Luxury hotel holiday Shangri-La Villingili Resort and Spa Maldives

Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa is the first luxury resort in the Maldives to be located south of the equator. Surrounded by lush vegetation and nearly two kilometres of white-sand beaches, this all-villa resort offers guests a choice of stylish accommodation ranging from private ocean retreats to tropical tree house villas with superb views. The spacious villas evoke a feeling of serenity, with touches of Middle Eastern and Indian elements. A selection of fine dining choices includes Dr. Ali's, incorporating three distinctive living rooms that focus on fine cuisine from the Indian Ocean, the South China Sea and the Arabian Gulf.  Villingili Island provides many possibilities for a healthy start to the day.  Take a walk through the resort's jungle, dive in the lagoon or follow one of the marked jogging trails. For those able to drag themselves away from the beach, activities include kayaking, sailing, deep-sea fishing, or a cruise on a luxury yacht for lunch on the equator. For diving enthusiasts, there are more than 25 dive sites teeming with marine life, including a dramatic shipwreck within half-hour's boat ride away from Villingili Island. On land, the new Villingili Golf Course is nestled on seven and a half hectares of land at the southern end of the island, where spectacular sights await you. Designed as a fun, recreational 9-hole, par 3 and 4 golf course for aficionados and beginners alike, it was developed while keeping the island's natural beauty untouched. A diversity of palms and exotic flora highlight views of the ocean and turquoise lagoon. Both players and non-players will delight in exploring a scenic walking path and secluded, intimate beach coves on the bordering shores. Children are well-catered for in the Cool Zone providing educational activities and lots of land and beach-based activities. For some pampering, CHI, The Spa draws inspiration from the origins of the Shangri-La legend, a place of personal peace, enchantment and well-being. The spa offers a selection of Asian massages and Indian Ayurvedic treatments, alongside locally inspired treatments and a yoga pavilion overlooking the Indian Ocean. This beautiful island offers something for everyone and is perfect for families and romantics alike.