Soneva Fushi Maldives offers easygoing elegance, highly personalised attention, and lush tropical greenery.
Soneva Fushi Maldives is the original “No News, No Shoes“ hide and chic resort in the Maldives—frequently copied but never bettered. A luxurious, deliberately understated resort. Wonderfully natural elegance.
It is a welcome contrast to the many ultra-contemporary, oh so painfully stylish resorts that have sprung up in the Maldives. Here at Soneva, simplicity is part of the attraction. When Leonardo da Vinci said simplicity is the ultimate sophistication all those centuries ago, he could have had Soneva Fushi in mind!
Soneva Fushi expertly blends opulence, eco-friendliness, and a profound bond with nature, establishing itself as an exceptional destination for travellers in search of a unique and transformative experience.
It is located in the Baa Atoll, 30 minutes by seaplane (daylight hours only) from Male. One of the biggest islands, measuring 1400 meters in length and 400 meters in width—beautifully tropical with abundant greenery and soft sandy shores.
Soneva Secrets Ultra Luxury Resort
Relatively new, having opened in late 2023, the Soneva Secrets Ultra Luxury Resort is taking luxury to a new level in the Maldives—and that is saying something.
Located in the more remote Northern Haa Dhaalu Atoll, 75 minutes by daylight-only seaplane from Male International Airport. Or 40-minute seaplane north from Soneva Fushi, so twin centres can be easily arranged.
Just 14 incredibly spacious villas, with a choice of one or two bedrooms, either on the beach or overwater. All have private pools, with the overwater villas having their own water slides.
The resort operates on an inclusive basis, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner; alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks; and nonmotorized water sports.
It is exclusive, reflected in the high price, but that seems to add to the appeal.
Marie-Helene and Dominic from Chic happily stayed here in spring 2025 and would be delighted to discuss their experiences.
Soneva Fushi Maldives has 64 private island villas nestled in a verdant expanse of rich jungle.
The villas are constructed using eco-friendly materials and blend seamlessly into the natural environment, offering a rustic yet elegant aesthetic. Many villas feature outdoor bathrooms set in lush gardens for a unique connection to nature.
All feature vast living spaces and views towards the sunrise or sunset. Most enjoy their own pools, as well as being just steps from the beach.
Many villas have slides that go directly into the ocean, adding a playful touch to luxury living.
All Soneva Fushi villas come with a personal Barefoot Butler Service 24/7. You are assigned a “Mr. or Ms. Friday” to cater to your needs.
The eight Water Reserves are among the largest of their kind in the world, featuring a terrace with a private pool and a water slide into the ocean.
The villas range from one bedroom up to six bedrooms, plus there is even one villa with nine bedrooms.
Each side of the island has its own preference based on individual requirements.
Sunset side: For snorkelers:
This side has three house reef access points, and dolphins are more likely to be spotted in the channel. On this side of the island, it is possible to see the neighbouring island, Eydhafushi, approximately 650 meters away. Guests who want more privacy may consider staying on the sunrise side of the island.
Sunrise side: For privacy:
Enjoy virtually unimpeded views out to sea, as Maalhos, the closest neighbouring island on this side, is just a speck on the horizon. This side is perfect for early risers who want to enjoy the morning tranquillity.
The island owners are proudly conservation-focused, so Soneva Fushi is much more tropical than most of the other resorts, with an abundance of coconut trees on the sea edge.
Note: As most villas have easy pool access, you need to be sensibly cautious with younger children.
- Highly original kids play Den Estate, which will have parents longing to be young again! Featuring a pirate ship, two pools, a Lego room, and more. It’s huge, with both indoor and outdoor options—undoubtedly, one of the largest we have seen anywhere in the tropics
- A holistic wellness center offering bespoke treatments, yoga, meditation, and visiting wellness practitioners
- Cinema Paradiso—The world’s first open-air, overwater cinema, where guests can watch films under the stars
- Snorkelling and Diving—Explore the vibrant coral reefs of the Baa Atoll, home to manta rays, turtles, and an abundance of marine life
- Astronomy: The resort features its own observatory for stargazing and offers experiences with an in-house astronomer
- Glassblowing Studio: Guests can create their own glass artwork using recycled glass from the island
- Several highly innovative restaurant options dotted around the island, including the recently opened Out of the Blue over-water facility, which has proved instantly popular
- A treetop dining experience where meals are prepared with ingredients freshly picked from the resort’s organic garden
- The Chocolate and Ice Cream Rooms—Complimentary access to unlimited handmade chocolates and over 60 flavors of ice cream
- Wine Cellar
- Soneva in Aqua: A new concept by Soneva Fushi Maldives, where an ultra-indulgent yacht can be chartered for the day or overnight cruises from one to seven days. This would be a perfect way to explore the lesser-known Atoll’s within the Maldives
Soneva Fushi Maldives is one of the Maldivian resorts that has incredible client loyalty year after year.
They love the stripped-down, easygoing elegance, the highly personalised attention, and the lush tropical greenery (rather unusual in the Maldives). The resort’s wonderfully simple, rustic elegance stands in stark contrast to the flat-pack corporate luxury prevalent in many of the newer resorts. It is expensive, no doubt, but that almost adds, rather than detracts from the appeal.
There is no main swimming pool, but most of the higher-grade accommodations have their own. Plus, of course, the sea is wonderful.
“No shoes, no news” is much more than a marketing slogan here. They actually ask you to abandon your shoes upon arrival! The in-room TV’s are for DVD’s rather than 24-hour news depression!
Soneva Fushi Maldives is one of the Maldivian resorts that has incredible client loyalty year after year.
They love the stripped-down, easygoing elegance, the highly personalised attention, and the lush tropical greenery (rather unusual in the Maldives). The resort’s wonderfully simple, rustic elegance stands in stark contrast to the flat-pack corporate luxury prevalent in many newer resorts.
There is no main swimming pool, but most of the higher-grade accommodations have their own. Plus, of course, the sea is wonderful.
Soneva Fushi gave us the “no shoes, no news” chillout and relax concept, but it is much more than a marketing slogan here. They actually ask you to abandon your shoes upon arrival! The in-room TV’s are for DVD’s rather than 24-hour news depression! Of course you now have wifi, but the choice is yours.
Expensive yes, but that is almost an attraction. The clientele are discreetly and proudly high-end, originating from the four corners of the globe, all mixing together rather well.
Simple, laid-back luxury for the mind, soul, and maybe even the feet!
– David, Chic Locations
Soneva Fushi Maldives
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