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Vote to help Lily Beach Resort win big in World Travel Awards 2021
It’s time for 2021 World Travel Awards (WTA). This prestigious award was established 28 years ago to provide recognition to outstanding resorts, as voting by the people who know them best — their customers.
One of the travel industries’ most coveted accolades, the WTA brand is recognised as the global standard for excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry.
Lily Beach Resort & Spa has been nominated in three categories:
- Maldives’ Leading All-Inclusive Resort
- Maldives’ Leading Family Resort
- Indian Ocean’s Leading Family Resort
In 2020, Lily Beach was voted the ‘Maldives’ Leading All-Inclusive Resort’ — five years in a row since 2016.
To keep the winning streak going, the resort would be very grateful if you could spare a few minutes to cast your vote in the 2021 awards and help your favourite resort bring home another awards, or two, or three!
How to vote
- Click on the link here – www.worldtravelawards.com/vote
- Register (it’s there to prevent fraud/fake votes).
- You will receive an email in which you need to verify your email address – please do so in order for your votes to be valid.
- Click on ‘Start voting’.
- Select ‘Indian Ocean’ on the left, followed by ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Family Resort’ in the list called Outstanding Votes below.
- Choose Lily Beach Resort & Spa in the list.
- Select ‘Maldives’ on the left, followed by ‘Maldives’ Leading All-Inclusive Resort’ in the list called Outstanding Votes below.
- Choose Lily Beach Resort & Spa in the list.
- Select ‘Maldives’ on the left, followed by ‘Maldives’ Leading Family Resort’ in the list called Outstanding Votes below.
- Choose Lily Beach Resort & Spa in the list.
- You have now casted your vote in call three categories where Lily Beach has been nominated.
- Check on the My Votes list below that you have voted correctly in all three categories. If they appear on this list it means your votes have been registered.
- Logout
- Keep your fingers crossed!
Voting concludes on August 9.
Why should you vote for Lily Beach?
Lily Beach is a locally owned and operated resort in the Maldives that is the pioneer of all-inclusive tourism in the Maldives.
Since becoming wildly popular with that concept in the 90s and 2000s, the resort reinvented the concept, bringing it to a higher level of service experience: five-star luxury.
It showed all peers in the industry that all-inclusive is possible and can be a great experience for guests who would like to not worry about a huge invoice during the stay, instead a generous offering of lodging, meals, and extra activities are all included in one great package.
Here are 5 reasons to vote for the resort in the above categories:
- The original All-Inclusive provider and still the leader in that space by creating offerings that are highly competitive included in its only meal plan at the resort– The Platinum Package.
- The resort has something for both families and couples where there is something for everyone to enjoy. The resort also has designated dichotomous specialised areas for couples and for families, for being active and for relaxation respectively. This is especially great for multi-generational group travellers where mom and dad can rekindle their romance in the quiet zone while grandparents can have oodles of fun with their grandkids at the pool bar at Vibes and Kids Club.
- Food is at the heart of the resort where presentation of food is given equal importance as taste. The delectable delight of joy is felt in each bite at the resort which offers international cuisine and some specialised restaurants offering multiple cuisines such as Thai, Indian, and French.
- Complimentary Excursions galore – every guest has access to many complimentary services at the resort such as snorkelling, fishing, sunset cruise, one group yoga class per guest, etc.
- The resort has many activities for kids as well such as going on half-submarine Penguin ride around the island, learning to paint with our resident Artist Sirey and learning how to cook fun food with our chefs, learning about fish at the Dive Centre as well, etc. Rest assured kids can have an entertaining and educational experience at Lily Beach.
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has been nominated in the Resorts category for the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 (UK) and the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 (US), marking a further development in the resort’s international recognition.
The Readers’ Choice Awards are based on traveller feedback and are considered a key benchmark within the global travel industry. The dual nomination reflects the resort’s presence across international markets and its engagement with guests from different regions.
The nomination follows a series of recognitions for the resort. In 2025, Kuda Villingili was ranked among the Top 5 Overseas Leisure Resorts Worldwide in the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards, placing fifth globally. It was also listed among the Top Resorts in the Indian Ocean in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 (US). The resort was similarly recognised in the 2024 edition of the awards.
Located in North Malé Atoll, approximately 30 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives offers 75 villas and residences, each with private pools and views of the surrounding ocean.
The resort features eight restaurants and three bars, including Japanese-Peruvian dining at Mar-Umi and Teppanyaki by Mar-Umi. Other dining options include Asian cuisine at East and grill offerings at Fire. Additional facilities include a cigar lounge, a large swimming pool, a spa with overwater treatment villas, and a range of wellness and recreational activities such as yoga, sound therapy and surfing.
Amjad Thaufeeg, Commercial Director at Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives, stated that the nominations reflect feedback from guests across international markets and noted the importance of maintaining consistent service standards.
Voting for the Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 is open until 30 June 2026, with results scheduled to be announced in November 2026.
Baros Maldives is set to host a curated Earth Day experience titled Earth Day in Bloom on 22 April 2026, offering guests an evening programme centred on sustainability, nature and locally sourced ingredients.
The event will begin at 6:30pm at the resort’s Chef’s Garden, where guests will be welcomed with a Garden Spritz before taking part in a guided tour of the garden. The tour will introduce participants to local herbs and island-grown produce cultivated on the property.
As part of the programme, guests will be invited to plant their own herb, contributing to the garden while engaging in an activity aligned with environmental awareness. The experience will continue with a garden dinner starting at 7pm, featuring a menu designed around fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from the island.
An optional pairing of organic wines will also be available, providing an additional element to the dining experience.
The event is priced at USD 175 per person, excluding applicable service charge and taxes. Reservations can be made through the resort’s butler service.
The initiative reflects Baros Maldives’ focus on sustainability-led guest experiences, integrating environmental awareness with culinary offerings and on-island activities.
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives has been recognised as a Quality Winner at the TUI Global Hotel Awards 2026, an accolade based on guest feedback from travellers worldwide. The recognition reflects the resort’s delivery of guest experiences shaped by service standards, facilities and alignment with evolving traveller preferences.
Located in North Malé Atoll, Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives offers a range of accommodation options, with more than 140 units including overwater suites, beach bungalows and duplex garden bungalows. The resort is designed to accommodate couples, families and groups.
The resort features seven dining venues offering a mix of international and local cuisine. Tex Mex serves Mexican and Spanish-inspired dishes, while Dalchini offers an Indian à la carte menu available for lunch and dinner. Raalhu Bar provides a setting for evening refreshments, with views of the sunset.
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives is also known for Pasta Point, a surf break recognised for its left-hand waves. The resort attracts surfers from international markets who travel to access the location. Surf operations at Pasta Point are managed by Atoll Adventures, with bookings handled through Atoll Travel to ensure a structured approach to surf access.
The TUI Global Hotel Awards are determined by guest reviews, making the recognition an indicator of guest satisfaction. The resort’s inclusion as a Quality Winner reflects its performance in meeting guest expectations within the Maldives tourism sector.
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