An imaginative journey that began over two decades ago, the Soneva story continues with Jani resort Maldives, the brand's newest luxury resort offering. Inspired by a word that means 'wisdom' in Sanskrit, soneva jani maldives encompasses a collection of Water Villas and Island Sanctuaries set within a lagoon of crystal clear waters, fringed by pristine beaches and blanketed in lush tropical greenery.The highlight of the islands that the resort calls home is the 5.6 kilometre private lagoon that surrounds it; an awe-inspiring azure spectacle that inspires a sense of calm.
Located on the island of Medhufaru in a 5.6 km lagoon in the Noonu Atoll, Soneva Jani features both overwater and island villas. Each water villa opens to its very own stretch of the lagoon and is complete with a private pool and a retractable roof to stargaze from the master bedroom. Some of the villas have slides from the top floor directly into the lagoon below.
With beautifully designed interiors made from sustainable materials, all villas are equipped with a spacious master bedroom with an adjoining kids sleeping area. All villas have an open-air bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and lagoon access. They also have a walk-in mini-bar with an espresso machine and a private wine cellar selection. An outdoor deck and seating area with sun loungers and direct access to the lagoon are also available.
The main facilities of Soneva Jani are located at The Gathering, which is a three-story structure that hosts the main dining outlets as well as an Observatory, a Spa, gift-shop, and a water sports and dive center. There is also an overwater silent cinema, a tennis court, labyrinth gardens, an eco-center, and a Children"s Den on the main island.
Soneva Jani offers a number of dining options and cuisines, as well as a complimentary cheese room, chocolate room, and ice-cream room for all guests.
The property is a 40-minute seaplane ride from Male International Airport and a 1-hour speedboat from Soneva Fushi, Soneva Jani"s sister resort.
From the moment you arrived you felt like you had found heaven. The villas are so spacious, clean, light, accommodating and have breathtaking views from every angle. Roofs that slide open from your bed that enable you to stargaze, outside showers, bathroom windows that open to a view over the entire resort and clear waters. Who looks in the mirror when all you can do is look over the beauty of Mother Nature
Spread across two floors, the One Bedroom Water Retreat comes with its own private pool surrounded by ample areas for sunbathing and taking in ocean vistas. In addition to a spacious master bedroom and a kids' sleeping area, there is also a study, walk-in minibar, bathroom, dressing room, outdoor shower, and living area with sunken seats perfect for lounging. Head upstairs for more seating and a dining sala with roof deck.
Spread across two floors, the One Bedroom Water Retreat comes with its own private pool surrounded by ample areas for sunbathing and taking in ocean vistas. In addition to a spacious master bedroom and a kids' sleeping area, there is also a study, walk-in minibar, bathroom, dressing room, outdoor shower, and living area with sunken seats perfect for lounging. Head upstairs for more seating and a dining sala with roof deck and a curved water slide delivering you to the waters below.
With a pool, catamaran net, sunken seat and daybed, the Two Bedroom Water Retreat with Slide affords a wealth of tropical lounging opportunities. The first floor offers a spacious bedroom, bathroom, dressing room, outdoor shower, walk-in minibar, TV lounge and kids' sleeping area. The second bedroom is located on the upper floor, along with an additional dressing room, bathroom, seating area, dining sala with roof deck.
With a pool, catamaran net, sunken seats and daybed, the Two Bedroom Water Retreat with affords a wealth of tropical lounging opportunities. The first floor offers a spacious bedroom with retractable roof, bathroom, dressing room, outdoor shower, walk-in minibar, TV lounge and childrens’ sleeping area. The second bedroom is located on the upper floor, along with an additional dressing room, bathroom, seating area, water slide, and a dining sala with roof deck.
Choose from the tropical sun or the cool shade with two outdoor sunken seating areas, one protected with a roof. The lower floor offers a master bedroom with retractable roof, study, bathroom, pool and catamaran net, outdoor shower and daybed, walk-in minibar and a sleeping area for the children and an en-suite guest bedroom. Venture to the second floor for one more bedroom, a bathroom, dressing room, seating area, dining sala with roof deck, water slide and lagoon vistas.
