Soneva Fushi
Baa Atoll, Maldives
based on 7 nights
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Price includes:
International economy flights and taxes subject to availability
Accommodation
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Daily Breakfast
per person for 7 nights, based on 2 people sharing a Crusoe Villa, on a bed and breakfast basis, including seaplane transfers.
At a Glance
The most extraordinary Kids Club, ‘The Den’, promises to utterly spoil your little ones.
‘No shoes, no news’ – Soneva is the epitome of barefoot luxury for the discerning travellers, a jungle hideaway with a true Robinson-Crusoe vision.
Walk straight out to the Indian Ocean from your beach villa, with the island’s magical house reef only a stones’ throw away from your bedside.
Sip an ice-cold glass of champagne on the island’s famous private sandbank at sunset.
Prepare to not hold back when it comes to dining at Soneva; if a three course meal under the stars on the beach isn’t enough, take a trip to the resort’s 24 hour ice cream, cheese and chocolate parlours for a midnight snack.
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The Maldives has a tropical climate distinguished by two seasons, or monsoons: the dry northeast monsoon from December to March, and the wet southwestern monsoon from May to November, with more strong winds and rain. April is a transitional period noted for clear water and heat. The temperature remains remarkably consistent at around 30°C.
February to April is the hottest period and resorts are almost all operating at capacity during this period. Mid-December to early January comes at even more of a premium due to Christmas and New Year and prices are even higher. Easter and the Italian holiday week in August also attract peak prices at most resorts.
Storms are more likely from May to November, though it’s still warm, skies can be cloudy and the humidity is higher. This is the low season, with fewer people and lower prices, with the exception of August.
Diving is good year-round, although a basic rule is that life on the reef is more varied and visibility better on the western side of any atoll from May to November and from the eastern side of any atoll December to April.
The surfing season runs from March to October, which is when resorts are cheapest.
Insider's View
Spend an evening dining at Fresh in the Garden followed by stargazing at the observatory - really special!
Your own bicycle makes getting around the island so much more fun and encourages you to explore
The house reef is fantastic and very easy to access from Bar(A) Bara
Have lunch in the vegetable garden where the chefs will cook you a private, traditional Sri Lankan meal
Take a trip to the Chocolate Room or taste one of homemade ice creams - you will not be disappointed!
The Children's Club - the Den is fantastic and a child's idea of heaven!
So much wildlife to see on the island let alone in the surrounding waters, from rabbits and water hens (a.k.a. suicide chickens who run in front of your bike!), to lizards and an array of interesting birds
A really inspiring sustainability ethos, from desalinising water to provide guests with complimentary still and sparkling options and recycling glass waste from other islands in the Baa Atoll to making their own charcoal from coconut husks for BBQs
Enjoy a movie under the stars at Cinema Pardiso, it's so magical!
For a unique experience head to Glassycle where you can watch a world-renowned artist create a sculpture right in front of you out of waste glass
As a vegetarian I was delighted to discover a vegan corner at lunchtime at Mihiree Mitha. They offer the most incredible selection of fresh, hand-picked salad leaves and other delightful vegetables together with a variety of homemade pestos and dressings, I recommend trying the mango pesto!
To start planning your holiday to Soneva Fushi
Description
Soneva Fushi is the ultimate in barefoot luxury with a range of secluded private villas all with their own beach gardens. Soneva Fushi is set in the remote Baa Atoll in the Maldives with access to some of the best dive spots in the world.
Soneva are the pioneers of ’intelligent luxury’ in the Maldives; nowhere else evokes the Crusoe style better than this exemplary resort. The resort is set on the privately owned tropical island of Kunfunadhoo in Baa Atoll. It can be reached by a scenic 30-minute seaplane flight from Malé.
Apart from the crystal clear waters, white beaches and tropical climate, the island’s unusually rich vegetation offers a unique natural experience. The very spacious and stylish villas are built from wood and palm thatch, beautifully furnished with natural materials yet containing every conceivable luxury and they are nestled on the palm-fringed beaches that lead to the azure lagoon contained within a coral reef.
The service is faultless and the food divine, although it is the sense of privacy that comes from having only 65 villas on an island a mile long that continues to make Soneva Fushi one of our favourites.
Central to the property is the Spa experience. The Soneva Fushi Spa has a large reflecting pond and waterfalls which calmly set the tone for soul therapy. Guests may choose from a refreshing menu of holistic and traditional treatments conducted by highly skilled therapists using all natural products. Spa programmes are complimented by a complete gym, beach side treatment villas and a Yoga Pavilion for wellness therapies such as yoga and Tai Chi.
