Soneva Fushi
Soneva Fushi treats a stay in the Maldives as an open invitation to explore — think glassblowing lessons, cultural excursions to nearby islands, and an ever-changing roster of water-based adventures, all folded into the resort's laid-back, barefoot-luxury spirit. Set across a large, jungle-covered island in Baa Atoll, it's built on decades of hospitality innovation and a genuine partnership with its natural surroundings. Villas here range from cosy beachfront hideaways to sprawling multi-bedroom jungle mansions with private pools, wine cellars, and even personal spa suites, all finished in raw wood, thatch, and other natural materials that lean into a castaway aesthetic rather than polished resort gloss. A dedicated host guides each stay, helping guests fill their days with whatever mix of adventure and stillness feels right. Getting here takes a scenic 30-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport into Baa Atoll — home to a rich house reef and easy access to Hanifaru Bay's manta ray gatherings — setting the stage for a resort built around family time, quiet luxury, and genuinely attentive service.
Room Types
1/24Private Reserve
This oceanfront mansion turns deserted-island fantasy into full-scale reality, with palm-frond roofing, woven rope details, and tree-branch banisters throughout. An expansive deck wraps a massive swimming pool at its centre, while an on-site spa, gym, sauna, and steam room mean guests barely need to leave. A sunken dining area and lagoon-like pool curves invite long, unhurried days.
1/17Villa 37
Villa 37's standout feature is its Moonlight Table, perched at the island's highest point for panoramic sunrise and sunset views. Five bedrooms surround an open kitchen and dining space framed by upside-down tree pillars with roots spread across the ceiling, while a water slide connects the bedrooms to the freshwater pool. Daybeds, a library, and countless quiet corners round out this playful mansion by the sea.
1/12Villa 42
Ground-floor bedrooms here each have their own open-air waterfall bathroom, while the generous master suite comes with a private steam room. A water slide connects the bedrooms to the swimming pool, and a wine vault, spacious lounge with TV, sunken dining area, and large sofas make it well suited to entertaining. Villa 42 can also be joined with neighbouring Villa 41 to form a nine-bedroom villa.
1/20Jungle Reserve
Engulfed by dense forest, this sprawling reserve holds three bedrooms, oversized open-air garden bathrooms, and both an indoor dining table for ten and an equally large outdoor sunken dining space. A private spa suite with a couple's treatment room, gym, sauna, and steam facilities sits alongside an in-villa wine cellar, full kitchen, and library.
1/14Villa 15
Wrapped around a statuesque jungle tree in its hallway, this villa spans four bedrooms plus a study, a children's den, and a nanny's room. Outside, a huge pool comes with its own sunken dining table and water slide, while an iconic Soneva open-air bathroom offers a quieter spot to unwind.
1/20Villa 14
This rustic-chic residence, built from thatch, bamboo, and sustainable timber, gives families or groups room to spread across indoor and outdoor living spaces, balconies, terraces, daybeds, and a swinging hammock. Starlit outdoor bathing and a dedicated Mr. or Ms. Friday host complete the castaway feel.
1/5Villa 41
Both ground-floor bedrooms open onto their own waterfall bathrooms, while the master bedroom adds a private steam room. A plunge pool and a main pool with water slide sit beside a stretch of beach, with a TV lounge for lazy afternoons and easy access to the island's best snorkelling spots. Villa 41 can be linked with Villa 42 to form a nine-bedroom villa.
1/13Villa One
Villa One has earned a legendary reputation among returning guests, and it's easy to see why. This three-bedroom escape combines bamboo and sustainable timber under a traditional thatched roof, with dramatic indoor spaces, tropical open-air living areas, romantic terraces, and a huge private seaside pool. It has recently been refurbished with an attached guest suite and a new pool.
1/134 Bedroom Soneva Fushi Villa Suite With Pool
This four-bedroom villa suite comes with its own private pool, thatched roofing, and hammock, set just steps from the white Maldivian sand. Bicycles are provided for exploring the island's trails at leisure.
1/16Sunrise Retreat
Built for taking in the island's dawn views from every angle, this retreat spans three two-storey bungalows joined by a suspended walkway. An elongated pool, open-air garden bathrooms for moonlit bathing, and an elevated dining pavilion with its own wine fridge round out the layout.
1/143 Bedroom Crusoe Suite With Pool
Facing the sunset, this beachfront suite offers total privacy for a family or group of friends, arranged as either two two-storey villas or one single- and one two-storey villa. Each has an outdoor bathroom, a private pool, and an outdoor sitting area, backed by the personal attention of a Mr. or Ms. Friday butler.
