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.

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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.

Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to website’s terms and conditions.