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 5-minute speedboat ride. The resort offers 132 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. . 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 one 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 Villingili Golf Course is nestled on seven and a half hectares at the southern end of Villingili Island. Spectacular sights await at each of the nine holes - mostly Par 3 and averaging of 123.4 yards in length.