Soneva fushi maldives | best luxury resort private island
Hello everyone and welcome back to The Luxury! Dotting the powder-white beaches of a private
island in the Maldives, boutique hotel Soneva Fushi’s eco-chic villas are the stuff of
castaway fantasies. Cast off your shoes and your worries in this finest resort!
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Location: Soneva Fushi is located on its own private
island, locally known as Kunfunadhoo, about 115 kilometers northwest of Male in Baa Atoll.
A pricey, 30-minute seaplane flight from Male International Airport is required to reach
the resort. At 1,400 meters long by 400 meters wide, Kunfunadhoo is one of the larger resort
islands in the Maldives. It takes about 10 minutes to ride a bicycle across the island,
from tip to tip. Recognized as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, Baa Atoll has some of the
richest marine life in the Maldives. Hanifaru Bay, one of the world’s best places to swim
with whale sharks and giant manta rays, is about 15 minutes away by speedboat.
Villas Sunsets may be spectacular at Soneva Fushi,
but villas on the sunrise side of the island are blessed with uninterrupted views of the
ocean. All have an indoor-outdoor feel, with garden bathrooms, cosy outdoor seating areas,
and rustic-chic interiors of wood and crisp cottons. There’s no communal pool on the
island, so make sure you splash out on a villa with a private seawater pool. The one at Retreat
Villa (61) extends into the shade of the second-floor open air dining area connecting the two bedroom
suites of this sprawling hideaway. The master outdoor bathroom is equally impressive: with
a pond, sunken bathtub, steam room and a small private gym, it may well tempt you away from
the decadent spa. All the villas have their own little bit of beach and are beautifully
designed, but there is a range of different levels of luxury available.
The Robinson Crusoe-style villas at Soneva Fushi feel a bit like luxurious tree houses.
From raw wooden construction elements to messages encouraging guests to switch off their Wi-Fi
for health reasons, there’s a strong all-natural theme in the rooms.(But Wi-Fi is free, for
those who don't want to fully unplug.) Decor-wise, villas feature white stucco and wooden walls,
vaulted thatched roofs, bright cushioned sofas, and earthy-looking light fixtures. Four-poster
or canopy beds come with mosquito nets, and all units are outfitted with air-conditioning
and ceiling fans.
Poolside There is no communal pool. Some villas have
private seawater pools; all have their own secluded stretch of white-sand beach.
Spa If it wasn't on a private island, the spoiling
Six Senses Spa would be a destination in its own right. Treatments are high-touch, high-tech
and hand-crafted to your needs. You can stick to the standard (but always blissful) western
spa fare: detox and hot-stone massages, anti-aging facials and prettifying pedicures. Or, take
it to the next level and experiment with Ayurvedic bodywork, a Marma massage to balance your
chakras or a yoga class designed to detox your intestines.
Hotel restaurant With chunky wooden furniture set right on
the beach, Mihiree Mitha (meaning “Here it is”) is the laid-back setting for a leisurely
breakfast or lunch with your toes in the sand. The breakfast buffet is a generous affair
of just-baked pastries, home-made jams, and egg-cooking stations; at lunch it transforms
into a grazing feast with barbecue, stir fry, and salad stations, as well as wood-fired
pizzas and a fresh pasta bar. High over the jungle canopy and open to the sea breeze,
Fresh in the Garden’s daily-changing dinner menu uses only local produce and fresh fish,
prepared with Maldivian sambals and garden herbs. If you like to keep your options open,
take your pick of Down To Earth's nightly buffet. Dinner at Sobah is a dining experience
to remember; set on an uninhabited island 15 minutes away from the resort by boat, chef
Soabh serves traditional Maldivian fare with modern flare and dinner is followed by digestifs
and star-gazing with the hotel's in-house astronomer. Overwater restaurant Out of the
Blue hovers above the crystal clear Indian Ocean on wooden stilts and is open daily for
lunch. A rotating parade of 30 top-tier chefs guest stars throughout the year, and the diverse
menu includes grilled seafood, teppanyaki, wood-fired pizzas, fresh sushi and secret
chef menus. Work up an appetite with a few rounds on this split-level platform’s slide,
and lounge about one of the hammocks with a citrusy cocktail after your internationally
inspired lunch.
Hotel bar While the night away at By the Bar, with its
large cushions right on the sand and deep comfy wooden seats and tables with backgammon
or chess boards built into the wood. The barman conjures heady concoctions using home-made
spirits such as damson gin and passion fruit vodka. With its cushioned hammocks strung
right over the water, Bar(a)bara is the perfect place for a sundowner: grab an organic cocktail
and watch the dolphins’ frolics silhouetted against the setting sun.
Room service In-villa dining can be ordered round the clock
from any of the restaurant menus. Breakfast can also be served in your villa at any time
of day.
Soneva Fushi has a number of unique features, including an observatory for stargazing with
the resident astronomer, and an outdoor movie theater with weekly free screenings plus free
popcorn and ice cream. The resort is also home to an impressive wine cellar, a fitness
center with modern equipment, and a kids’ club for children 4 to 12 years old. The Den
is the technology-free center for children and teens to play without electronics. Babysitting
is available for an hourly fee.
With a remote island location, plenty of privacy, and castaway-style luxury, it’s no surprise
that celebrities are drawn to Soneva Fushi. Repeat guests have included Madonna and Paul
McCartney. In more recent years, Kate Winslet and Guy Ritchie are also rumored to have visited
the island. This hotel has everything you wish for! So make sure you plan your trip
and have the best memories!
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