Scores at a Glance
Four Seasons Bora BoraLily Beach Resort & Spa
Overall
9.3
9.0
Beach
9.5
9.2
Food
·
8.9
Service
9.3
9.0
Rooms
9.1
8.5
Value
·
8.7
Romance
9.6
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Four Seasons Bora Bora | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.3 (better) | Overall Score | 9.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (912) | Google Rating | 4.8 (1,211) (better) |
| From $978 | Price / Night (pp) | From $424 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Boutique | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 15 min (better) | Airport Transfer | 25 min |
All Scores
| Four Seasons Bora Bora | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.5 (better) | Beach | 9.2 |
| – | Food | 8.9 |
| 9.3 (better) | Service | 9.0 |
| 9.1 (better) | Rooms | 8.5 |
| – | Value | 8.7 |
| – | Family | 9.0 |
| 9.6 (better) | Romance | 8.7 |
| – | Adventure | 9.2 |
| – | Wellness | 8.5 |
| – | Remote work | 7.0 |
Vibes
| Four Seasons Bora Bora | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Four Seasons Bora Bora | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Four Seasons Bora Bora
- Overwater bungalows
- Mount Otemanu views
- Lagoon sanctuary snorkeling
- Polynesian spa rituals
Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 25 min from MLE
Pros · Four Seasons Bora Bora
- Iconic lagoon and Mount Otemanu views.
- High-service luxury experience with strong Reddit and review-platform sentiment.
- Excellent romance and overwater-bungalow fit.
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 · Four Seasons Bora Bora
- Very high pricing makes value sensitive to room category and dining choices.
- A small number of guest reviews mention wear in some bungalows, so renovated-room confirmation is worthwhile.
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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