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Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpavsLily Beach Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpaLily Beach Resort & Spa
Overall
9.4
9.0
Beach
9.5
9.2
Food
9.2
8.9
Service
9.5
9.0
Rooms
9.3
8.5
Luxury
9.2
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Value
8.6
8.7
Romance
9.4
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Overall Score | 9.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (190) | Google Rating | 4.8 (1,253) |
| From $1035 | Price / Night (pp) | From $424 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 45 min | Airport Transfer | 25 min (better) |
All Scores
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Beach | 9.2 |
| (better)9.2 | Food | 8.9 |
| (better)9.5 | Service | 9.0 |
| (better)9.3 | Rooms | 8.5 |
| 8.8 | Pools | – |
| 9.2 | Luxury | – |
| 8.6 | Value | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.8 | Family | 9.0 (better) |
| (better)9.4 | Romance | 8.7 |
| 9.3 | Quiet | – |
| – | Adventure | 9.2 |
| (better)8.7 | Wellness | 8.5 |
| – | Remote work | 7.0 |
Of the 12 measures we call, Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa leads on 8 and Lily Beach Resort & Spa leads on 4.
Vibes
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Butler service
- 50 min from MLE
Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 4 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 25 min from MLE
Pros · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- House reef
- Dine-around Deluxe AI
- Private pools on most villas
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 · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Seaplane cost and weather risk
- Small island nightlife
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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