A five-star all-villa resort on a lush private island in Addu Atoll, the Maldives’ southernmost atoll, home to the country’s only golf course.
At Do Not Disturb, we match you with one of our dedicated luxury travel experts who designs a tailor-made itinerary around how you want your time away to feel. With deep destination knowledge and meticulous planning behind the scenes, we transform complex travel into something effortless and entirely your own.
Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa is unlike anywhere else in the Maldives. The country’s southernmost luxury resort, set on a big, jungly island in Addu Atoll just south of the equator. The approach is a domestic flight to Gan followed by a five-minute boat ride, no seaplane.
The island itself is the draw. At 50 hectares it has towering banyans, coconut palms, three lagoons, two kilometres of beach, and the Maldives’ only golf course, nine holes. Villas are spread through the jungle, over the lagoon, or along the sand, most with a private pool.
Dining centres on Javvu, with bars and lounge spaces alongside. CHI, The Spa carries through Shangri-La’s signature wellness brand, with treatment villas, a yoga pavilion, and a long menu of Asian and Ayurvedic rituals. Jogging and cycling trails, a reef to dive, and an equator-crossing certificate round out the offer.
Dining centres on Javvu, the main restaurant, with Endheri and Manzaru covering the bar and lounge side of the day.
The island’s scale means meals also travel: in-villa dining and private beach dinners are easy to arrange, and the jungly setting lends itself to long, slow lunches in the shade or sundowners over the lagoon. Cuisines draw broadly on Asian and Indian Ocean traditions.
CHI, The Spa is Shangri-La’s signature wellness brand, and the Villingili version makes the most of the setting. Treatment villas come with private gardens and steam rooms, and a yoga pavilion looks out across the Indian Ocean.
The menu reaches across Asian massage traditions, Indian Ayurveda, and locally inspired rituals, plus longer well-being programs. A fitness centre and the island’s three jogging trails handle the active side.
Even by Maldives standards, the activity list is broad. The headline is the nine-hole golf course, the only one in the country, but Villingili also has a reef to dive, a fleet of bicycles for exploring the island, and guided cycling tours over to the linked islands of Addu.
The on-site Eco Centre explains the conservation work, and, this being south of the equator, you can pick up an equator-crossing certificate while you’re here.
Set among the forest and overlooking the ocean, the Pool Villas have a private terrace, an open-air shower, and a private pool. The decor pairs Asian influences with Indian and Middle Eastern elements.
All villas come with premium toiletries, a pillow menu, twice-daily housekeeping, LCD TV, free Wi-Fi, iPod dock, and a Nespresso machine.
Built on stilts in the lagoon, the Water Villas deliver the classic Maldivian overwater experience, with clear blue water and abundant marine life on all sides.
A hammock and a castaway sensibility complete the picture.
The flagship villa, with two large bedrooms, a living area, and a spacious outdoor deck. The private pool overlooks the ocean, and curated artworks throughout include rare Indonesian urns and sculptures.
Round-the-clock dining is available at the villa or in the alfresco pavilions.
“Our trip was truly magical and full of core memories that will last us a lifetime.”
Michael • Bora Bora Honeymoon
“We just returned from an incredible journey through Ireland, and we couldn’t have had a better experience”
Brad • Ireland Adventure
“This was a flawless experience. They took all our thoughts and perfectly curated the most beautiful honeymoon.”
Kris • Sicily Honeymoon
Our team brings over 35 years of experience in luxury travel, shaping bespoke journeys for discerning clients worldwide. The reviews below reflect the trust placed in us and the experiences we continue to create.
See more reviews on Trustpilot
5 min read
The Maldives in December is a must-visit. It is also the busiest and most in-demand period of time, so planning is key. Here’s what you need to know before you book.
7 min read
The Maldives has always set the standard for overwater luxury. Its best resorts are now pushing that standard further than ever. The question is no longer whether to go, but where.
6 min read
Both offer overwater bungalows, impeccable service, and water so clear it barely seems real. But these two honeymoon heavyweights are defined by their differences as much as their similarities. Here’s how to decide.
4 min read
Beyond the overwater deck lies a world of reef, ritual, and rare access, if you know how to unlock it.
Planning your trip should feel effortless.
You share what matters, whether it’s a destination, a feeling, or a moment worth celebrating.
Your dedicated expert shapes a thoughtful, private itinerary tailored entirely around you.
Every detail handled. Every moment considered. Support before, during, and after your journey.
Answer a few quick questions and we’ll craft a journey as unique as your state of mind.
Ask us anything.
