Soneva Jani
Overview
Soneva Jani is nestled within the tranquil waters of the Noonu Atoll, where sun-drenched blue skies and azure seas stretch out in every direction. One of the world’s lowest density resorts, there are 58 overwater and island residences – the largest and most luxurious villas in the Maldives, each designed for the ultimate privacy, space and breathtaking ocean views. Relax in iconic Water or Island Villas for the ultimate indulgence.
The indulgent escapism of a sparkling turquoise lagoon makes Soneva Jani irresistible to experience seekers. Stay in iconic over-water villas or vast island residences, with unparalleled access to marine experiences and exhilarating watersports.
The Island
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Location
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Medhufaru Island
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Island Size
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Large
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Distance from Malé
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198 km
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Getting there
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Seaplane
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- Free WiFi
- Beach Access
- Watersports
- Swimming Pool
- Kid's Club
- Babysitting
- Spa
- Gym
- Tennis
- Sports Fishing
- Sommelier
- Concierge
- Resident Doctor
- Excursions
- Scuba Diving
Villas
1 Bedroom Beach Villa
2 Bedroom Island Retreat with Slide
These spacious Island Retreats are surrounded by tropical gardens, with a private swimming pool, water slide and terraces for relaxing in the Maldives’ sunshine. With direct beach access and split across two floors, this indulgent luxury hideaway features upstairs and downstairs bedrooms, a lush open-air master bathroom, a choice of outdoor dining areas high and low, family-sized TV lounge and more.
5 Bedroom Water Retreat with Slide
This 5 Bedroom Water Retreat with Slide is our idea of what over-water living should be like, with a sprawling 1,291 square metres of luxurious living space and uninterrupted views in every direction.
This villa features four private bedrooms, and an additional bedroom that can sleep children or adults. There is also a study, gym, an outdoor shower and bath with private access to the lagoon, TV lounge, pantry, minibar, in-villa wine vault, as well as a water slide into the lagoon below.
3 Bedroom Water Retreat with Slide
Soak up the sun or retreat to the shade. Take in the blue vistas from the outdoor deck, dine in your sala and slide into the lagoon.
Choose from the tropical sun or the cool shade with two outdoor sunken seating areas, one protected with a roof. Relax by the pool on sun loungers or on catamaran nets. Splash down into the lagoon via your water slide.
4 Bedroom Island Reserve with Slide
An expansive beachfront suite, the Four Bedroom Island Reserve affords a wealth of luxury while allowing for 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 vault. The second floor is home to a further three bedrooms with bathrooms and dressing rooms, and the villa’s private gym.
The pool has its own water slide, as well as a dedicated children’s pool.
2 Bedroom Water Retreat with Slide
Featuring a pool, catamaran nets, sunken seating and daybeds, the Two Bedroom Water Retreat with Slide affords a wealth of tropical lounging opportunities, with sunrise or sunset-facing villas available. The ground floor offers a spacious bedroom with retractable roof, ensuite bathroom and toilet, dressing room, outdoor shower and bath with private access to the lagoon. The pantry and minibar, TV lounge and children’s sleeping area are also located on the ground floor. The second bedroom is located on the upper floor, along with an additional dressing room, bathroom, seating area, water slide and covered dining sala.
3 Bedroom Island Reserve with Slide
This three-bedroom beachfront villa has a viewing tower crowned with a dining table, which is the highest point on the island. Villa 34’s wholly unique design is inspired by the gentle, undulating curves that are found in nature. This three-bedroom beachfront villa is a sprawling 1,956 sqm with not a straight line in sight. It has a freshwater swimming pool and children’s pool with its own water slide. There is also a children’s treehouse by the pool.
1 Bedroom Water Retreat with Slide
Slide into the lagoon, frolic in the pool, wash away sand and salt in the outdoor bathroom. Open your retractable roof to unveil the stars at night. Spread across two floors, the One Bedroom Water Retreat comes with a private pool surrounded by ample area for sunbathing and taking in the ocean vistas. Watch the stars from the comfort of the master bedroom with the villa’s retractable roof.
1 Bedroom Water Reserve with Slide
2 Bedroom Water Reserve with Slide
The master bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom and a retractable roof, while the second bedroom is upstairs and features a roof deck. A vast deck with loungers, swing and catamaran nets surrounds the private freshwater pool, with a curved water slide that goes straight into the lagoon, while a sunken circular lounging area commands panoramic views over the ocean.
4 Bedroom Sunset Water Reserve with Slide
This Sunset Reserve is spread across two floors and comes with a private pool and a curved water slide delivering you directly into the lagoon. This Water Reserve is spread across two floors and offers stunning sunset views. It comes with a private pool and a curved water slide delivering you directly into the lagoon.