1/213 Bedroom Soneva Fushi Villa Suite With Pool
This three-bedroom villa suite pairs its own private pool with easy access to the house reef, white sand, and thatched-roof charm. Bicycles are on hand for exploring the island's trails as a family.
1/14Sunset Retreat
Designed for evening lovers but suited to anyone, the Sunset Retreat comprises two spacious two-storey bungalows with Maldivian-view balconies, a raised dining pavilion, wine cooler, steam room, gym, and a private swimming pool.
1/202 Bedroom Crusoe Suite With Pool
Upstairs and downstairs bedrooms, multiple sitting areas, a private pool, direct beach access, and two open-air garden bathrooms give this suite plenty of room to spread out. A private balcony reached via a gangway off the upstairs bedroom is one of its standout spots.
1/162 Bedroom Soneva Fushi Villa Suite With Pool
This two-bedroom villa suite comes with a private pool, thatched roofing, and a hammock, set right on the white Maldivian sand with bicycles provided for exploring the island's trails.
1/112 Bedroom Soneva Fushi Villa With Pool
Designed for family memory-making, this two-bedroom villa sits directly on the beachfront with a private saltwater pool. Snorkelling is within easy reach, and an open-air garden bathroom sheltered by whitewashed walls and greenery adds a private, romantic touch.
1/142 Bedroom Crusoe With Pool
Raw wood, woven rope, recycled planks, and palm thatch give this villa its tropical, Robinson Crusoe character. An outdoor garden bathroom connects to nature, while multi-level terraces, a private pool, and beachfront access round out the family-friendly layout.
1/14Crusoe Suite with Pool
Tucked into the natural treeline, these suites bring a modern edge to the Crusoe concept, surrounded by jungle yet within easy reach of the beach. A suspended seating area juts out over the private saltwater pool for lazy days outdoors.
1/15Soneva Fushi Family Villa Suite With Pool
With a separate children's room suited to a teenager or two younger kids, this villa suite is built for couples or small families. An observation deck offers stargazing, while floor-to-ceiling glass opens the living room to the outdoors, and the private pool sits just off the beachfront veranda.
1/16Soneva Fushi Family Villa Suite
This villa suite pairs a separate children's room with sweeping views of blue water and white sand. Mornings start with coffee on the upstairs observation deck, while an open-plan living room with floor-to-ceiling windows and a luxurious open-air garden bathroom round out the space.
1/8Soneva Fushi Villa Suite With Pool
Designed as a romantic hideaway, this suite pairs a king-sized canopy bed with a deserted-island-chic sitting room, outdoor lounging areas and daybed, a large open-air garden bathroom, and a private pool — all just steps from the island's white sand and clear water.
1/12Crusoe with Pool
Sheltered among the trees, this villa's private pool can be enjoyed from a shaded perch or with a direct dip, while the clear ocean waits just steps away. Playfully rustic-chic interiors and terraces embrace the castaway spirit throughout.
1/8Soneva Fushi Villa
The highlight here is a large open-air garden bathroom, complete with an oversized tub surrounded by greenery for daytime soaks or starlit showers. A four-poster canopy bed and direct access to the white Maldivian sand complete the villa.
1/41 Bedroom Water Retreat with Slide
This overwater retreat is built entirely around postcard views, whether from the top of its undulating slide, the sun deck, or the stars visible from the master bedroom. A vast pool deck and a sheltered upper-level dining sala add to the sense of privacy, with a private pool and al fresco bathroom completing the space.
1/62 Bedroom Water Retreat with Slide
Set in harmony with its ocean surroundings, this overwater villa offers a sunken seating area, sun lounger, and catamaran net across a large, private deck. A slide plunges straight into the ocean for guests of any age, while an infinity-edged pool and deluxe castaway-style interiors complete the retreat.
Dining
Fresh in the Garden
Garden-to-table
Dining takes place above the resort's own herb gardens, with a central open kitchen putting the cooking on full display. Guests can sit under cover or out beneath the open night sky.
Once Upon a Table
Chef's Table
A no-menu culinary theatre that hands the spotlight entirely to visiting chefs, letting their creativity and technique define each evening.
Mihiree Mithaa
International
An all-day buffet built around fresh-cut fruit, baked goods, a dedicated salad room, wood-fired pizza, and Soneva's well-known ice cream and chocolate rooms.
Sobah's Restaurant
Maldivian
A 15-minute speedboat ride delivers guests to an uninhabited island for Maldivian dishes cooked by award-winning Chef Sobah using traditional methods and locally foraged ingredients.
