Two-bedroom Beach Pool Residence
465 square metres with panoramic views and azure waters at the doorstep — the largest residence on the island, sleeping 4 adults and 4 children with beach access.
Resort · South Ari (Alif Dhaal ) Atoll
Villa Park Maldives (Sun Island Resort)
Honeymoon Family HolidayAll inclusiveDiving & SnorkelingBudget & ValueWellness & Spa RetreatsKids Club
- Transfer
- Domestic Flight · Speedboat
- From Malé
- 40 min
- Stay
- 462 villas
- Dining
- 10 venues
- Experiences
- 3 options
The resort
Overview
Villa Park Maldives is a lively island resort in South Ari Atoll, offering a blend of adventure, family fun, nature, and world-class marine experiences, including year-round whale shark sightings.
Villa Park Maldives (formerly Sun Island Resort) is a large tropical island paradise located in the South-West Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA). Known as a “Lagoon Pleasureground,” the resort offers a vibrant atmosphere filled with water sports, diving, family entertainment, wellness, and eco-friendly experiences.
The island is home to lush tropical gardens, organic farms, award-winning Araamu Spa, and a PADI-certified dive center. Guests can enjoy snorkeling, whale shark encounters, cultural shows, kids’ club activities, and a wide selection of dining outlets. With spacious beaches, water villas, and family-friendly villas, Villa Park is ideal for couples, honeymooners, families, and adventure seekers.
Why book with us
Best price guarantee
We match any competitor price — often beat major OTAs
Local expertise
Maldives travel specialists based in Hulhumalé
Flexible booking
Free cancellation options on eligible stays
24/7 support
Before, during, and after your trip
The island
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Stay in style
Accommodations
Two-bedroom Overwater Villa
201 square metres with panoramic views and azure waters beneath, sleeping 4 adults and 2 children with ocean access.
Two-bedroom Beach Pool Villa
242 square metres, steps from pearlescent-white shores fringed by coconut palms, sleeping 4 adults and 2 children with a private pool.
Two-bedroom Family Beach Villa
96 square metres, perfect for families, promising incredible views of the Maldives' glorious sunsets. Sleeps 4 adults and 2 children with beach access.
Deluxe Beach Pool Villa
170 square metres with a private pool and access to one of the island's best beaches, sleeping 2 adults and 1 child.
Beach Pool Villa
121 square metres, steps from pearlescent-white shores fringed by coconut palms, sleeping 2 adults and 1 child with a private pool.
Lagoon Beach Pool Villa
117 square metres amidst azure lagoons and lush jungle, sleeping 2 adults and 1 child with a private pool and direct beach access.
Beach Villa with Whirlpool
121 square metres with a private whirlpool and direct ocean access, sleeping 2 adults and 1 child.
Sunset Water Villa
73 square metres with sunset views and the turquoise lagoon beneath, sleeping 2 adults and 1 child with ocean access.
Water Villa
73 square metres with direct access to the lagoon and a large sundeck, sleeping 2 adults and 1 child.
Lagoon Beach Villa
52 square metres, a blissful sanctuary for complete relaxation, sleeping 2 adults and 1 child with beach access.
Sunset Deluxe Beach Villa
48 square metres, perfect for couples, promising incredible views of the Maldives' glorious sunsets. Sleeps 2 adults and 1 child with beach access.
Sunset Beach Villa
41 square metres, designed with romance in mind, promising unbeatable views of the Maldives' glorious sunsets. Sleeps 2 adults and 1 child with beach access.
Island Villa
52 square metres, bringing together the best of a Maldives holiday, sleeping 2 adults and 1 child.
Beach Villa
35 square metres, just a few steps from the pristine white beach and crystalline turquoise waters, sleeping 2 adults and 1 child with beach access.
Sun Villa
46 square metres promising peace and privacy in a central position, sleeping 2 adults and 1 child with garden access.
Culinary experiences
Dining
Maaniya
Catering for those staying in the Beach Villas, the open-air Maaniya restaurant serves a selection of globally-inspired dishes, from dawn until dusk.
Sun Star
Positioned on the south side of the island, surrounded by a tranquil lagoon, Sun Star serves authentic Thai cooking overlooking the ocean.
Al Pontile
An Italian-inspired menu featuring everything from freshly made pasta to hand-stretched pizzas, with simple, delicious food and unbeatable sunset views.
ZERO
Hidden deep in the tropical foliage of the resort's dense jungle, ZERO is a split-level restaurant offering a one-of-a-kind treetop-dining experience with a zero-food-miles menu, ingredients harvested from the resort's own organic island gardens.
Teppanyaki
An authentic and interactive Japanese dining experience, or 'food theatre', in an idyllic beach setting. Fish and meats are cooked in front of diners on the teppanyaki grill, alongside sushi and tempura.
La Tropicana
Head along the beach to La Tropicana for an alternative to a buffet breakfast, especially convenient after workouts and fitness sessions.
Mekunu Bar
By day, this pool bar is the fun place to be seen and make friends. By sundown, expect vibrant live music or the island's evening entertainment.
Vaani Bar
A coffee shop where passionate baristas serve ethically sourced and perfectly roasted Deluxe Coffeeworks beans, open 24 hours.
Garden Bar
Centrally placed near the mini-golf course and the resort's Green Fingers garden, this peaceful spot is a favourite for signature cocktails and light meals.
Pool Bar
The coolest pool bar on the island, this watery oasis serves drinks to guests as they swim by and find a spot to sit and order, island-style.
Explore and indulge
Facilities & activities
Spa & Wellness
Araamu Spa is a tropical garden sanctuary surrounded by lush greenery, offering classic body and face treatments, ancient Ayurvedic healing therapies, and beauty care within a private spa pavilion.
Diving
An award-winning diveOceanus dive centre in the South Ari Atoll Marine Protected Area, closest resort to the world-famous Whale Shark Point, plus Manta Point, Kuda Rah Thila, Five Rocks, and Angaga Thila.
Water Sports
Adrenaline-fuelled water sports including jet ski tours, waterskiing, surfing, parasailing, stand-up paddleboarding, and Jetblade and Seabob rides in warm, calm lagoons.
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