Set on the idyllic and otherwise uninhabited island of Kunfunadhoo in the Baa Atoll, The Soneva Fushi Resort & Spa was the first Robinson Crusoe style hideaway in the Maldives. Created by Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, the owners of the parent company Six Senses, whose vision was ‘intelligent luxury’, it has been designed to have minimal impact on the environment and is very much a luxury eco resort type of concept. The island’s natural beauty has certainly been retained.
From above, Soneva Fushi is hidden among the trees; thatched rooms are set apart, even bathrooms have a garden. Natural indigenous materials are used throughout, giving a simple, rustic-chic look (the stereo, TV, DVD player and other accessories are disguised behind coconut wood and water hyacinth). Add to the equation thoughtful personal touches and a dreamy spa for total rejuvenation, and this is eco-friendly luxury at its most memorable.
Now owned by Six Senses, it has collected almost every award going (Conde Nast Readers Award 2008, Tatler Top Spa 2007) – and it’s not hard to see why.
This special island is designed to blend in with the environment. The construction of the resort itself, has been carried out with a minimal intervention to the island’s lush vegetation so that the guest feels the untouched beauty of this beautiful and larger-than-average Maldivian island.
In terms of accommodation Soneva Fushi offers just 65 accommodations, which capture the very essence of a luxurious castaway fantasy. The Jungle Reserve and the two Retreats offer the premier accommodation. Each villa opens to its very own stretch of white sand beach just a few steps away, whilst many of the villas also include Private Sea Water Swimming Pools. Each bathroom extends to a private garden, whilst utmost care is given to the environment.
Their much adhered to No News No Shoes ‘policy” very much underlines the extremely laid back and calm atmosphere of this tropic resort and guests are, despite the availability of PCs with Internet connection, very much encouraged to not bother with the happenings of the world.
Their Six Senses Spa is a must for spa lovers and offers a refreshing menu of holistic and traditional treatments conducted by highly skilled therapists using all-natural products.
The Soneva Fushi Spa offers a truly wide range of treatments including but not limited to Facial Therapy, Bath Rituals, Ayurvedic Treatments, Hand & Foot Therapies, In-Villa Treatments and not least their range of Soneva Fushi Signature Treatments.
Click here to view their entire Spa Menu and here for their Special Spa Packages currently available.
Not heard enough yet – click here for an online gallery of the resort and its spa.
So how do guests and visitors of Soneva Fushi rate this resort ?
Here are some guest reviews to consider :
A couple from Chicago, US had these praises for Fushi :
ps. make sure you buy a meal package as this allows you to eat at any restaurant with no surcharges.
ps. make sure you buy a meal package as this allows you to eat at any restaurant with no surcharges.
A couple from London had these experiences to share with us :
My husband and I stayed at Soneva Fushi for 10 nights as part of our honeymoon in Dec 2008…..After a very long flight to Male we were greeted at the airport by a representative of the resort. We were taken to their comfortable lounge where we were given a lovely tropical drink and some food.
We then took a 25 minute sea plane to a raft in the middle of the beautiful Indian ocean and we were picked up by a boat to be taken to the island. We met our personal butler Majid on the boat and we were given more refreshments and told about the island. When we finally arrived at the Island we were given a tour and shown to our villa which was an upgrade as we were on honeymoon…
The villa was beautiful…very spacious bedroom and dressing room and the bathroom had a beautiful waterfall and an outdoor rain shower. The villa opened up straight onto the beach and we had a beautiful view of the ocean.
All the staff were incredibly friendly and our butler went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable. My husband told one of the waiter’s that I am a vegetarian and I was pleasantly surprised that every night when we went to dinner this was remembered by whoever served us.
As part of our honeymoon package we were also treated to a free 1 hour massage each which was absolute bliss and a free dinner at the Fresh in the Garden restaurant with a free glass of champagne and a cocktail. The chef had designed a special 3 course dinner for us…After dinner we went up to the observatory where we were able to gaze at the stars under a beautiful clear night.
Overall this was an amazing experience and the most romantic and perfect honeymoon. My husband and I have never been so relaxed before and we were sad to leave what I can only describe as paradise.
We would both thoroughly recommend this resort and we hope to go back again one day.
My husband and I stayed at Soneva Fushi for 10 nights as part of our honeymoon in Dec 2008…..After a very long flight to Male we were greeted at the airport by a representative of the resort. We were taken to their comfortable lounge where we were given a lovely tropical drink and some food.
We then took a 25 minute sea plane to a raft in the middle of the beautiful Indian ocean and we were picked up by a boat to be taken to the island. We met our personal butler Majid on the boat and we were given more refreshments and told about the island. When we finally arrived at the Island we were given a tour and shown to our villa which was an upgrade as we were on honeymoon…
The villa was beautiful…very spacious bedroom and dressing room and the bathroom had a beautiful waterfall and an outdoor rain shower. The villa opened up straight onto the beach and we had a beautiful view of the ocean.
All the staff were incredibly friendly and our butler went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable. My husband told one of the waiter’s that I am a vegetarian and I was pleasantly surprised that every night when we went to dinner this was remembered by whoever served us.
As part of our honeymoon package we were also treated to a free 1 hour massage each which was absolute bliss and a free dinner at the Fresh in the Garden restaurant with a free glass of champagne and a cocktail. The chef had designed a special 3 course dinner for us…After dinner we went up to the observatory where we were able to gaze at the stars under a beautiful clear night.
Overall this was an amazing experience and the most romantic and perfect honeymoon. My husband and I have never been so relaxed before and we were sad to leave what I can only describe as paradise.
We would both thoroughly recommend this resort and we hope to go back again one day.
More reviews here. And if that is not enough to make you want to book right away then check out the below videos.
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S10yp6Vd-o
Contact details:
Soneva Fushi by Six Senses
Kunfunadhoo Island, Baa Atoll, Republic of Maldives
Tel: +960 660 0304, Fax: +960 660 0374
E-mail: reservations-fushi@sixsenses.com