Shangri-la´s Villingili Resort & Spa   5 Stars 

Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa Maldives is one of a kind luxurious resort and the first to set itself on the south of the equator in the MAldives. With spacious boutique-style environment it is a unique all-villa Maldives resort property. The resort is a 70-minute flight from Malé International Airport and an eight-minute boat ride that takes you straight from Gan Airport on Addu Atoll to Villingili. Contemporarily furnished lodging includes private ocean retreats and tropical tree house villas - exclusive to the Maldives - with superb views. Those seeking an adventure can enjoy a cruise on a deluxe yacht with lunch on the equator.

Pool Villa

133 sqm internal space - All these stylish villas are imbued with elements of the Middle-East and touches of India. A serene mood emanates throughout and all are decorated with warm, earthy-toned fabrics finished in soothing turquoise with silver Jali accessories. There is also a spacious dressing area with His and Hers vanity counters for guests to place their personal items. Each pool villa is equipped with two iPods and docking station, a Bose DVD player and an espresso coffee machine.

Beach Villa

189 sqm internal space - The villas feature contemporary Asian design combining traditional and modern elements and textured stone walls mixed with white-scraped timber finish. All the villa furniture is custommade and selected to complement the villas interiors and artworks. There are spacious, exquisitely-designed His and Hers vanity counters with plenty of space for guests to place their personal items. All these stylish Beach Villas are imbued with elements of the Middle-East and touches of India. A serene mood emanates throughout and all are decorated with warm, earthy-toned fabrics finished in soothing turquoise with silver Jali accessories.

Water Villa

166 sqm - There are spacious, exquisitely-designed His and Hers vanity counters with plenty of space for guests to place their personal items. The luxurious bedroom has a high ceiling, timber paneling and headboard. All of these stylish Water Villas are imbued with elements of the Middle-East and touches of India. A serene mood emanates throughout and all are decorated with warm, earthy-toned fabrics finished in soothing turquoise with silver Jali accessories. Every piece of furniture in the villas is custom-made and has been selected to complement the villa’s interiors and artworks. And every single Water Villa is equipped with two iPods plus docking station, a Bose DVD player and an espresso coffee machine.

Deluxe Pool Villa

189 sqm internal space - The villas feature contemporary Asian design combining traditional and modern elements and textured stone walls mixed with white-scraped timber finish. All the villa furniture is custommade and selected to complement the villas interiors and artworks. There are spacious, exquisitely-designed His and Hers vanity counters with plenty of space for guests to place their personal items. All these stylish spacious, 189-square metre Deluxe Pool Villas are imbued with elements of the Middle-East and touches of India. A serene mood emanates throughout and all are decorated with warm, earthy-toned fabrics finished in soothing turquoise with silver Jali accessories.

Tree House Villa

218 sqm - Additionally, each villa is equipped with two 40-inch LCD TV recessed in the wall, Bose DVD players, two iPods and a docking station plus an espresso coffee machine. All these stylish Tree House Villas are luxuriously infused with elements of the Middle-East and touches of India and a serene mood emanates throughout. They are decorated with warm, earthy-toned fabrics finished in soothing turquoise with silver Jali accessories. Each villa has a contemporary Asian design combining traditional and modern elements and textured stone walls mixed with white-scraped timber finish. All the furniture is custom-made and selected to complement the villa’s interior and artworks.

Twin Beach Villa

224 sqm - Inside, the mix of traditional and contemporary Middle-East and Asian-themed furnishings and decor create a light and airy feel, blurring the distinction between indoors and outdoors. A serene mood emanates throughout the villas which are decorated with warm, earthy-toned fabrics finished in soothing turquoise with silver Jali accessories. There is stylish tropical hardwood flooring throughout and everything has been custom-made and selected to complement the villas’ interiors and artworks. Each villa is equipped with two iPods and docking station, a Bose DVD player and an espresso coffee machine.

Villa Muthee

570 sqm - Relaxation can also be had in Villa Muthee’s own spa pavilion for couples. After a calming massage, soak in the round bathtub that is the centerpiece of the spacious bathroom with its own walk-in wardrobe, dressing area and his and hers vanity counters. With its Eastern influences like Lipao teak with mother of pearl accents and other customized furnishings, Villa Muthee exudes a tropical contemporary style that will endear it to guests who will find it hard to venture out of this luxurious oyster of comfort.

Villa Laalu

957 sqm - The tastefully appointed master bathroom brings the outdoors within highlighted by a luxurious tub for two, raised off the floor on textured stone with an adjacent cascading water feature. A spa pavilion set amidst the greenery means spa treatments can be enjoyed in the privacy of the villa. There is also a customised, outdoor designer shower with body jets, a sauna, a gym with its own private courtyard and garden, an inspiring study room that faces the ocean and a bedroom for personal security staff. And with high ceilings throughout there is a light and airy feel to the entire villa. There are iPods and docking stations, a Bose DVD player and an espresso coffee machine in the villa. And a personal butler is always on hand to attend to any requests.
Restaurants: 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.

Lounges & Bars: Shangri-La´s Villingili Resort and Spa has four exceptional bars and lounges, offering a variety of atmospheric milieux for chilling out or energizing.
Underwater Trails and Coral Gardens: The Underwater Nature Trail, designed by the resort´s marine specialist, leads out to the resort´s house reef on the northern end of Villingili Island.  Submerged signage identifies resident marine life along the way, including branching corals, sea anemones, Maldives anemone fish, and many more.  The marine specialist has also created snorkel gardens close to the shoreline of the resort, ideal for less experienced swimmers and children.

Hotel & Recreational Facilities

  • CHI, The spa featuring therapies based on ancient Chinese and Himalayan traditions
  • Yoga pavilion
  • Four boutiques
  • Gym and fitness centre
  • Spice market and silk lounge
  • Wedding pavilion
  • Medical centre
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. 
The Serene villas demonstrate Middle Eastern flair featuring sienna brown, vanilla and soothing turquoise as primary colours, and the use of sun bleached wood perfectly reflects the resort’s surroundings.