With its two Maldives resorts featured in The World's 50 Best Hotels, Soneva is the name to know – but how much do you know about this wellness-led luxury hotel brand?
Soneva’s opulent resorts occupy palatial real estate in two of the world's most heavenly locations; the Maldives and Thailand. Known for offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences and diamond-calibre facilities, its resorts treat guests to Michelin-starred dining, private island excursions and celebrity guest classes featuring sports stars and wellness gurus. Whether floating over the perfect turquoise waters of the Maldives or flying high among the emerald treetops of Thailand, the settings are nothing short of spectacular. Tread gently over a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, surrounded by tropical marine life, feel refreshed after holistic treatments, or eat your way through 13 organic culinary destinations.
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Soneva Fushi, Maldives: named one of the top 10 hotels in the world
Recently crowned number seven in The World's 50 Best Hotels (and winner of its Lost Explorer Best Beach Hotel Award 2023 category), it's needless to say Soneva Fushi is something really rather special.
Positioned in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Maldives, this stunningly remote resort is the ultimate nature lover’s paradise. Perfect for a family escape, the resort boasts the world’s only fine dining zipline experience, with no verdant vista left unseen. Savour every moment in the lush expanse with memorable outdoor activities. Watch a film under the stars in the outdoor theatre, snorkel with manta rays and be dazzled by the sapphire ocean that laps each perfect sandbank.
Soneva Kiri, Thailand: for those seeking serenity
Retreat to a private island hideaway just a 90-minute drive from Bangkok at Soneva Kiri. Here, lush Thai jungle meets impossibly blue waters and the only sound is the symphony of wildlife. Every space is architecturally designed to complement its jungle surroundings, allowing guests to relax in harmony with nature as well-being experts curate holistic wellness programs. Regenerate with medicinal therapies and Ayurveda, detoxify with personalised nutritional guidance and align body and mind during scenic outdoor fitness classes.
Soneva Jani, Maldives: one of the world's 50 best hotels
Also sitting pretty in the prestigious listing for The World's 50 Best Hotels is Soneva Jani in Male. The resort boasts some of the grandest overwater villas in the Maldives along with 13 gourmet restaurants fit for even the most discerning foodie, from refined sashimi to alfresco dining under the stars. Delight in some of the world’s finest crustaceans at the Crab Shack, partake in a delicious game of ‘Guess Who’s Cooking’ in which the chef preparing it is left a mystery until the final course is complete, or enjoy a more rustic style of dining with delicacies grilled over an open fire.
Soneva Jani has been awarded Condé Nast Traveller Wellness & Spa Awards 2023 Leading Destination to ‘Bring the Family’.
Did you know: If you’re someone who loves cruising or being on the water, Soneva also offer a luxury yacht stay in the Maldives. Soneva in Aqua is a sophisticated 23-metre yacht is available for private charter for voyages that range from day trips to multi-night adventures.
Discover more about the Maldives on the new season of Luxury Escapes: The World’s Best Holidays, airing Tuesdays 8.30pm AEST* on Foxtel Lifestyle and on demand on Binge and Network 10. *Check your local TV listings for details.
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