Out of the Blue
Vietnamese & Indonesian
Vietnamese and Indonesian dishes, salads, and grilled meats and seafood anchor this dining area, which also houses a robata and josper grill, pizza station, chocolate and ice cream parlours, an overwater organic greenhouse, and a dedicated cheese room.
So Hands on
Sushi
An overwater sushi counter run in partnership with three-Michelin-starred Chef Kenji Gyoten, its hinoki countertop polished with sake, aiming for some of the best sushi found outside Japan.
So Bespoke
Teppanyaki
An open-air teppanyaki table led by Chef Gede Sujana, set against sweeping views of Baa Atoll and beyond.
Down to Earth by Ravi
Sharing Plates
Dishes designed for sharing, built around the idea that passing food between guests is one of the most natural ways to bond over a meal.
Shades of Green
Garden Tasting Menu
Danish Chef Carsten Kyster leads a five-course tasting menu built around garden produce, beginning with a guided tour to pick and taste ingredients before dinner unfolds fireside and beneath the fruit trees.
The Bar and Cellar
Bar
An extensive drinks list of over 200 wines by the glass, alongside beers, spirits, and non-alcoholic options.
So Guilty
Dessert
An indulgent stop for chocolates, truffles, and pralines across a wide range of flavours.
So Cool
Ice Cream
Home-made ice creams and sorbets rotate through more than 60 flavours, from classics to adventurous combinations like coconut and avocado or noni and hibiscus.
So Delicate
Charcuterie
A selection of gourmet hams, cold cuts, cheeses, and preserves, complimentary during breakfast and buffet service and available for a charge at other times.
Destination Dining
Private Dining
A custom menu built with the executive chef and served wherever guests choose — on the sandbank, deep in the jungle, or in the privacy of their villa.
In-villa Dining
In-Villa
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or late-night bites delivered straight to the villa, drawn from an extensive menu or created bespoke on request.
By the Bar
Bar
A calm spot for one of the Maldives' better selections of cocktails, spirits, and liqueurs.
Activities
Sonu's Picnic
A private lunch on a deserted island, prepared by a personal chef, with an in-house snorkelling guide leading the way through the surrounding lagoon beforehand.
Glassblowing Class
The resort's glass studio invites guests to try their hand at glassblowing, subject to seasonal availability.
Six Senses Spa
Treatments range from soothing scrubs to Tibetan hot stones, with visiting practitioners regularly rotating through to add fresh expertise to the spa's offerings.
The Den
A technology-free space where children are encouraged to play, learn, and explore nature, with phones and tablets left behind before entering.
The Observatory
A state-of-the-art telescope with 3D astronomy technology lets guests explore deep-sky objects — Soneva Fushi was the first resort in the world to offer this to guests.
Diving
The Soleni Dive Centre runs small-group diving with multilingual PADI instructors, offering a range of courses and rental equipment.
Snorkel With Manta Rays
Hanifaru Bay, home to one of the world's largest manta ray populations, is a snorkelling highlight between June and November, with a marine biologist on hand to guide the trip (sightings not guaranteed).
Freediving
Freediving courses cover theory, breathing and relaxation techniques, and both confined and open-water practice, building breath-hold capacity and equalisation skills.
Sunset Dolphin Cruise
One of the resort's most popular outings, this cruise tracks playful dolphin pods against a setting sun, with canapés, champagne, and traditional Boduberu drumming along the way.
Eco-friendly Surfing
Lesser-known surf breaks across Baa and Noonu Atolls sit within a 5- to 35-minute speedboat ride, best enjoyed May through September using the resort's fully sustainable surf programme.
Cinema Paradiso
An open-air, on-the-sand cinema screens classic films with complimentary popcorn and a huge choice of ice cream flavours.
Private Sandbank Overnight Experience
Guests can spend a night camping under the stars on a private sandbank in a Bedouin-inspired tent with its own water closet, with a candlelit dinner set up beforehand and breakfast delivered the next morning.
Astronomical Dinner Cruise
A dinner cruise into the Indian Ocean pairs sunset views with wine, followed by a guided look at the night sky from the resort's resident astronomer.
Seabob
Seabob devices let guests glide and dive through the water with minimal effort, moving quietly and with a light environmental footprint.
Complimentary Water Sports
Kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing, and catamaran sailing are available at no charge, with private lessons offered for an additional fee.
Island Weddings
Weddings here follow the island's own unhurried rhythm, set to the tide, the sun, and the guests who bring the day to life.
Transfers
30-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport
Policies
Check-in, check-out, cancellation and other resort-specific policies are confirmed directly with the resort at the time of booking.
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