SONEVA FUSHI
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OFFICIAL CATEGORY: Five-stars
HOTEL LOCATION: Baa Atoll, Republic of Maldives
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Soneva Fushi Resort – the pinnacle of barefoot luxury Maldives.
Arrive in the stunning Baa Atoll region of Maldives in style, onboard Soneva’s very own brand of seaplane – think purple leather seats, equipped with Bose headphones & iPad entertainment to keep you occupied, if the 35-minute spectacular seaplane journey isn’t enough. Step onto a floating wooden pontoon, ebbing and flowing to the soothing rhythm of the Indian Ocean… you’re now officially on island time. Your arrival is welcomed with the ultimate vacation policy: ‘No Shoes, No News‘ – literally hand over your shoes until you depart this magnificent island (you won’t want them back, let us spoil it for you!).
One of the best resorts in Maldives, Soneva Fushi is an award-winning five-star luxury Maldives resort, with an unparalleled approach to eco tourism. Discover Soneva Fushi’s 57 private & sustainable villas, each set on their own stretch of pristine white sand beach, among dense natural foliage. Each of the 1-9 bedroom villas at Soneva Fushi offers the ultimate in privacy, paired with the signature ‘Mr & Mrs Friday’ personal Buttler service. Villa’s feature a combination of al fresco bathrooms, private pools, water sides, steam rooms, saunas, personal fitness rooms & wine fridges.
Highlights of an unforgettable vacation at Soneva Fushi include toes in the sand watching your favourite films at the open-air Cinema Paradiso with popcorn & snacks, star-gazing at the world’s first resort ‘Observatory,’ home to a high-tech powerful telescope, indulging in the home-made chocolate and ice cream rooms, delighting in the remarkable six restaurants, countless destination dining options & the five-hundred wine label cellar. Chef Sobah is an international award-winning master of Maldivian & international cuisines – he’s widely referred to as ‘the best in Maldives’ for a reason. Discover his innovative & flavoursome signature dishes at ‘Out of the Blue’ & ‘Fresh in the Garden’, whilst ‘Down to Earth’ presents a breakfast to remember – brace yourself for an impressive selection of healthy wholesome foods.
Drop the kids off at ‘The Den’ – Soneva Fushi’s technology-free version of a Kids Club. Don’t worry about the littlies missing their devices & tablets – the two generous size swimming pools, pirate ships, lego & duplo room, dress-up and makeup area, cinema, library, learning area, music room along with outdoor excursions & Marine biologist sessions will surely keep them entertained.
Our pick of remarkable Maldives holiday experiences include Sonu’s Picnic, the Sunset Dolphin Watch Cruise with a selection of canapés and flute of champagne plus soothing traditional Maldivian Boduberu drumming, an overnight private sandbank glamping, an astronomical dinner cruise and of course water sports: scuba diving, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing and catamaran sailing, free diving & the thrilling Seabob. Scuba. Snorkel with Manta Rays inside UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, Hanifaru Bay from July to Nov for a surreal out of this world experience. Soneva Fushi is also a Luxury Surf Resort (best during May – Sept) with surf breaks located in Baa & Noonu Atolls, 5 to 35 mins from Soneva Fushi via speedboat.
The Six Senses Spa is an unparalleled awaking. Signature treatments combine modern condiments & traditional Maldivian techniques across the 5 indoor treatment rooms, 2 outdoor treatment pavilions (Ayurvedic and Thai), Outdoor consultation pavilion, Yoga pavilion, Finish Sauna & Steam Room.
Soneva Fushi boasts a one-of-a kind, on-site waste management system. where 90% of the resort’s waste is reused, recycled or re-purposed. Guests can even learn the skill of art blowing at the glass gallery, boutique and studio.
SONEVA FUSHI – SUSTAINABLE VILLAS IN MALDIVES:
- One bedroom villa
- One bedroom villa with pool
- One bedroomed villa suite
- One bedroomed villa suite with pool
- Two bedroom villa with pool
- Two bedroom villa suite with pool
- Three bedroom villa suite with pool
- Four bedroom villa suite with pool
- Three bedroom residence with pool
- Four bedroom residence with pool
- Six bedroom residence with pool
- Nine bedroom residence with pool
AGE SPECIFICATION
- Infant: 0-1.99 years
- Child: 2-11.99 years
- Adult: 12 years and above
SONEVA FUSHI FACILITIES & SERVICES:
- Six senses spa and wellness
- Soleni dive centre
- Eco centre
- Observatory
- Childrens Den
- So Glassycle
- Turtle beach
- Vegetable garden
- Soneva gallery
- Boutique
- Luxury cruising
- Watersports
- Mr or Ms Friday (Butler) service
- Direct beach access with daybeds and sunloungers
- Television to play DVDs, and Bose sound system with extensive movie & music playlists
- Open air bathrooms with bathtub and shower
- Bicycles or tricycles for every guest
- Walk-in minibar with espresso machine and private wine fridge
- Overhead fans, air conditioning and a personal safe
- Wifi with an on/off switch
SONEVA FUSHI RESTAURANTS AND BARS:
- Out of the Blue – restaurant
- Once Upon A Table – restaurant
- So Out of the Blue – restaurant
- So Bespoke – restaurant
- Nikki @ Out of the Blue – restaurant
- Chinese Kitchen – restaurant
- Down to Earth – restaurant
- So Guilty and So Cool – chocolate parlour
- So Delicate – hams, cold cuts, cheeses and preserves
- Fresh in the Garden by Sobah – restaurant
- Mihiree Mitha – restaurant
- Sobah’s – restaurant on an uninhabited island
- By the Bar – bar
- Bar ( a ) Bara – bar
- The Wine Cellar
ENTERTAINMENT:
- Live Music
- Movies Under the Stars
- Destination Dining
EXCURSIONS:
- Private sandbank overnight stay
- Sunset dolphin cruise
- Manta snorkeling
- Astronomical dinner cruise
- Surfing
- Cinema paradiso