Shangri-La's Villingili Resort & Spa  

Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa is the first luxury resort in the Maldives to be located south of the equator.  Offering guests a stylish experience in a spacious, all-villa environment, the resort is surrounded by lush vegetation, including thousands of coconut trees, and over six kilometres of picturesque coastline with nearly two kilometres of white-sand beaches.  Stylishly furnished accommodation includes private ocean retreats and tropical tree house villas - unique to the Maldives - with superb views.  Guests can enjoy a tempting selection of dining and entertainment facilities, innovative treatments at CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La, and a variety of aquatic leisure activities, or explore by bicycle the five neighbouring islands connected by a 17-kilometre road.  Those seeking an experience with a difference can enjoy a cruise on a luxury yacht with lunch on the equator.

Accommodation - The resort comprises 142 serene villas, from private water villas and tropical tree houses to pool villas and beachside residences. All villas feature a spacious sundeck and patio with daybeds and lounge space.

15 Pool Villas - There are many resorts in the Maldives, but none offer a villa with the same level of luxury, privacy and amenities as those found in the sublime Pool Villa.

Surrounded by lush forest and offering an intimate coral beach front with views of the gentle rolling ocean through tropical foliage, Pool Villa guests would be forgiven for imagining themselves happily marooned in a forest in the middle of the Indian Ocean.  The luxury resort's 133-square-metre Pool Villas overlook Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa's lush vegetation, and feature their own private pool, terrace and open-air shower.  Guests at these intimate Pool Villas can enjoy the soothing sound of the waves from the comfort of their bed, catch up on their reading or relax on a day bed on the patio or terrace.

8 Deluxe Pool Villas - Located in sumptuous tranquility on the eastern side of Villingili island, all eight Deluxe Pool Villas have their own spacious garden and intimate coral beach front, offering unbeatable seclusion and second-to-none privacy.

Nestled in rich vegetation, Deluxe Pool Villa guests can enjoy the stunning views of the gentle rolling ocean from their own infinity pool and wooden sun deck. The bedroom and bathroom look out to the sea, while the spacious patio features outdoor furniture designed for dining under the stars on a balmy evening.

21 Beach Villa - Luxurious Beach Villas provide a private haven in splendid isolation on a white-sand beach.  Set over two separate pavilions, to one side is a living pavilion, and on the other the bedroom pavilion.  Entry is via a thatched-roof entry gate to a landscaped courtyard leading to the rustic timber door of the villa's entrance.  Every Beach Villa features a private terrace leading to the beach.

20 Twin Beach Villa - Relax in the spaciousness of one of 10 Twin Beach Villas.  These luxurious and tastefully decorated villas are located adjacent to one another, making them ideal for families or travelling companions wanting both privacy and proximity.  The Twin Beach Villas are set in beautiful grounds and share a large patio and sun deck, complete with an infinity pool.

8 Tree House Villa - With marvellous views of the ocean, Tree House Villas are secluded, private island hideaways.  Perched on stilts among the treetops, amidst dense vegetation, these luxury accommodations provide guests with a memorable stay in a tropical tree house.  At this elevation, privacy is assured as the beautiful, panoramic views unfold like a living canvas of sparkling surf, languid lagoons and verdant vegetation that is home to colourful indigenous bird life.

1 Villa Muthee - Like a pearl in its own oyster, Villa Muthee nestles in its own luxurious environment.  From the choicest of decor to the stunning seascapes that surround it, Villa Muthee promises a truly sensational experience.  The only one of its kind at Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa, Villa Muthee is appropriately named.  Muthee, which means 'pearl' in the local Dhivehi language, is a villa for those craving sanctuary from the fast-paced world in an ambience that offers stunning vistas and absolutely everything necessary for a perfect getaway.

1 Villa Laalu - Spacious, stylish and thoughtfully designed, Villa Laalu is the jewel in the resort's crown, with two large, high-ceilinged bedrooms, an extensive garden and everything the discerning guest could possibly require.  Round-the-clock, in-villa dining can be enjoyed in the living room with timber-decked verandahs, or in air-conditioned or al fresco dining pavilions.