Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinLily Beach Resort & Spa
Overall
8.1
9.0
Beach
7.4
9.2
Food
8.0
8.9
Service
8.6
9.0
Rooms
7.6
8.5
Value
7.9
8.7
Romance
7.6
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 9.0 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (8,988) | Google Rating | 4.8 (1,211) (better) |
| From $38 (better) | Price / Night (pp) | From $424 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 25 min (better) |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 8.9 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 9.0 (better) |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.7 | Pools | – |
| 7.9 | Value | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.2 | Family | 9.0 (better) |
| 7.6 | Romance | 8.7 (better) |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | – |
| 7.8 | Adventure | 9.2 (better) |
| 7.6 | Wellness | 8.5 (better) |
| 7.5 (better) | Remote work | 7.0 |
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 25 min from MLE
Pros · Club Hotel Dolphin
- Verified all-inclusive availability
- Large pool setup with children's pool
- Strong family-friendly amenities
- Friendly staff feedback is recurring
- Convenient for Bandaranaike International Airport
Pros · Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- One of the Maldives’ strongest true all-inclusive concepts.
- Excellent house reef, snorkeling and diving appeal.
- Strong food, beverage and minibar inclusions through the Platinum Plan.
- Family-friendly facilities without sacrificing a premium Maldives feel.
- Short 25-minute seaplane transfer from Malé by Maldives standards.
- Good mix of beach villas, family villas and overwater villa categories.
Cons · Club Hotel Dolphin
- All-inclusive is rate-plan dependent
- A la carte dining may cost extra
- Some room refurbishment and air-conditioning complaints
- Large active-resort feel can be noisy
Cons · Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- Not adults-only; some honeymooners may find the family orientation stronger than expected.
- Some rooms and facilities are described as slightly dated in a minority of guest feedback.
- Optional premium experiences and seaplane transfers can still add cost despite the all-inclusive positioning.
- Travelers wanting ultra-polished, design-led modern luxury may prefer newer Maldives competitors.
- Seaplane timing constraints can affect arrival and departure logistics.
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