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W Maldives vs Lily 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
W Maldives
8 / 10
09110
From $980 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's 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 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 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 Jetsetter
"South Beach swagger on an Indian Ocean island, with designer digs, a spa, and nightclub." Full review
Lonely Planet 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
Lily Beach Resort & Spa
Lily Beach Resort & Spa
7 / 10
20077
From $963 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Oyster 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 Lonely Planet
"Lily Beach Resort has a unique concept: that of an upmarket all-inclusive resort." Full review