Soneva Fushi
Why Book Soneva Fushi?
🌴 Iconic Barefoot Luxury
Experience the original castaway escape in the Maldives, where shoes are left at the jetty and serenity begins.
🏡 Spacious Eco-Luxury Villas
Beachfront and overwater villas surrounded by jungle, with private pools and open-air bathrooms.
🍽️ Unforgettable Dining
From treetop restaurants to beachfront BBQs, every meal is an experience.
🌿 Sustainable Travel
Soneva is a pioneer in eco-luxury—carbon neutral, zero waste, and locally conscious.
🧒 Family-Friendly Fun at The Den
Kids will love the largest children’s club in the Maldives, packed with creativity, play, and adventure.
About Soneva Fushi
Nestled on the private island of Kunfunadhoo in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Soneva Fushi is where castaway dreams meet conscious luxury. Widely regarded as the original barefoot luxury resort in the Maldives, it invites you to reconnect with nature, indulge in slow living, and embrace the extraordinary.
From lush jungle paths to powder-soft beaches and crystal-clear waters, the resort blends natural beauty with intelligent design. Its eco-luxury villas—tucked away in greenery or floating overwater—offer total seclusion and serenity, complete with open-air bathrooms, private pools, and your personal Barefoot Guardian (Butler).
Soneva Fushi is also a playground for the curious. Dine in the treetops, explore the cosmos through a telescope, snorkel with manta rays, or unwind at the Soneva Soul Spa. Families will love The Den—South Asia’s largest children’s zone, filled with creative spaces, pools, and adventure corners for all ages.
Every detail here reflects the resort’s strong commitment to sustainability, from its zero-waste philosophy to its eco-centers and local community programs.
This is more than a holiday. It’s a way of life.
OUR FAVORITE ROOMS
Reconnect with Nature at the Maldives' Original Barefoot Luxury Hideaway
Nestled deep within the lush jungle of Soneva Fushi in Baa Atoll, Soneva Soul is a sanctuary of serenity and transformation. This two-storey wellness haven blends ancient healing traditions with modern science, offering personalized treatments in a peaceful, tropical setting. From therapeutic massages to mindfulness journeys, every experience is designed to restore balance, rejuvenate the body, and awaken the soul—surrounded by nature’s untouched beauty.
🍽️ Dining at Soneva Fushi
The World’s First Fine-Dining Zipline Experience
Soar through the treetops on a 200-metre zipline to an elevated dining platform 12 metres above the forest floor. With breathtaking ocean views and menus curated by world-renowned chefs, Flying Sauces offers a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure—blending adrenaline, nature, and gourmet excellence in true Soneva style.
Asian Fusion Dining with Ocean Views in Every Direction
Perched above the turquoise waters, Out of the Blue invites you to enjoy modern Japanese and Southeast Asian cuisine in a setting like no other. Choose to dine indoors near the action of the open kitchens or out on the deck—upstairs or downstairs—for panoramic ocean views and a breeze of pure indulgence.
A Culinary Journey Through Nature
Dine amidst lush organic gardens with Chef Carsten Kyster’s inspired plant-based bistro menu. Blending Maldivian ingredients with Southeast Asian flavors, this innovative experience celebrates sustainability, seasonality, and the natural beauty of the island.
Elevated Plant-Based Dining Above Nature’s Bounty
Dine above Soneva Fushi’s vibrant organic gardens, where herb aromas rise from below and every bite celebrates freshness. With a front-row seat to Chef Chinthaka Sampath’s open kitchen, this pop-up experience blends creativity, sustainability, and bold flavor in a serene, treetop setting.
A serene oasis of calm, ideal for relaxing, the bar has one of the best selections of cocktails, spirits and liqueurs in the Maldives. The dinner menu is inspired by Australia’s eclectic cuisine with a deliciously healthy twist.
An Intimate Encounter with World-Class Sushi Craftsmanship
Step into an exclusive five-seat sushi counter crafted from sake-polished Japanese hinoki wood, where renowned sushi masters showcase their precision and artistry. This immersive dining experience brings you face-to-face with the delicate techniques and refined flavors of traditional Japanese cuisine.
Take your pick from a bountiful buffet, offering freshly cut fruits, baked goodies, a salad room, wood-fired pizzas, and Soneva’s ubiquitous ice cream and chocolate rooms. This is also a wifi-free quiet zone.
Step into an exclusive five-seat sushi counter crafted from sake-polished Japanese hinoki wood, where renowned sushi masters showcase their precision and artistry. This immersive dining experience brings you face-to-face with the delicate techniques and refined flavors of traditional Japanese cuisine.
Flames, smoke and unspoilt views of the Baa Atoll set the stage for the So Bespoke open-air teppanyaki table. Chef Hiroshi Saiki grills and barbecues for a small audience of only 10 guests per sitting.
This intimate, wi-fi free seaside shack focuses on the freshest, sustainably caught seafood. Open from 11am onwards, the menu features Mediterranean flavours, wok-fried dishes and tapas-inspired light bites.
The practice of sharing food is a primal bonding ritual. We sought to recreate this intimacy with dishes made for sharing within a wifi-free quiet zone.
Highlight Experience at Soneva Fushi
Zipline
Experience the Maldives’ first 200m zipline as you soar above lush jungle and ocean views, ending at a treetop dining tower. Choose the thrill on its own or pair it with a gourmet breakfast or dinner in the sky.
Cinema Paridiso
Relax under the stars at our open-air theatre, Cinema Paradiso. Enjoy timeless classics by the beach with your loved ones, with optional barbecue dinner served during the movie.
Tennis & Padel Tennis
Relax under the stars at our open-air theatre, Cinema Paradiso. Enjoy timeless classics by the beach with your loved ones, with optional barbecue dinner served during the movie.
The Den
Let the little ones explore the largest children’s club in the Maldives. From pirate ships and pools to music rooms and movie nights, The Den at Soneva is a fun-filled, tech-free wonderland—supervised by caring child minders while you enjoy some well-deserved me-time.
So Glasscyle
Visit the Maldives’ first hot glass studio at Soneva Fushi, where waste becomes wonder. Watch artisans transform recycled glass bottles into stunning glassware and art pieces. Explore exclusive creations from world-renowned glass artists, available for purchase at the So Glassycle studio.
Many more
Soneva Fushi is a haven for unforgettable moments. Here are a few more must-try experiences that showcase the island’s magic:
Astronomical Dinner Cruise
Dine under the stars during a scenic sunset cruise, guided by a resident astronomer and paired with a gourmet menu and fine wines.Observatory Stargazing
Peer into the universe through one of the largest telescopes in the Maldives, guided by expert astronomers who bring the night sky to life.
Quick fact about Soneva Fushi
Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives – part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Size
Private island spanning approximately 1.4 km in length and 400 metres in width
Villas
70+ luxury beachfront and overwater villas, ranging from one to nine bedrooms
Transfer Method
🛩️ Seaplane: 30–45 minutes from Malé International Airport | ✈️ Domestic Flight + Speedboat: 20-minute domestic flight + 12-minute speedboat
Map of Soenva Fushi
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