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Lily Beach Resort & SpavsSandals Grenada Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Lily Beach Resort & SpaSandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Overall
9.0
9.2
Beach
9.2
8.5
Food
8.9
9.1
Service
9.0
9.2
Rooms
8.5
9.0
Luxury
·
9.0
Value
8.7
8.3
Romance
8.7
9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Lily Beach Resort & Spa | Measure | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.2 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (1,211) (better) | Google Rating | 4.6 (1,947) |
| From $424 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 25 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min (better) |
All Scores
| Lily Beach Resort & Spa | Measure | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.2 (better) | Beach | 8.5 |
| 8.9 | Food | 9.1 (better) |
| 9.0 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.5 | Rooms | 9.0 (better) |
| – | Pools | 9.2 |
| – | Luxury | 9.0 |
| 8.7 (better) | Value | 8.3 |
| 9.0 | Family | – |
| 8.7 | Romance | 9.4 (better) |
| – | Nightlife | 7.8 |
| – | Quiet | 7.8 |
| 9.2 (better) | Adventure | 8.9 |
| 8.5 | Wellness | 8.7 (better) |
| 7.0 | Remote work | – |
Vibes
| Lily Beach Resort & Spa | Measure | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Lily Beach Resort & Spa | Measure | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 25 min from MLE
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from GND
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 · Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
- Very strong all-inclusive scope.
- Adults-only couples focus.
- Short complimentary airport transfer.
- Excellent pool and private-pool room inventory.
- Included scuba for certified divers.
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 · Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
- Not for families or mixed-age groups.
- Spa treatments cost extra.
- Some guest reports say the beach is good rather than best-in-brand.
- Room selection matters because categories vary widely in privacy and wow factor.
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