Lily Beach

Lily Beach (Huvahendhoo) is situated in the Maldives most southeastern atoll - the Ari Atoll - and is typically tropical, with palm trees, tropical bushes, a snow-white sand bank and an attractive house reef only 25 metres from the dive centre.

Strung along the island are 68 beautifully appointed Superior Rooms, discreetly tucked into the vegetation and just a step away from the beach. The unique Water Villas are partly built over water and offer spacious accommodation, or for those seeking a luxurious sanctuary, there is an elegantly decorated Deluxe Suite featuring a whirlpool and 'relax area'. All rooms are air-conditioned with modern amenities including music systems.

There are 55 dives sites, from 10 to 60 minutes away, such as Big Valley, with a fascinating variety of coral; Heavens Door, rated in the world's top ten dive spots; Five Rock, overgrown with hard and soft corals, overhangs and canyons and Terminator Thila, an extreme spot with Eagle Rays, Sharks, Napoleons and huge overhangs.