Wonderful Testimonials

“I would do anything and I mean anything – save send the kids into hard labour, just to go back to Soneva Fushi, I loved the vibe, the food and the happy staff…” Ruby Wax

“There is a kind of magic here that is indefinable: were I in charge, I would bottle it and sell it to other resorts long on luxury but short on atmosphere” Laurence Marks

Harpers & Queen - the top beach hideaway for 2002

Conde' Nast Traveller award for "Robinson Crusoe" style hideaway in the Maldives (2000)

Conde' Nast Traveller Readers' Award for the Number One Hotel in the World: "Best Overseas Leisure Hotel", "Best of the Best"and "Overall winner: Conde' Nast Traveller Readers' Travel Awards 1990 – 2000”

soneva fushi : the maldives

accommodation

soneva fushi

Soneva Fushi, the first "Robinson Crusoe" style hideaway in the Maldives, is set on the privately owned, uninhabited, tropical island paradise of Kunfunadhoo.

Each villa has all the luxuries found in the best hotels; delivered in the resort's trademark understated yet upmarket style. Thus, the hairdryer is hidden in the drawer of a coconut wood desk; the minibar, safe, and quadraphonic hi-fi are concealed behind rattan; and the TV and DVD player placed in a water hyacinth basket!

The Villas are placed so that your very own stretch of white sand beach is just a few steps away. There is dense vegetation in between each villa creating patios and gardens for secluded enjoyment, and each bathroom opens onto a private garden.

Many of the villas have private pools and spa suites. The Crusoe Suites, Retreat, Presidential Suite and Jungle Reserve come with ‘Mr. Friday’ butler service. All villas are placed on either side of the island so that they greet the sunrise or sunset respectively. The new Soneva Fushi Villa Suite and Tree House consists of a rustic Crusoe-style villa with an adjacent tree house two metres above beach level, with two bunk beds, a single bed, bathroom and slide into the private pool; while the Jungle Reserve features an additional spa suite and air-conditioned gym.

style

tropical island hideaway

location

kunfunadhoo island, maldives

rooms

65

features

main restaurant, gourmet restaurant, villa dining, swimming pool, over-water bar , speed boats, board games, library, 2 shops, steam rooms, sauna, gym, excursions to nearby villages, sunset cruises, island hopping by speed boat. six senses spa offering complimentary 1/2 hr treatment and a full range of beauty and health treatments. water sports centre, water skiing, snorkelling, windsurfing, hobie cat sailing, canoeing, boules, table tennis, volleyball, badminton, diving excursions and padi instruction. baby-sitting service.

transfer

25 mins by sea plane from male

 

rehendi room (182 sq.m.)

15 beach front rooms with king-size bed or twin beds > outdoor, inside and bathroom daybed > open air private garden bathroom with separate bathtub and shower > double sink unit with large overhanging mirror > air conditioning and overhead fan > mini bar, personal safe and hairdryer > television and video on request > cd, dvd, vcd hifi system with speakers in both bedroom and bathroom > private outside sitting area with direct access to the beach > connecting rooms are available

crusoe villa with pool (235 sq.m.) 

15 beach front duplex villas with upstairs bedroom king-size bed or 2 single beds > downstairs living room with large daybed/sofa and ivory coloured sand-stone tiles > additional toilet upstairs > open air private garden bathroom > free-standing bathtub and two separate showers in garden > double sink unit with large overhanging mirror > air conditioning and overhead fan > mini bar, personal safe and hairdryer > television with video on request > cd, dvd, vcd hi fi stereo system with speakers in both bedroom and bathroom > gangway with ropes leading to balcony > dining table and large daybed/sofa for two on the terrace > staircase from garden directly to terrace > private outside sitting area with direct access to the beach > 5 crusoe villas have their own private pool

soneva fushi villa with pool (395 sq.m.) 

15 beach front villas with foyer entrance > spacious bedroom with four-poster king-size bed > large luxurious open air private garden bathroom with water feature, large bathtub and separate shower > double sink unit with large overhanging mirror > air-conditioning and overhead fan > mini bar, personal safe and hairdryer > television and video > cd, dvd, vcd hi fi stereo system with speakers in both bedroom and bathroom > private outside sitting area with direct access to the beach > 9 soneva fushi villas have their own private pool

soneva fushi villa suite with pool (594 sq.m.)

