Shangri-La's Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives
Getting to Shangri La’s Villingili Resort and Spa is easy with two great options to get there.
Male International Airport: Fly into Male International Airport and take a domestic flight from Male to Gan (must be booked separately), which is an approximate 70 minute flight, departing six times daily (6am, 9am, 11:05am, 2pm, 5:35pm, 11:25pm). The average cost of a domestic return flight is AU$700. Most major carriers fly to Male and there are direct flights from London (seasonal), Zurich (seasonal), Frankfurt (seasonal), Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Dubai, Doha, Istanbul and many more. From Gan Airport you will be taken to the resort via speedboat.
Gan International Airport: The alternative option is to travel directly to Gan International Airport, which is located just a few minutes speedboat away from the resort. Gan is only serviced by Sri Lankan Airlines internationally with direct services from Colombo. Sri Lankan Airlines have connections that are available from Melbourne, London, Singapore, most India cities, Hong Kong and Dubai. Luxury Escapes have an exclusive price - contact our flights team for more information.
Return 24-hour speedboat transfers from Gan International Airport are included in these packages, please contact the resort to arrange.
Need Flights? We have a dedicated team who are able to assist with all your flight requirements. If you need a stopover or are looking at travelling to more destinations, our team can help. Contact our flights concierge team using the phone number on our website.
Having been featured in renowned magazines like Haute Living, GQ, Architectural Digest and more, the Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa is a true paradise floating above the shallow waters of the Indian Ocean. Boasting pillowy white sand, crystal-clear cobalt waters, a minimum of 25 degrees year-round and its very own time zone (yes, you heard right), this magical resort is a world of its own that’ll really let you switch off and unwind.
🌿 The Conscious Collection: Sustainability is changing the way people travel. We’re doing our part to highlight the properties that are making a conscious effort to pay tribute to their natural and cultural environment, without compromising on luxury. Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives provides assistance to local community initiatives and creates opportunities for local industries like local schools and football clubs. Their most recent initiative involves the resort’s chefs holding regular cooking sessions for local women to teach them how to use the vegetables and fruits to make healthy meals for their families.
What You’ll Love…
The Resort – An enchanting private hideaway with celebrity-grade facilities
Find bespoke luxury in an unspoiled paradise you have to experience to believe. Located further south than most resorts, the dreamy Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa is surrounded by crystalline waters with an abundance of tropical marine life and is home to more than 17,000 coconut trees. Framed by six kilometres of picturesque coastline and two kilometres of white sandy beaches, this resort is a sanctuary beyond paradise.
Indulge in high-end facilities such as six bars and restaurants, the Maldives’ largest golf course with nine holes set against a backdrop of island paradise and the luxurious CHI, The Spa—where you’ll enjoy a 30-minute massage for two—which is the resort’s very own spa village offering spacious treatment villas, steam rooms and a yoga pavilion – all with views of the sparkling Indian Ocean.
The Villa – Lounge on your open-air terrace and look out over the endless Indian Ocean
Return speedboat transfers from Gan International Airport, located a scenic five minute ride away, will drop you at a private villa that is quintessentially Maldivian in every way. The huge 166sqm Overwater Villa is perched above the turquoise lagoon and boasts a private open-air terrace with spectacular overwater hammocks and a secluded staircase that drops you directly into the seemingly-endless ocean. Indulge in lavish bathrooms with oval bathtubs and double vanities, and cool off in one of two indoor or open-air showers as you enjoy a calm sea breeze and vistas of the sparkling waters. Not to mention, these villas come with their own personal island host who’s ready to take care of all your needs.
Romantic Seclusion Upgrade: Take luxury to the next level and upgrade to an incredible 231sqm Ocean View Tree House Villa perched on stilts among the emerald green treetops. Offering intimate settings with marvellous views of the ocean and a large open-air terrace with outdoor dining and a private infinity pool, this villa is an ultra-secluded oasis adorned with five-star facilities. Sleep amongst the treetops just a stone’s throw from the beach and enjoy total privacy.
The Food – Sit back and relax with daily breakfast, premium nightly dinner and an hour of drinks with dinner
Wake each morning to an elaborate buffet breakfast spread at Javvu, where you can experience barefoot, oceanfront dining featuring a selection of fresh fruit, eggs cooked to your liking, local specialities, noodle dishes, sushi and more.
Head back to the turquoise shoreline at Javuu for a premium nightly buffet dinner offering an enticing array of fresh seafood dishes, Asian specialties, salads and Western staples.
Alongside dinner, indulge in a selection of house beverages (house wine, beers, cocktails and soft drinks) for one hour during dinner.
See & Do – Take a swing on the Maldives’ largest golf course
Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa has the unique feature of boasting the Maldives largest golf course – a 79-yard course set amongst a heavenly backdrop of lush green grass, towering coconut palms and calm, clear lagoons. You’ll enjoy a complimentary round of golf against a striking backdrop on a course that showcases nine holes—including par three and four holes—named after local marine life like ‘Dogtooth Tuna’ and ‘Giant Moray’. This is the ideal way for beginners and golf-enthusiasts alike to tee off in natural beauty.
