So, what can you expect from this new addition? Basically, in one word… everything! From innovative designs to renovations to the iconic Water Retreat designs – you get them all just like at Soneva Jani! Situated near a gently curving jetty near Dolphin Beach, and at the opposite end of the Out of the Blue dining destination, with eight overwater villas called Water Retreats – this is only for those VIPs that seek utmost privacy and picture-perfect ocean vistas.

Soneva’s CEO and founder, Sonu Shivdasani, says that they are very proud to have introduced this exciting new phase at Soneva Fushi. He says that the overwater villas gives guests the luxury of choice, to stay amongst the green wilderness with the beach just a stone-throw away, or wake up to panoramic views of the ocean, elevating the ever-lasting covenant of Soneva to serve all guests with a much-loved spirit and laid-back ethos of Soneva Fushi.

These Water Retreats have been raised high enough above the ocean so that the waves do not break against the underside like most overwater villas, thus reducing noise and vibrations. The walls use recycled Styrofoam as insulation, making the interiors cooler and muffle the sound of the wind and waves.

And now for a surprise! You can literally push a button and the retractable roof slides back above the master bed to reveal sunny skies or starlit nights. Now, if this isn’t paradise, what is?

Here are some of the VIP perks at Soneva Resort:

• A resort credit valued at 10% of the net room revenue (when booking a Best Available Rate) or 5% of the total package revenue when booking one of the Soneva special packages.

• Two complimentary personalized Soneva experiences per stay excluding Soneva In Aqua. You have the opportunity to select premium activities all for yourself.