Soneva Fushi, Maldives

Overview

Our Opinion

There's something very special about Soneva Fushi. The island lives by the mantra 'Intelligent Luxury', and this is more than a nebulous marketing strapline. Founders Sonu & Eva were years ahead of their time in bringing serious luxury with a strong environmental conscience to the Maldives. Many seek to imitate and champion their 'green' credentials, but in reality none come close.

Unsurprisingly, Soneva is very popular with those seeking to escape the public eye, and from the moment you are relieved of your shoes (to be returned on departure!) by your genial Barefoot Guardian, you can start to seriously unwind. If cost is not your primary consideration and 'bling' doesn't impress, then Soneva Fushi combines the best the Maldives can offer with superb layout, considerate design and indulgent yet homely hospitality. If you want to decouple from the stresses of a hectic life, if you want ultimate privacy yet the conveniences of a resort, in highly sophisticated yet natural surroundings, then Soneva Fushi may well be the resort for you.

This is one of the finest resorts in the Maldives with prices to match. If we win the lottery, this is where you'll find us (although we'd probably split the stay with Soneva Jani)!

Special Offers

2022 20% Sunsets & Slides Offer + Half Board Upgrade

2023 20%+ Sunsets & Slides Offer

2021-22 10% Repeater Discount

2022-23 Ultimate Family Offer

Summary

The original Soneva, located in the pristine waters of the Maldives’ Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Inspiring the imagination, Soneva Fushi is the blueprint for all barefoot luxury hideaways. 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.

Soneva Fushi is located on Kunfunadhoo Island, 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 - Soneva has a private airport lounge exclusively for Soneva guests at the seaplane terminal. Guests can also take a domestic flight from Malé to Dharavandhoo (20 minutes) followed by a 12-minute speedboat ride, or arrive at Maafaru International Airport, followed by a 15-minute seaplane flight.

The resort features 72 private water villas and island villas with their own stretch of pristine beach. Designed to offer the ultimate privacy and a pure connection with nature, each island retreat features open-air bathrooms that extend into a private garden or water feature.