Soneva Fushi sits on Kunfunadhoo Island in Baa Atoll and is built around a barefoot philosophy: shoes come off on arrival, there are no cars, and bicycles are the way around the island. Its villas are scattered through the jungle along the shore, many of them large multi-bedroom houses, and the island has plenty to do on land, from an observatory to a glass studio. It suits families, groups and repeat visitors who value space, informality and activity over formal polish.
Editorial assessmentSoneva Fushi is Sikovia's barefoot, jungle-island choice in the Maldives: more informal than The Ritz-Carlton or Waldorf Astoria, more activity-led than wellness-focused JOALI BEING, and strong on multi-bedroom villas. Choose it for space, families and life on land as well as in the water.
Families with children. The resort runs The Den, a dedicated kids' club.
Large groups sharing one villa. Beach villas range up to nine bedrooms.
Things to do beyond the beach. An observatory and a glass-blowing studio sit on the island.
Observatory in the jungle. A domed observatory is used for guided stargazing on the island.
Glass studio. Guests can take part in glass-blowing sessions at the island's studio.
Villas with water slides. The Water Reserve villas have private pools and slides into the lagoon.
Soneva Soul.
1 Bedroom Crusoe with Pool. 145 sqm near the beach with a private pool and outdoor deck; the smallest villa with its own pool and enough for a couple with two children.
Dining includes Out of the Blue, So Hands On by Chef Akira, and Fresh in the Garden.
Seaplanes fly only in daylight: arrive in Malé by 15:30 to connect the same day, otherwise the journey is a domestic flight plus speedboat.
Malé — Velana International Airport
Seaplane · ~30 minutes
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