Liyya Water Villas

Lake front villas are the best. Rooms are spacious but need maintenance. WiFi was not working throughout the resort, the staff mentioned that they are working on upgrading WiFi. Food was tasteless for us but could change based on your taste pallet.

Highly recommend this place to anyone. The staff were friendly and courteous. The food was authentic and delicious. The staff were so kind that they facilitated a beautiful dinner for the teens and pre teens, incorporating steaks and western food. The children loved the authentic local cuisine the same. Hygiene was excellent.

We booked into Liyya Water Villa’s for 5 nights in July with high expectations for the opportunity to relax for a day or two after a busy holiday. On first impressions the villas are in an idyllic but very remote location which could be very peaceful. Without any prior notice, we were subject to building work being completed in public areas. 3 feet away from the swimming pool/sunbeds and staff telling us they would be just unloading the truck, then half an hours work which after 2 hours they were still there. To then being told they would be 20mins. While this work was being done there was wood constantly being sawed, drilling and staple gunning. The men were video calling. Which in my swimwear made me very uncomfortable by the pool. Alongside this the showers in our room were freezing cold and the internet didn’t work which made planning and booking anything for our trip impossible from our room or reception. The food was average at best with little to no choice for breakfast. Which would make it very difficult if you were intolerant/vegetarian or vegan. Because of the remote location and area there is very little choice for food locally. So you are stuck at the restaurant in an evening again with little choice and one food menu per table, no matter your table size. With no drinks menu. Liyya has the potential to be wonderful but has a long way to go to be 5 stars. We were promised a refund for the 3 nights that we didn’t stay. And in October we are still waiting for our money back.