Gatecrashing Paradise Maldives

Lily Beach Resort and Spa is a five-star all-inclusive resort in the Ari Atoll in the Maldives. The property opened in 2009 and features 125 rooms with easy, exclusive access to the pristine Maldivian waters.

Nikhil Jeet from Maldives

USP

The resort was the first to introduce an all-inclusive platinum plan (for all guests) in the Maldives. This plan offers premium food, alcoholic beverages like Tattinger champagne, excursions, sports and leisure activities. The resort offers hassle-free five-star luxury. Surrounded by an exotic house coral reef, which is teeming with over 10 million aquatic species, the resort offers guided snorkelling tours of the house reef for the novices and is in close proximity to amazing dive sites for the brave-hearted. Excursions like snorkelling with Mantas, turtles and whale sharks are not to be missed. The resort also offers sunset cruises, dolphin watching cruises and fishing expeditions.

Indian travellers

Lily Maa, the resort’s main restaurant offers a variety of Indian food options, including dishes specially designed, for the Indian traveller. Tamarind, an a la carte restaurant presents a rich palate of flavours from India and the Orient. The three bars around the property also feature over 80 different kinds of wines and are popular with Indian visitors. The resort also offers special anniversary and honeymoon benefits which can be tailored for Indian visitors. The property sees most visitors from the South and West India due to its geographical proximity. The resort will be focusing on increasing its presence in North India in the near future.

Trade promotions

The resort is focused on increasing its presence in the Indian market and is keen to work with travel agents from across the country. We will be conducting Indian roadshows and participating in events like GPS and the Luxury Travel Show. Indian agents also benefit from discounts on contracted prices and other promotions like kids staying for free.

Indian MiCE

Although the property has only hosted a limited number of Indian MICE groups, it offers a unique MiCE experience. Events can be held in tents next to the pristine water with easy access to the beach. Areas in any of the resort’s seven bars and restaurants can be reserved specially for the MiCE groups. The resort’s all-inclusive plan also means that this will be an easy-to-organise MiCE destination.

Future plans

The resort is currently planning to upgrade its 69 Beach Villas with state-of-the-art refurbishment. One or two larger villas with four rooms are also planned. The resort is also planning to hold a French food festival in association with Tattinger and is looking forward to welcoming a new celebrity pastry chef.

Boasting of 125 Villas

• 4 Sunset Water Suite
• 36 Deluxe Water Villas
• 16 Lagoon Villas
• 69 Beach Villas