Dining at Soneva Jani
Dine on a health-conscious, plant-based menu designed by the innovative raw food Chef Diana Von Cranach.
Voted as the ‘World’s Most Romantic Restaurant’ on CNN.com, The Crab Shack features a rotation of Sri Lankan Mud Crab curry and the Alaskan crabs.
From the mind of acclaimed Swedish chef, Mathias Dahlgren, the Overseas’ menu is an ode to organic produce and the sea.
Located within our Organic Gardens, So Local is a meeting place for both Hosts and guests alike to share inspiring stories from a wide variety of cultures. Inspired by our diverse Hosts’ home countries, the versatile, rotating menu showcases one cuisine from around the world each month.
So Primitive’s centrepiece is a fire pit where different cooking techniques are honoured. Enjoy delicious grilled delicacies at Soneva Jani’s South Beach.
Dine on a secret menu, prepared by one of our chefs, in a secret, ever-changing location. Our chef will reveal themselves only after the meal. It is advised that guests book before 16:00 on Thursday.
An ancient Japanese dining tradition centred around a sunken charcoal hearth. Dating back to the Jomon period, Irori embodies communal gatherings and sustainable cooking practices, offering a taste of rural Japanese culture and culinary heritage. Our resident Irori Chef, Chef Kasa, showcases his interpretation of Irori in an Omakase-style dinner.
Journey across the world’s largest continent at Asian Kitchen, situated on the second floor of The Gathering. For lunch or dinner, indulge in Chinese stir-fries and dumplings, Indonesian delights, classic Thai street food, and succulent Cambodian treats grilled on hot lava stones.
Seating up to 20 guests, So Imaginative is a private room perfect for celebrations. Our sommeliers can create inspired wine tastings and wine dinners here, selecting the perfect pairings from the wine tower.
Flames, smoke and unspoilt views of the Noonu Atoll set the stage for the So Bespoke open-air teppanyaki table. Situated next to Cinema Paradiso, this intimate dining destination seats just eight guests per sitting.
A beautiful sandy white beach on the south side of the island where guests can enjoy lunch and indulge in a mix of Maldivian and Peruvian cuisines, while also experiencing a range of watersports.
Tucked away on the North Island, this spot is perfect for swimming, snorkelling and time in the sun. Enjoy a pop-up dinner of Maldivian delicacies on our private beach, prepared using what our chef can catch or pick.
Director’s Cut serves modern style sashimi, black cod and other favourites with a contemporary twist. Enjoy a set meal while you take in a film at our overwater silent theatre.
Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast whilst enjoying the majestic views of South Beach. With a range of local, international and nutritious delecacies. Gourmet charcuterie, cheese and preserves can also be enjoyed here throughout the day and evening.
Indulge your sweet tooth in our complimentary chocolate room as you choose from handmade chocolates from our in-house chocolatiers. Take your pick of macaroons, truffles, bonbons and chocolates filled with pralines.
A unique dining experience prepared only once a month in celebration of the full moon. Satiate your appetite with dinner under a glowing moon, served on the sandbar of resort’s beach.
Begin your day with fresh fruits and breakfast staples. The day continues with organic salads, live cooking stations, the wood-fired pizza oven, tandoors and grills. Sunset aperitifs lead into our evening menus in the open kitchen.
Drinks and tapas can be enjoyed at any time at this day-into-evening overwater bar. As the sun begins to set, ease into an organic aperitif or freshly made cocktails, spirits and liqueurs.
The Wine Cellar features a selection that includes predominantly organic or biodynamic wines. Chat with our sommeliers or organise a private wine tasting or wine dinner at the destination of your choosing.
So Engaging is our chef’s table, which offers a mystery menu for five very special guests. Get a front row seat to the action, and converse with our chef.
Be your needs allergy-related or rooted in your religion or culture, we can cater to your dietary requirements. Don’t hesitate to let us know of any special preparations (plant-based, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut allergies, low-carb, etc.) that you need in advance.
A candlelit dinner under the stars. A private picnic with your loved ones. Curate your menu with our chefs, then choose a spot that speaks to you, with your toes in the sand or in the azure waters. The possibilities are endless.
Midnight desserts in the lunar glow? A family lunch where the children plan the menu? A romantic gathering of sensual flavours on a private terrace for two? Take advantage of your tropical living spaces for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Experiences & Activities
Run in partnership with the Olive Ridley Project, the Noonu Atoll Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Centre aims to rehabilitate and return injured sea turtles to the wild. Meet our resident patients while learning about ongoing conservation efforts during expert-led tours of the centre.
Pay a visit to the community of Kudafari in the Noonu Atoll to immerse yourself in the local culture by watching the islanders as they work, rest and play. Discover the island’s resilient native plant species, seafaring history, vernacular building design, traditional craftsmanship and spirituality as practised by the community. You’ll also get to taste its delicious local food, including freshly caught fish, native fruits and vegetables, during a celebratory lunch under the shade of local Funa trees.
