SHANGRI-LA'S VILLINGILI RESORT AND SPA
Location: Seenu Atoll
Distance from Airport:
Male' International Airport 550 KM
Transfer: Domestic transfer 70 mins & Speed boat 8 mins
Number of Rooms: 142
ROOM TYPES
Pool Villa
Surrounded by lush forest and offering an intimate coral beach front with views of the gentle rolling ocean through tropical foliage, Pool Villa guests would be forgiven for imagining themselves happily marooned in a forest in the middle of the Indian Ocean. The luxury resort's 133-square-metre Pool Villas overlook resorts lush vegetation, and feature their own private pool, terrace and open-air shower. Facilities: Complimentary broadband Internet access, 40-inch LCD TV, a Bose DVD player and iPod docking station, mini bar, Luxurious oval bathtub, indoor and open-air showers and his and hers vanity counters.
Deluxe Pool Villa
Located in sumptuous tranquility on the eastern side of Villingili island, all eight Deluxe Pool Villas have their own spacious garden and intimate coral beach front, offering unbeatable seclusion and second-to-none privacy.Facilities: Complimentary broadband Internet access, 40-inch LCD TV, a Bose DVD player and iPod docking station, mini bar, Luxurious oval bathtub, indoor and open-air showers and his and hers vanity counters.
Water Villa
As you laze in your Water Villa on a brilliant tropical afternoon, enjoy the subtle breeze as you reflect upon the distant horizon, where the azure waters meet a sapphire-coloured sky. Built on stilts in the resort's lagoon and connected to the island by a timber walkway, each Water Villa has an open and airy atmosphere. Access to this private haven is via a walkway over turquoise water that teems with marine life.Facilities: Complimentary broadband Internet access, 40-inch LCD TV, a Bose DVD player and iPod docking station, mini bar, Luxurious oval bathtub, indoor and open-air showers and his and hers vanity counters.
Beach Villa
Luxurious Beach Villas provide a private haven in splendid isolation on a white-sand beach. Set over two separate pavilions, to one side is a living pavilion, and on the other the bedroom pavilion. Entry is via a thatched-roof entry gate to a landscaped courtyard leading to the rustic timber door of the villa's entrance. Every Beach Villa features a private terrace leading to the beach.Facilities: Complimentary broadband Internet access, 40-inch LCD TV, a Bose DVD player and iPod docking station, mini bar, Luxurious oval bathtub, indoor and open-air showers and his and hers vanity counters.
Twin Beach Villa
Relax in the spaciousness of one of 10 Twin Beach Villas. These luxurious and tastefully decorated villas are located adjacent to one another, making them ideal for families or travelling companions wanting both privacy and proximity. The Twin Beach Villas are set in beautiful grounds and share a large patio and sun deck, complete with an infinity pool.Facilities: Complimentary broadband Internet access, 40-inch LCD TV, a Bose DVD player and iPod docking station, mini bar, Luxurious oval bathtub, indoor and open-air showers and his and hers vanity counters.
Ocean View Villa
With marvellous views of the ocean, these Villas are secluded, private island hideaways. Perched on stilts among the treetops, amidst dense vegetation, these luxury accommodations provide guests with a memorable stay in a tropical tree house. At this elevation, privacy is assured as the beautiful, panoramic views unfold like a living canvas of sparkling surf, languid lagoons and verdant vegetation that is home to colourful indigenous bird life.Facilities: Complimentary broadband Internet access, 40-inch LCD TV, a Bose DVD player and iPod docking station, mini bar, Luxurious oval bathtub, indoor and open-air showers and his and hers vanity counters.
Tree House Villa
With marvellous views of the ocean, Tree House Villas are secluded, private island hideaways. Perched on stilts among the treetops, amidst dense vegetation, these luxury accommodations provide guests with a memorable stay in a tropical tree house. At this elevation, privacy is assured as the beautiful, panoramic views unfold like a living canvas of sparkling surf, languid lagoons and verdant vegetation that is home to colourful indigenous bird life.Facilities: Complimentary broadband Internet access, 40-inch LCD TV, a Bose DVD player and iPod docking station, mini bar, Luxurious oval bathtub, indoor and open-air showers and his and hers vanity counters.
Villa Muthee
Like a pearl in its own oyster, Villa Muthee nestles in its own luxurious environment. From the choicest of decor to the stunning seascapes that surround it, Villa Muthee promises a truly sensational experience. Muthee, which means 'pearl' in the local Dhivehi language, is a villa for those craving sanctuary from the fast-paced world in an ambience that offers stunning vistas and absolutely everything necessary for a perfect getaway.Facilities: Complimentary broadband Internet access, 40-inch LCD TV, a Bose DVD player and iPod docking station, mini bar, Luxurious oval bathtub, indoor and open-air showers and his and hers vanity counters.
Villa Laalu
Spacious, stylish and thoughtfully designed, Villa Laalu is the jewel in the resort's crown, with two large, high-ceilinged bedrooms, an extensive garden and everything the discerning guest could possibly require. Round-the-clock, in-villa dining can be enjoyed in the living room with timber-decked verandahs, or in air-conditioned or al fresco dining pavilions.Facilities: Complimentary broadband Internet access, 40-inch LCD TV, a Bose DVD player and iPod docking station, mini bar, Luxurious oval bathtub, indoor and open-air showers and his and hers vanity counters.
DESCRIPTION
Located south of the equator on Villingili Island, on the southern-most tip of Addu Atoll, Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa offers guests a stylish and luxurious experience in a spacious, and boutique-style environment. The natural dense vegetation of the island sets it apart from many other Maldives resorts. The three-kilometre-long island features 12 hectares of lush vegetation, towering banyan trees, 17,000 coconut trees,
45 species of plants, three natural lagoons and nature trails for guests to explore.
DINING
Shangri-La Villingili Resort and Spa Maldives restaurants are well catered for eating and drinking pleasures. Dr. Ali’s leads the restaurant selection with three distinctive living rooms that focus on fine cuisine from the Indian Ocean, the South China Sea and the Arabian Gulf that offers a unique Maldives dining experience whereas Javvu offers quality café dining during the day and refined Western cuisine in the evening. Those seeking an experience with a difference can take a cruise on a luxury yacht for lunch on the equator.
SPA
CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La draws inspiration from the origins of the Shangri-La legend, a place of personal peace, enchantment and well-being.
This secluded sanctuary is located in its own spa village within the resort, with spacious individual treatment villas offering "spa-within-a-spa" environments. There is also a unique yoga pavilion overlooking the Indian Ocean, and individual treatment villas with private gardens and steam rooms, a changing room and a shower. The spa menu offers a selection of Asian massages and Indian Ayurvedic treatments, alongside locally inspired treatments and specific well-being programmes.
DIVING
Addu Atoll is an aquatic treasure trove waiting to be discovered; a veritable haven for divers and anyone curious about the underwater world. For resort guests there is excellent diving and snorkelling available for all levels of ability. The creation of snorkeling garden close to the resort’s shoreline is an ideal site for less experienced snorkelers and children while a number of world class diving locations teeming with marine life await diving enthusiasts to explore.
Scuba Diving for both experienced divers and beginners are offered at the resort, including a selection of PADI courses such as Discovery Scuba Diving, Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver and specialty courses among others.