Over-water living at its finest with uninhibited views in every direction. A personal gym, wine cellar and waterslide are the final touches.
This spacious over-water villa features an expansive master bedroom on the ground floor, with adjacent bathroom, dressing room and children’s sleeping area. A retractable roof over the master bedroom slides back at the touch of a button to reveal starry skies. Also found on the ground floor are a vast living room with dining table, study, pantry with minibar, guest toilet, and a large daybed. With direct access into the lagoon, the signature outdoor bathroom includes a shower and sunken tub. The large outdoor deck features a private freshwater pool, curved slide into the lagoon, a sunken dining area, daybeds, swing and catamaran nets. The first floor features a dining sala with roof deck and daybeds. Guests staying in this Reserve can indulge with unlimited dining and drinks, experiences, spa treatments, a personal Barefoot Butler and more under Soneva Unlimited.
This expansive two-bedroom Water Reserve has been specially designed as a mobility friendly space that accommodates wheelchairs. The master bedroom on the ground floor features a dressing room, bathroom, outdoor shower and sunken bathroom, plus an adjacent children's sleeping area. A retractable roof over the master bedroom slides back at the touch of a button to reveal starry skies. The spacious TV lounge on the ground floor can be converted into a bedroom on request for disabled guests – there is also a specially designed bathroom fitted with grab bars and rails. Also found on the ground floor is the living room with a large dining table, guest toilet, daybed, study, pantry and minibar. Upstairs, the second bedroom features its own bathroom, dressing room, balcony and dining sala with roof deck. The large outdoor deck features a private freshwater pool, sunken dining area, daybeds, swing and catamaran nets. Guests staying in this Reserve can indulge with unlimited dining and drinks, experiences, spa treatments, a personal Barefoot Butler and more under Soneva Unlimited.
The vast ground floor master bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom, dressing room and outdoor shower,plus an adjacent children’s sleeping area. A retractable roof over the master bedroom slides back at the touch of a button to reveal starry skies. Also found on the ground floor are a spacious, light-filled living room and pantry with a minibar.The second bedroom is upstairs, and features an additional dressing room, bathroom, seating area and dining sala with roof deck. Outside, a vast deck with loungers, swing and catamaran nets surrounds the private freshwater pool, with a curved water slide that goes straight into the lagoon, while a sunken circular lounging area commands panoramic views over the ocean. All 2 Bedroom Water Reserves offer water slides,except for the Mobility Friendly Water Reserve. Guests staying in this Reserve can indulge with unlimited dining and drinks, experiences, spa treatments, a personal Barefoot Butler and more under Soneva Unlimited
Spread across two floors, the One Bedroom Water Retreat comes with its own private pool surrounded by ample areas for sunbathing and taking in ocean vistas. In addition to a spacious master bedroom and a kids' sleeping area, there is also a study, walk-in minibar, bathroom, dressing room, outdoor shower, and living area with sunken seats perfect for lounging. Head upstairs for more seating and a dining sala with roof deck.
An expansive beachfront suite, the Four Bedroom allowing for customisation depending on your requirements. Spacious indoor-outdoor living areas abound, including a steam bath, changing room, sauna, master bedroom, TV lounge, dining room, private pool, kitchen and wine vault. The with bathrooms and dressing rooms, and the villa's second floor is home to a further three bedroomsprivate gym.The pool has its own water slide, as well as a Island Reserve affords a wealth of luxury whilebedrooms come with outdoor bathrooms with lush dedicated children’s pool. The two ground floorgardens and water fe atures.