Guests have the added luxury of exploring the stunning underwater nirvana with complimentary use of non-motorised water activities such as kayaking or snorkeling. Other spectacular water activities—which you can purchase with a 20% discount—include water sports, private boat charters and jet skiing. Work up a sweat with a yoga class, friendly tennis mach, badminton, croquette or lawn bowls; or simply make use of the state-of-the-art fitness centre. If you’d prefer to discover the island in a different way, lock in a historical or cultural tour that’s run by the resort on foot or by car.
Perfect for couples
Whether you’re a couple seeking a romantic getaway or a family wanting an indulgent but relaxing holiday, Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa has you covered.
- Three restaurants
- Three bars
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Nine-hole golf course
- Watersports centre
- Chi, The Spa
- Kids’ club
- Private beach
- Coral planting
- Private biclycle tours in Addu Atoll
- Sail over the equator on the Horizon Yacht
- Glass boat viewing of marine life
- Jungle tours
- Water sports centre with deep-sea diving
- The only place in the Maldives to spot manta rays and over 200 dolphins all year round
- A unique diving site, the british shipwreck
Additional Fees Payable Direct - Green Tax: A fee of US$6 per person, per night applies and is payable directly to the resort upon check-out.
Valid for travel from 1 October 2019 until 31 December 2021 (bookings must be made before 31 October 2021).
Blackout Dates Apply. Dates are identified in the Booking Calendar.
Surcharge: A non-refundable surcharge per room, per night, applies for certain dates and is payable at time of booking. Dates and prices are identified in the Booking Calendar.
Compulsory New Year’s Eve Dinner: A compulsory NYE Gala dinner surcharge of US$275 per person (for guests aged 12 years and over) without alcoholic drinks, US$400 per person (for guests aged 12 years and over) with select alcoholic drinks and a glass of Champagne at midnight, US$135 per person (for children aged 11 years and under) and is complimentary for infants aged five years and under. Applies to stays 31 December. Payable directly to the resort.
Check Availability: To confirm your dates of stay at purchase, click on ‘Check Availability’ and select your preferred package. Use the calendar to browse and select available dates. Dates with a surcharge are identified.
Buy Now Book Later: If you want to secure this offer and don’t know when you want to travel please select ‘Buy Now & Book Later’. This will secure your package and give you the flexibility to choose your travel dates - within the book by and validity period and subject to availability. To select dates post purchase, simply select ‘My Escapes’ under the ‘My Account’ tab and follow the prompts.
7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee: Things don’t always work out. Our 7-day Change of Mind Guarantee is there to help. Bookings (except for Tour bookings and flights) may be cancelled with a full refund provided that cancellation occurs strictly within 7 days from the date of purchase and provided that the cancellation is made no less than 21 days prior to the check-in date.
Feel Like Changing your Dates? No worries… You can make one (1) change to the date of your booking provided the change is made no less than 45 days before the start of your original booking date and provided you choose dates which are of an equal value and are available. Any change to booking dates is subject to and must be made online in accordance with our Terms and Conditions. Change of date not applicable when package is purchased with flights.
Over Water Villa / Ocean View Tree House Villa - Packages are valid for two adults
Maximum Room Capacity: The maximum room capacity is three adults or two adults and two children.
Extra Guest Policy: An additional guest (aged 12 years and over) may stay for a surcharge of US$250 per night, sleeping on a rollaway bed with accommodation and speedboat transfer* only. Extra guests may upgrade to the half-board package for an additional US$120 per night. Payable directly to the resort.
Child Policy: Up to two children (aged 11 years and under) may stay free of charge sleeping on a rollaway bed with accommodation and speedboat transfer* only. Children may upgrade to the half-board package for an additional US$60 per person, per night. Meals are free of charge for children aged 5 years and under. Payable directly to the resort.
Baby Policy: Up to two infants (aged five years and under) may stay free of charge, eating from the kids menu and will count towards maximum room occupancy. A cot can be provided by the hotel free of charge.
Please note: a US$6 Green Tax applies to all extra guests.
Please note: We do not recommend booking the Overwater Villa for families with children under 12 years due to the open nature of its terrace. A disclaimer will need be signed upon arrival.
Please note: The average cost of a domestic return flight from Male International Airport to Gan Airport is AU$700.
Please note: speedboat transfer* included is from Gan Airport. See ‘Getting There’ for further details.
Connecting rooms are not available.
Dining inclusions do not include beverages (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
Please note: Nightly buffet dinners served at Javvu Restaurant are included in your package. This may be exchanged for USD 110 credit per person inclusive of taxes, to dine at either Dr. Ali’s or Fashala restaurant as advised at time of check-in. This may only be used once daily.
Please note: Children (aged five years and under) eat free from a kids menu.
Please note: Drinks must be finished before ordering new ones. Following the nightly hour of house beverage, drinks will be charged on consumption thereafter.
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