Soneva Fushi

Our stay at Soneva Fushi was nothing short of perfection, a true celebration of luxury, privacy, and sustainability. From the moment we arrived, we felt deeply cared for and utterly pampered, making our 2-night stay an unforgettable experience. We were privileged to stay in the 2-Bedroom Crusoe Residence (Villa 24), a spacious and beautifully designed villa offering over 300 sqm of space. Surrounded by tall frangipani, the villa ensured ultimate privacy, with our own secluded strip of pristine beach. Most of the time, it felt like we had the entire beach to ourselves—truly a magical experience. The villa also featured its own private pool, an outdoor shower, and a sunken bathtub, offering a luxurious and serene retreat that perfectly complemented the natural beauty of the island. Our host, Shan, deserves special recognition for his exceptional care and warmth. From the moment we met, we felt a personal connection, and his attention to detail made our stay even more special. As we celebrated our anniversary and my wife’s birthday during this trip, Shan surprised us with a beautiful message drawn in the sand—a heartfelt and touching gesture that we will treasure forever. Any guest would be lucky to have Shan as their host, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavours. The island’s commitment to sustainability mirrors that of Soneva Jani, with nearly self-sufficient electricity and a deep focus on eco-friendly practices. This ethos seamlessly blends with their exceptional culinary experiences. At Shades of Green, we delighted in vegetarian dishes crafted from the resort’s fresh produce. Special thanks to Winni, whose skillful preparation and passion for the cuisine made the experience even more memorable. Out of the Blue was our go-to spot for refreshing cocktails while enjoying breathtaking sunsets over the Indian Ocean. Dining at Fresh in the Garden was an adventure in itself. The tree-top restaurant, accessible via a suspension bridge, offered a unique and thrilling approach. The food was exquisite, and the atmosphere unmatched. After dinner, we were thrilled to visit the island’s observatory, complete with its own telescope and an astronomer who was both knowledgeable and friendly, making stargazing a truly magical experience. Our journey to Soneva Fushi was as delightful as the stay. The 30-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport (MLE) to the resort offered mesmerizing views of coral reefs and lagoons. The experience began even before we arrived, with pampering at the Soneva lounge at the terminal, setting the tone for what was to come. We were greeted in our villa with a complimentary bottle of Leclerc Briant champagne, a thoughtful touch that perfectly aligned with the resort’s eco-friendly ethos. As enthusiasts of biodynamic champagne, this gesture resonated deeply with us, especially since we had the privilege of visiting this boutique champagne house in France. The Soneva Soul spa added an extra layer of re

An emerald paradise in the middle of the Indian Ocean offers all that you imagine under an exclusive private holiday. All the villas are amazingly equipped and offer high comfort and beautiful nature around, on which the resort is focused. One of the few places in the Maldives where you can experience astronomical observations of the night sky for the general public. And you will also experience beautiful views of the night sky, the Moon, the Milky Way, and the distant objects of the universe. The island is surrounded by a beautiful lagoon full of amazing possible life. Enjoy fantastic gastronomic evenings in the company of extremely nice people. And one of the top experiences is observing the sky on the sandbank.

I am absolutely appalled by the way this hotel handled our departure with several safety concerns throughout our journey. The seaplane from Manta Air was delayed and Soneva staff knowingly sent us away even though many of us repeatedly asked and voiced our concerns to the hotel staff, regarding how we could possibly make it before dark. The planes are only allowed to fly when there is visibility and yet they still send us away on the plane at dusk and after 7 minutes in the air, we had to do an emergency landing. When we landed back in the lagoon, the staff instead send us away on a speedboat to a commercial airport 15 minutes away with full speed -and at this point it was now dark out. We felt very unsafe and we were offered no lifejackets. We had several children on board. Very very concerning. The staff then put us all on a commercial plane to Mahle - also knowing full well that we would be stuck in the middle of the night there. The second we arrived the local airport staff from Manta Air told us we would not make the plane, and we would be rescheduled. This was also confirmed by the local Soneva staff on site as they had told the people rearranging the flights that it would not be possible to make the plane. They still send us away because they didn’t want to deal with putting us up at Soneva for an additional night and paying for our new tickets even though it was solely their responsibility that we didn’t make the plane. We had to purchase new tickets out of Mahle ourselves, which we do not know if the insurance covers and the hotel doesn’t seem to take this seriously at all. We are very very dissatisfied with the way the hotel has handled this whole situation and will also be pursuing this case legally at this point, as several safety breaches was made from Soneva’s side. We are a group of 14 people in total who had this experience and have paid several over a hundred thousand dollars at this hotel for the last couple of weeks. Suffice to say, we will not be taking this lightly.

We travelled to Soneva Fushi as a family of 7 adults and 4 children and had the best experience throughout our 5 night stay. We had looked at many other options and after careful planning we opted for Soneva Fushi. We loved every second spent on this island!!! We stayed at Villa 14 which allowed us to be in a big villa with 5 bedroomsand have our own big pool, gym, sauna, steam room, kitchen and living room. Upon our arrival we were escorted directly on to our seaplane and flown to our island paradise. Micky, our assigned butler, was the absolute best!! He cared and looked after us in the best possible way, organizing every bit of our stay. Our four children loved The Den which offered many fun activities. The breakfast buffet at Mihiree Mithaa was fantastic, with a huge choice of food stations. We loved dining in Fresh in the Garden and Out of the Blue. We were on a half board meal plan and we were made to feel as we could eat as much as we wanted unlike some of the other resorts which always looked to restrict or charge extras any given chance they had. The service was out of this world. The island gave the feel of true Maldivian feel and we loved the lush jungle feel. Our bicycles helped us get around the island which is quite big considering other resorts. We also often called the buggy to transport us to places. Our favourite family activity was the fantastic snorkeling off the Out of the Sea. We saw incredible fish, reef sharks and loved the outer reef snorkeling. We have been to 15 resorts in the Maldives and we have unanimously decided that Soneva Fushi is absolutely our first choice. We loved everything about the laid back vibe of the island. If you are considering going on a family get together we would highly recommend Villa 14 which can house up to 8 adults and 4 children. Thank you to all the wonderful Team of Soneva Fushi, especially Micky. You guys are the best!!!