VILLA PARK SUN ISLAND

Nalaguraidhoo, South Ari Atoll

A Lagoon Playground in the South Ari Atoll

Facilities

• Swimming Pool with dedicated Kids’ Pool
• Araamu Spa & Wellness Centre
• Fitness Centre & Gym
• PADI Diving Centre
• Water Sports Centre
• House Reef & Snorkelling
• Kids’ Club / Park Players
• Tennis Court
• Beach Volleyball
• Badminton
• Football & Indoor Games
• Bicycle Rental
• Yoga & Meditation
• Restaurants, Bars & Coffee Shop
• 24-Hour Reception & Guest Services
• In-house Medical Clinic
• Excursion & Tour Desk
• Dolphin & Whale Shark Excursions
• Fishing Trips
• Sandbank & Island Excursions
• Wedding & Honeymoon Services
• Private Dining
• Art Studio
• Photography Services
• Cinema & Entertainment
• Live Music & Evening Entertainment
• Karaoke
• Boutique & Shopping
• Wi-Fi throughout the resort
• Laundry Service
• Airport Transfer Services
• The resort is particularly strong for families, diving and snorkelling, whale shark experiences, water sports and active holidays, with a very broad range of facilities for a large South Ari Atoll island resort.

Room Types

• Sun Villa
• Beach Villa
• Sunset Beach Villa
• Deluxe Beach Villa
• Lagoon Beach Villa
• Water Villa
• Sunset Water Villa
• Beach Villa with Whirlpool
• Lagoon Beach Pool Villa
• Beach Pool Villa
• Deluxe Beach Pool Villa
• Two-Bedroom Family Beach Villa
• Two-Bedroom Beach Pool Villa
• Two-Bedroom Overwater Villa
• Two-Bedroom Beach Pool House

Activities

• Villa Park offers excellent access to South Ari Atoll's coral reefs, with guided reef-explorer excursions and opportunities to encounter turtles, rays, reef fish and other marine life.
• Guests can also take dedicated whale shark snorkelling excursions, while the surrounding Marine Protected Area provides a particularly rich environment for underwater exploration
• Water Sports
• The resort offers an extensive selection of water activities, including:
• Stand-up paddleboarding
• Kayaking
• Windsurfing
• Water skiing
• Jet skiing
• Parasailing
• Catamaran sailing
• Fishing
• Snorkelling
• Diving
• Villa Park is therefore particularly suitable for travellers who want an active Maldives holiday rather than a purely relaxing beach escape.

Dining

• Villa Park has an extensive culinary offering, with the resort's current information listing six restaurants, four bars and a coffee shop.
• Highlights include:
• Maaniya: Main restaurant offering international cuisine.
• Southern Star: Beachfront dining with international and Asian-inspired dishes.
• Sun Star: Thai cuisine overlooking the lagoon.
• ZERO: One of Villa Park's signature dining experiences, hidden within the island's jungle and focused on fresh produce and organic dining.
• Al Pontile: Italian restaurant serving dishes including fresh pasta and pizza.
• Teppanyaki: Japanese-style interactive dining with chefs preparing meat and seafood in front of guests.
• The resort also provides several bars, including poolside and beachfront options.

Spa & Wellness

• Araamu Spa is a tranquil wellness retreat surrounded by tropical greenery.
• The spa provides a range of treatments designed around relaxation and rejuvenation, complemented by the resort's fitness facilities and wellness activities. The resort also offers yoga, while its facilities include a fitness centre and saltwater therapy pool.
• Excursions
• Villa Park has an extensive excursion programme covering both marine life and Maldivian culture.
• Popular experiences include:
• Whale Shark Safari: A signature South Ari Atoll experience with opportunities to swim alongside whale sharks.
• Manta Excursions: Seasonal trips to manta feeding areas.
• Dolphin Safari: Morning and sunset cruises searching for spinner, bottlenose and other dolphin species.
• Reef Explorer: Guided snorkelling excursions to explore coral reefs and marine life.
• Fishing: Sunrise and sunset fishing trips, including opportunities to prepare and barbecue the day's catch.
• Island Visits: Excursions to nearby local islands for a glimpse of Maldivian life and culture.
• Sports & Recreation
• Villa Park has an impressive selection of land-based activities, including:
• Fitness centre
• Tennis
• Beach volleyball
• Badminton
• Table tennis
• Cycling
• Beach games
• Yoga
• Indoor recreation
• Swimming pool
• Kids' pool
• The resort's Studio Park provides additional fitness and recreational facilities.

Family Features

• Villa Park is particularly strong for families.
• The resort has a dedicated Park Players Kids Club, described by the resort as one of the largest Kids' Clubs in the Maldives. Children can participate in organised activities, games and experiences while parents enjoy the resort's other facilities.
• Family accommodation includes Two-Bedroom Family Beach Villas, as well as larger pool and overwater options suitable for families and groups.
• Other family highlights include:
• Kids Club
• Children's pool
• Family villas
• Water sports
• Snorkelling
• Dolphin safaris
• Island excursions
• Beach activities
• Cycling
• Sports facilities
• Family dining

Honeymoon Features

• Although Villa Park is strongly family-oriented, it also works well for couples and honeymooners.
• The resort offers:
• Sunset-facing villas
• Overwater accommodation
• Private pool villas
• Romantic dining
• Sunset excursions
• Private dining
• Spa treatments
• Dolphin cruises
• Sandbank experiences
• Sunset fishing and marine excursions
• For honeymooners, I would recommend the Sunset Water Villa or one of the Beach Pool Villas for a more private experience.

Kids Facilities

• The Park Players Kids Club is one of the resort's major family attractions, providing organised entertainment and activities for children. The resort also has a dedicated kids' pool and a wide range of activities that families can enjoy together.
• Children can also participate in selected diving programmes, marine experiences, snorkelling and other adventure activities. Villa Park's dive centre specifically offers diving programmes for younger guests.

Diving

• Diving is one of Villa Park's strongest selling points.
• The resort's diveOceanus centre operates within the South Ari Atoll Marine Protected Area and offers PADI courses for different experience levels.
• Nearby dive sites include:
• Whale Shark Point
• Manta Point
• Kuda Rah Thila
• Five Rocks
• Angaga Thila
• The surrounding waters are known for encounters with whale sharks, manta rays, stingrays, turtles, reef sharks, barracuda and colourful tropical fish.