Not content to rest on its laurels, Soneva Fushi has introduced innovations such as an organic tree top restaurant, private spa suites, an open air cinema and the beaituful 'Out of the Blue' overwtaer restaurant to keep their unique island concept feeling fresh.
Accommodation
There 61 villas on offer, each one opens onto its very own stretch of white sand beach, and many also include private sea water swimming pools. Each bathroom extends to a private garden, whilst utmost care is given to the environment.
| Crusoe Villa | This 235m² beachfront duplex villa has an upstairs bedroom with king-size bed or twin beds and ensuite toilet. Downstairs is a living room with large daybed/sofa and private indoor and outdoor bathroom with free standing bathtub and two separate showers. There is a private terrace with seating and dining area and direct access to the beach. |
| Soneva Fushi Villa | This 395m² beachfront villa with foyer entrance is on one level with a spacious bedroom with king-size bed, luxurious, open air private garden bathroom with water feature, oversized bathtub and separate shower, and living room with sofa/daybed. Outside it has its own private seating area and direct beach access. |
| Crusoe Villa with Pool | This 235m² beachfront duplex villa has an upstairs bedroom with king-size bed or twin beds and ensuite toilet. Downstairs is a living room with large daybed/sofa and private indoor and outdoor bathroom with free standing bathtub and two separate showers. There is a private terrace with seating and dining area and direct access to the beach plus a private sea water swimming pool. |
| One Bedroom Water Retreat | The Water Retreats at Soneva Fushi add an aquatic option for those who want the full Maldives experience. Some of the largest over water villas available anywhere, these amazing villas offer privacy, tranquility and unmatched views back towards Soneva Fushi and of the Maldivian night sky. |
| Soneva Fushi Villa Suite with Pool | This 594m² beachfront villa suite with foyer entrance is on one level with a spacious bedroom with king-size bed, luxurious, open air private garden bathroom with water feature, oversized bathtub and separate shower, and living room with sofa/daybed. Outside it has its own private seating area, swimming pool and direct beach access. |
| 2 Bedroom Crusoe Villa With Pool | This 649m² beachfront duplex villa places the master bedroom and ensuite toilet on the upper level with a large living room with daybed, guest bedroom, open-air bathroom with bathtub, shower and double sink unit and a steam room on the ground level. Outside there is a large private pool with a private seating and dining area, large daybed and direct beach access. |
| Two Bedroom Water Retreat | Offering some of the most luxuriant overwater accommodation in the world, the 2 bedroom water retreats at Soneva Jani provide expansive living, socialising and sleep space while commanding jaw dropping views over the the Indian Ocean and back over to Soneva Fushi Resort. |
| 2 Bedroom Soneva Fushi Villa With Pool | This 395m² two bedroom duplex villa has a master bedroom with master bathroom and another guest bedroom along a curved corridor with its own ensuite bathroom. There is an upper level with a large terrace for relaxing, and this villa also has its own private pool and steam room. |
| Soneva Fushi Family Villa Suite with Pool | This 634m² beachfront villa suite with veranda entrance is on two levels. On the ground level there is a spacious bedroom with king-size bed, open air private garden bathroom with oversized bathtub and separate shower, living room with sofa/daybed and separate children's bedroom ideal for a teenager or two small children. Upstairs it has an observation deck ideal for lounging. Outside it has its own private seating area, pool and direct beach access. |
| Crusoe Villa Suite with Pool | These newly designed 645m² beachfront duplex villas have a master bedroom with adjoining infant bedroom, living room with kitchen and bar counter, and open-air garden bathroom with bathtub, shower and a double sink unit. Outside there is a large outdoor seating and dining area and private pool with suspended catamaran style netting for lounging. |
| Sunset Retreat | This 1290m² beachfront villa gives, as its name suggests, spectacular sunset views. The Sunset Retreat has two bungalows on two levels. Each bungalow has a bedroom, bathroom, open-air bathroom and living room. The master bungalow also offers an in-villa wine celllar, steam room, gym and relaxation area. The second bungalow has an added study and kitchen. The private pool is overlooked by a raised dining pavilion. |
| 3 Bedroom Crusoe Villa Suite with Pool | These 649m² private beachfront duplex villas feature 3 bedrooms, 2 in the master suite along with 2 bathrooms (1 outdoor), living room with daybed, gym and walk-in mini bar and 1 in the guest suite along with a bathroom, outdoor bathroom and outdoor area with daybed. The villa features a large private pool and seating area with sun loungers and direct access to the beach. |
| Sunrise Retreat | This 1395m² beachfront villa is perfect for early risers, with beautiful sunrise views. The Sunrise Retreat has three bungalows on two levels. Each bungalow has a bedroom and bathroom, the 1st bungalow also offering a luxurious open-air private garden bathroom, private upstairs kitchen and in-villa wine cellar. The 2nd bungalow, connected by a suspended walkway, has a steam room and relaxation area, and the 3rd bungalow offers a large study, extensive balcony and outdoor relaxation area. Outside the villa offers a private swimming pool overlooked by a raised dining pavilion, and a private gym. |
| Jungle Reserve | The 1720m² 4 bedroom Soneva Fushi Jungle Reserve offers the ultimate in privacy. Complete with 4 king-size bedrooms, 3 luxurious open-air private garden bathrooms, large living room with two daybeds, private swimming pool as well as a smaller children's pool, large dining room and separate outdoor sunken dining table, fully fitted kitchen, library and a private spa suite with couple's treatment room, gym, sauna and steam room. |
Childcare
Soneva Fushi was designed as a special place for all ages, and as such it was only a matter of time before one of the best kids clubs in the Maldives opened it's brightly coloured doors for business. The Den is a base for kids of all ages, with two swimming pools, a pirate ship, a Mocktail bar, a whole room full of Lego, a cinema, a dress up area; there is even a music room filled with instruments for little people to jam on!
