| Whilst it may be Soneva Gili’s older ‘sister’, Soneva Fushi also caused quite a stir when it first opened its doors twelve years ago. Built on land rather than over water, it avoided anything that would compete with the lush tropical jungle that surrounded it and
succeeded in making a very attractive style statement out of rattan, thatch and natural fabrics. It sits upon Kunfunadhoo (a beach-rimmed island that takes about an hour to circuit on foot) and the wide choice of
accommodation contributes to the feeling that this is a sprawling ethnic village, rather than a carefully-contrived resort.
All 65 rooms, suites and villas are secreted away amidst the jungle-like greenery, their wooden furnishings custom-designed, their bathrooms of the open-air garden variety and their outside sitting areas boasting direct access to the beach. Many of the rooms have
their own private pools and most also offer enticing spa suite options.
Families will particularly enjoy the Soneva Fushi Villa Suite & Treehouse which comprises an expansive suite suitable for privacy-seeking adults, as well as an adjoining treehouse perfect for accompanying children
- a waterslide leading straight into a private pool will keep the youngsters entertained all day. A swimming pool and treehouse with waterslide also await in the Jungle Reserve, whilst the two-bedroom Retreat also deserves special mention for its generously-sized twostorey living area with pool and separate spa suite.
Days here are primarily geared towards relaxation, sunbathing and water sports; windsurfing, sailing, canoeing, tennis and cycling all complimentary, with scuba-diving and spa treatments readily available at an
additional cost. And when it comes to dining, attention is not only paid to the calibre of the cuisine and wines, but also to the quality of the dining experience itself.The à la carte dinners of the main restaurant and eastmeets-west cuisine of Me Dhuniye are suitably complemented by wine tastings, seaside barbecues,desert island picnics and candlelit dinners on private beaches. And let’s not forget the seafood tapas, cocktails and premium vintages of the over-water
Champagne Bar, nor the innovative ‘organic garden’ restaurant set high above the jungle on a tree-topdining platform. Don’t expect the old movies of the outdoor Cinema Paradiso to bring you back down to earth!
ACCOMMODATION: 65 ROOMS, SUITES & VILLAS.
ACCESS: 30 MINUTES BY SEAPLANE FROM MALÉ INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
CHILDREN: ACCEPTED YEAR-ROUND.
7 NIGHTS: FROM £2,265 P.P. IN THE HIGH-SEASON (£220 P.P.P.N.) & £1,685 P.P. IN THE LOW-SEASON (£150 P.P.P.N.).
MEAL PLAN: NO MEALS INCLUDED. VARIOUS MEAL PLANS AVAILABLE.
SPECIAL OFFERS: HONEYMOON, EARLY BOOKING, FREE NIGHTS, MEAL PLAN UPGRADE, TWO-CENTRE. |