Hidden among dense foliage within touching distance of a pristine, UNESCO-protected Biosphere Reserve, Soneva Fushi inspires the imagination. The award-winning resort truly defines the essence of barefoot luxury with Robinson Crusoe simplicity.

The resort’s down-to-earth personality is reflected in its nature-inspired architecture. If the experiences are magical, the philosophy is simple; no news, no shoes.

Location

Located in the Baa Atoll, Kunfunadhoo Island is one of the largest islands in the Maldives. The resort can be reached by a scenic 30 minute seaplane flight direct from Malé International Airport or a 12 minute speedboat ride for guests scheduled on domestic flights at the nearby Dharavandhoo Airport. Soneva Fushi has a private airport lounge exclusively for Soneva guests at the seaplane terminal.

Stay

The resort features 57 private villas with their own stretch of pristine beach. Designed to offer ultimate privacy and a pure connection with nature, each retreat features open-air bathrooms that extend into a private garden.

Common Amenities

The villas at the resort are designed to offer guests utmost comfort and luxury during their stay. With that in mind, every villa is equipped with an array of amenities that includes:
• A living room, open air bathroom, bathtub and a separate shower
• Dining room, daybeds and sun loungers
• Overhead fan, air conditioning, personal safe
• Television, Bose sound system and an iPod docking station
• Espresso machine, bicycles and WiFi

Dine

At Soneva Fushi, each experience is in tune with nature’s rhythm. Dining venues feature gourmet menus using only quality organic ingredients. Guests who desire a bit of adventure can enjoy the castaway dining experiences around the island.

Mihiree Mitha

Translating to ‘here it is’, it is the culinary heart of the island featuring an endless spread of fresh fruits, live cooking stations, freshly caught and grilled-to-order fish and a collection of Asian dishes and Maldivian specialties.

Down to Earth

Inspired by the primal bonding ritual of sharing food, it recreates this intimacy with dishes designed for sharing, crafted around nine different cooking methods.

By the Beach

An exquisite destination for perfectly curated fine food and wine. Guests can savour delicate Japanese-inspired cuisine at one of the charming candlelit tables on the beach.

Sobah’s

Named after Chef Sobah, the ‘Best Chef in the Maldives’ award winner, Sobah’s is a traditional Maldivian restaurant located on an uninhabited island only 15 minutes away by speedboat.

By the Bar

A serene oasis of calm for relaxing, the bar has one of the best selections of cocktails, spirits and liqueurs in the Maldives.

So Fiery

The wood-fired oven offers freshly baked pizzas. Guests can design their own pizza by choosing from the choice of toppings.

Fresh in the Garden

Perched high above dense tropical banana trees and the resort’s organic gardens below, this restaurant offers delicious modern Mediterranean dishes in the open kitchen using freshly picked produce from the organic garden.

Bar(a)Bara

A relaxed overwater bar with nets and day beds set at the edge of the jetty, it is a perfect venue for spotting dolphins while enjoying refreshing beverages and light bites during the day or indulging in organic pre-dinner cocktails.

The Wine Cellar

A purpose-built underground vault, the Wine Cellar is ideal for private tastings or dinners, offering a selection of over 9,000 bottles, with more than 50% being organic or biodynamic wines.

So Hot and So Cool

Guests with a sweet tooth will love the chocolate parlour serving handmade treats by our in-house chocolatiers. Guests can choose from over 60 flavours of homemade ice cream and sorbets at this innovative culinary destination.

So Delicate

This charming venue presents an exquisite selection of gourmet hams, cold cuts, cheeses and preserves, and the perfect pairings for a leisurely pre-dinner tasting.

Relax

Romantic escapes, playful leisure or island adventures, Soneva Fushi’s imaginative experiences cater to every kind of traveller. Guests can choose from nature walks, spa treatments, water sports and bicycling along the island’s many trails.

Six Senses Spa & Wellness

Six Senses signature journeys feature wellness therapies and traditional treatments including soothing scrubs and massages with oils of local coconuts. The spa is complemented by a fully-equipped gym and yoga pavillion.

Soleni Dive Centre

With more than 30 spectacular dive sites rich with marine life near the resort and multi-lingual PADI instructors, Soneva Fushi is the perfect destination to explore the awe-inspiring wonders of the ocean.

Discover

Wander across the resort to indulge in imaginative experiences, each a marvelous treat for your senses.

Cinema Paradiso
The first open-air cinema in the Maldives, Cinema Paradiso has the widest screen in the Indian Ocean measuring 13.8 metres wide. Movie lovers can enjoy a classic under the stars as they indulge in popcorn gourmet cocktails or icecream.

The Observatory
Equipped with a high-powered telescope, the Observatory offers guests views of the magnificent galaxies and the opportunity to learn about the universe from the visiting astronomers.

Eco Centro
A ‘waste to wealth’ centre transforms the used articles and materials at the resort into recycled treasure.

Turtle Beach Champa
A gorgeous, glass-walled sala with forest and ocean views, this venue plays host to relaxing yoga classes and is a wonderful backdrop for weddings and blessing ceremonies.

Vegetable Gardens
Located at the heart of Kunfunadhoo Island, two large organic gardens supply a variety of the fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and mushrooms to the resort’s kitchens.

So Soneva
Gallery The quaint gift shop includes everything from holiday clothing and jewellery to locally made handcra

Children’s Den
A playground for the imagination, the Den offers younger guests the freedom to explore their creativity with engaging activities such as music and cooking classes, Lego building and much more.

So Glassycle
The first glass studio in the Maldives, featuring a retail boutique and art gallery, where guests can watch world-renowned glass artists create objects of art, and learn the art of glass blowing.

Soneva in Aqua

A luxurious floating villa that sets sail from Soneva Fushi, Soneva in Aqua affords guests the luxury of three charter routes that sail around and beyond the Baa Atoll. Guests can choose between one, two and three-night excursions depending on how much of the awe-inspiring sights of the Indian Ocean they wish to explore.