Of course, the Den is a base, but Soneva Fushi has a lot to discover beyond the confines of the club, and so there are a host of activities that can be enjoyed as a family such as a family dolphin cruise, snorkelling with a marine biologist, mother and daughter spa sessions, and a magical bedtime star gazing session at the observatory with the resident astronomer. This really is a kids club operating at another level!
Facilities
The facilities here seem endless, In the organic gardens Soneva have built an observatory which houses a striking Meade RCX400 telescope. There are two libraries offering a vast selection of easy reading and reference books. There is a fully equipped fitness centre, table tennis, badminton, tennis, beach volleyball and bicycles are also on offer.
Mihiree mitha is the resort's main restaurant where you can enjoy delicious fresh breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Dishes range from fresh sushi to organic salads to wood fire pizzas and grilled fish.
You could enjoy some beach side dining of ceviche, sashimi and sushi. The Down To Earth restaurant has a Mediterranean influence with dishes made to share. Tailor made dining can also be arranged where you can choose you own menu and location to create a memorable experience.
Activities
The Soleni Dive Centre’s multi-lingual PADI instructors as well as the small dive group sizes ensure that guests of all experience levels get the best service. There are more than 30 tempting dive sites with rich sea life near Soneva Fushi. Guests can tailor their activities from snorkelling on the spectacular house reef, to excursions including dolphin cruises, sunset cruises, diving, fishing trips or any of the island based activities which seem endless.
Reviews
Gemma Dobson (Staff)
This resort is one of the larger properties in the Maldives and is well established with a nice buzz having been open for over 20 years. The island habitat in the interior is quite jungle-like, lush and green and the resort has a population of wild black and white rabbits that enjoy the plants, particularly those in the vegetable garden!
The kids club here certainly deserves a mention, it is a great purpose built club with swimming pool, water slide, art room, cooking room, lego room, music room and dressing up wardrobe plus much, much more! They do also hold events for teens in the evening such as pool parties.
All of the accommodation here is set on the beach (they have nothing on the water). The size of accommodation varies greatly from the lead-in priced Crusoe Villas to the larger 2 - 6 bedroom villas that can accommodate a large group or perhaps a multigenerational family. I recommend opting to stay on the sunrise side of the island as the sunset side overlooks a neighbouring island and most guests like to look out to the blue infinity.
The bonus of it having a neighbouring island so close is that shops and medical assistance should it be needed are close at hand and if for any reason your flight arrives late and you miss the last seaplane (usually around 5pm) you can still get to Soneva Fushi the same day as there are domestic flights arriving until 11pm in the evening.
A fairly recent exciting addition to the Soneva portfolio is their amazing yacht that can comfortably sleep 4 people (there are extra beds available in one of the cabins for kids). Soneva in Aqua has a crew of 5 and we can work with them to create a bespoke voyage for you, whether that be a day sail or a stay onboard, we can work out something that will suit you perfectly!
Hannah Fullagar (Staff)
Soneva Fushi is a great location for anyone wanting to escape day to day life and really immerse themselves in the island lifestyle. Whether you want to go snorkelling on the house reef, stargaze from their observatory or take a leisurely cycle around the island, there is something for everyone. Of course for those who would rather take it easy, you can always stay and soak up the sun by your private pool. I loved the barefoot aspect of Soneva Fushi, and would definitely recommend a trip to their outdoor cinema too. Last but not least, the chocolate room is a great little extra - free chocolates all day every day - definitely appealed to my sweet tooth!
