28/02/23

A pioneer in sustainable barefoot luxury, Soneva redefines experiential travel in the Maldives through rare experiences, eco-innovation, and inspired simplicity.

Soneva Maldives represents the pinnacle of intelligent luxury — a collection of world-renowned private island resorts that blend sustainability, wellness, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. With its flagship properties Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani, the brand has become synonymous with barefoot elegance and conscious travel.

Iconic Resorts:
• Soneva Fushi, located in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is the original desert island hideaway, offering vast beach villas tucked among jungle foliage.
• Soneva Jani, in the Noonu Atoll, is celebrated for its overwater villas with retractable roofs, waterslides, and panoramic lagoon views.

Sustainability at the Core:
Soneva is a global leader in sustainable luxury, operating under a ‘slow life’ philosophy (Sustainable–Local–Organic–Wellness–Learning–Inspiring–Fun–Experiences). The resorts are carbon-neutral, with on-site recycling centres, organic gardens, and one of the Maldives’ most advanced eco-centres.

Tailored Experiences:
Guests enjoy truly rare moments — from private cinema screenings under the stars, astronomy dinners at an observatory, and deserted sandbank picnics, to diving with marine biologists, glassblowing workshops, and ocean adventures guided by naturalists.

Wellness & Wellbeing:
Soneva’s SIX SENSES-inspired wellness offering includes Ayurvedic therapies, movement sessions, spa treatments, and residencies from leading wellness practitioners. Each stay is an opportunity to reset, rebalance, and reconnect.

Culinary Excellence:
Dining at Soneva is led by creativity and sustainability — with treetop restaurants, seafood tasting menus, overwater dining concepts, and a commitment to zero food waste. Each resort hosts visiting Michelin-starred chefs through its Soneva Stars programme.

For Families & Dreamers:
While ideal for couples, Soneva is also family-friendly, offering The Den — one of the largest and most imaginative children’s zones in the Maldives — along with tailored family experiences and engaging conservation education.

Recognition:
Soneva is frequently ranked among the world’s best resorts, recognised for its pioneering environmental practices, visionary hospitality, and transformational guest experiences.