Malediven ∙ Male ∙ Süd-Ari-Atoll

Villa Park Sun Island *****
Tour operator category

MLE013
Fitness
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Beach
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

The spacious island (1600 x 440 m) is one of the largest in the Maldives. It is located in the South Ari Atoll, with an approximately 3 km long white sandy beach and a turquoise lagoon. The biodiverse house reef is about 300-400 m away and easily accessible via a jetty. Transfer time is approx. 20-25 minutes by domestic flight with FlyMe to Maamigili Island Airport, approx. 5 minutes by minibus to the boat jetty, and another 10 minutes by boat (Dhoni). For arrivals from 1.11.25 onwards, transfer by seaplane can be booked as an option (transfer time approx. 35 minutes).
Aerial view of a tropical island with white sand and turquoise water under a blue sky.
Sunset over a small island with a sandbar in calm sea waters.
Long wooden pier extends over turquoise water to rows of bungalows under a blue sky with few clouds.
Couple standing in shallow clear water with blue sky and clouds in the background.
A person stands by calm sea on the beach with lounge chairs at sunset.

Facilities

Beach terrace with tables and chairs under palm trees at sunset
Stilt bungalow over water at sunset with colorful sky.
Tables and chairs under palm trees on a white sandy beach next to clear blue sea.
Cozy outdoor area with wooden tables and chairs under palm trees in a tropical hotel garden.
Cozy hotel bar with wooden stools and a bartender behind the counter.
A couple walks barefoot across a narrow hanging bridge through dense green jungle.
Two people cycling on a paved path, surrounded by tall palm trees and green grass.
The dreamlike holiday resort offers something for everyone: whether you're looking for peace and quiet or an active holiday, everyone gets their money's worth here. The resort's facilities with a relaxed atmosphere include an attractively designed reception area with a reception and lounge, rental safe, and a small shopping arcade with shops. For culinary delights, there are six restaurants, including two main restaurants, four à la carte restaurants, five bars, as well as lounges and a coffee shop. The à la carte restaurants include the "Sun Star Thai Restaurant" serving authentic Thai dishes with sea views, the "AI Pontile" with an Italian-inspired menu, the "Teppanyaki Restaurant" offering a Japanese dining experience near the beach, and "ZERO," a garden restaurant hidden in the jungle, promising a unique dining experience in the treetops. Surrounded by tall coconut palms, you'll find the beautiful pool landscape with a waterfall, a separate children's pool, a pool bar, and a sun terrace. Sun loungers and beach towels are included by the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Beach Villa

The bungalows have a shower/WC and some have an outdoor shower, hairdryer, ceiling fan, telephone, satellite TV, minibar (for a fee), safe, coffee/tea maker, and a terrace with 2 sun beds facing the sea (S2T/S1T). Also bookable at an additional charge on the sunset side (SVZ).

Beach with white sand, palm trees, and red lounge chairs by the sea
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, ceiling fan, and wicker seating area.
Bright hotel room with a large bed, wooden furniture, and seating area overlooking the sea.
Young woman sitting on wooden chair next to small table and another chair in front of hotel door
Modern hotel room with large bed, tropical headboard, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern balcony with round wooden table, two chairs, and hanging lamp in a bright setting.
Modern bathroom with double sinks and walk-in shower with glass partition.
Modern bathroom with bathtub, blue tiles, and mirror reflecting bedroom and sea view.

Jacuzzi Beach Villa

The Beach Villa with a Jacuzzi has the same amenities as the Beach Villa, plus a Jacuzzi and is more spacious (2JV).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased risk to small children. Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen has a minimum age of 6 years for children booking these room types.

Island Villa

Same amenities as the Beach Villa, but more spacious with a bathtub and outdoor shower (D2V/D1V). Also bookable at an additional charge with a private pool (V2H) or on the sunset side (KN2). (Deluxe Beach Villa or Sunset Deluxe Beach Villa).

Bright hotel room with large bed, wicker chairs, plants, and green view.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and sea view through open door.
Porch with two chairs and table outside a hotel room overlooking the sea.
Bright bathtub with showerhead in a modern bathroom with mirror and sink.

Beach Villa Pool

The Beach Villa Pool has the same amenities as the Beach Villa, plus a private pool and is more spacious (VPZ).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased risk to small children. Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen has a minimum age of 6 years for children booking these room types.

Lagoon Beach Pool Villa

The Lagoon Beach Pool Villa has the same amenities as the Lagoon Beach Villa, plus a private pool on the terrace (B2E).

Modern hotel room with white furniture, sofa, tropical wall design, and sea view.
Modern bathroom with freestanding tub, glass shower, and oval mirror.
View from a hotel room with glass sliding doors to a beach with lounge chairs and palm trees.
Covered terrace with chairs overlooking white sandy beach and sea with palm trees

Lagoon Beach Villa

The Lagoon Beach Villa has the same amenities as the Beach Villa, offering more privacy and lagoon access (LV2).

Water Villa

Same amenities as the Beach Villa, but built on stilts with direct lagoon access (without outdoor shower) (W2V). Also bookable at an additional charge on the sunset side (SWZ).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased risk to small children. Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen has a minimum age of 6 years for children booking these room types.

