Opened 1995 · Renovated 2019

The original barefoot luxury resort, founded in 1995 in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Soneva Fushi pairs one of the best house reefs in the Maldives with experiences no other resort can match — an observatory, open-air cinema, glass-blowing studio, zipline restaurant, and 14 dining concepts. Villas start at 264 sqm and climb to a nine-bedroom private estate.

Lux Pulse™Updated Jul 22, 2026How we score
Steady
104 new reviews in the past 6 months across Google, TripAdvisor & Booking.com. Average rating 4.8 / 5 from 1,853 total reviews.
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+4% review volume vs. prior 6 months
How we score
20
Awards
since 2019
World's 50 Best Hotels
The World's 50 Best '25
Best Beach Hotel — World
Lost Explorer Awards '24
Art of Hospitality Award
SeiBellissimi '25
Green Resort Award
President of the Maldives '23
Travellers' Choice Best of the Best
TripAdvisor '24
How It Compares

Soneva Fushi vs. Other Resorts

Where this resort sits across the dimensions that matter most when choosing a Maldives property.

BudgetUltra-Luxury
Adaaran Club
LUX* South Ari
Soneva Fushi
LivelySecluded
Kuredu
Lily Beach
Kudadoo
Soneva Fushi
Easy AccessRemote
Gili Lankanfushi
Anantara Kihavah
Park Hyatt Hadahaa
Soneva Fushi
CouplesFamily
Komandoo
W Maldives
Siyam World
Soneva Fushi
BoutiqueLarge Resort
Makunudu (36)
Coco Bodu Hithi (100)
Meeru Island (286)
Soneva Fushi (71)
Poor ReefExceptional
Finolhu
Vilamendhoo
Soneva Fushi
Soneva Fushi
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Accommodation

Choose Your Villa

Every villa at Soneva Fushi has a private pool — no exceptions. They range from 264 sqm one-bedroom suites to a staggering nine-bedroom Private Reserve that is one of the largest private residences in the Indian Ocean. Most are tucked into dense jungle vegetation with direct beach access. The eight overwater Water Reserves — complete with water slides, retractable roofs, and catamaran nets — are among the most spectacular overwater villas ever built. Each guest is assigned a personal 'Barefoot Guardian' butler.

Beach All pool
Island Villa Suites
From
$1,880
264–360 sqm · 2.2× larger than avg
Soneva Fushi Villa Suite with Pool272 sqmPool$1,880
Crusoe Suite with Pool264 sqmPool$3,
Family Villa Suite with Pool360 sqmPool$3,
Overwater All pool
Water Reserves
From
$4,
585–857 sqm · 5.4× larger than avg
1-Bedroom Water Reserve with Slide585 sqmPool$4,
2-Bedroom Water Reserve with Slide857 sqmPool$7,
Family All pool
Two-Bedroom Island Villas
From
$4,
285–739 sqm · 3.9× larger than avg
2-Bedroom Soneva Fushi Villa with Pool395 sqmPool$4,
2-Bedroom Crusoe Suite with Pool412 sqmPool$5,
2-Bedroom Sunset Retreat739 sqmPool$5,
Signature All pool
Residences & Private Estates
From
$7,
566–8,000+ sqm · 10.3× larger than avg
3-Bedroom Crusoe Suite with Pool649 sqmPool$7,
4-Bedroom Villa Suite with Pool721 sqmPool$9,
Villa 37 — Sunrise Villa (5–6 BR)1,824 sqmPool$14,
Villa 42 — Sunset Villa (6 BR)2,289 sqmPool$17,
The Private Reserve (9 BR)8,000+ sqmPool$24,

Not sure which villa is right? We'll match you based on your group size, budget and priorities.

Prices shown are indicative low-season per night. See the season guide in the sidebar for how rates vary by time of year. We'll confirm exact pricing for your dates.