Why Stay?
With rave reviews from everyone in the know, Soneva Jani is one of the Maldives’ most exciting newcomers in quite some time.
Uniquely set completely overwater along a meandering mile-long jetty, this gorgeously curvaceous aquatic playground's location is completely sigh-inducing. The mesmerising, vibrant blue lagoon is the Maldives' largest (so big in fact, you could fit 7000 Olympic-sized pools within it); and you've access to not one, but five idyllic islands: the main island (Medhufaru) – fringed by miles of deserted beaches and blanketed with lush tropical greenery – offers a whole host of land- and water-based activities; and the others are just perfect for castaway escapades.
Slides sweeping you straight into the sea below; retractable roofs for stargazing; a mind-blowing mix of eco-chic and barefoot-luxury: this kind of detail is what takes Soneva Jani to another level. Aside from just one vast four-bedroom Island Reserve (with more to follow), the one- to four-bedroom villas are set overwater, with private butlers, extensive terraces, rooftop dining areas, private pools, and more amenities and space than most other hotels' top-category suites.
At the jetty's heart, the three-storey Gathering is home to the main restaurant, So Fresh (which uses organic produce from Jani's own farm); a wine cellar; So Imaginative experimental kitchen's rarefied tasting menus; Soneva's ubiquitous cheese, chocolate, ice-cream and charcuterie rooms; and incredible destination dining.
