The great escape: a private island resort in the Maldives
From beach picnics to sea-view spa treatments, a stay at Lily Beach Resort & Spa is pure paradise
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At a glance: A five-star, all-inclusive oasis in the Maldives
What: A gorgeous spa, all kinds of water activities and a kids’ club for little ones
Where: Huvahendhoo, a private island surrounded by the Indian Ocean in the Maldives’ South Ari Atoll
Don’t miss: Signature spa treatments using Maldivian flowers, herbs and spices
Highlight: A boat excursion to an uninhabited island, where you can settle in for a picnic or sunset dinner
Done with the daily grind? Desperate for an exotic escape? Cue Lily Beach Resort & Spa, a luxury, all-inclusive resort on a private island in the Maldives.
Located on Huvahendhoo in South Ari Atoll, in the middle of the Indian Ocean, Lily Beach offers guests the chance to embrace everything that this remote part of the world has to offer, whether that’s scuba diving or snorkelling in turquoise waters, or embracing island life’s slower pace with sunset beach strolls and a waterside massage.
Escape to paradise with British Airways Holidays, where an array of restaurants and bars, two swimming pools (one for families and one for adults-only), a kids’ club, seductive spa, sports complex and a huge selection of activities and excursions will wow everyone from families to honeymooners.
Book in for beach yoga and next-level spa treatments
There’s something incredibly calming about being close to the ocean and listening to the soothing sounds of the waves. And at Lily Beach, there are all kinds of ways you can relax and recharge in view of the water.
Kick-start your morning with a yoga class on the beach. Overlooking the ocean, classes are open to all levels of ability, and finish with a guided meditation, ensuring you leave feeling zen for the rest of the day.
The onsite spa, Tamara Spa, is built on a raised platform that perches over the sea. The treatment villas have glass floors, meaning you can spot marine life swimming beneath you while you’re face down on the massage table. The therapy menu here is vast and features treatments using Maldivian herbs, spices and flowers, sound healing and sea algae. Couples looking for an indulgent treat can book the double treatment villa, which has an outdoor shower and hot tub facing onto the ocean.
Embrace life on or in the water at Lily Beach Resort & Spa
Whether you want to get your adrenaline pumping or fancy something a bit gentler, there’s no shortage of things to do on the water here.
Lily Beach offers so many activities: you can choose from scuba diving, windsurfing, catamaran sailing and canoeing. Alternatively, embark on an organised boat excursion, on which you can sail to an uninhabited island for a picnic or a private sunset dinner. It’s an idyllic way to go off-grid.
Take the whole family to this luxury, all-inclusive resort
It’s not just adults that will fall in love with Lily Beach. Turtle Kids Club is suitable for ages three to 12 and has a jam-packed schedule that gives little ones a taste of island life. Activities vary each day, but include palm frond weaving, seashell crafts, fishing trips and hermit crab races.
In the cool of the air con, there’s a dedicated area with a library, games, toys and family movies on show, while outside there’s a kids’ pool, basketball court, swings and a treehouse to explore.
No one will go hungry here, either: the resort’s onsite restaurants include a sprawling international buffet serving seafood, Asian street food, Mediterranean classics and traditional Maldivian dishes. For a truly special dinner, book the table on the jetty at Tamarind, where you can enjoy Thai and Indian flavours suspended above the sea.
Great-value holidays with the quality and peace of mind you expect from British Airways
- Secure your holiday with a low deposit and spread the cost with flexible payments*
- All holiday packages include a generous checked baggage allowance
- Access to a dedicated 24-hour helpline during your trip
- ATOL protection from the moment you book a holiday package, giving you financial reassurance
- Quality car hire with no hidden fees, 24-hour support and roadside assistance
- Upgrade to Club World for a host of additional benefits including lounge access**, increased checked baggage allowance, priority check-in and boarding and a spacious seat that converts to a fully flat bed
- Members of The British Airways Club benefit from collecting Avios, earning tier points and using Avios towards the cost of holiday packages
- Carefully selected or chosen hotels, resorts and villas in the most amazing places
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British Airways Holidays packages include ATOL protection, a generous checked baggage allowance and access to its 24-hour holiday helpline for complete peace of mind. Secure your all-inclusive holiday to Lily Beach Resort & Spa with a low deposit and flexible payment options*
*Full balance due seven weeks before departure for long-haul holiday bookings. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply. Visit ba.com/holidays for more information