Shangri-La Maldives

Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa, the first luxury resort in the Maldives to be located south of the equator, will offer guests a stylish experience in a spacious, boutique-style environment. Located on Addu Atoll, the resort is surrounded by more than six kilometres of picturesque coastline and nearly two kilometres of beautiful, white-sand beach. This unique, three-kilometre-long island also features 12 hectares of lush vegetation, 17,000 coconut palms, three natural lagoons and nature trails.

Pool Villas : Surrounded by lush forest and views of the beach through tropical foliage, pool villa guests can be forgiven for thinking they are happily marooned in a forest in the middle of the Indian Ocean. 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 where guests can soak in full view of the ocean.

Beach Villas : For your own private haven, a luxurious Beach Villa offers splendid isolation on a white sandy beach. Set over two separate pavilions, it is like living in your own personal space - on one side there is a living pavilion, on the other the bedroom pavilion. Entry is via a thatched-roof entry-gate through a landscaped courtyard leading to the rustic timber door of the villa’s entrance. Every Beach Villa features both an indoor and outdoor shower and a private terrace that leads to the beach. These spacious, 189-square metre stand-alone villas have been built along the fine white sandy beach of Villingili island. Each of the 29 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.

Twin Beach Villas : Relax in in the spaciousness of one of the 20 Twin Beach Villas of Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa. These luxurious and tastefully decorated villas are located beside each other making them ideal for families or travelling companions wanting privacy as well as proximity. At 224 square metres each, the twin beach villas are set on beautiful grounds. The two bedrooms share a large patio and sun deck complete with an infinity pool. Each villa’s ensuite bathroom has an indoor as well as an outdoor shower. 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.

Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa is a 70-minute flight from Male which has around-theclock flights from the domestic airport, and an eight-minute boat ride from Gan International Airport on Addu Atoll.

Scuba Diving:  Addu Atoll is an aquatic treasure trove waiting to be discovered; a veritable haven for divers and anyone curious about the underwater world. And a fascination for the crystal clear blue sea and its kingdom of creatures is not just for tourists. There is such a variety of species on display that the sea here is virtually a second home for teams of scientists and marine biologists. For resort guests there is excellent diving and snorkelling available for all levels of ability. And on Shangri La's Villingili Resort and Spa, the resort's marine biologist has ingeniously relocated a magical coral garden close to the resort shoreline. The result is not landscaping but seascaping and the creation of snorkelling gardens, which thrive with colourful underwater life, are ideal for less experienced snorkellers and children.

Khazaanaage Restaurant & Bar:  Food and Beverage It is only appropriate that Khazaanaage reflects the Maldives’ strategic location at the crossing points of travel between the Far East, the Arabian Gulf and the Indian Sub-Continent. A convenient stopping point for ships plying these routes, many travellers docked with foreign influences and sailed away with exotic tales about the scenic islands. Modern-day travellers will react similarly to Khazaanaage (House Of Treasure). Khazaanaage’s concept is simple and innovative - the three distinctive Eastern-style living rooms representing the different cultures and cuisines that have influenced the Maldives. The first restaurant of its kind in the Maldives, the three separate dining rooms focus on different cuisines from the Indian Ocean, the South China Sea and the Arabian Gulf. reflects the sea and beyond.
Legendary traveller, Ibn Battuta, stayed in the Maldives for protracted periods on his historical travels between his home of Morocco and China. His exploits and experiences are part of the charm that have helped shape the islands. The dining pavilions are decorated throughout with special artworks and nostalgic artefacts historically significant to the three regions that Ibn Battuta traversed - from old nautical instruments like sextants from the spice trade route era to local herbal etchings and foliage collections. It is a style that might have encouraged Ibn Battuta to stay a little longer…

Javvu Restaurant:  For that feeling of dining in the elements, Javvu Restaurant is ideally located. Set across two pavilions, it has a fresh, cool and sophisticated atmosphere. A large glass front, seven-metre high ceilings, natural open rafters and decorative pendant lights help imbue Javvu with a light and airy ambience. There is a contemporary, welcoming feel and the emphasis in Javvu is on fine dining in relaxed and stylish surroundings Located close to the ocean, diners sit on leather woven white seats and blue, red and gold accented throw pillows. Javvu in the local Dhivehi language means ‘atmosphere’ and that is available here in abundance. Javvu is Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa’s all-day dining restaurant, featuring quality café dining during the day and refined Western cuisine in the evening - prime steaks and seafood, imbued with a touch of the Mediterranean. Breakfast at Javvu is informal but essential to the experience. Culinary creativity is evident in the menus. Guests can choose their meals from the a la carte cooked breakfast or Continental selection. Lunch features an international café-style poolside menu, with tempting favourites to suit the international palate. The menu also includes dishes developed exclusively for Shangri-La to satisfy the taste buds of the health-conscious.

Air conditioning Ceiling fan Mini fridge In room safe Coffee and tea making facilities IDD telephone Hairdryer Sun Deck

Services: Childcare Service, Medical Facility, IDD Telephone, Laundry Service, Personal safe and Souvenir shop.

Facilities: Fully Air Conditioned Gymnasium Table Tennis Floodlit Tennis court Steam bath Plunge pool Snorkeling Canoeing Windsurfing Catamaran sailing Internet Facilities Island Hopping Night Fishing Big Game Fishing Snorkeling Trips Sunset Cruise Male’ Excursions