This 4 Bedroom Water Reserve with Slide at Soneva Jani Maldives at noonu atoll is spread across two floors and comes with a private pool and a curved water slide delivering you directly into the lagoon. On this Overwater Villas, the master bedroom is on the lower floor with an adjoining children’s sleeping area, master bathroom, dressing room, steam and shower, outdoor shower with a sunken bathtub, and a sauna room. On the same floor are the dining area and open kitchen, living room with a seating area, and guest toilet. On the opposite side of the master bedroom is a second bedroom which has its own bathroom. A wide outdoor deck with sunken seats, a hammock, an outdoor shower, and catamaran nets beside the pool are perfect for lounging, sunbathing, dining, or just taking in the sunset. The remaining two bedrooms with bathrooms and dressing rooms are on the upper floor, along with the TV lounge, and gym. A wide balcony overlooks the swimming pool with vistas out across the ocean. Guests staying in this Reserve can indulge with unlimited dining and drinks, experiences, spa treatments, a personal Barefoot Butler, and more under Soneva Unlimited. All guests staying in any Soneva Jani Chapter Two villa can truly indulge through ‘Soneva Unlimited’ which is fully included in the villa price. With no fine print or exclusions, Chapter Two guests will experience every facet of Soneva Jani to their hearts’ desire, including unlimited signature experiences, diving and spa treatments (including treatments from visiting practitioners), access to our Soneva Unlimited wine menu, and unlimited fine dining experiences, not to mention dinners with visiting Michelin-starred chefs.
The heart of the resort, the Gathering is a three-storey overwater structure that is home to various dining outlets, as well as the spa, library, retail area and wine cellar. It is located next to the Observatory.
Open at all hours of the day and night for drinking, dining, socializing, and daydreaming. The hours of the main restaurants in the Gathering are from 7:30-10:30 hrs for breakfast, 12.30-14.30 hrs for lunch and 19:30-22:30 hrs for dinner.
The heart of the resort, here the day begins with a generous selection of hand-picked fruits, creative juices from the Juice Bar and comforting classics. During the day, guests can indulge in freshly-baked pizzas from the wood-fired oven, tandoors and grills at live cooking stations, and freshly caught and grilled-to-order seafood. On every Tuesday we will host an Asian buffet dinner after the Management cocktail at the Zuhairs Beach.
The day begins here with an endless spread of fresh fruits, comforting classics and creative juices from our Juice Bar. The day continues with a bountiful buffet of organic garden salads and live cooking stations with our wood burning pizza oven, tandoors and grills with bespoke pizzas and freshly caught and grilled to order fish. Sunset aperitvos lead into our mouthwatering evening menus. The sun sets and the Chef takes the stage in the central open kitchen So Fresh, where he creates a myriad of choices.
Trick your mind and taste buds with culinary chemistry within So Imaginative, Soneva's experimental tasting room. The sommeliers create inspired wine tastings and wine dinners, selecting the perfect pairings from the cellar.
Our exquisite tasting room, open in the evenings from 19:30 - 22:30 hrs
So Engaging is our chefs table offering a mystery menu for 5 very special guests. At Deckadence and our Starlight table, dine under the stars where you can choose from any of the menus the Chef is creating, or try the ultimate stargazing dinner at So Starstruck.
Come gaze into the night sky at the twinkling jewel-like stars at our Observatory, the first overwater observatory in the Maldives. This popular experience has awed and amazed guests of all ages at Soneva Fushi and Soneva Kiri, and we've made the observatory at Soneva Jani even better.
Soneva Jani boasts the largest telescope in the Maldives; a beautiful blue 16" Schmidt-Cassegrain designed scope named Eleos. At So Starstruck, our observatory dining deck, the telescope rises up through the floor, offering our guests enchanted views of the starry sky. Two massive doors swing up and open from the floor and from the dark depths below, Eleos starts to ascend sitting proudly on her custom made 6m high mask.
After she rises, the doors close and she rests down into her position ready to show her guests several mysterious objects of the night sky. Her sheer size and magnification power means objects close to Earth such as Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon look breathtaking in their detail. Atmospheric storms, ring systems and even craters within craters become so clear that the sight of them gets confused for photos seen in magazines.
Not only does Eleos like to showcase close celestial objects but her clarity allows deep sky objects to be viewed and appreciated as well. One of the furthest objects away that she can see is M104, the Sombrero Galaxy. This galaxy sits 31 million light years away meaning Eleos allows us to see this galaxy how it was 31 million years ago. Our resident Astronomer is on-hand to help navigate the skies for our guests and answer any questions.
