W MaldivesvsLily Beach Resort & Spa
W Maldives and Lily Beach Resort & Spa are both rated highly by travel writers. On balance, W Maldives scores significantly higher than Lily Beach Resort & Spa. W Maldives ranks #5 in Maldives with recommendations from 6 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
W Maldives
09110
From $980/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Not for fuddy-duddies, nor for those with kids under 13, this ultra-glamorous island resort has super luxury accommodation." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The design-savvy W hotels group has expanded to the South Seas with a private-island resort in the Maldives." Full review
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There are W Welcome Ambassadors to greet them and direct them to the W Van that takes them to the W Lounge, where they are offered food, drinks, and, if they choose, a shower.
Condé Nast Traveler
"Fesdu has one of the best 'house reefs' of all the resort islands, which means spectacular dive and snorkel spots right off the beach, as opposed to the boat rides often required elsewhere." Full review
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It is of course possible to completely avoid these and all other distractions at the spa, which is bigger and better than most with its spacious teak-floored treatment rooms on the water.
Jetsetter
"South Beach swagger on an Indian Ocean island, with designer digs, a spa, and nightclub." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"W Retreat & Spa is sleek and imaginative, a boutique luxury island loaded with more casual cool than any other in the country." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"If you seek luxury and a fun vibe on a tropical island with a powdery white beach and vibrant house reef, then the W is for you" Full review
Lily Beach Resort & Spa
20077
From $963/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Luxury
"Reopened in 2009 as a five-pearl property, Lily Beach Resort & Spa is a romantic and family-friendly spot with a true all-inclusive plan that covers meals, drinks, and activities." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Lily Beach Resort has a unique concept: that of an upmarket all-inclusive resort." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"An upmarket all-inclusive resort. This was a first for Maldives and has proved exceptionally popular in a destination where extras can quickly add up to rival the amount you paid for " Full review