SONEVA JANI
OVERVIEW
Timeless in its elegance, fantasy-like in its location and offering a level of attention to detail that’s worthy of any exclusive Maldives escape, Soneva Jani on Noonu Atoll is a classy cut above. Beginning with that headline location, you’ve got nothing but blue seas and sunsets on the horizon here, reefs to snorkel over just offshore and stretches of soft sand on it; the definition of a desert island idyll.
Next there is the all-important resort itself. Soneva Jani is a clutch of just 25 immaculate, carefully adorned thatched villas ranging from one-bedroom overwater abodes to private multi-room reserves – all but one category equipped with a waterslide straight into the sea, which is a charming touch. Inside, the villas at Soneva Jani are the epitome of beach-chic, modern Maldives cool. Think blonde wood underfoot and white cotton drapes above, sunken Jacuzzis and overwater hammocks, stargazing telescopes on the veranda, private pools, retractable roofs, lookout turrets with space to dine, exposed beams; the list simply goes on. Then, as you move through the villa categories, Soneva Jani offers fully-equipped kitchens, saunas, multiple lounges, terraces, personal gyms and wine cellars too, though even that’s just a few of the added, thoughtful extras here.
The villas, their subtly sophisticated design, the endless list of in-villa extras and of course that iconic Maldives backdrop are all reason enough to book a stay at Soneva Jani, yet there’s more. Though not an exhaustive list, some of the other noteworthy features at this faultless Indian Ocean retreat include a divine spa, starlit cinema, outdoor observatory, several fine dining restaurants, private picnic spots and plenty else besides. The service is impeccable, the watersports, dolphin-watching tours, boat trips and diving are among the best in the Maldives and overall, Soneva Jani doesn’t miss a single beat from start to finish.
SUMMARY
Rooms: 25
Location: Noonu Atoll, Maldives
Nearest Airport: Malé International Airport
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board
6 Reasons to visit Soneva Jani
- The Soneva Jani villas are spacious, gorgeous to look at, and come with just about everything you need to disappear entirely during your stay
- The Indian Ocean setting here is second to none, best enjoyed from your private lookout point, veranda or overwater hammock!
- World-class restaurants, private picnic spots and in-villa dining, fine gastronomy reigns supreme here
- The standard and abundance of in-villa and resort facilities here is extraordinary, even by Maldives’ standards
- While away your afternoons with dolphin-watching tours, boat trips, surfing and snorkelling or unwinding at the spa – this is proper zen territory
- Somehow, amidst all of this luxury, Sonva Jani is admirably eco-conscious too, what more do you need?
Sliding into the sea from your overwater villa is always fun; but so too is picking up complimentary chocolate and cheese from the So Guilty and So Cool rooms at the resort!
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Where to stay
Choose between a lavish overwater villa or island reserve at Soneva Jani, all coming with private pools and sundecks, some featuring slides into the water.
Sliding into the sea from your overwater villa is always fun; but so too is picking up complimentary chocolate and cheese from the So Guilty and So Cool rooms at the resort!
What to do
Private island picnics, movies under the stars, watersports – Soneva Jani has some incredible experiences in store for you.
Sliding into the sea from your overwater villa is always fun; but so too is picking up complimentary chocolate and cheese from the So Guilty and So Cool rooms at the resort!
What and Where to Eat
You couldn’t possibly get bored of drinking and dining at Soneva Jani, thanks to its fantastic array of restaurants, bars, beach shacks and private dining options.
Sliding into the sea from your overwater villa is always fun; but so too is picking up complimentary chocolate and cheese from the So Guilty and So Cool rooms at the resort!
When to travel
| Month | Temp(C) |
Sun(hrs) |
Rain(mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan |
27 | 9 | 75 |
Feb |
28 | 10 | 50 |
Mar |
29 | 9 | 73 |
Apr |
28 | 9 | 132 |
May |
28 | 8 | 216 |
Jun |
28 | 7 | 172 |
Jul |
28 | 7 | 147 |
Aug |
28 | 7 | 188 |
Sep |
27 | 8 | 243 |
Oct |
27 | 8 | 222 |
Nov |
27 | 6 | 201 |
Dec |
27 | 7 | 232 |