Understated luxury is what Soneva Fushi is all about. Fringed by white sand beaches that shelve gently into the azure blue sea, the legendary Soneva Fushi looks like a Robinson Crusoe idyll, however each of its rustic chic villas are loaded with comforts and conveniences and great care has been taken to make the resort environmentally friendly.
Its remoteness is central to its charm, offering the ultimate in barefoot sophistication – the Soneva Fushi concept is a luxury version of the ‘Crusoe’ experience.
On this private 100 acre islet surrounded by a coral lagoon Soneva Fushi offers just 65 villas, which capture the very essence of a luxurious castaway fantasy. The Villas are placed so that your very own stretch of white sand beach is just a few steps away. All villas are positioned on either side of the island so that they greet the sunrise or sunset respectively. There is dense vegetation in between each villa creating patios and gardens for secluded enjoyment, 24 of these unique villas also include private sea water swimming pools.
Each Villa has luxuries found in the best hotels. However, whilst offering all these modern day facilities, the utmost care has been given to make the resort environment friendly, and to reflect the dream of a ‘Robinson Crusoe’ experience. Thus, the hairdryer is hidden in the drawer of a coconut wood desk; the minibar, safe, and quadraphonic hi-fi are concealed behind rattan; the TV and DVD are delivered in a water hyacinth basket.
Soneva Fushi’s dining experiences are diverse and memorable – from gourmet menus across a variety of cultures and cuisines, to organic offerings, simple barbecues and romantic escapades – and all complimented by an extraordinary wine cellar and innovative bars.
Every effort is made to find ingredients of the highest quality and have them delivered to the island as pure and fresh as they might have been served at their origin. With this philosophy in mind the menus benefit from the abundance of fresh fish at the Maldives.
Watersports abound at Soneva Fushi; choose from a wide range of activities from windsurfing, snorkelling, hobie cat sailing, water skiing and wake boarding. Divers will love the PADI-certified Soleni Dive Centre, where special attention is given to all levels of divers.
For those who prefer dry land, enjoy a leisurely cycle round the island, a game of badminton or tennis and the high-tech fitness centre. Alternatively, you may prefer to simply relax on the beach or by the pool.
Equipped with a striking Meade RCX400 telescope, the observatory in the organic garden is the latest addition to Soneva Fushi’s unique guest experiences and offers magnificent views into the starry sky.
The Six Senses spa offers the ultimate in spa relaxation where treatments may also be taken by the beach. On offer is a wide choice of quality treatments that will appeal to your five senses and beyond - the sixth sense - with a team of gifted international therapists and practitioners who have a blend of eastern and western techniques. Local, regional and Asian therapies are all available; alternatively, you may consider one of the fabulous Lifestyle Programmes.
Soneva Fushi is a 15 minutes by a private speedboat, from Malé international airport.