How Soneva Set an Exceptional New Benchmark in Over-Water Luxury

Thursday 21st of January 2021

Soneva first made it to the headlines by launching the first ‘castaway’ resort in the Maldives, pioneering a trend for back-to-nature luxury holidays. Its journey began with the opening of Soneva Fushi in 1995 and has been rising since then. Not only did the brand launch the largest solar plant in the Maldives, but also imagined the biggest Wow factor in the Maldives, Water Slides. The Private Reserve at Soneva Fushi was the first Villa with a water slide in Maldives.

While Soneva Fushi launched its very first water villa collection, the largest in the world, Soneva Jani has long been known as the water villa paradise. But this year, this luxury resort in the Noonu Atoll turns the page to yet another exciting new era with the launch of Chapter Two: an exceptional new benchmark in overwater luxury. Ranging from one to four bedrooms (including a specially adapted two-bedroom over-water villa for differently abled guests), 27 new Water Reserves have been designed to maximize a sense of space, privacy, and seclusion.

But here’s where things escalate - it’s not just a new benchmark for over-water luxury, but also in innovative dining concepts and holistic wellbeing. Three exciting new dining destinations at Soneva Jani Chapter Two include: the delectable pescatarian and plant-based menu at Overseas by Mathias Dahlgren; plant-based and raw dishes at So Wild by raw food chef Diana Von Cranach; and meats, seafood and plant-based dishes prepared over fire and flame at So Primitive. And the new Soneva Wellness Centre (opening by April 2021) features a dedicated Ayurvedic centre, cross functional fitness suite, treatment rooms and open-air yoga pavilion.

When you book a stay at the Chapter Two, your price includes unlimited signature experiences, diving and spa treatments (including treatments from visiting practitioners), access to the Soneva Unlimited wine menu, and unlimited fine dining experiences, not to mention dinners with visiting Michelin-starred chefs. This is your key to experience Soneva with no limits.