Escape to Paradise: Unveiling the Soneva Secret in the Maldives
It’s no secret we’ve been in love with Soneva ever since they opened their first Maldives resort and started creating sanctuaries of fun and responsible luxury.
Nestled at the westernmost tip of the Maldives, on the remote island of Dhipparufushi in the Makunudhoo Atoll, Soneva Secret 2024 offers the ultimate in privacy and seclusion. The resort features just 14 beach and overwater villas, including the unique lagoon Crusoe Villas, accessible only by boat, and the Maldives' first floating villa, the Castaway. Each villa boasts private access to the pristine lagoon or white sand beach, making it the perfect place to disconnect from the world and reconnect with yourself and nature.
Every villa is designed to offer the ultimate in Soneva hospitality, featuring a dedicated team of three: a Barefoot Guardian, Barefoot Assistant, and chef de partie. This team ensures that every stay is not only personalized but exceeds expectations.
Soneva Secret 2024 offers a culinary experience like no other. While on the island, you can indulge in tailored dining journeys with menus curated by the resort’s 14 chefs de partie, each hailing from a different country. From Japanese to Nordic cuisine, the diverse and indulgent menus are designed entirely around the your preferences, complete with fusion fare and enticing wine pairings.
For a truly unique dining experience, explore the surprising menu by chef Henrique Lork at Out of This World, a castaway dining tower, observatory, and wine cellar perched over the water and reachable by zipline. For a more grounded experience, So Primitive offers a toes-in-the-sand firepit dining experience, while The Living Room serves as the island hub, providing casual dining and lounge spaces along with a library, boutique, and Soneva’s renowned ice cream, chocolate, and cheese and charcuterie rooms available 24/7.
Beyond the villas, Soneva Secret 2024 offers a variety of experiences designed in harmony with nature. Signature highlights include a midnight astronomy picnic on a nearby sandbank, a fishing trip aboard a local dhoni boat, and awe-inspiring marine expeditions. Guests can spot manta rays, sharks, sea turtles, dolphins, and whales on the ‘Ocean Big 5’ safari or relax with wellness services at The Spa.
Soneva Secret is the only resort in the Makunudhoo Atoll, located in the administrative region of the Haa Dhaalu Atoll. Guests can reach this secluded paradise via a scenic 75-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport in Malé or a 25-minute flight from Maafaru International Airport in the Noonu Atoll. Alternatively, embark on a leisurely full-day cruise onboard Soneva in Aqua from Soneva Fushi, located in the Maldives’ Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. No matter how you arrive, your journey to self-discovery and harmony with nature begins at Soneva Secret 2024.
Guests of Huffman Travel enjoy extra VIP amenities when staying at Soneva, including:
Complimentary daily breakfast
$100 Resort Credit
Upgrade on arrival (subject to availability)
Flexible check in/out times (subject to availability)
Complimentary internet