The luxury of feeling free.
Maldives · Baa Atoll
Soneva
Fushi
Nature. Freedom. Meaning.
An island of wild beauty, where luxury comes barefoot. And there is finally time to breathe.
Discover the resortKunfunadhoo
Indian Ocean
The Soneva spirit
An island
outside of time.
Soneva Fushi retains a wild spirit and a beauty that leaves room to breathe. Beach villas hide among the greenery, while Water Reserves open onto the lagoon. We appreciate the dedication of the long-serving butlers. Between open-air cinema, nature discoveries and children’s activities, families can fill their days with variety before returning to the quiet of their villa.
Our view of the island- 1995
- Year of opening
- 145 m²
- Entry beach villa*
- ≈ 30 min
- Seaplane flight
* Published total area of the Crusoe with Pool.
Nature.
Nothing to rush.
Space. Time. Life.
Explore
Learn
Wonder
Experiences with meaning
Experience the Maldives
differently.
From the first bicycle ride to nights beneath the stars, the island invites you to discover together. The Den for children, the lagoon for curious minds, cinema beneath the palms for the whole family: everyone finds their own rhythm.
All activities, inclusions & extras
Island life
The experience, in detail.
From your first bicycle ride to dinner in the treetops: choose what appeals to you, and we’ll clarify inclusions and extras for your dates.
What’s included
Services and activities to enjoy during your stay.
The Den · ages 4–17
Supervised club access and the daily programme are included, with creative workshops, cooking, island adventures and movie nights.
Bicycles and tricycles
Provided in every villa. Child seats and helmets are available on request; arrange electric buggy journeys with your butler.
Non-motorised water sports
Equipment use includes paddleboards, canoes, catamarans and windsurfing. Check operating conditions and any lesson arrangements with the water sports team.
Wi-Fi connection
Wi-Fi is complimentary at the resort. You can switch off the connection in your villa whenever you want to disconnect.
Barefoot Butler
Personalised butler service is included in your stay. Your butler helps arrange each day; booked experiences retain their own inclusion conditions.
Chocolate, ice cream and treats
Complimentary round-the-clock access to Soneva’s advertised gourmet rooms, with chocolate, ice cream and other treats to enjoy between meals.
Services at an extra charge
To be priced in your proposal, unless explicitly included in your offer.
Diving and PADI courses
Soleni diving services carry separate charges unless expressly included in your booking. Confirm current rates, boat trips and equipment hire before reserving.
Transfers from Malé
Seaplane, or domestic flight followed by a boat: charged separately unless included in your offer. Arrangements and costs are confirmed in your proposal.
Subject to package or booking
These experiences are offered; their inclusion terms need to be confirmed.
Cinema Paradiso
Open-air cinema beneath the stars. Ask for the scheduled screenings and the separate arrangements that apply to a private screening.
Observatory and astronomy
An observatory with a resident astronomer. Confirm the schedule, booking and session inclusion; stargazing depends on clear enough skies.
Gym
A gym is available on the island. Check access arrangements and distinguish independent workouts from any sessions with a personal trainer.
Yoga, Pilates and meditation
Dedicated spaces and activities for movement and relaxation. Confirm the group programme, private sessions and inclusions for your travel dates.
Tennis and padel
Courts are set among tropical greenery. Check court reservations, equipment use and the separate arrangements for lessons with visiting professionals.
Soneva Soul treatments
Massages, facials and wellbeing programmes. Ask which treatments your selected package includes and which would carry an additional charge.
Childcare for under-fours
One-to-one babysitting is available for younger children. Arrange availability, hours and price in advance; this is separate from the included children’s club.
Meals and dining experiences
Breakfast, half board or other benefits depend on the offer. Check participating restaurants, special menus and the conditions for children’s meals.
Drinks, wines and minibar
A meal plan does not establish drink inclusions. Confirm the included selection, wines and minibar replenishment in your individual booking.
