Scores at a Glance
Lily Beach Resort & SpaMeliá Zanzibar
Overall
9.0
8.9
Beach
9.2
9.1
Food
8.9
8.6
Service
9.0
8.8
Rooms
8.5
9.0
Luxury
·
9.1
Value
8.7
7.8
Romance
8.7
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Lily Beach Resort & Spa | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 (better) | Overall Score | 8.9 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (1,211) (better) | Google Rating | 4.7 (1,903) |
| From $424 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 25 min (better) | Airport Transfer | 50 min |
All Scores
| Lily Beach Resort & Spa | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 9.2 (better) | Beach | 9.1 |
| 8.9 (better) | Food | 8.6 |
| 9.0 (better) | Service | 8.8 |
| 8.5 | Rooms | 9.0 (better) |
| – | Pools | 8.8 |
| – | Luxury | 9.1 |
| 8.7 (better) | Value | 7.8 |
| 9.0 (better) | Family | 8.2 |
| 8.7 | Romance | 9.3 (better) |
| 9.2 | Adventure | – |
| 8.5 | Wellness | 8.8 (better) |
| 7.0 | Remote work | – |
Vibes
| Lily Beach Resort & Spa | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| Lily Beach Resort & Spa | Measure | Meliá Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 25 min from MLE
Meliá Zanzibar
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 50 min from ZNZ
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.
Pros · Meliá Zanzibar
- Reef-protected 300-meter beach
- Large private-pool villas
- Six restaurants and five bars
- Strong spa and The Level experience
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.
Cons · Meliá Zanzibar
- Premium inclusions vary by category
- Zanzibar tides affect beach use
- No strong property-specific Reddit source found
- Exact entrance coordinate should be manually verified
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