We spent 10 days at Lilly Beach in late January 2012. The sea plane journey from Male set the scene for a special holiday.

The hotel is informal but smart. The floors in the main building are made from the same 'flour grade' white sand that adorns the whole island. So unusual but it means you only need flip flops for the whole holiday.

The staff are well trained and certainly understand how to offer great service. We found the food was well presented, good quality and the wines offered as part of the package are good enough and plentiful.

Unlike many other 'all inclusive' holidays the bar offers premium brand spirits , wines and cocktails and has a great pre-dinner atmosphere.

The Aqua bar has a stunning infinity pool overlooking the tirquoise Indian Ocean.

We stayed in both a beach villa and sunset water villa. The beach villas are very comfortable and spacious with outdoor bathrooms. The sunset villas are clearly very smart, have their own pool and stunning views across the reef. If you want a very private holiday then choose a sunset water villa. The beach villas tend to be more social in the heart of the island and are great value.

Everyone is so friendly on this small island. Lilly beach used to be a 3 star resort and the staff tell us it was extensively refitted and new water villas built around 2 years ago and then relaunched as a 5 star resort. They are all so proud to work there and it shows in the wonderful way they look after you.

We will definitely be going back next year and having enjoyed 29C every day to be now faced with sub zero temperatures at home , we would really like to go back today.

Top tips, just take a few clothes and flip flops. It's a great place to chill out. Also don't go for night flights out of Male as the sea planes don't fly after 6pm.

Difficult to find anything to improve here, we had a wonderful time at an hotel where they clearly get what customer service is all about.
Perfect couples retreat. Sea plane takes 25 mins. Don't pack anything other than sun cream, sun glasses, a couple of maxi dresses, a few bikinis and a sarong.
Shoes not needed as the whole place has carpets of sand!
Idyllic in every way, if you've booked it, be very excited!!

We have just returned from LB Today and have been very Impressed by this Resort. This is the Ultimate Beach Vacation. Our first experience of All Inclusive (except Silver Sea Cruises) and we were delighted. Accommodation (Beach Villa) was very Clean & comfortable, WiFi, stocked Mini Bar, Nespresso Coffee maker, LCD Tv, External Bathroom and serviced Twice Daily. Good selection of wines. My wife & I did not like House Wine and requested a Pinot Grigio white for my wife and a Rioja for myself to be supplied with a Rioja Faustino IV! you only have to ask. Main Restaurant is Buffet but of an excellent standard, you will struggle not to find an enjoyable Dish each night. Spa is the best that my wife has enjoyed. Gym is small but Functional. A la Carte Rest. Tamarind is excellent. we went to chill and did exactly that. We have also just confirmed our return in November this Year!

this was an unforgetable holiday!
the level and friendliness of this resort was superb.
a perfect place for going with friends and family
loads of fish to see,not forgeting the turtle feeding,hand feeding of the sea eagle and the fruit bats!
the only down side was i was only there for a week!!!!!!!!!