Snorkelling and equipment
Guided outings are offered. Treat mask and fin hire, guiding and boat trips separately; confirm current inclusions before your stay.
Manta ray excursions
Excursions in Baa Atoll. Confirm season, itinerary, Hanifaru access and any supplement; sightings of wild marine life can never be guaranteed.
Zipline and Flying Sauces
Arrive by zipline for a meal in the treetops. Confirm reservations, participation requirements and whether the menu is included in your offer.
Surfing
Surfing experiences are offered when conditions allow. Distinguish board use from lessons and transfers to the surf breaks when checking inclusions.
Cooking and wine tastings
Cooking classes and wine tastings can be arranged. Check programme and prices separately from the children’s workshops offered at The Den.
AquaTerra, nature and glass
Nature discovery, conservation and a glass studio. Visits, demonstrations and hands-on workshops may have different booking requirements and inclusion conditions.
Private outings and dining
Drift and Dine picnics, floating breakfasts or a Soneva in Aqua yacht outing: availability and individual quotations apply to each experience.
On the island
Facilities & spaces.
Children’s spaces
The Den brings together two pools, a cinema, a library and spaces for play and creativity.
Sport and movement
Gym, Pilates and movement studios, yoga pavilion, and tennis and padel courts.
Soneva Soul
Wellbeing centre with open-air treatment rooms, massages, facials and personalised programmes.
Diving and water sports
Soleni Dive Centre and water sports. Guided snorkelling and ocean excursions feature in the resort’s experience programme.
Dining and gourmet rooms
Restaurants, bar, wine cellar, and chocolate, ice cream, cheese and charcuterie rooms, with settings from gardens to ocean.
Culture and discovery
Cinema Paradiso, the glass studio and AquaTerra: spaces for films, creativity and discovering the natural world.
Observatory
An observatory and resident astronomer extend the island’s discoveries into the night sky.
Everyday services
Boutique, Wi-Fi, buggies on request and baby equipment arranged before arrival. A resort nurse is available around the clock.
Facility access, lessons and treatments: inclusions are detailed in your proposal.
Villas & residences
Extraordinary spaces,
in perfect harmony.
A retreat in the forest, a pool steps from the beach, or life above the lagoon. The right villa is the one that fits the way you love to travel.
Beach or overwater · Privacy, always
Layout, orientation, little distances: every detail matters.
Compare villas: space, occupancy & advice
Choose your retreat
Among the trees.
Or over the lagoon.
Three starting points for comparison. The right villa also depends on its layout, orientation and your children’s ages.
The entry beach category
1 Bedroom Crusoe with Pool
145m²
Area stated by the resort
1 bedroom · private pool · open-air garden bathroom
Up to 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children according to Soneva.
Worth checking: sleeping arrangements and the outlook towards neighbouring Eydhafushi island.
An option for families
1 Bedroom Soneva Fushi Family Suite with Pool
360m²
Area stated by the resort
Children’s room · private pool · kitchenette · beach access
Up to 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children according to Soneva.
A useful comparison with the Crusoe when separate sleeping areas matter.
The entry overwater category
1 Bedroom Water Reserve with Slide
585m²
Area stated by the resort
1 bedroom · children’s sleeping room · pool · slide · retractable roof
2 adults and up to 2 children according to Soneva.
For those drawn to life over the lagoon. Check the conditions for using the slide.
Published areas do not necessarily represent indoor space alone. Layouts, bedding and children’s conditions will be confirmed for your stay. Other suites and residences are also available.
A beach villa is an excellent starting point for families. Let us compare its position, sea access and bedroom layout.
Honest travel agent
A wonderfully wild island of extraordinary beauty, with room to breathe. For us, Soneva Fushi embodies barefoot luxury: living barefoot, feeling at home together as a family, completely at ease and truly rested. We loved that simple sense of freedom.
