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Vilu Reef

.....love at first sight when you approach Vilu Reef in your transfer sea plane. The thrilling bird's eye view, an instant revelation of beauty - is a splendid, perfect and lush tropical garden of your imagination. Come and refresh with the juice from a coconut upon arrival, stay for a while and relax in the cozy shade of a palm tree, live by the day and enjoy the wonders of creation. just steps from your luxurious beach villas, Jaccuzi water villas, Honeymoon water villas and the Presidential water suite. Take a refreshing morning swim in the crystal clear lagoon of Vilu Reef, or enjoy a relaxing hot dip in your private open air bathtub.

Beach villas are individually appointed and circular in shape, the roof depicting the shape of the renowned Nautilus shell compliment the beauty of the natural surrounding. All rooms are equipped with ceiling fan, air-conditioning, room safe, mini bar, IDD telephone, satellite television, a four-poster king sized bed, a comfortable divan which can accomodate an additional third person, sitting area,writing desk, a seperate dressing area with full length mirror. The en-suite bathroom is large with an enclosed courtyard for maximum privacy. Bathroom amenities include an open air bathtub, hot/cold water, hairdryer and toiletries. Double glass paneled doors lead out to a large timber deck, which overlooks the beautiful beach and lagoon. The rooms are luxuriously furnished with custom made teak furniture and lightings.

Amidst the beautiful furnishing, guests will find an array of luxury amenities including air-conditioning, ceiling fan, room safe, mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities, spacious sitting area with custom teak furniture, four-poster king sized bed, IDD telephone, writing desk, satellite television, CD player. The luxury en-suite bathroom offers all amenities including toiletries, bathtub and bidet,hot/cold water and hairdryer. The villa comes with an extended deck overlooking the lagoon with chaise lounges for private sunbathing. A private jacuzzi and a swim-up platform, which provides direct access to the lagoon through private stairs.

Discover island life at its fullest in these luxurious villa each of which offers the same amenities as that in the Jacuzzi water villa. In addition these villas come with a seperate living room with glass peneting on three sides offering a panoramic view.

Put your sail in the wind and rush through Vilu Reef's lagoon, on a surfboard or elegant catamaran. No time for idle boredom, if you are up to action! In your snorkeling gear, gaze down at the edge of the reef and play with the flashing fish. Feel the wind in your hair and the power of waves. How about a fun ride on banana boat? Or a healthy canoe trip to neighboring islets. The wide, shallow lagoon is an ideal grounds for learning a new sport, and the open sea with its brisk breezes a good challenge for the experienced water rat.

Dine from the Dhoni Boat buffet, rich with exotic and Western dishes, while you sit close to the beach, and welcome the soft breeze. Tease your taste buds with mouth-watering delicacies, gained from the sea surrounding Vilu Reef. If you feel like a change from the buffet, choose a snack or meal from the cozy A la carte restaurant, open for you round the clock. Ask for a candle lit tête-à-tête, just for you and your loved one, or any other fancy set-up, for that matter. The island's legendary service is designed to fulfill your every wish.

From the top the Sunset Restaurant looks like three Nautilus shells joined together. From the spacious inside it is three separate pavilions joined together by corridors. The three sections provide comfortable seating for 200. The ceilings of the circular pavilions are designed to depict a Nautilus theme, giving it a unique atmosphere. Curved wooden panels decorate the spaces in between the columns that support the roofs.

We offer an unrivalled variety of treatments based on aromatherapy, Ayurveda, Swedish, Balinese, Thai and shiatsu practices. Hawaian lomi lomi, Body Masks and Javanese lulur are some of the best kept secrets within the spa.