With only four dining tables, all of which are linked to screens connected to the telescope, dinner at so Starstruck is a truly 'out of this world' experience and not to be missed.
Enjoy refreshing coolers, cocktails and tapas any time of the day at the daybeds and overwater catamaran nets overlooking the sparkling waters and the breath taking sunset.
From morning until night, from 7.00am until the last person heads to bed
Soneva is famous for its complimentary Ice Cream, Chocolate, and at Soneva Jani they are all here in So Cool, with over 50 flavours of ice creams to choose from, handmade chocolates from our in-house chocolatiers and gourmet charcuterie, cheeses and preserves to be enjoyed throughout the day and evening. Our Sushi & Sashimi cold shelf and Wine Cellar are also a part of So Cool.
Housed in the extraordinary wine tower within The Gathering,the Wine Cellar features a selection that includes mostly organic or biodynamic wines.
Tucked away on the secluded North Island, set in the lagoon close to the Water Villas is the perfect spot for swimming, snorkelling and time in the sun. Enjoy a delightful lunch on our private beach, prepared by the chef using only what he can catch or pick.
Available for a relaxed beach lunch from 12:00 - 15:00 hrs
Our overwater, open air cinema is located in a tranquil bay to the south of the island. Chef will create a perfect menu to accompany the evening's film.
Soneva is committed to offering a wide range of culinary and dietary options for our guests. We can prepare special menus and exquisite dining options for guests who are vegetarian, vegan, celiac, gluten-intolerant, and who may have other food allergies.
The mission of Soneva Surf is to offer the world's first fully sustainable and luxury surfing experience in undiscovered locations in the Maldives. We aim to be a model for sustainable surfing around the world.
We encourage our surfing guests to leave everything at home. We will provide the usage of our eco-friendly surfboards, rash guards, sunscreen, and wax. Join the sustainable surfing movement and let's take care of our ocean home.
Cinema Paradiso is the first overwater silent cinema in the Maldives. Guests are provided with Bluetooth headphones, leaving the surrounding nesting wildlife at peace.
Indulge in delicious popcorn and prosecco, as well as comfortable loungers to recline under the stars as you enjoy a selection of classic and inspirational movies. Dining and private hire options can also be arranged on request at an extra charge.
Private Stargazing:
Experience a night under the stars, at the first overwater observatory in the Maldives. Learn about the secrets of the night sky with our Astronomer. Choose to combine your astronomical experience with dinner at So Starstruck, for a magical over water dining experience under the stars.
Astronomical Dinner Cruise:
Join us for an unforgettable astronomical adventure, where you will head out into the Indian Ocean for this unique dining experience under the stars. An astronomical adventure under the night sky, head out into the Maldivian ocean in a landing craft for this unique dining experience. Enjoy dinner and wines while watching the sun set over the Indian Ocean, before learning the secrets of the sky from our expert resident Astronomer.
So Starstruck Astronomy Dinner:
Come to the state of the art, James Bond inspired observatory for an out of this world dining experience. Sit back and enjoy great food and drink as the in-house Astronomer takes you through a journey of the night sky and beyond. Using a 16" telescope that rises from the ground, there is plenty to see, talk about and learn.
Midnight Astronomy Picnic:
For a once in a lifetime experience why not join the astronomer and experience a midnight picnic on the local sandbank underneath the stars, Moon and Milky Way? Spend the evening laying down and chatting with your personal Astronomer as he focuses greatly on cultural astronomy. Cultural astronomy is the study of how ancient cultures have used the night sky for orientation, harvesting, hunting and of course stories to teach what is right and what is wrong. Do not worry, your astronomer is more than happy to point out the constellations and to talk science with you, so make sure to bring your curiosity with you for this very unique picnic in the Maldives.
Included in the price is your boat transfer, food hamper, picnic blankets and Astronomer with a laser pointer and small telescope, as well as champagne.
Private Villa/Beach Astronomy Tours
If you would like an exclusive astronomy experience, then why not travel with the in-house Astronomer to a local sandbank or beach that sits further away from the lights of the resort? Traveling by boat, you will get whisked away to an elusive remote location where you will get a personal and intimate astronomy experience. This experience can be either a standalone astronomy experience or it can be enhanced by adding an amazing food and drink package.