— Unique Paris · Unique Maldives
Latest on-site inspection ·
4 nights as a family · 2 adults and 2 teenage girls aged 13 and 14
Our favourite moments & detailed perspective
What we loved during our stay
- Fresh in the Garden: a firm favourite among the island’s restaurants.
- The covered tennis court, which we really enjoyed as a family.
- The freedom of heading out on the catamaran without a fuss during our stay: a lovely sense of freedom on the water.
- The ice cream, cheese, charcuterie and fruit bars, freely available to help ourselves to as often as we wished during our stay. Such a pleasure to follow our appetite.
- The zipline: one of the experiences we absolutely loved.
- The coral farm, another discovery that became a highlight of our stay.
- Cycling in the rain, sheltered by greenery so dense and lush that it became our umbrella. A simple moment, yet an unforgettable memory.
What we love
- Wild beauty and a real sense of space
- Exceptionally devoted, long-serving butlers
- A barefoot luxury spirit that makes you feel at home
- A wide choice of activities to enjoy as a family, including with teenagers
Who is it for?
- Families, including those with teenagers, who enjoy a variety of activities
- Travellers looking for nature, space and relaxed luxury
Weaknesses
- Simple, understated interiors that may leave you feeling unmoved on arrival. It can take a little time to settle into the island’s distinctive atmosphere.
A different kind of dining
Every evening,
something different.
A Japanese counter, a table in the treetops, Maldivian flavours cooked over fire. Twelve tables and counters to discover, with so many ways to linger over the evening.
Japanese · Maldivian · Mediterranean · Plant-based
The 12 tables, their cuisines & booking advice
At the table
Every evening,
something different.
Twelve ways to vary your meals, from Maldivian cooking and sushi to fresh pasta and plant-based menus. Some concepts share a venue; opening days follow the island’s programme.
12
restaurants and dining counters to discover
Asian
Out of the Blue
Overwater terraces
A lovely first table for enjoying the lagoon. Several dining experiences share this overwater complex.
International fine dining
Flying Sauces
Among the treetops
Arriving by zipline is part of the adventure. Make it a special occasion and check access requirements for your family.
Seasonal international
Fresh in the Garden
Above the organic garden
Choose this for an evening surrounded by greenery rather than lagoon views.
Japanese · sushi and omakase
So Hands On by Chef Akira
Intimate counter
An experience centred on the chef’s craft. Book early if this is one of your must-try tables.
Explore the other tables and cuisines
Maldivian · fire cooking
Primitive
On the beach
A good choice for exploring local flavours during your stay.
International · tasting menu
Once Upon a Table
Chef’s table
A choice for a gastronomic evening. Share dietary preferences and allergies before confirming.
Japanese · teppanyaki
Bespoke
Cooking in front of guests
For guests who enjoy watching the cooking as much as the meal. Also named So Bespoke in meal plans.
Fish and seafood
Out of the Sea
Seaside shack
A lovely way to carry the beach mood through to your meal.
International
Mihiree Mithaa
The breakfast table
The starting point for your day. A practical choice for bringing the family together.
Italian · fresh pasta
Pasta Counter
Open counter
An easygoing choice between more elaborate tasting dinners.
International and Mediterranean
Down to Earth
On the sunrise side
Alternate with the Asian tables to vary the flavours of a longer stay.
Plant-based
Shades of Green
In the garden
Worth discovering even if you are not vegetarian. Plan this evening around the opening schedule for your stay.
And a little more to enjoy
- By the Bar
- Cocktails and tapas beside the water.
- The Wine Cellar
- Wine cellar and tastings to arrange with the sommelier.
- Gourmet Rooms
- Chocolate, ice cream, cheese and charcuterie, available around the clock.
- Carne Diem Grill by Dharshan
- Charcoal-grilled meat and seafood, offered in your villa.
Our tip: book a few signature tables before arrival and leave other evenings open. We check which restaurants your meal plan covers, any dining credits and supplements for your travel dates.
