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Hurawalhi Island ResortvsLily Beach Resort & Spa

Hurawalhi Island Resort
Hurawalhi Island Resort
Five-Star·★ 4.9·Adults Only
Lily Beach Resort & Spa
Lily Beach Resort & Spa
Five-Star·★ 4.8

Scores at a Glance

Hurawalhi Island ResortLily Beach Resort & Spa
Overall
9.5
9.0
Beach
9.4
9.2
Food
9.5
8.9
Service
9.5
9.0
Rooms
9.4
8.5
Luxury
9.4
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Value
9.0
8.7
Romance
9.7
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Hurawalhi Island ResortMeasureLily Beach Resort & Spa
(better)9.5Overall Score9.0
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.9 (922)Google Rating4.8 (1,294)
From $521Price / Night (pp)From $339 (better)
YesAdults OnlyNo
Not applicableKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
40 minAirport Transfer25 min (better)

Hurawalhi Island Resort

Kids' club & childcare
Not applicable: adults only
Room service
Costs extra. Current official AIP document explicitly excludes In-Villa Dining and its beverages. Availability does not establish included food or delivery.
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. Canneli Restaurant: AIP buffet/main meals. All-Inclusive Plus is optional; all guests in a villa must use it for the entire stay. Reservation/availability rules require confirmation. Kashibo Restaurant: Selected three-course dine-around; not unrestricted menu. All-Inclusive Plus is optional; all guests in a villa must use it for the entire stay. Reservation/availability rules require confirmation. JFK Restaurant: Selected three-course dine-around; site summary calls this snack service: confirm current menu. All-Inclusive Plus is optional; all guests in a villa must use it for the entire stay. Reservation/availability rules require confirmation. 5.8 Undersea Restaurant: Explicitly excluded from AIP; 5-course lunch/7-course dinner charged separately. All-Inclusive Plus is optional; all guests in a villa must use it for the entire stay. Reservation/availability rules require confirmation. Champagne Pavilion: Food and drinks excluded. Specific Taittinger/canapé offer USD120 supplement in guide; confirm current rate. All-Inclusive Plus is optional; all guests in a villa must use it for the entire stay. Reservation/availability rules require confirmation. Coco Bar: Selected drink list only. All-Inclusive Plus is optional; all guests in a villa must use it for the entire stay. Reservation/availability rules require confirmation. Official AIP document replaces vague 5.8 may-have-special-rules wording with explicit paid exclusions. Optional plan, whole-stay/same-villa, drink-list and minibar-Champagne restrictions preserved. Website snack summary versus PDF JFK three-course menu remains qualified. Existing aggregate counts and room inventory unchanged.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
See supplier details at Hurawalhi Island Resort

Lily Beach Resort & Spa

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed: 3–11.99. Turtle Kids Club offers supervised indoor and outdoor activities. Babysitting costs extra; Vibes has a shallow kids’ pool and playground. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Unverified
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. Tamarind: One dinner per person per week on Platinum Plan; reserve early due to limited seating. Charges beyond the allowance remain unverified. Teppanyaki: Price and reservation terms remain unverified; do not infer included access from the resort’s general all-inclusive label. Les Turquoise D’Aqua: Price and reservation terms remain unverified; do not infer included access from the resort’s general all-inclusive label. The Platinum Plan includes Lily Maa buffets and AQVA/Vibes lunches and snacks, plus one Tamarind dinner per person per week. Teppanyaki and Les Turquoise D’Aqua are additional dining experiences; confirm their charges. Published four-restaurant/four-bar totals are retained pending outlet-count reconciliation.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 4 people in one accommodation. Beach Villa; Lagoon Villa; Beach Suite; 5 more categories at this capacity. Adult limit unverified.
Categories spanning multiple rooms
Family Beach Villa: 2 separate rooms or suites; confirmed capacity 6 across all 2.
See supplier details at Lily Beach Resort & Spa

Hurawalhi Island Resort

Highlights

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 4 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Overwater bungalows
  • 40 min from MLE

Why choose it

  • True all-inclusive
  • Adults-only private island
  • Excellent house reef
  • Signature undersea restaurant

Keep in mind

  • Premium price point
  • Seaplane logistics
  • Not suitable for younger families
  • Some special experiences may be excluded

Lily Beach Resort & Spa

Highlights

  • 2 pools
  • 4 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Overwater bungalows
  • 25 min from MLE

Why choose it

  • 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.

Keep in mind

  • 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.

All Scores

Hurawalhi Island ResortMeasureLily Beach Resort & Spa
(better)9.4Beach9.2
(better)9.5Food8.9
(better)9.5Service9.0
(better)9.4Rooms8.5
8.8Pools–
9.4Luxury–
(better)9.0Value8.7
–Family9.0
(better)9.7Romance8.7
9.5Quiet–
–Adventure9.2
(better)8.9Wellness8.5
(better)7.4Remote work7.0

Of the 12 measures we call, Hurawalhi Island Resort leads on 10 and Lily Beach Resort & Spa leads on 2.

Vibes

Hurawalhi Island ResortMeasureLily Beach Resort & Spa
YesRomanceYes
YesQuiet–
–AdventureYes

Activities

Hurawalhi Island ResortMeasureLily Beach Resort & Spa
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
–KidsYes
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