Medhufaru, Noonu Atoll
Soneva Jani
seaplane · 40 minutes from Velana International Airport by seaplane
The IM take
Why we'd send you to Soneva Jani
Soneva Jani on the private Nakaatchafushi Island in Noonu Atoll stands as one of the most extraordinary hotel achievements of the past decade. Its 5.6-kilometre private lagoon — one of the largest in the Maldives — creates a setting of almost supernatural beauty, with water that transitions through every imaginable shade of blue and teal depending on the time of day and position of the sun. The resort's 57 villas are entirely overwater, ranging from one-bedroom retreats to five-bedroom family villas of extraordinary scale.
The resort's 57 villas are entirely overwater, ranging from one-bedroom retreats to five-bedroom family villas of extraordinary scale. Many villas feature retractable roofs that open to reveal the night sky — a feature that enables guests to fall asleep under the Milky Way. Private water slides from villa decks plunge directly into the lagoon below, a detail that has made Soneva Jani one of the most photographed resorts in the world.
The villas
7 villa categories at Soneva Jani
We'll talk you through which one suits you best when you send your dates — for most travellers the sunset-facing overwater categories are the easy pick. Below, the full lineup.
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One-Bedroom Water Retreat
Up to 2
Iconic overwater villa with retractable roof and water slide
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Two-Bedroom Water Retreat
Up to 4
Two-bedroom overwater villa in the private lagoon
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Three-Bedroom Water Retreat
Up to 6
Three-bedroom overwater villa for families
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Four-Bedroom Water Retreat
Up to 8
Expansive four-bedroom overwater villa
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Five-Bedroom Water Retreat
Up to 10
Flagship five-bedroom overwater villa
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One-Bedroom Island Retreat
Up to 2
Lush island villa surrounded by vegetation
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Two-Bedroom Island Retreat
Up to 4
Two-bedroom island villa for families
The food
9 restaurants at Soneva Jani
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The Gathering
All-day overwater dining hub
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Overseas
Fine dining by Mathias Dahlgren
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The Crab Shack
Seafood, overwater
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So Primitive
Fire-pit, South Beach
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So Local
Organic Gardens, rotating cuisine
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The Observatory
Overwater observatory dining
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Cinema Paradiso
Overwater silent cinema dining
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So Bespoke
Teppanyaki
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So Imaginative
Private dining room
What to expect
On the island, and off
- — World's 50 Best Hotels 2023 recipient
- — Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award winner
- — 5.6-kilometre private lagoon — one of the world's largest
- — Overwater retractable roof for stargazing from every bedroom
- — Water slides from villa decks directly into the lagoon
- — Soneva Soul wellness and spa retreats
- — EarthCheck Platinum sustainability certification
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Destination
Noonu Atoll
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