Hotel Description

Shangri La s Villingili Resort and Spa the first luxury resort in the Maldives located south of the equator 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 guest to explore Each villa has a centralized air conditioning with thermostat control and has the following key features an iPod docking station a 40 inch television a DVD player IDD telephones with voice mail and wake up call services laundry services well stocked mini bar espresso machine personal safe hairdryer bathrobes slippers and a pillow menu The first of its kind in the Maldives The Villingili Golf Course is nestled on seven and a half hectares at the southern end of Villingili Island Spectacular sights await at each of the nine holes mostly Par 3 and averaging of 123 4 yards in length Designed by Shangri La Hotels and Resorts as a fun recreational golf course for aficionados and beginners alike it was developed while keeping the island s natural beauty in mind A diversity of palms and exotic flora highlight the views of the ocean and the turquoise lagoon along a scenic walking path Guests will delight in exploring secluded intimate beach coves on the bordering shores A Club House offers light snacks and refreshments and a Pro Shop that carries an assortment of golf apparel gear and merchandise Guests get to play unlimited rounds of golf at no charge inclusive of golf set rental and golf balls everything needed to experience a true game of golf in the Maldives CHI The Spa is located at the highest geographical point on the resort 2 3 metres above sea level Offering innovative therapies and healthy lifestyle programmes there is a full range of spa products and beauty and body treatments based on the ancient Chinese and Himalayan healing traditions philosophies and rituals The resort has a well equipped gym and fitness centre tennis courts a water sports and dive center with decompression chamber Water activities available include wave surfing scuba diving kayaking water skiing sailing deep sea fishing or a sunset cruise on a luxury yacht There is a house reef with colourful corals and exotic reef fish For less experienced swimmers there are snorkel gardens close to the shoreline Please contact the resort directly at least 7 days prior to arrival to advise international flight details Mandatory Return domestic transfers at USD 330 per adult USD 250 per child 3 11 years old and USD 100 per infant 0 2 years old subject to 10 service charge and 6 GST Please note that GST will increase to 8 beginning January 1 2013 Bookings made less than 3 days prior to arrival domestic transfer will be subject to availability For arrivals after 10 30 pm an overnight stay in Male is recommended Guest staying during New Year s Eve will pay a compulsory dinner charge at USD 460 00 per adult and USD 250 00 per child subject to 10 service charge and 6 GST to be paid to the hotel directly Surrounding AreaThe resort is a 70 minute domestic flight from Male International Airport and an eight minute boat ride from Gan International Airport on Addu Atoll Please contact the resort directly at least 7 days prior to arrival to advise international flight details Mandatory Return domestic transfers at USD 330 per adult USD 250 per child 3 11 years old and USD 100 per infant 0 2 years old subject to 10 service charge and 6 GST Please note that GST will increase to 8 beginning January 1 2013 Bookings made less than 3 days prior to arrival domestic transfer will be subject to availability For arrivals after 10 30 pm an overnight stay in Male is recommended Room TypesPool Villa The luxury resort s 133 square metre pool villas overlook Shangri La s Villingili Resort and Spa s lush vegetation and feature their own private pool terrace and open air shower Guests at these intimate pool villas can enjoy ocean views from the comfort of their bed or catch up on their reading or relax on a day bed on the balcony Each of the 15 pool villas comes with its own luxurious oval bathtub The pool villas have a ontemporary Asian design that combines traditional and modern elements All furniture is custom made and has been selected to complement the villas interiors and artworks Beach Villa These spacious 189 square metre stand alone villas have been built along the fine white sandy beach of Villingili island Each of the 16 Beach Villas at Shangri La s Villingili Resort and Spa is ideal for families or couples Located in a beautiful setting amidst an expertly landscaped garden it has its own infinity pool There is also a wooden sun deck that looks out to the sea while both bedroom and bathroom also face the ocean The spacious patio features outdoor furniture designed for dining under the stars on a balmy evening Water Villa All 60 delightful Water Villas are luxuriously appointed makingfull use of the generous 166 square metres of space by having few walls and using glass to allow for unobstructed views Guests could shower in the elements or soak in the spacious bathroom with a huge oval bathtub in the middle Either way guests can view the wide expanse of clear skies as they contemplate in the bath Alternatively just soak up the surroundings on the long day bed situated on a private terracethat leads out to the waterfront or lounge in a hammock withthe clear waters beneath All these spacious Water Villas have a contemporary Asian design that blends traditional and modern elements Deluxe Pool Villa Located in sumptuous tranquility on the eastern side of Villingili island all Deluxe Pool Villas have their own spacious garden and intimate coral beach front offering unbeatable seclusion and second to none privacy Nestled in rich vegetation Deluxe Pool Villa guests can enjoy the stunning views of the gentle rolling ocean from their own infinity pool and wooden sun deck The bedroom and bathroom look out to the sea while the spacious patio features outdoor furniture designed for dining under the stars on a balmy evening The villas are set over two separate pavilions on one side a living room and on the other a bedroom Every Deluxe Pool Villa features both an indoor and outdoor shower and a private terrace once more with views of the open ocean