Villa Park Sun Island

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

One of the largest resorts in the Maldives and Green Key certified, Villa Park Sun Island, really does have something for everyone. If your ultimate dream is to experience the stunning surroundings and get close to the colours of the natural world beneath the ocean, you can scuba dive, snorkel, or sail a catamaran in the pure blue water. Or if you prefer to catch up on some of that much needed rest and recuperation, perhaps some gentle fishing could be for you. On the other hand, if you feel your days are better spent horizontally you can take advantage of an aromatherapy treatment and massage, or simply sunbathe in a secluded cove with absolutely no sign of anyone, anywhere. This is just some of the advantages of this picturesque island in South Ari Atoll. For the evenings, the wealth of restaurants boast an excellent choice of cuisine from around the world, including Al Pontile (the overwater Italian restaurant) and treetop dining experience ZERO.

Amenities

  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

On the island of Nalaguraidhoo in South Ari atoll. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 17 minutes by direct domestic wheeled aircraft, followed by a short speedboat transfer.

Hotel information

462 beautifully furnished rooms - all of which offer modern amenities, elegant design details and are located either a short walk from the sandy white shore or surrounded by the stunning turquoise hues of the Indian Ocean. All rooms feature air conditioning, mini-bar, hairdryer, tea/coffee-facilities, terrace, TV, phone and WiFi.

Sun Villas are located in the heart of the island, surrounded by coconut palms and abundant green foliage. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child.

All-Inclusive option: includes buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant, and afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes in the coffee shop - Beer, soft drinks and canned fruit juices served at all outlets (except coffee shop) - House wine served at the pool bar, main bar and main restaurant - Spirits (gin, vodka, rum and whisky) served at the pool bar and main bar - Selected cocktails also available at the main bar - Bottled water served in all outlets - Tea/coffee from the main restaurant and bar - Mini-bar with two cokes, two sprites and two sodas (replenished once per day) - Sports and entertainment including windsurfing (one hour per day), canoeing (one hour per day), tennis (floodlighting at an additional charge), badminton, squash, basketball, beach volleyball, table tennis, billiards, plus use of sauna, steam bath and jacuzzi - Snorkeling gear (complimentary for use throughout your stay) - One night-fishing excursion per stay, for guests staying a minimum of 6 nights - Dine Around: One a la carte meal per person per stay, for minimum 5 nights’ stays. Prior reservations required for dine-around. Special events at a la carte restaurants are not included. All drinks are served by the glass.

Please note: meals in the hotel's à la carte restaurants will incur additional charges. Champagnes, sparkling wines, premium wines from the wine list, premium brand spirits and liqueurs, blended drinks or cocktails, espresso, cappuccino and speciality coffees, fresh fruit juices, and any drinks consumed after 1:00am or before 10:00am will also be charged locally.

Full Board includes: all meals from the main restaurant (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Water, coffee/tea is available - all other drinks are chargeable. Complimentary of use of land sport facilities. Floodlit tennis will be chargeable.

Room upgrades

Beach Villas are a few steps from the pristine white beach, with 1 king-size bed and sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child.

Deluxe Beach Villas are generously sized and steps from the beach. 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Sunset Beach Villas are also located on the beach, and are perfect for admiring magical Maldivian sunsets. 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Lagoon Beach Villas are nestled between the lush vegetation and lead out to the lagoon, with vibrant interiors that blend with the tropical surroundings. 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Beach Villas with Whirlpool have ample space leading out to an expansive veranda, complete with private whirlpool. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Water Villas provide direct access to the lagoon from your private sundeck via your private staircase, perfect for discovering the beauty of the water and nearby colourful reefs. With 1 king size bed sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Sunset Water Villas offer stunning sunset views from your private sundeck, with a staircase providing direct lagoon access. With 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Beach Pool Villas have the pristine white beach at their doorstep, as well as generous space and a private pool and veranda. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Deluxe Beach Pool Villas are larger, with the beach at their doorstep. With a private pool, veranda and whirlpool. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Two Bedroom Family Beach Villas are interconnecting deluxe beach villas and are just steps away from the lagoon. With 2 king-size beds and two extra beds, sleeping maximum 6 adults or 4 adults and 2 children.

Two Bedroom Overwater Suites are the ultimate home away from home, perched over crystal clear waters. Located at the end of the jetty with spectacular panoramic views, and a private Jacuzzi. With 1 king-size bed and twin beds, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

Please note: children are classed as under 12 years old.

5 restaurants; Maaniyaa Restaurant (main restaurant offering buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner), Al Pontile* (Italian restaurant, open for lunch and dinner), Southern Star Restaurant* (buffet-style, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner for overwater rooms), Sun Star Thai Restaurant* (over-water dining, lunch and dinner), Teppanyaki Restaurant*. Zero private dining experience*. Vaani Coffee Shop and Bar (open 24-hours). 4 additional bars, including Beach Bar and Pool Bar.

