Soneva Fushi

14 Dining Concepts

No resort in the Maldives — arguably no resort on earth — has this many dining concepts. From a six-seat omakase sushi counter to the world's first zipline restaurant, from a subterranean wine cellar with 7,000 bottles to a complimentary chocolate room, ice cream parlour, and cheese and charcuterie room. The 'No News, No Shoes' dress code applies everywhere: come barefoot to every meal.

Mihiree Mithaa

International

The main beachside restaurant serving a lavish breakfast buffet with a dedicated ham and cheese room, wood-fired rock oven, tandoor, and cold smoke oven. Evening pizzas from the wood-fired oven are legendary. Open-air, sand-floor dining right on the beach.

SettingBeachside · Main restaurant

Our tipThe wood-fired breakfast pizzas are the sleeper hit — most guests discover them by day three

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Out of the Blue

Overwater

A spectacular two-storey overwater complex housing five distinct dining outlets: sushi, teppanyaki, robata grills, pizza, and an international menu. The complex regularly hosts visiting Michelin-starred chefs for residencies. The centrepiece of Soneva's dining programme.

SettingTwo-storey overwater complex

Our tipCheck the guest chef calendar — the visiting chef residencies are worth timing your trip around

AI included

So Hands On

Japanese

A six-cover sushi counter with master sushi chefs serving omakase-style. Widely described as rivalling top sushi restaurants in Tokyo. One of the hardest reservations to get in the Maldives — book early.

Setting6-seat sushi counter · Intimate

Our tipBook the moment you confirm your trip — this books out weeks in advance

AI included

Flying Sauces

Fine Dining

The world's first zipline restaurant — guests arrive via a 200-metre zipline through the jungle canopy. Exquisite seasonal tasting menus paired with wines. Hosts Michelin-starred chef residencies. A truly one-of-a-kind dining experience.

SettingTreetop · Accessed by 200m zipline

Our tipYes, you actually zipline to dinner. It's as fun as it sounds

AI included

Fresh in the Garden

Mediterranean

Elevated above the resort's organic herb and vegetable gardens, serving Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with an emphasis on garden-to-table cooking. Guided garden tours available before dinner. A perfect example of Soneva's sustainability ethos.

SettingElevated above herb gardens

Our tipAsk for the garden tour first — it transforms the meal when you've just picked the ingredients

AI included

Shades of Green

Plant-Based

The Maldives' first fully vegan restaurant. 20-seat venue serving six-course Nordic and Southeast Asian-inspired plant-based menus by Chef Carsten Kyster. Even dedicated carnivores leave impressed.

Setting20-seat · Intimate

Our tipEven if you never eat vegan — make one exception here. The six-course menu is extraordinary

AI included

Cinema Paradiso

Casual

An open-air cinema on the island's northern tip with cushioned loungers under the stars. Complimentary popcorn and ice cream during screenings. You can order full meals while watching classic and contemporary films. The original Maldives resort cinema.

SettingOpen-air cinema · Beach

Our tipGo for the experience even if you've seen the film — it's the most atmospheric cinema on earth

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So Cool · So Guilty · So Delicate

Treats

Three complimentary indulgence venues included in every stay: So Cool (60+ flavours of homemade ice cream), So Guilty (artisan chocolate room with truffles and pralines), and So Delicate (curated cheese and charcuterie room). All unlimited, all day.

SettingVarious locations · All-day

Our tipThe cardamom chocolate truffles at So Guilty are unforgettable — bring some home

Complimentary

Dining Inclusions

All rates at Soneva Fushi include breakfast. The Soneva Unlimited all-inclusive plan covers all dining (14 concepts), all beverages (including premium wines and spirits from the 7,000-bottle cellar), all excursions, spa treatments, and more. It's one of the most comprehensive all-inclusive packages in the Maldives. Complimentary for all guests: ice cream (60+ flavours), chocolate room, cheese and charcuterie room, Cinema Paradiso screenings.

All prices are subject to 10% service charge + 2% carbon offset tax + 16% GST (~29.9% on top). Green Tax of $12 per person per night applies additionally. Soneva Unlimited also includes excursions, spa treatments, and experiences.

Your Days on the Island

Soneva Fushi offers more things to do than virtually any resort in the Maldives. Beyond the exceptional marine life (Hanifaru Bay is 20 minutes away), the resort has built an entire ecosystem of unique experiences: an observatory, a glass-blowing studio, an open-air cinema, a zipline restaurant, and the largest kids club in the country. The 'Soneva Stars' programme brings world-renowned chefs, astronomers, and athletes for guest workshops throughout the year.

Family-Friendly Features

The Den at Soneva Fushi is widely regarded as the best kids club in the Maldives — a 1,365 sqm playground with a pirate ship, two pools, a Lego room, and music studio for ages 4–17. Beyond the club, children blow glass, stargaze at the observatory, and watch films under the stars at Cinema Paradiso. Family villas range from two to four bedrooms, each with a private stretch of beach.

House Reef & Underwater

One of the most vibrant house reefs in the Maldives, with 3–4 access points primarily along the sunset side of the island. The reef is exceptionally fish-rich, with regular sightings of reef sharks, sea turtles, eagle rays, and dolphins. Night snorkeling reveals octopuses and bioluminescent plankton. The Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere location guarantees outstanding biodiversity, and Hanifaru Bay — the world's largest manta ray aggregation site — is just 20 minutes by boat.

PADI dive center on-site. Night snorkeling available. Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports.

Transfer from Malé

Soneva Fushi operates its own custom seaplane fleet — retrofitted DHC-6 Twin Otters with just 8 VIP seats instead of the standard 15. Transfers are included in all villa rates. Guests enjoy a private lounge at the Malé seaplane terminal before the scenic 30-minute flight to Baa Atoll.

Resort island map — Soneva Fushi

Who This Resort is For

Soneva Fushi is not just a resort — it's an entire world built on a private island. No other property in the Maldives offers this combination of marine life, dining diversity, unique experiences, and genuine sustainability credentials. The complimentary chocolate room, ice cream parlour, and cheese room are the details that tell you everything about the philosophy: generosity at every turn. If budget allows, this is the most complete resort experience in the country.

What every stay includes

Taken from the resort's current contract — the same terms behind the prices on this page.

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