Soneva Fushi - an exclusive hotel of the Soneva Luxury Resorts hotel chain. It is located on one of the largest islands in the Maldives archipelago - Kunfunadhoo. The resort captivates with its nature: tropical forests, pristine beaches, and turquoise ocean waters. Seventy-one luxurious villas are nestled among palm trees and mangroves, hidden from prying eyes. Life at the resort follows the motto "no shoes, no news" - no footwear and no news. Each villa has a private access to the sea and its own beach area. Guests' wishes are fulfilled by a personal concierge - Mr. or Mrs. Friday.
The hotel offers a peaceful retreat away from civilization. Guests can enjoy bicycle rides while marveling at the breathtaking nature. The open-air cinema Paradiso offers guests the chance to watch masterpieces of world cinema. The resort also has its own observatory, where everyone can observe the starry sky. For those who love active recreation, there is fishing, snorkeling, dolphin cruises, swimming with mantas, and much more. The resort is situated close to a coral reef protected by UNESCO.
Soneva Fushi has been recognized with prestigious awards, including Best Wedding Hotel Indian Ocean, Winner, Top Luxury Hotels, and Best Resort in the World. The hotel's location is Kunfunadhoo Island, Baa Atoll, 114 km from Male International Airport. The island's size is 1400m x 400m. The transfer takes 30 minutes by seaplane (only during daylight hours) or 20 minutes by domestic airline and then 15 minutes by speedboat.
Soneva's uniqueness lies in the Slow Life principle, which embodies true luxury: tranquility, time, and space. The hotel focuses on creating rare and meaningful experiences and holistic journeys related to well-being, including spiritual well-being, enriching and illuminating the lives of its guests.
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Soneva Fushi is an excellent choice for family vacations with children, weddings, and honeymoons. The beach is sandy with sun loungers and umbrellas. The Den kids' club offers two pools, water slides, a Lego room, a music room, and a cinema. Children can enjoy exciting workshops, creative activities, games, and outings.
Hotel amenities include Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a safe, a mini-bar, a television, tea/coffee facilities, a hairdryer, and a Bose sound system. Bicycles are available for guests to explore the surroundings. The hotel features a Soneva Spa, a pool, a children's club, a children's pool, wedding ceremonies, butler services, the Soneva Academy, a boutique, an organic garden, 14 dining concepts, open-air cinema, an observatory with a telescope, surfing, private ocean-island excursions, and more.
For those interested in sports and entertainment, there's Cinema Paradiso - an open-air cinema showing classic films, with popcorn, ice cream, refreshing drinks, and cocktails during the screenings. Soneva SOUL offers rejuvenating facial and body treatments, a gym, and a pavilion for yoga classes. The Soleni Dive Center provides more than 30 diving spots near the hotel-resort. The Champa Water Sports Center offers motorized and non-motorized water sports equipment. The observatory is equipped with a powerful telescope for guests to admire the galaxy's magnificent view and learn more about our universe.
The Den kids' club provides a technology-free zone with two pools, an 8-meter pirate ship, board games, Lego, a library, musical instruments, and a cinema. The Soneva Academy is available for children aged 12 and older, offering educational courses with three sessions and one exam. Topics include land and ocean orientation, birdwatching, marine life in the Maldives, and more.
So Glasscycle is the first glass studio in the Maldives, complete with a boutique and an art gallery. Guests can participate in the glass-making process. Soneva Aqua is a luxurious yacht with three routes around Baa Atoll and beyond, offering both short and extended trips. Tennis courts, water sports, a fitness center, diving center, fishing, yoga, surfing, and excursions are also available.
Fresh In The Garden is a restaurant located in the garden, offering panoramic views of the island and the ocean from its elevated position.
Vegetarian and organic dishes, as well as Mediterranean cuisine. Open for dinner. Flying Sauces - a dining platform at a height of 12 meters, where guests can access via a zipline, flying 200 meters over palm trees. It offers international cuisine with an exquisite seasonal menu. Open during daylight hours. Cinema Paradiso - classic films during dinner, with a menu inspired by Australian cuisine, featuring delightful and healthy touches or dishes from classic cuisine. Two seating options are available for the cinema. Out of the Sea - a water-side restaurant offering Asian and international cuisine. Open for lunch, dinner, and light snacks in the afternoon, the menu includes Mediterranean dishes, wok-prepared meals, and light tapas-style snacks. Mihiree Mitha - the hotel's main beachfront restaurant offering a buffet concept. Its name comes from "Divi" which means "here and now" in Dhivehi. Down to Earth by Ravi - a restaurant located on a sunrise shore, serving international and South Asian cuisine. Pasta counter - an open-kitchen restaurant where guests can relax on comfortable sofas and watch the chef prepare delicious dishes from fresh handmade pasta daily. Carne Diem Grill by Dharshan - a grill restaurant led by award-winning chef-restaurateur Dharshan Munidasa from Japan and Sri Lanka, using his patented grilling technique to preserve the flavors of juicy meats, freshly caught seafood, and tender vegetables. Sobah at Out of the Blue - Chef Sobah leads this overwater restaurant, serving modern Japanese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Thai cuisines with a contemporary touch. Wine enthusiasts can choose from a selection of 250 wines and a wide range of sake and wines by the glass. Once Upon a Table - a culinary theater showcasing some of the most renowned names in gourmet cuisine. The horseshoe-shaped table accommodates only ten guests for a private dinner, where the chef takes center stage. So Hands On - skillfully prepared omakase sushi from fresh seafood by Chef Akira Kobayashi. Omakase means "I trust the chef," and the restaurant can host six guests. Advanced restaurant reservations are required. Shades of Green - a restaurant featuring Maldivian and Asian dishes prepared using Scandinavian culinary techniques. So Bespoke - flames, smoke, and mesmerizing views of the Baa Atoll create an atmosphere for teppanyaki cooking in the open air. Chef Hirosi Saiki cooks on the grill and barbecue for a small audience of only ten guests at a time. Shades of Green - nestled in the Soneva garden, guests can enjoy a menu of Maldivian and Asian dishes using organic vegetables grown on the island. So Primitive - a barefoot beach dinner experience offering meat, seafood, and plant-based dishes prepared on hot charcoal. Breakfast (BB), Half board (HB), Full board (FB), All-inclusive (AI).