Swimming pool and kids' pool. Spa*. Gym. Water sports, including snorkelling*, PADI diving school*, canoeing, windsurfing*, catamaran sailing*, boating*, power sailing*, wakeboarding*, water-skiing* and more. Floodlit tennis court*, indoor badminton*, basketball*, squash*. Football*. Beach volleyball*. Snooker*. Yoga*. Excursions*. Weekly entertainment programme with live band, disco, karaoke, competitions and poolside shows. Children's games room. Range of shops.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing spa experience besides everything else

Dec 17, 2024 Kristel E

Went twice to Villa Park spa and enjoyed it very much. Rita who was the massage therapist was wonderful and made my body to feel like new. The atmosphere at the spa is amazing, loving the outside little huts where the massage and other treatment tables are set up. Highly recommended!
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Dec 17, 2024 Анна Д

We spent 2 weeks on holiday with our family and two children. We really liked the island, the country and the hotel! The huge number of activities for both children and adults was a big plus for us. The all-inclusive type of food and drinks were plentiful throughout the day, everything was delicious. No one had any viruses, poisoning, etc. during… Read more
We spent 2 weeks on holiday with our family and two children. We really liked the island, the country and the hotel! The huge number of activities for both children and adults was a big plus for us. The all-inclusive type of food and drinks were plentiful throughout the day, everything was delicious. No one had any viruses, poisoning, etc. during the holiday. We really liked the renovated rooms, especially the rooms with their own pool! All the staff were very attentive and caring, but I would especially like to thank the employee Joodh Muaviyath for promptly resolving all our issues! Read less
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Dec 16, 2024 Trip822960 Michalovce, Slovakia

Overall, a very nice vacation. My wife and I were at Sun Island after four years. The island is fantastically beautiful. Hotel services The staff is generally very friendly and attentive. I would like to highlight Simna, our contact person. She was very nice and willing to help us with everything. Room We had a beach villa, the equipment was… Read more
Overall, a very nice vacation. My wife and I were at Sun Island after four years. The island is fantastically beautiful. Hotel services The staff is generally very friendly and attentive. I would like to highlight Simna, our contact person. She was very nice and willing to help us with everything. Room We had a beach villa, the equipment was sufficient. I want to highly appreciate the work of Mr. Mohamed Adam, who took excellent care of our comfort. I think this young man from the local community has all the prerequisites to be entrusted with more responsible positions. Beach and surroundings The beach on the island is beautiful and spacious. However, what was unpleasant for us was that in the part of the beach in front of us, no one had cleaned the discarded corals in 2 weeks. The entrance to the sea was difficult, some visitors cleaned the paths to the sea entrance themselves. Sports, leisure We did not participate in any activities. Simna sent us a program every day. We were very pleasantly surprised by the visit to the mini zoo. The parrots are beautiful. It was clear that the staff is passionate about their work. Food, bars The food was very good, tastefully arranged, sufficient selection. The staff was mostly very helpful. I would like to highlight Mr. Manik, Salauddin and Rasheed. They provided truly exceptional service. I recommend including all the bars in the AI ​​program. It is really annoying that when wandering around the island with a paid AI program, payment is required even for basic refreshments. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best services and best staff ever

Dec 16, 2024 chahrazed a

Here’s the updated version: Arriving at Villa Park Hotel, we were greeted with a wonderful welcome and had the best stay of our lives. Everything was perfect—the buffet, the beach, and especially the staff. We were welcomed by Pratima, who was incredibly kind and helpful. She explained the resort’s layout and all the available activities, and she… Read more
Here’s the updated version: Arriving at Villa Park Hotel, we were greeted with a wonderful welcome and had the best stay of our lives. Everything was perfect—the buffet, the beach, and especially the staff. We were welcomed by Pratima, who was incredibly kind and helpful. She explained the resort’s layout and all the available activities, and she was always super responsive on WhatsApp, answering all our questions. Truly, she was the best host! I’d like to thank all the staff at Villa Park: Salaheddin from the buffet, Amir for cleaning our room and decorating the bed beautifully for my birthday, Rajani and Mayora for the amazing massages—they truly have magical hands, it was so relaxing. A big thank you to all the buggy drivers, especially Kaouther, and to all the buffet servers, including Sabir and his team. Special thanks to Adjil for his tennis lesson and his patience in teaching me how to hold a racket properly! I highly recommend Villa Park Resort. Everything was perfect—it’s a paradise on earth. The entire staff was kind and attentive. We will absolutely be back! Read less
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Dec 15, 2024 Snus B

Good taste dinner nice man 100/10 this guy is so good man.This ambient is so good.And this guy is so cool and i like this place.💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