Shangri-La Villingili Resort

Shangri-La Villingili Resort and Spa is the first luxury resort in the Maldives south of the equator. Located on the tiny island of Addu Atoll - the resort encompasses over 6 km of picturesque coastline and 2 km of beautiful white sandy beach. The island features virgin surf reefs - coconut trees - lush vegetation - natural lagoons - 45 species of plants - Banyan trees - romantic coves and nature trails. Guests have access to local culture via regular boat shuttle. From the Male it is a 70-minute flight to GAN Airport. From GAN to the resort it is an 8-minute speedboat ride. . The resort offers 24-hour room service - business services - high speed Internet - and a game room. Restaurants include Dr Alis Restaurant and Bar with fine cuisine from the Indian Ocean - the South China Sea - and the Arabian Gulf. The resort also has two all-day dining venues and bars by the pool and the lagoon. CHI The Spa offers innovative therapies plus a yoga pavilion overlooking the Indian Ocean. There is a full service health club - a 450 sqm freeform outdoor swimming pool - and sports courts. Outdoor activities include boating - water sports - diving - excellent snorkeling - vibrant marine life and coral - and over 25 dive sites. Nature trails and jogging paths encircle the island - and kids programs operate year round . The resort offers 142 high-end luxury villas designed in 5 distinct styles. Each villa has host service - wide screen LCD TV - free wireless Internet access - CD and DVD players. Each also has an indoor shower plus a private open-air shower. Pool Villas have a private pool - lush vegetation - plus views of ocean and sunrise. Beach Villas have a private pool - white sandy beach - plus ocean and sunset views. Water Villas are located over the lagoon on stilts and offer sunset views plus access to the coral garden. The Tree House Villa perches on stilts 3 meters above ground amidst lush vegetation and offers a view of the surf plus absolute privacy