Gallery
Moments
at Soneva Fushi.
A little of the island. Every reason to be there.
The Unique notebook
Choose thoughtfully.
Travel beautifully.
The details that make a difference, before you even pack.
The island in figures: opening, renovation & villas
The details
Know the island.
Useful figures, their context and the details to clarify before choosing your villa.
- Opened
October 1995
Soneva’s founding resort, on Kunfunadhoo island.
- Renovations and additions
In phases since 2019
Crusoe Villas refurbished in 2019, with overwater villas added in 2020. A renovation is reported in 2023; its scope and your villa’s refurbishment date remain to be confirmed.
- Total villa count
To be reconfirmed
The number of beach villas and the overall total, including overwater villas, still need to be confirmed with the resort.
- Beach villas
Villas and spacious residences
Set among tropical greenery, with direct beach access. From one-bedroom retreats to large residences: Soneva now advertises spaces with up to 11 bedrooms.
- Overwater villas
8 Water Reserves
Opened in September 2020 as Water Retreats, all with slides into the ocean. 5 one-bedroom and 3 two-bedroom villas according to the February 2025 factsheet.
- Entry beach category
145 m²
1 Bedroom Crusoe with Pool. Area stated by Soneva; the indoor/outdoor breakdown is not specified.
- Island dimensions
1,400 × 400 m
Kunfunadhoo, in Baa Atoll. Paths to explore on foot, by bicycle or by buggy on request.
- Transfer from Malé
≈ 30 min by seaplane
Indicative flying time, excluding waiting and possible stops. Alternative: domestic flight to Dharavandhoo, then speedboat.
Is this your island? Travellers & things to consider
Choosing your stay
Is this your island?
Space, pace and a sense of discovery: a few pointers to help picture your stay and discuss it with your adviser.
Families & generations
The Den and villas with separate sleeping areas are worth considering for families. For several generations, compare each residence’s exact floor plan.
Check: children’s ages, stairs, pool supervision and distances around the island.
Couples & nature
Greenery, beach villas and open-air bathrooms suit a relaxed stay close to the elements.
Consider: the resort welcomes families and some villas overlook the neighbouring island.
Ocean & discovery
Non-motorised watersports and Baa Atoll offer reasons to explore beyond the villa. The season and sea conditions shape the programme.
Plan for: a separate budget for guided outings, diving and private experiences.
Getting here, location & island map
Kunfunadhoo · Baa
Location matters.
Before booking, let’s study the map together: villa orientation, proximity to restaurants and The Den, beach access and distances.
Some categories look towards neighbouring Eydhafushi island. An uninterrupted ocean outlook needs to be checked for your chosen villa.
Seaplanes fly in daylight: your international flight timing is part of planning the stay.
Worth knowing: the island’s little surprises
Worth knowing
An island full of little surprises.
Ice cream at midnight?
The chocolate, ice cream and treat rooms are open around the clock, with complimentary access. A little freedom to enjoy whenever the mood takes you.
A roof that opens to the sky
The 1 Bedroom Water Reserve with Slide has a retractable roof. A detail to remember if your dream stay involves stargazing above the lagoon.
A zipline before your meal
Flying Sauces pairs a zipline arrival with a meal in the treetops. Book ahead and confirm participation requirements and pricing for your stay.
Your benefits with Unique Maldives
The Unique touches
The details that
make a difference.
A personal welcome
Your wishes, a celebration, your favourite little routines: a stay thoughtfully prepared down to the details.
Benefits to explore
Breakfast, hotel or spa credit: we review the benefits available for your stay.
The right villa
Beach or overwater, privacy, orientation, reef access: the right villa category makes all the difference.
A little more flexibility
An upgrade, early check-in or late checkout: possibilities to explore with the hotel.
Benefits vary by hotel, dates and booked offer. Confirmed inclusions are listed in your proposal; other touches remain subject to availability.
Ready to experience Soneva Fushi?