Villa Park Sun Island (ex "Sun Island Resort & Spa"), awarded Luxury Eco Resort in the 2021 World Luxury Hotel Awards, is set on one of the largest Maldives islands measuring 1.6km long, located in the Southern tip of South Ari Atoll near the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA). A magical resort offering guests an abundance of freedom and unprecedented privacy to reconnect with nature surrounded by the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. Situated a short 20-minute domestic flight from Velana International Airport followed by a speed boat journey, the resort is a tranquil setting where natural beauty meets vibrant interior design awash with unique features and luxurious indoor-outdoor living spaces. 

RESORT OVERVIEW:
• Location: Sun Island, South Ari Atoll, Maldives
• Transfer: 17 minutes by domestic flight
• Island Size: 1600m x 440m
• Year Opened: 1998 (Last renovated in 2022)
• No. of Rooms: 462

ACCOMMODATION
Boasting 462 private villas offering harmonious views of pearl white sand and the turquoise lagoon, the resort features a collection of home away from home villas including the two-bedroom family beach villa and two-bedroom overwater suite. Brand new spacious Beach Pool Villas with private pools nestled by lush coconut palms provide a secluded haven steps away from the lagoon and softened by the sounds of tropical birds. Villa Park is home to a lush tropical environment with extensive botanical gardens which produce more than 20,000 coconuts per month as well as a wide variety of tropical fruits and vegetables which are cultivated and served in the resort’s restaurants. 

SPA
Araamu Spa is peaceful haven of natural wellness and holistic beauty secluded by the island’s lush botanical gardens and nestled by a migratory bird sanctuary. Discover a bespoke journey and realign mind, body and soul with unrivalled services and facilities. Signature experiences include Thai massage, Indian Ayurvedic treatments and bespoke facials.

DINING
Dining takes the form of five à la carte restaurants offering an array of cuisines served in breathtaking spots around the island with exceptional hospitality and creative culinary experiences at the forefront. Indulge in exotic Thai cuisine at tranquil Sun Star restaurant or hearty Italian cuisine at the romantic oasis Al Pontile, both enveloped by endless Indian ocean views. In keeping with the resorts focus on sustainable living, island grown produce and freshly caught seafood is served at the specialty treetop restaurant, Zero, offering a truly unique dining experience sheltered by nature.
• MAANIYA
International buffet-style dining
• SUN STAR
Oriental á la carte dining
• AL PONTILE
Italian á la carte dining
• SOUTHERN STAR
International buffet-style dining
• ZERO
Treetop á la carte dining experience
• TEPPANYAKI
Japanese á la carte dining
• BARS: Main Bar, Coffee Shop, Beach Bar, Garden Bar, Pook Bar

LEUSURE & ACTIVITIES
Dive into new adventures with an extensive choice of unforgettable dive excursions with PADI certified dive center Dive Oceanus. Venture out to pristine areas around the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA) where exotic coral reefs and marine life thrive in some of the world’s top dive locations. South Ari Atoll is celebrated for its incredible diversity of marine life and year-round whale shark population. The resorts adrenaline-fulled watersports with Q Adventure include jet blading, parasailing, wake boarding, jet ski tours around the atoll and more. 

EXPERIENCES
• Year-round whale shark sightings
• PADI-certified dive centre
• Award-winning Araamu Spa
• Organic farms on the island
• Land and water sports
• Park Players kids’ club