Anna Chaplin (Staff)
Soneva Fushi is such a magical place. There is so much to see and explore making it a great destination for families and couples. This is barefoot luxury at its finest.
Clare Monro (Staff)
Soneva Fushi is the epitome of barefoot luxury. The experience starts from the moment you step onto the speedboat and have your shoes taken away from you - you are told that 'no news, no shoes' is the order of the day!
Alice Moseley (Staff)
I love this resort for its true desert island back to nature feel. Rustic or barefoot luxury, however you like to phrase it, is epitomised here in the form of beautiful villas, which really blend with the environment. There are no hard corners of over polished surfaces, but bare wood and thatched roofs. That is not to say however, that you are in any way going to compromise on service or facilities here. The staff are second to none, the food exquisite and the likes of the outdoor cinema showing classic black and white movies and the garden restaurant really give this island the X Factor.
Enjoy amazing snorkelling from the Bar(A) Bara, exploring the island by bike and relaxing in your oversized villa.
Offers
Soneva Fushi, Maldives - Up to 35% off
Stay 1-3 nights & receive 20% off per night; Stay 4-6 nights & receive 25% off per night; Stay 7-13 nights & receive 28% off per night; Stay 14 nights and above & receive 35% off per nightTerms and conditions apply. Subject to availability. Please speak to one of our specialists for more information. Blackout dates apply.
| Book from | 14 September 2020 to 17 December 2021 |
| Travel from |
10 May 2021 to 22 October 2021 01 November 2021 to 17 December 2021 |
Experiences
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Astronomical Dinner Cruise
An unforgettable experience under the star-filled Maldivian skies, enjoy a gourmet four-course dinner onboard a magical cruise whilst learning about the secrets of the cosmos.
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Cinema Paradiso - Private viewing with dinner
Enjoy a private screening at Soneva Fushi's Cinema Paradiso, the Maldives' first outdoor cinema. Recline on the comfortable loungers under the stars and satiate your palate with mouthwatering popcorn.
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Cooking class for kids & families
All the basic preparation is already done for you with this family cooking class, so you can get involved straight away with the fun part! Guided by the Soneva chefs, make delicious dishes and enjoy your creations afterwards.
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Eco-Friendly Surfing at Soneva Fushi
An exclusive experience to enjoy during your stay at Soveva Fushi, a wonderful opportunity to discover secret surf breaks and surf some of the best waters in the Maldives.
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Family dolphin cruise
Head out on a traditional dhoni (Maldivian boat) and keep your eyes peeled for playful dolphins who regularly appear in their dozens! Enjoy delicious canapes and champagne as you cruise the waters in search of these magical creatures.
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Father & Son picnic and Mother & Daughter spa
Enjoy some quality time together with the perfect family bonding experience. Mother and daughter can spend time relaxing in the spa while father and son go off and fish in search of delicious fresh ingredients for a shared picnic.
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Gourmet culinary experience at Soneva Fushi
Enjoy a gourmet tasting experience in the Soneva cellar and savour mouthwatering cheeses, meats and wines. A fun children's menu is also available, serving up mocktails, chocolates and ice cream.
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Private Dinner at Starlight Table and Observatory
Enjoy a delicious private dinner under a sky filled with stars before a session with the in-house astronomer in the observatory at Soneva Fushi.
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Private Sandbank Overnight Experience at Soneva Fushi
Spend a night on your own private sandbank in a luxury, Bedouin tent and wake up to nothing but the sounds of the lapping waves.
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Sunrise breakfast at Soneva Fushi
Travel by boat to your own private sandbank where a delicious breakfast spread will await your arrival. Soak in the romantic setting as the waves lap at the shore and the sun makes its way up over the horizon.
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The Den - Children's Club
Enjoy total peace of mind that children will be well looked after and thoroughly entertained at The Den, Soneva Fushi's new children's club. Daily themes, games and activities will ensure little ones are never bored and that Mum and Dad can rest!
Location & directions
Baa Atoll, Maldives
Soneva Fushi is set on the privately owned, tropical island of Kunfunadhoo in Baa Atoll in the Maldives.
How to get there
10-hour 30-minute direct flight to Malé International Airport. From Malé it is a 30-minute scenic flight in a seaplane north to the island of Kunfunadhoo in the Baa Atoll. The water landing is at the Soneva Fushi airport pontoon, from which guests are transferred by motor boat to the island’s jetty and the warm greetings of management and hosts.
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