9 beach front villas with foyer entrance > spacious bedroom with four-poster king-size bed / twin beds available > additional sitting room with 2 single beds made into a corner sofa daybed > possibility of separating the sitting area from sleeping area by curtain > spacious luxurious open air private garden bathroom and water feature, large bathtub and separate shower > double sink unit with large overhanging mirror > air-conditioning and overhead fan > mini bar, personal safe & hairdryer > television and video > cd, dvd, vcd and hi fi stereo system with speakers in both bedroom and bathroom > private outside sitting area with direct access to the beach > 5 soneva fushi villa suites have their own private pool

crusoe suite one bedroom with pool (544 sq.m.)
beach front duplex villa with upstairs bedroom sunset side

ground floor

entrance hall with large walk-in storage cupboard > large sitting room with double doors opening to walled-in private garden > spacious luxurious open air private garden bathroom with water feature, large bathtub and separate shower > double sink unit with large overhanging mirror > the one bedroom crusoe suite has its own private pool

upstairs

bedroom which opens to gangway overlooking into sitting room, leading to a terrace overlooking the front of the villa with a sitting area

services & in-room facilities

individual mr friday service / butler service > in-room wine cellar > air-conditioning and overhead fan > mini bar, personal safe & hairdryer > television and video > cd, dvd, vcd and hi fi stereo system with speakers in both bedroom and bathroom

crusoe suite two bedroom with pool (649 sq.m.)
6 beach front duplex villa with upstairs and downstairs bedroom

ground floor

bedroom with king-size bed / twin bed available with en-suite bathroom > large sitting room with a corner sofa daybed > spacious luxurious open air private garden bathroom with water feature, large bathtub and separate shower > double sink unit with large overhanging mirror > private outside sitting area with direct access to the beach > 2 two bedroom crusoe suite has its own private pool

upstairs

spacious bedroom with king size/twin bed available which opens to gangway overlooking into sitting room (curtained) leading to a balcony overlooking the front of the villa with a sitting area

services & in-room facilities

individual mr friday service / butler service > in-room wine cellar > air-conditioning and overhead fan > mini bar, personal safe & hairdryer > television and video > cd, dvd, vcd and hi fi stereo system with speakers in both bedroom and bathroom

the retreat (1,109 sq.m.)
2 beach front villas, one on the sunrise side and one on the sunset of the island on two levels

1st bungalow

ground floor

entrance hall with large walk-in storage cupboard > large luxurious open air private garden bathroom > large bathtub and separate shower > double sink unit with large overhanging mirror > spiral staircase in entrance

upstairs

spacious bedroom with four-poster king-size bed opening onto a balcony > television and video > hairdryer > air-conditioning and overhead fan > door from bedroom leads to gangway to adjoining bungalow

2nd bungalow

upstairs

large study > large kitchen situated behind the study > in-room wine cellar > a gangway leads from the study over the sitting room and continues suspended over the out over the pool and into the dining pavilion

ground floor

a large staircase from study leads down into a hallway to main entrance > on one side of hallway is a smaller bedroom suitable for a child or the nanny/maid which is equipped with a bed and a separate bathroom > large sitting room comprising a large corner sofa bed with two mattresses > television and video with dvd player > minibar and personal safe > cd hifi stereo system with speakers > air-conditioning and overhead fan

outside

large doors from the sitting room lead out into pool - which is tiled with sandstone surround > over the pool between 4 pillars will be the dining pavilion sitting 10-12 people with a gangway leading from the study & kitchen > consists of a spa suite with steam room, gym and relaxation area > there is also a staircase from the dining pavilion down to the pool

soneva fushi jungle reserve (1,710 sq.m.)

the soneva fushi jungle reserve offers the ultimate in privacy complete with a master bedroom, large living space, massage pavilion and steam room, personal gym, private pool with waterslide and tree house. the master bedroom has an open water garden and the villa can be opened on all sides to enjoy the breeze - or air-conditioned. a footbridge connects to the spa villa that comprises a sitting room, a steam-room and shower as well as massage pavilion. a personal air-conditioned gym is located in an adjacent pavilion. the private pool wraps around the villa in a half-moon free-form shape and finish off the tree house features a bunk bed and a single bed, a toilet and a slide into the swimming pool.

villa

beach front villa with foyer entrance > individual mr friday service / butler service > double sink unit with large overhanging mirror > spacious bedroom with four-poster king-size bed > large luxurious open air private garden bathroom, large bathtub and separate shower > double sink unit with large overhanging mirror > air-conditioning and overhead fan > cd hifi stereo system with speakers in both bedroom and bathroom > television and video, vcd and dvd permanently installed in the room

tree house

a walkway leads from the villa to the tree house > situated 2.5 meters above ground level > 1 bunk bed (2 singles) > 1 single bed > air-conditioning and overhead fan > small toilet with basin and wc > balcony/terrace > optional television with video, vcd or dvd player > waterslide into pool

sitting room

large sitting room comprising of two day beds > private outside sitting area with direct > access to the beach > private pool > foldable doors on 3 sides > air-conditioning and overhead fan > mini bar, personal safe and hairdryer > cd hifi stereo system > television and video, vcd and dvd permanently installed > dining room with 4 chairs > in-room wine cellar

spa suite

1 treatment room and 1 gym > at soneva fushi jungle reserve, an overall holistic experience is delivered right from enquiry until departure. it goes right from initial contact by the owners and general manager followed by customization of the unforgettable experience by the mr & mrs friday. this ranges from preferences of gourmet delights to the finest malts, wines and spa preferences. tailor making and this unique adventure go hand in hand resulting in the delivery of unparalleled levels of customization of this very private affair.

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