Soneva
Retractable rooftop villas and a waterslide into the lagoon
Starting from
$3,000
per night
Unverified — not yet confirmed at source
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Soneva Jani takes overwater living to its theatrical extreme. The villas have retractable roofs that open to reveal the stars, and a giant waterslide plunges from the villa deck directly into the turquoise Noonu Atoll lagoon. The dining, service, and eco-ethos are consistent with Soneva's legendary standard. A uniquely Maldivian bucket-list experience.
Our judgement from the facts on this page, not a review.
Best for
Not ideal for
Seaplane
35-minute seaplane; alternatively domestic flight to Maafaru + 10-min speedboat for night arrivals
Duration
35 min
Cost (r/t pp)
~$700
Departs from
Velana International Airport seaplane terminal
⚠️ Night arrivals conveniently handled via Maafaru International Airport — one of few resorts with easy night access
Classic Soneva Jani overwater villa with retractable roof and waterslide
$3,000
per night
Two-bedroom overwater villa with private pool and multiple waterslides
$5,500
per night
International & Maldivian
Main open-air restaurant serving creative menus with Maldivian and global influences
Desserts & chocolate
Signature complimentary chocolate and ice cream room — a Soneva institution
Beach dining
Romantic overwater dining with table-in-the-water option
Meal Plans
| Plan | Cost pp/night | Alcohol |
|---|---|---|
| BBBed & Breakfast | Included | — |
| HBHalf Board | +$280 |
water sports
Every villa has its own waterslide directly into the lagoon — a Soneva Jani icon
excursion
Sleep under the stars with the villa roof fully retracted
Resident astronomer-led stargazing sessions
diving
$120
per dive
snorkeling
Direct villa-to-reef snorkeling in the Noonu Atoll lagoon
House Reef
Not verified
Surfing
Not available
Nearby marine life
Our reading of the verified facts above, not a review. We have not stayed here.
Pros
Cons
Soneva direct
Long-stay offers: 10-night stays include 2 complimentary nights
Best for: Guests planning 10+ nights
Night arrival via Maafaru
Domestic flight to Maafaru + speedboat avoids seaplane cost and works for late arrivals
Best for: Guests with late international connections
7 nights, 2 adults, half board, Chapter One
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.