Soneva Jani Resort
An imaginative journey that began over two decades ago, the Soneva story continues with Soneva Jani, the brand’s newest luxury resort offering. Inspired by a word that means ‘wisdom’ in Sanskrit, Soneva Jani encompasses a collection of Water Villas and Island Sanctuaries set within a lagoon of crystal clear waters, fringed by pristine beaches and blanketed in lush tropical greenery.
The highlight of the islands that the resort calls home is the 5.6 kilometre private lagoon that surrounds it; an awe-inspiring azure spectacle that inspires a sense of calm.
Soneva Jani, located in the Medhufaru lagoon in the Noonu Atoll, comprises five islands, the largest of which is Medhufaru, which is 150 acres in size. The resort can be reached by a scenic 40 minute seaplane flight direct from Malé International Airport, a 60 minute speedboat ride from Soneva Fushi, or by a leisurely halfday cruise from Soneva Fushi onboard Soneva in Aqua.
1 Bedroom Water Retreat
Spread across two floors, the One Bedroom Water Retreat 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.
All the luxurious details
- Mr. or Ms. Friday (Butler) service
- Spacious master bedroom, with adjoining kids sleeping area
- TV & sound system with extensive movie & music playlists
- Open-air bathroom with tub, shower and lagoon access
- Bicycles or tricycles for every guest
- Private swimming pool, with catamaran nets
- Overwater swing basket
- Walk-in mini-bar with espresso machine and private wine cellar selection
- Personal safe, AC and fans
- Outdoor deck and seating area with sun loungers and direct access to the lagoon
- Three dining locations: on the sunken
2 Bedroom Water Retreat
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.
All the luxurious details
- Mr. or Ms. Friday (Butler) service
- Spacious master bedroom, with adjoining kids sleeping area
- TV & sound system with extensive movie & music playlists
- Open-air bathroom with tub, shower and lagoon access
- Bicycles or tricycles for every guest
- Private swimming pool, with catamaran nets
- Overwater swing basket
- Walk-in mini-bar with espresso machine and private wine cellar selection
- Personal safe, AC and fans
- Outdoor deck and seating area with sun loungers and direct access to the lagoon
- Three dining locations: on the sunken
3 Bedroom Water Reserve
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, walk-in minibar and a sleeping area for the kids and an en-suite guest bedroom. Venture to the second floor for one more bedrooms, a bathroom, dressing room, seating area, dining sala with roof deck, water slide and breathtaking vistas out to sea.
All the luxurious details
Mr. or Ms. Friday (Butler) service
- Spacious master bedroom, with adjoining kids sleeping area
- TV & sound system with extensive movie & music playlists
- Open-air bathroom with tub, shower and lagoon access
- Bicycles or tricycles for every guest
- Private swimming pool, with catamaran nets
- Overwater swing basket
- Walk-in mini-bar with espresso machine and private wine cellar selection
- Personal safe, AC and fans
- Outdoor deck and seating area with sun loungers and direct access to the lagoon
- Three dining locations: on the sunken
4 Bedroom Water Reserve
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.
All the luxurious details
Mr. or Ms. Friday (Butler) service
- Spacious master bedroom, with adjoining kids sleeping area
- TV & sound system with extensive movie & music playlists
- Open-air bathroom with tub, shower and lagoon access
- Bicycles or tricycles for every guest
- Private swimming pool, with catamaran nets
- Overwater swing basket
- Walk-in mini-bar with espresso machine and private wine cellar selection
- Personal safe, AC and fans
- Outdoor deck and seating area with sun loungers and direct access to the lagoon
- Three dining locations: on the sunken
- Outdoors
- Beachfront
- Sun Deck
- Private Beach Area
- BBQ Facilities
- Pool and Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Indoor Pool
- Massage
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Sauna
- Pets
- Pets are not allowed.
- Activities
- Evening Entertainment
- Kids’ Club
- Water Sports Facilities (on site)
- Entertainment Staff
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Cycling
- Library
- Bicycle Rental (surcharge)
- Windsurfing
- Fishing
- Tennis Court
- Food & Drink
- Snack Bar
- Buffet-Style Restaurant
- Restaurant With Dining Menu
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Breakfast
- Available options:
- Full English/Irish
- Breakfast in the Room
- Internet
- Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
- Front Desk Services
- Lockers
- Private Check-in/Check-out
- Concierge Service
- Baggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Express Check-in/Check-out
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Entertainment & Family Services
- Babysitting/Child Services
- Cleaning Services
- Daily Housekeeping
- Suit Press
- Shoeshine
- Ironing Service
- Dry Cleaning
- Laundry
- Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business Center
- General
- Shared Lounge/TV Area
- Airport Shuttle (surcharge)
- Designated Smoking Area
- Air Conditioning
- Shops (on site)
- Souvenir/Gift Shop
- Safe
- Honeymoon Suite
- VIP Room Facilities
- Airport Shuttle
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Newspapers
- Room Service
- Languages Spoken
- Chinese
- Russian
- Japanese
- Hindi
- English
The Gathering
The heart of the resort, the Gathering is a three-storey overwater structure that is home to various dining outlets, as well as the spa, library, retail area and wine cellar. It is located next to the Observatory.
Open at all hours of the day and night for drinking, dining, socialising, and daydreaming. The hours of the main restaurants in the Gathering are from 7:30-10:30 hrs for breakfast, 12.30-14.30 hrs for lunch and 19:30-22:30 hrs for dinner.
The heart of the resort, here the day begins with a generous selection of hand-picked fruits, creative juices from the Juice Bar and comforting classics. During the day, guests can indulge in freshly-baked pizzas from the wood-fired oven, tandoors and grills at live cooking stations, and freshly caught and grilled-to-order seafood. On every Tuesday we will host an Asian buffet dinner after the Management cocktail at the North beach.
So Fresh
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.
So Imaginative
Our exquisite tasting room, open in the evenings from 19:30 – 22:30 hrs
Trick your mind and taste buds with culinary chemistry within So Imaginative, Soneva’s experimental tasting room. The sommeliers create inspired wine tastings and wine dinners, selecting the perfect pairings from the cellar.
So Engaging
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.
So Starstruck
Enjoy an exclusive dining experience in the company of the stars as you savour fresh flavours at The Observatory’s dining area. Dine at one of four tables equipped with screens linked to the view from the telescope and be mesmerised by the celestial bodies. Please contact your Mr/Ms. Friday for bookings for dinner only.
The Gathering Bar
From morning until night, from 7.00am until the last person heads to bed
Enjoy refreshing coolers, cocktails and tapas any time of the day at the daybeds and overwater catamaran nets overlooking the sparkling waters and the breath taking sunset.
So Cool
Soneva is famous for its complimentary Ice Cream, Chocolate, 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.
The Gathering Wine Cellar
Housed in the extraordinary wine tower within the Gathering, the Wine Cellar features a selection that includes mostly organic or biodynamic wines. Chat with our sommeliers or organise a private wine tasting or wine dinner at any destination
The over-water Soneva Jani spa will be closer to a lifestyle centre, than a traditional, standardised spa. Inspired by the resort’s name (Jani means wisdom in Sanskrit), guests will be encouraged to learn new skills and to rethink their lifestyles with a focus on wellness. Our in-house experts will be on hand to offer advice to assist guests to heal, move, and ‘be’. Sitting above and within a stunning 5-kilometre lagoon, Soneva Jani’s spa will be surrounded by astonishingly turquoise waters…the perfect setting to enjoy treatments and work towards a healthier, purer, and happier self!. Spa treatments are complemented by the fully-equipped gym and yoga pavilion as well as sauna and steam rooms.