Description: Soneva Gili is a short 20-minute boat ride from Male, the capital of the Maldives. Lankanfushi is a tiny coral island located in one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives, with jetties threading across the water out to spacious villas. 45 Stilted over-sized water villa suites and residences continue the Soneva philosophy of ‘Intelligent Luxury’. They are crafted in a traditional style from natural materials and offer roof-top and over-water sundecks, featuring open air bathrooms, sumptuous daybeds and a personal entertainment centre. For the ultimate privacy, seven Crusoe Residences are only accessible by personal boat.
Rooms: The 45 over-sized water villa suites and residences offer all the luxuries one would expect from one of the world’s most exclusive resorts. Each suite and residence has been designed and constructed with the utmost attention to detail to ensure the total comfort. Each is located more than 20 metres from the next to ensure total privacy.
Villa Features:
- All villas have a private roof-top sun deck with daybed and an over-water sun deck with sun loungers just above the water level. Both areas provide separate in villa dining experiences with a breathtaking panoramic views.
- All villas have an open-air private bathroom with water garden and separate glass-walled circular shower which is accessed along an openair walkway, and a bathtub.
- All villas have luxury amenities such as quadraphonic hi-fi, satellite television and DVD/CD player, all concealed in hand built wooden cabinets and drawers.
- All villas are fitted with ceiling fans and air-conditioning in the bedroom. There is an espresso machine, minibar, personal safe and hairdryer and all 5-star standard amenities.
- Bicycles are provided for all rooms
Villa Descriptions:
Soneva Gili Villa Suite (210 sqm)
29 water villas with air-conditioned bedrooms with king-sized bed, some with two twin beds, and a large open-air living room with daybeds and two dining area.
Soneva Gili Residence (250 sqm)
8 water residences secluded for privacy, with king-sized bed in an air-conditioned bedroom, large living room with seating arrangements and daybeds.
Soneva Gili Crusoe Residence (250 sqm)
7 water residences stand side by side, 30 metres apart in the lagoon, majestically looking out beyond the coral reef to the open sea. Each has its own private rowing boat or electrically operated pontoon boat for traveling between the residence and the jetty. Each has the same facilities as the Soneva Gili Residence.
Soneva Gili Private Reserve (1,400 sqm)
The ultimate retreat is the Private Reserve, which unfolds over 1,400 square metres, with five separate buildings including two master suites plus guest accommodation, a private spa with steam room, sauna, massage pavilion, gymnasium and extensive lounging areas.
Dining:
Main Restaurant
Gourmet Cellar
Over-Water Bar & Lounge
Pool Service
Organic Vegetable Garden Lunch
Wine Dinners
Degustation Dinners
In-Villa Dining
Private Villa Barbecue
Desert Island Picnic
Facilities and Services:
Leisure Activities
- PADI dive centre and instructors fully equipped with the latest equipment and boats offering a wide range of courses and private tuition. Many renowned dive sites including world famous Manta Point are within 10 minutes of the resort.
- Various private excursions including picnics to private islands, dolphin encounter cruises and cultural excursions to nearby village islands and Malè.
- Tennis court, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, boules and jogging trail
- Water sports including snorkelling, catamaraning, sailing, kayaking, wakeboarding, windsurfing, waterskiing.
- Swimming pool
- Selection of board games such as chess, backgammon and trivial pursuit
- Video and CD library and equipment
Six Senses Spa
The Six Senses Spa offers a wide range of holistic therapies and programmes with internationally trained therapists, wellness instructors and a resident Ayurvedic Doctor. Glass floor-panels beneath massage tables heighten the sensual experience, whilst a Maldivian sand massage presents yet another new encounter. Other facilities include steam rooms, chill rooms, sauna and a fully equipped over-water gymnasium.
Other Facilities:
- Six Senses Gallery and jewellery shop
- Library, internet access and conference facilities
- Baby sitting and child minding
- Laundry service