Sunrise Astronomy
Start the day by connecting with what is around you and beyond. Starting early in the morning at 5 a.m, you will make your way to the James Bond-style observatory where you will be treated to a different sky than what can be seen from earlier in the night.Connect to the entire Universe as the in-house Astronomer takes you on a journey uniting the Earth to the sky and the cosmos. This tour includes a yummy breakfast which you can enjoy while looking at the gorgeous sun rising over the villas.
Private Sunset Dolphin Cruise for the Family:
Treat your family to an exclusive experience never to be forgotten. Enjoy the sunset and watch the playful dolphins on a private cruise in the Maldivian waters, all while indulging in a selection of canapes, champagne and mocktails for the little ones. Although dolphin sightings are not guaranteed, we know their favourite areas to play.
Medhufaru Lagoon Snorkelling:
Get a glimpse of the extensive ocean marine life as you snorkel through the Medhufaru lagoon reef, guided by our resident marine biologist. Relish an aquatic discovery of each and every species of sea life, with a lucky few encountering our stunning Atoll native sea turtles and rays.
Noonu Atoll Guided Snorkelling:
Take an aquatic adventure through the waters of Noonu Atoll and discover the diversity of Maldivian marine life, guided by our resident Marine Biologist. Our Atoll native sea turtles and rays may make a special appearance, as you unearth the magnificence of life below the sea.
Diving at Soneva Jani:
The Soleni Dive Centre's multi-lingual PADI instructors and the small dive group sizes ensure that you get a world-class diving experience, whether you're doing your first or your hundredth dive. There are many dive sites with rich marine life around the resort, sure to tempt all marine enthusiasts.
Robinson Crusoe Castaway Picnic:
Prepare yourself for the ultimate Robinson Crusoe experience. Our boats will whisk you away to one of the deserted islands within our lagoon, with your picnic basket, snorkelling gear, sunbeds and umbrella and leave you to enjoy the pure tranquility of a true castaway paradise.
North Beach Private Sunrise Breakfast:
Let us whisk you away to North tip of the jetty, where a wonderful continental breakfast, prepared on the sea shore, awaits. As you delight in a delicious morning meal, bask in the almost spiritual moment of the sun rising as the waves lap gently onto the seashore.
Sonu's Picnic:
Take your desert island experience to another level, and try Sonu's favourite -lunch on a desert island prepared by your own personal chef. Dip yourself in the crystal clear blue lagoon with our in-house snorkeling guide while your chef prepares gourmet temptations in the most romantic of settings.
Private Beach Dinner:
An exclusive invite to the most private beach dinner on the South Beach of our beautiful lagoon, only a short boat ride away from The Gathering. Take your place at a beautifully-made table on the water's edge and enjoy a delicious bespoke menu, created to suit your culinary palate.
Full Moon Dinner:
A unique dining experience prepared only once a month over the lunar cycle in celebration of the full moon. Entertain your appetite with dinner under a brightly lit night sky, served on the sandbar of Baraveli Beach. Please ask your Mr/Ms Friday for this month's full moon dates.
The over-water Soneva Jani spa will be closer to a lifestyle centre, than a traditional, standardised spa. Inspired by the resort's name (Jani means wisdom in Sanskrit), guests will be encouraged to learn new skills and to rethink their lifestyles with a focus on wellness. Our in-house experts will be on hand to offer advice to assist guests to heal, move, and 'be'.
Sitting above and within a stunning 5 kilometre lagoon, Soneva Jani's spa will be surrounded by astonishingly turquoise waters"¦the perfect setting to enjoy treatments and work towards a healthier, purer, and happier self! Spa treatments are complemented by the fully-equipped gym and yoga pavilion as well as sauna and steam rooms.
Our Spa Menu:
Intuitive Therapy Massage Therapy from around the Globe Scrubs and Wraps Facials by Sodashi Manicure and Pedicure by Spa Ritual Waxing by Clean & Easy Lifestyle Packages Personal Movement Training Private Yoga Sessions Spa treatments for Children
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