A collection of water and island villas in the crystal clear waters of the Noonu Atoll, fringed by pristine beaches and blanketed in lush tropical greenery
Spread across two floors, the One Bedroom Pool Water Villa comes with its own private pool surrounded by ample areas for sunbathing and taking in ocean vistas. In addition to a spacious master bedroom and a kids’ sleeping area, there is also a study, walk-in minibar, bathroom, dressing room, outdoor shower, and living area with sunken seats perfect for lounging. Head upstairs for more seating and a dining sala with roof deck and a curved water slide delivering you to the waters below.
With a pool, catamaran net, sunken seat and daybed, the Two Bedroom Water Retreat affords a wealth of tropical lounging opportunities. The first floor offers a spacious bedroom, bathroom, dressing room, outdoor shower, walk-in minibar, TV lounge and kids’ sleeping area. The second bedroom is located on the upper floor, along with an additional dressing room, bathroom, seating area, dining sala with roof deck and your own private water slide.
At the Three Bedroom Water Retreat you can choose from the tropical sun or the cooler shade with two outdoor sunken seats, one protected with a gazebo roof. The lower floor offers a master bedroom with dressing room, study room, bathroom, pool and catamaran net, outdoor shower and daybed, TV lounge, walk-in minibar and a sleeping area for the kids. Venture to the second floor for two more bedrooms, a bathroom, dressing room, seating area, dining sala with roof deck, water slide and breathtaking vistas out to sea.
This is over-water living at its finest, with a huge 1,066 square meters of luxurious living space and uninhabited views in every direction. This huge villa features three private bedrooms, in addition to a study room, a fitness room, an outdoor shower and daybed, TV lounge, walk-in minibar and a sleeping area for the kids, as well as a waterslide from the top deck into the lagoon below.
An expansive beachfront suite, the Four Bedroom Island Reserve affords a wealth of luxury while allowing for personal customisation depending on your requirements. Spacious indoor-outdoor living areas abound, including a steam bath, changing room, sauna, master bedroom, TV lounge, dining room, private pool, kitchen and wine cellar. The second floor is home to a further three bedrooms with bathroom and dressing room.
The day begins here with an endless spread of fresh fruits, comforting classics and creative juices from our Juice Bar. The day continues with a bountiful buffet of organic garden salads and live cooking stations with our wood burning pizza oven, tandoors and grills with bespoke pizzas and freshly caught and grilled to order fish. Sunset aperitvos lead into our mouthwatering evening menus. The sun sets and the Chef takes the stage in the central open kitchen So Fresh, where he creates a myriad of choices.
Our dedicated tasting room will host Laboratory dinners where our Chef will trick your taste buds and your mind with elaborate disguises. Our Sommeliers create inspired wine tastings and wine dinners, selecting the best from our cellar.
So Engaging is our chefs table offering a mystery menu for 5 very special guests.
At Deckadence and our Starlight table, dine under the stars where you can choose from any of the menus the Chef is creating, or try the ultimate stargazing dinner at So Starstruck.
Our Observatory deck, where our resident Astronomer will be on hand to guide diners around the celestial heavens, through our extraordinary Meade telescope, which is linked to the dining table tops. View the stars and planets like never before. Our Chef will inspire with an Eclipse set menu.
Drinks and tapas snacks can be enjoyed at any time at this day into evening overwater bar. Daybeds and overwater catamaran nets overlook the fish filled waters and accompany a light meal or snack. As the sun starts to set ease into an organic sunset aperitivo. Our main bar has one of the best selections of freshly made cocktails, spirits and liqueurs in the Maldives.
Soneva is famous for its complimentary Ice Cream, Chocolate and Deli rooms, and at Soneva Jani they are all here in So Cool, with over 50 flavours of ice creams to choose from, handmade chocolates from our in-house chocolatiers and gourmet charcuterie, cheeses and preserves to be enjoyed throughout the day and evening. Our Sushi & Sashimi cold shelf and Wine Cellar are also a part of So Cool.
Soneva has gained a worldwide reputation for its unique, hand-picked selection and world class Sommeliers. At Soneva Jani our wine is housed in a six-metre high glass tower, and the list contains around 50% organic and biodynamic wine. Private tastings and dinners can be arranged above the wine tower in So Imaginative, our beautiful Tasting Room.
Away from the Gathering, we have two additional dining locations:
Our deserted north island is the perfect spot for sunning, swimming and snorkeling. It is located on the northern tip of our lagoon close to the overwater villas, and serves refreshments through the day, with delightful lunches with the Chef cooking only what he can catch and pick. Taste the freshest fish, grilled, barbequed or baked in the sand.
Our overwater, open air cinema is located in a tranquil bay to the south of the island. Chef will create a perfect menu to accompany the evening’s film.
In Villa Dining options are available 24 hours a day, daily
Bespoke Private Dining experiences around the lagoon
Castaway picnic on deserted beaches
Organic Garden lunches
Cooking classes