Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives

At the secluded southern tip of the Maldives, the lush and luxe Shangri-La has a glorious sense of space.
This 54-acre island of towering Banyan trees, thousands of coconut palms, three natural lagoons and one-and-a-half miles of white sandy beaches showcases a different side to the Maldives. Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa sits in the far south of the Maldives, south of the equator. It even runs on its own island time so that guests can enjoy an extra hour of sunshine – a great example of the above-and-beyond Shangri-La service.

There’s a huge sense of space for total escapism. Rooms and facilities are dotted around the dense jungle and on the beachfront so that it never feels crowded, and each room comes with bicycles so it’s easy to get around. For dining, Javvu is the all-day dining restaurant, set along the shoreline and featuring ‘ocean treasure’ and Maldivian-themed buffets. Dr Ali’s is inspired by the travels of a local Maldivian doctor, taking you on a culinary journey with dishes from the Arabian Gulf, Indian Ocean and South China Sea, while Fashala focuses on Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Three bars include the sleek M-Lounge – the perfect beachfront venue to enjoy sundowners to the sound of chilled tunes. Other innovative features on the island range from the restorative CHI, The Spa, to the Maldives’ largest 9-hole golf course.

The Shangri-La’s location means that as well as private island life, its guests can also experience a more authentic, cultural side to the Maldives. There are four local islands just a short boat ride away, where you can visit villages and farms with a local guide. There’s also a surprising British military history on nearby Gan – during World War II it was established as Royal Naval base and then served as a Royal Air Force station. Of course there’s also the world-class snorkelling and diving that the Maldives is known for, with incredible coral reefs and nearby dive sites including the British Loyalty shipwreck.

Huge luxurious villas are secluded in the tropical vegetation, on the beachfront, overwater and even perched in the treetops. All have an island host, mod cons and glorious ocean views. Overwater villas have steps straight to the ocean, while the on-island villas have their own private plunge pool.

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Key information
The southernmost tip of the Addu Atoll, just south of the equatorAirport transfer time:Approx. 2-hour flight from Colombo (Sri Lanka) direct to Gan plus a 10-minute speedboat transfer. A 70-minute flight from Malé to Gan plus a 7-minute speedboat transfer is also available at extra cost Rooms:132
Good to know
Minimum stay: 5 nights 20 Dec-07 Jan.

Accommodation information
132 overwater, beach and treehouse villas

Activities
• Dive the British Loyalty shipwreck, sunk at the end of World War II* • Cycle across five neighbouring islands, linked by a 10-mile road • Take the ‘trip to zero’ experience – sailing on board a luxury yacht for sunbathing, snorkelling and lunch on the equator* • Wander up Mount Villingili – at five metres high, it’s the Maldives’ highest point • Book a private dining experience in a torch-lit clearing in the jungle or on the pristine beach*.

Dining
3 restaurants, 3 bars, private dining

What’s included
Breakfast at Javvu.

Meal upgrade options (per person per night)
Half Board from £132 • Breakfast and dinner at Javvu • Set credit for dinner at Dr Ali’s and Fashala

Full Board from £154 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Javvu • Set credit for dinner at Dr Ali’s and Fashala

All Inclusive from £182 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Javvu • Set credit for dinner at Dr Ali’s and Fashala • Selected drinks including wine, beer, spirits and selected cocktails • 25% discount on spa treatments at the spa • Non-motorised watersports and snorkelling equipment • 20% discount on motorised watersports • Wi-Fi.

Special offer
FROM
£3149

SAVE UP TO £2990 PER COUPLE
Price per person for 7 nights
ROOM & BREASKFAST
OCEANVIEW VILLA WITH PRIVATE POOL
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Indicative price per person based on 2 adults sharing a room, for 7 nights, departing from London airports, economy class.
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Departure airport

London Gatwick (LGW)
Dates
7 Nights
28 Jul 2019 – 04 Aug 2019
Class
Economy
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