Experience the world’s fastest-growing racquet sport, padel tennis, with our brand new island courts and a star-studded lineup of professional players through our Soneva Stars programme – now at Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani.
Practice your backhand, volley and smash under the Maldives’ azure blue skies, surrounded by lush jungle vistas and to the sound of waves gently crashing nearby. Following your game, cool down with a refreshing juice or nutritious meal at any of our dining destinations, where delicious, wholesome menus have been specially designed by our Soneva Soul wellness specialists to support you in achieving your long-term wellness goals.
Among the first in the Maldives, our new padel tennis courts are open daily and are available for private or group lessons and friendly games.
Unleash your full potential with our resident tennis and padel coach, Petra Uberalova. With extensive experience coaching both children and adults, Petra offers the expertise of a professional tennis player who has held five ITF Women’s titles and reached the doubles finals at the Junior US Open and the semi-finals of Junior Wimbledon.
Located near the North Beach Spa Champa and surrounded by lush jungle vistas, the court is open daily from 07:00 to 24:00. Fully equipped and open to guests of all ages, bookings are on a first-come-first-served basis and can be made through your Barefoot Guardian.
The Soleni Dive Centre’s multi-lingual PADI instructors and small group sizes ensure you world-class diving experiences. Choose from a number of diving courses and equipment available to rent.
Relax and unwind in the serenity of Soneva Soul, spanning two wellness complexes at Soneva Jani – the original over-water Spa and our new Island Spa. Indulge in transformative wellness experiences, from our yoga pavilion and meditation platform commanding panoramic views across the turquoise lagoon, to our open-air treatment rooms bathed in the soothing soundtrack of ocean waves.
Rejuvenate and renew with indulgent rituals at the Over-water Spa, or explore raised walkways that wind their way through the treetops at the Island Spa, with relaxation areas, consultation rooms, and suites dedicated to state-of-the-art integrative medicine therapies and functional fitness. A yoga pavilion and meditation platform sit high above the treeline, commanding panoramic views across the sparkling turquoise lagoon, while open-air treatment rooms are bathed in the soothing natural soundtrack of ocean waves or the gentle sea breeze rustling through the leaves.
Meet our experts when it comes to nature, conservation and sustainability. The Soneva Academy invites teens (12 years and up) to learn more about all the natural wonders of the Maldives and the sustainability projects on and around our island. Each course consists of three modules of two hours each, which are followed by an exam and take young Sonevians from junior to expert.
Enjoy an out-of-this-world experience watching playful dolphins in the light of the setting sun. Cruise into deeper water while indulging in a selection of canapés and sparkling wine, making wonderful memories along the way. Although dolphin sightings are not guaranteed, we know their favourite areas to play.
Non-Motorised Water Sports
We offer a range of complimentary non-motorised water sports, including kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, windsurfing, kite surfing, night paddleboarding and catamarans. Private tuition is available at an additional charge on an hourly basis.
Motorised Water Sports
Experience the ocean with complete freedom. Gliding, diving, skimming – all of this is possible with a SEABOB. Learn to move through the water like a fish, on the surface and beneath the waves.
What happens if you fit a surfboard with a motor? You get an eSurf-board. The eSurf lets you get up to speeds of 56km per hour, making this an exhilarating water sport.
Let us take you away to the powdery soft sands where a continental breakfast, prepared on the sea shore, awaits you. As you delight in a delicious morning meal, bask in the almost spiritual moment of the sun rising as the waves lap gently onto the seashore.
After your on-shore breakfast, the captain and crew will welcome you aboard Soneva in Aqua and set sail for the snorkelling areas within the Baa Atoll, the only UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Maldives. Keep your eyes peeled for turtles, dolphins and possibly manta rays (*season and weather dependent). Enjoy a bespoke lunch menu on-board, prepared by your personal chef. After lunch, grab your fins, mask and snorkel for some underwater sightseeing in some of the best spots in the area, followed by some hard earned relaxation time in the sun or in our outdoor Jacuzzi. Enjoy a personalised treatment of your choice from our on-board massage therapist. As the sun sets, lie in our bowsprit nets and search for playing dolphins. The chef will prepare canapés and pop the sparkling wine upon your return to Soneva Jani.
Watch classic and contemporary favourites beneath the stars or take your Cinema Paradiso experience to new heights, while our chefs craft a menu of comfort food and nibbles. Refreshing cocktails, complimentary popcorn and ice creams can also be arranged.
Take an aquatic adventure through the waters of the Noonu Atoll and discover the diversity of Maldivian marine life, guided by our resident Marine Biologist. The atoll-native sea turtles and rays may make a special appearance, as you experience the magnificence of life below the sea.