Row of bungalows with wooden decks and water channels under a blue sky.
Bright bathroom with bathtub, shower, sink, and marble countertop.
Hotel room with large bed, wooden furniture, flat-screen TV, bright lighting, and ceiling fan.
Two lounge chairs on a terrace overlooking the sea at sunset
Bungalows in a tropical setting with palm trees and blooming plants in the foreground.
Covered patio with two lounge chairs next to a small stone pond and plants.
Bright hotel room with large bed, desk, TV, and garden view.
Bright hotel room with large bed, seating area, and view of tropical garden.

Sun Villa

The Sun Villas, with similar amenities to the Beach Villas, are located in the second row, offer a semi-open bathroom, and a terrace with a daybed and garden view (S2N/S1N).

Meals

HP/VP

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet-style in one of the two main restaurants. Water included with meals. Half board can only be booked until 31.10.23 inclusive.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All meals served buffet-style in the main restaurant "Maaniyaa" or, if staying in a water bungalow, in the "Southern Star" restaurant. Coffee/tea with various snacks and cakes in the coffee shop in the afternoon. House wine, beer, cocktails, gin, vodka, rum, whisky, bottled water, soft drinks by the glass, and juices from cans at the beach bar, main bar, beach bar, coffee shop, and in the respective main restaurant (no cocktails, gin, vodka, rum, or whiskey) during meal times and the respective bar opening hours. Selected drinks from the minibar.
For stays of 5 nights or more, guests receive an à la carte menu in one of the à la carte restaurants. Additionally, a further 15% discount on other à la carte dishes, 10% discount on dives, and 15% on treatments and massages in the spa area.

Additionally included

Canoe and windsurfing (one hour per day) - prior registration required. For stays of 6 nights or more: 1 excursion per person per stay included (night fishing).

Premium All Inclusive

In addition to All Inclusive: Either lunch or dinner as an à la carte menu at Al Pontile Restaurant, Sun Star Restaurant, or Vaani Coffee Shop included per day. Furthermore, daily minibar refill with 2 soft drinks, 2 juices, 2 beers, 2 wines, and selected snacks. Additionally, one hour of canoeing and windsurfing per day, 15% discount on selected spa treatments, 10% on selected diving rates, and a complimentary excursion (from four nights stay) "Sunset Fishing" per person and stay. Snorkeling equipment is included for the entire stay.

Sports included

Fitness center, badminton, snooker/billiards, table tennis, darts, beach volleyball, squash, daylight tennis, basketball (all except trainers/instructors/personal trainers).

Sports for a fee

Dive school (partially German-speaking instructors, subject to change), courses for beginners and advanced divers. Water sports center, stand-up paddling, jet skiing, water skiing, catamaran sailing, parasailing, and rental of snorkeling equipment. Bicycle rental.

Wellness

The "Aaramu Spa," surrounded by tropical vegetation, is one of the largest spas in the Maldives and offers open-air treatment rooms, a beauty and Ayurveda center, and its own bar. Treatments and massages can be booked directly on-site (for a fee).
Stone slab path leads to a pavilion beside a pond with lush green vegetation.
Green garden with a fountain and a walkway in front of a building.
Open pavilion lounge with curtains and green garden area on a sunny day.
Couple relaxing in hammock on turquoise beach with palm leaves.

Entertainment

Daily evening entertainment at the main bar, live music, karaoke, or disco nights. Separate karaoke rooms available for a fee.

Hotel service

1 bottle of water (500ml) per person per day included in the room. Wi-Fi access is available free of charge in the rooms, at the golf bar, main bar, coffee shop, beach bar, lobby, and piano bar. An internet room is also available in the business center for a fee. Medical station.

Credit card

Amex, Visa, Mastercard.
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Deposit: A credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for unforeseen expenses.

Hotel features

  • Spa
  • Fitness
  • Tennis
  • Wi-Fi
  • Massages
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Sandy beach
  • Children's pool
  • Sauna
  • Diving
  • Internet
  • Bicycle rental
  • Shopping facilities
  • Close to the beach
  • Family friendly
  • Direct beach location
  • Extended hygiene concept

Hotelhinweis

Hotel-independent transfer information:
Speedboat: Operation for estimated arrival/departure between 5 AM and 11 PM // Domestic flight: Operation estimated for arrivals/departures between 9:30 AM and 4 PM // Seaplane: Operation estimated for arrivals/departures between 9 AM and 3 PM.
Waiting times of 3 hours or more for onward transfer are possible.
Seaplane transfers may involve 1-2 intermediate landings.
For arrivals/departures outside these times, an overnight stay in Malé must be booked in advance. The costs for this are to be borne by the guest. Exceptions are changes due to flight delays, bad weather, or long waiting times upon entry (in such cases, our local agency will arrange for an overnight stay if necessary).
Formerly: Sun Island Resort & Spa
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In the Maldives, most rooms are equipped with one or two queen/king-size beds. For a booking of 2 adults + 1 or 2 children, there may be only 1 or 2 large beds available in total. Consequently, it's possible that for 2 adults + 1 or 2 children in one room, a child may have to sleep in the parents' bed.
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Zusatzhinweis

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All flight transfers and most boat transfers (depending on the island's location) are only conducted during daylight hours. Therefore, an overnight stay in Malé (near the airport) may be necessary.
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The luggage allowance for seaplanes is 20 kg + 3 kg of hand luggage per person. Excess luggage must be paid for on site (approx. $5 per kg). Excess luggage is usually delivered by boat later.
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In the Maldives, sinks or even bathtubs/whirlpools may be integrated openly into the main living area of the hotel room without any visual separation.
In the catalog "Fernreisen" 2025/26 on page 145.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

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Last updated: 06.06.2026 02:39