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Soneva Fushi

Baa Atoll jungle island, 63 villas, no overwater villas

Ultra-luxuryBaa Atoll140km from Malé

Starting from

$2,000

per night

Unverified — not yet confirmed at source

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Overview

Soneva Fushi invented the concept of barefoot luxury in the Maldives. This densely vegetated jungle island in Baa Atoll is unlike any other resort — the villas sit beneath a forest canopy. From the open-air cinema to the chocolate room, every detail is designed for wonder.

ultra-luxuryeco-luxuryjungle islandopen-air cinemamanta raysfine dining

Our judgement from the facts on this page, not a review.

Best for

  • Ultra-luxury seekers wanting unique experiences
  • Foodies and wine enthusiasts
  • Honeymooners with unlimited budgets

Not ideal for

  • Overwater villa enthusiasts
  • Those wanting modern/minimalist aesthetic
  • Budget-conscious travelers

Getting There

Seaplane

35-minute seaplane to Baa Atoll

Duration

35 min

Cost (r/t pp)

~$700

Departs from

Velana International Airport seaplane terminal

⚠️ Night arrivals possible via domestic flight to Dharavandhoo + 20-min speedboat

Rooms & Villas

Crusoe Residence 4-Bedroom

Private pool

Sprawling jungle villa with private pool hidden in lush vegetation, directly on the beach

$2,000

per night

400Max 8 guests
Private poolChef on requestJungle canopy privacyOutdoor bathroomBicycles

Soneva Fushi Villa Suite

Private pool

Two-storey villa with rooftop observatory and beach garden

$3,500

per night

600Max 4 guests
Private poolRooftop stargazingOutdoor cinema screenDedicated butlerBeach access

Dining

Out of the BlueSignature$$$

International fine dining

Signature overwater restaurant serving imaginative contemporary menus with Maldivian influences

Fresh in the GardenSignature$$

Organic & plant-based

Garden restaurant serving produce from the resort's own organic garden

Mihiri Wine Cellar$$$

Wine dining

Private dining inside a wine cellar with wine pairings

Chocolate Room & Ice Cream ParlourSignature$

Desserts

Round-the-clock complimentary ice cream and artisan chocolates — a Soneva signature

Meal Plans

PlanCost pp/nightAlcohol
BBBed & BreakfastIncluded
HBHalf Board+$250

Activities

excursion

Open-air CinemaSignature

Nightly open-air film screenings on a giant screen with beanbags on the sand

Included
Observatory StargazingSignature

Resident astronomer leads stargazing sessions from the rooftop observatory

Included

snorkeling

Manta Ray Snorkeling (Hanifaru)

Hanifaru Bay manta ray excursions, June–November

$90

per person

diving

PADI Diving

$120

per dive

wellness

Spa

$250

per treatment

Marine Life & Reef

House Reef

Not verified

Surfing

Not available

Nearby marine life

manta rayswhale sharksreef sharkssea turtles

Pros & Cons

Our reading of the verified facts above, not a review. We have not stayed here.

Pros

  • Open-air cinema, chocolate room and observatory
  • Baa Atoll manta access

Cons

  • No overwater villas
  • Most expensive category in this guide
  • Seaplane transfer on top of very high room rates

Booking Channels

Soneva direct

Soneva offers best rate guarantee; Soneva Soul loyalty provides meaningful perks for repeat guests

Best for: Repeat Soneva guests

True Cost Estimate

7 nights, 2 adults, half board, villa suite

Room total$24,500
Transfer (r/t × 2)$1,400
Dining add-ons$1,500
Activities (est.)$500
Total (est.)$27,900

Built from unverified rates. These figures have not been confirmed against a published rate sheet, and exclude 17% TGST, 10% service charge and $12 per person per night green tax.

Quick Facts

Atoll: Baa Atoll
Transfer: 35min Seaplane
Kids welcome
House reef: not verified
Alcohol: Served
Best time: November to April (dry season); June–November for manta rays at Hanifaru
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