Accommodation
Stay
The resort is where the embrace of nature is enhanced by the caress of luxury. Guests will be treated to a unique ‘castaway’ experience within the spacious villas, which feature beautifully designed interiors made from the highest quality sustainable materials.
Each Water Villa opens to its very own stretch of sparkling lagoon and is complete with a private pool and a retractable roof to stargaze from the master bedroom. What’s more, some of the villas feature slides from the top floor straight into the lagoon.
Common Amenities: Villas and Reserves offer guests exclusive facilities to enhance the overall sentiment of intuitive and intelligent luxury, including private pools, outdoor decks and direct access to the lagoon.
All Water Retreats and Reserves are equipped with:
• Spacious master bedroom, with adjoining kids sleeping
area
• Open-air bathroom with tub, shower and lagoon access
• 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 tables on the
deck, in the living room and also the dining sala on
the roof terrace
Dining
Dine
The culinary experiences at Soneva Jani are as diverse as they are memorable, presenting gourmet menus across a variety of cultures and cuisines, organic offerings, simple barbeques and elaborate romantic escapades.
In addition to the delightful dining venues, you can indulge in culinary adventures such as private dining around the lagoon, a Robinson Crusoe-style castaway picnic, organic garden lunches and cooking classes.
The Gathering
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-toorder seafood.
So Cool
Indulge in over 60 flavours of ice cream, handmade chocolates prepared by the in-house chocolatiers and gourmet charcuterie, cheese and preserves, all offered complimentary.
So Imaginative
Trick your mind and taste buds with culinary chemistry within So Imaginative, Soneva’s experimental tasting room. The sommeliers create inspired wine tasting and wine dinners, selecting the perfect pairings from the cellar.
Wine Cellar
Housed in the extraordinary wine tower within The Gathering, the Wine Cellar features a selection that includes mostly organic or biodynamic wines.
So Fresh and So Engaging
Be inspired as the Chef takes the stage in the central open kitchen at So Fresh, preparing a variety of dishes. At So Engaging, the Chef’s table offers a mystery menu for a private group of five guests. Alternatively, unwind above the water at Deck-adence.
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.
The Beach
Tucked away on the secluded North Island, set in the lagoon close to the Water Villas is the perfect spot for swimming, snorkeling and time in the sun. Enjoy a delightful lunch on our private beach, prepared by the Chef using only what he can catch or pick.
The Gathering Bar
Enjoy refreshing coolers, cocktails and tapas any time of the day at the daybeds and overwater catamaran nets overlooking the sparkling waters and the breathtaking sunset.
Spa
Soneva Spa
Set within The Gathering, Soneva Spa’s view of the shimmering lagoon sets the tone for soul therapy. Choose from a menu of holistic and traditional treatments conducted by highly skilled therapists using all natural products or indulge in one of the signature journeys. Spa treatments are complemented by the fully-equipped gym and yoga pavilion as well as sauna and steam rooms.
Diving
Soleni Dive Centre
The Soleni Dive Centre’s multi-lingual PADI instructors as well as the small dive group sizes ensure that you get the best service at all times. There are many dive sites with rich marine life around the resort, sure to tempt all marine enthusiasts.
Sports
The resort’s selection of experiences caters to every kind of traveller and includes everything from nature walks and spa treatments to lazy picnics and beyond. Soneva Jani offers a full range of activities including water sports, scuba diving, tennis, dolphin cruises and bicycling along the island’s many trails.
The Observatory
A sophisticated telescope rises up through the floor of the observatory deck, offering enchanted views of the starry sky. The deck is surrounded by four dining tables equipped with screens linked to the view from the telescope.
The Gardens & Labyrinth
Medhufaru island was home to a farm for 10 years before Soneva Jani was conceptualised, and the extensive gardens on the isle are still supplying the fruits, vegetables, herbs and mushrooms to the resort’s kitchens. Wander through the Labyrinth, a meditative maze created out of ficus hedge that follows an ancient circular pattern.
The Den
A playground for the imagination where children can dress up, play Lego, and participate in activities around the island, including snorkelling, gardening, protecting turtles and much more.
Boutique and Gallery
The boutique includes a range of beautiful clothing, jewellery, handicrafts, books, home wares and gifts that reflect the beautiful island.
Library
The library is located on the top deck of The Gathering and offers an inspiring and informative selection of literature on the Maldives and its magnificent underwater world.
Cinema Paradiso
The al fresco, over-water cinema is the first ‘silent cinema’ in the Maldives, where you can enjoy classic and modern movies under a blanket of stars while listening on high quality headphones. Indulge in popcorn, snacks, ice cream and beverages, as well as the chef’s special dining menu.
