Lily Beach Resort & Spa announces its victory at the South Asian Travel Awards 2025, being named Leading F&B Resort in a ceremony held in Colombo. This accolade further solidifies its reputation as a destination where culinary excellence is woven into every guest experience.

At the heart of Lily Beach is its Platinum All-Inclusive Plan: a comprehensive offering that includes gourmet à la carte dining across multiple specialty restaurants, unlimited premium wines and spirits, premium French Champagnes such as Taittinger, themed buffets, private dining experiences, and select excursions. The plan elevate stays by ensuring guests are free to indulge without extra charges.

Guests at Lily Beach enjoy a rich selection of restaurants and bars:

·       Lily Maa, the resort’s vibrant main restaurant, offers extensive buffets and live-station cooking.

·       Tamarind presents a refined Indian-Thai fusion menu in an overwater setting.

·       AQVA serves light cuisine, cocktails, and relaxing beachfront ambience.

·       Teppanyaki showcases interactive Japanese dining with theatre and flair.

·       Les Turquoise d’Aqua delivers a sophisticated fine dining experience under the stars

·       The Spirit Bar, perched by the ocean, provides a serene space for sundowners and nightcaps.

·       Vibes, a family-friendly bar and pool with indoor games and entertainment in the evening.

Lily Beach’s culinary distinction is further backed by previous accolades in 2024 the resort was honoured with a Wine Spectator Award for its outstanding wine cellar and sommelier program, cementing its standing among the world’s top resort dining destinations.

Laurent Driole, General Manager at Lily Beach commented:

“This award is a tribute to the vision, dedication, and artistry of our F&B team. Every menu, drink, and moment is crafted to delight, and to offer our guests a culinary journey as exceptional as the Maldives itself.”

Winning the Leading Food & Beverage Resort award is a true reflection of the dedication and passion of our entire culinary team at Lily Beach. Under the leadership of Executive Chef Alessio Biondi, and F&B Director Adam Shareef, every dish is crafted with the finest ingredients sourced from around the world, ensuring that our guests enjoy only the very best. Their creativity and constant innovation mean that both new and returning guests are always treated to exciting new flavours and experiences during their stay. Beyond the cuisine itself, our waiters and restaurant teams play an equally vital role, creating a warm and homely atmosphere that makes every dining moment feel like a “home away from home.” It is this combination of world-class gastronomy, personal care, and heartfelt service that sets Lily Beach apart and makes us truly deserving of this prestigious recognition.

With this latest recognition, Lily Beach continues to lead the Maldives’ all-inclusive luxury segment - where world-class dining, seamless inclusions, and warm Maldivian hospitality converge.