 119 villas are spacious , with the Beach Villas , the smallest , being 68 square metres . The resort has been re-designed and upgraded to offer an allinclusive luxury resort that , visually offers a fusion of contemporary style and elegance with traditional Maldivian aesthetics . Natural materials are used for all the villas and the public areas and the overall affect combines the use of wood , stone and natural fabrics that blend in with the natural vegetation of the island . Daily life at Lily Beach centres around the outdoors , whether it be on land , amongst the lush tropical vegetation of the island or in the water . The water can be enjoyed from the ambience of the swimming pools or from your own accommodation if you have a Lagoon or Water Villa or Suite . Open-air dining takes place for all meals in Lily Maa , the main restaurant with sand floors and views of the lagoon . A variety of world cuisine is offered here , with generous buffets and open-cooking stations . This is a relaxed but sophisticated dining experience . There is also an over-water a la Carte restaurant , Tamarind , which is not part of the Platinum Plan other than one dinner per guest per stay , but you can book it to have an extra specially romantic and distinctive evening . Tamarind specialises in Indian and Chinese fusion cuisine . There is also The Spirit , a vibrant and informal spot for relaxing , with sand floors , day loungers and open from 10am until the early hours . A fun highlight of what is included with the Platinum Plan here is a visit to an uninhabited island and fishing villages nearby and sunset fishing once during your stay . Other features of the Platinum Plan include unlimited cocktails , mid-afternoon snacks with fresh juices and then evening snacks and canapés by the pool . Lily Beach is good for couples and families with the Turtles Kids ' Club available on a complimentary basis for children aged 4 to 12 years . The club has indoor and outdoor play areas and a whole range of activities are on offer including treaure hunts , balloon races and painting competitions . Babysitting services are available at a charge . The area around Huvahendhoo is known for its exceptional dive sites and at Lily Beach the PADI Ocean-Pro dive team have access to more than 50 in South Ari Atoll . Diving and lessons are available for all standards , from beginner to advanced as well as lessons for children aged 8 to 11 years . This is an all-inclusive with a difference – it offers affordable luxury with so much included in the price !