Couples and honeymooners looking to leave the outside world behind and adopt Soneva Gili’s ‘no shoes no news’ policy.
On the tiny sandbar of Lankanfushi just off the North Male Atol, Maldives.
Most of the 45 over water suites, complete with ‘water gardens’ and open air bathrooms, are connected to the island by private walkways or jettys, while the Residences are accessible only by row boat. The Private Reserve at Soneva Gili is the pinnacle of decadence - it includes five buildings and comes complete with Mr and Mrs Friday, your own personal butlers.
Whether you decide to dine in your villa or at the excellent restaurant, you will be sampling some of the best cuisine in the Maldives. The over water bar, gourmet wine cellar, pizza restaurant and organic vegetable garden offer delicious, imaginative alternatives to the hotel’s exquisite main restaurant. There’s also a swimming pool, tennis courts, gym, dive centre and exceptional spa.
There’s a natural aquarium right on your doorstep offering wonderful snorkelling and diving. You can also try your hand at deep-sea fishing or hobie cat sailing but make sure you leave time to unwind at the splendid over water spa – and watch the underwater world from your massage table.
We like to combine Soneva Gili with her sister property, Soneva Fushi, as the perfect antidote to all that water. Fushi is entirely land-based and offers cycle and jogging trails across its idyllic island home – as well as more great water based activities from its white sandy shores.