Soneva Fushi
Baa Atoll, Kunfunadhoo, Maldives
Why we love it
Soneva are the pioneers of intelligent luxury in the Maldives; nowhere else evokes the Robinson 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 sea plane flight from Male.
Apart from the crystal clear waters, white beaches and tropical climate, the island 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 57 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 a champagne bar to keep their unique island concept feeling fresh.
There are 57 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.
Discover the acres of manicured gardens and vineyards on a tour with the lodge's head gardener, as well as visiting the vegetable garden.
Spend an afternoon with one of the lodge's chefs to learn how to recreate some of the delicious food using the lodge's homegrown produce.
Relax body and soul by treating yourself to a massage using all-natural New Zealand essential oils, filled with health benefits.
Visit the lodge's wine shack to taste a selection of the region's best wines, matched to your tastes by the onsite sommelier.
Enjoy dinner with a show by snagging the Chef's Bench table, with an intimate view into the kitchen to watch the lodge's chefs cooking your dinner.
Cycle along the endless stretch of coast along the Marlborough Sounds, dotted with what are considered some of the best trails in the country.
Challenge your friends and family to a competitive game of tennis out on the grass courts - the perfect way to spend some time in the sun.
Soak up the sunshine or swim some laps in the heated outdoors pool, peacefully secluded amongst the lodge's acres of garden.
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Sophie
Cheval Blanc was absolutely amazing. That place is off the charts and the rooms are incredible and the style and design are perfect. As a standard room (considering all the rooms in the resort are the same), they will be the best in the world, that I’m sure! The staff are amazing and accommodating, and I couldn’t fault the food – I could go on and on! Thank you so much for all your work organising, genuinely, the most perfect trip.
Start planning your truly bespoke itinerary by contacting one of our destination specialists.
Call +44 (0)203 137 1247
Call +1 (0) 800 635 8124
OR