Soneva Gili practiced sustainable living well before being "green" came into vogue. Every aspect of the resort – from the well-appointed Villas, to the Six Senses spa – is designed to embrace the natural beauty of the surroundings and provide you with an experience as luxurious and relaxing as the warm blue-green water that laps against the island's shores. Soneva Gili created its tropical oasis in reverence to the ecological balance of the island, and uses sustainable woods, natural materials and traditional fabrics to recreate the natural habitat while offering the modern-day amenities and creature comforts of true luxury. Just 20 minutes from the Malé International Airport by speedboat, Soneva Gili offers you a veritable get-away, where your only neighbors are the marine life swimming beneath your over-water shelter.

Insider's Guide:

• Largest Over Water Villas in the World
• Underground Wine, Cheese, and Meat Bar is Amazing
• Over Water Spa is Terrific
• Barefoot Luxury at its Best!

Three jetties stretch out from the island, giving access to Villa Suites and Residences, all of which have been designed with the utmost attention to detail to ensure total guest comfort. In addition to their unique qualities, each Villa has these common amenities:

• Roof-top sun decks with daybeds and over-water sun decks with lounge chairs
• Ceiling fans and air-conditioned bedrooms, mini-bars, espresso machines, personal safes, hair dryers
• CD Hi-fi stereos, satellite television, and DVD players
• Open-air private bathrooms with separate glass-walled shower areas, in addition to large soaking tubs
• Chess and Backgammon tables, as well as bicycles provided for all rooms
• 24-hour butler service
• Décor: Natural, sustainable materials with state-of-the art amenities

Villa Suite

There are 29 spacious Villa Suites, all located over-water along the sides of the jetties. These suites appreciate the surrounding beauty of the island by offering open-air living rooms with daybed lounging areas, in addition to adjacent dining areas. Guests can also opt for a Spa Suite inclusion with this room type. Floor plan

Details

• Size (m²): 210
• Size (ft²): 2,260
• Location: Over-water villas, along the sides of the jetties
• Layout: Air-conditioned bedroom with king-sized bed, large open-air living room, open-air bathroom, and a staircase with a roof-top sun deck and dining pavilion.
• Bathroom: Huge open-air private bathroom with separate glass-walled shower area and bathtub. There is a small glass cut-out in the bathroom floor enabling easy viewing of the sea life below.

Residence

There are eight secluded Residence Villas all situated over the water, at the end of the jetties with fantastic views. These Residence Villas are larger than the Villa Suites and have air-conditioned living rooms and bedrooms as well as convenient kitchenettes adding to the space, and offer total privacy for your enjoyment. Guests can also opt for a Spa Suite inclusion with this room type. Floor plan

Details

• Size (m²): 250
• Size (ft²): 2,690
• Location: Over-water secluded residences, reachable by jetties
• Layout: Air-conditioned bedroom, large air-conditioned living room with a large glass cut-out panel in the floor, open-air bathroom, outdoor deck area, stair case with a roof top sun deck and dining pavilion.
• Bathroom: Open-air private bathroom with separate glass-walled shower area with bathtub. There is a small glass cut-out in the bathroom floor.

Crusoe Residence

Accessible only by boat, the seven stand-alone Crusoe Residences each come with its own private, motorized dinghy. Designed for the ultimate in privacy, these residences also offer the same luxurious amenities as the Residence Villas. Floor plan

Details

• Size (m²): 250
• Size (ft²): 2,690
• Location: Stand-alone residences, reachable by pontoon boat from the main island
• Layout: Air-conditioned bedroom, large air-conditioned living room with a large glass cut-out panel in the floor, open-air bathroom, outdoor deck area, staircase with a roof-top sun deck and dining pavilion. These have the same layout as the Residence Villas.
• Bathroom: Open-air private bathroom with separate glass-walled shower area with bathtub. There is a small glass cut-out in the bathroom floor.

Private Reserve

Situated 500 meters from the island and 300 meters from the nearest villa, the Private Reserve is the largest over-water villa in the world and offers sumptuous luxury in harmony with the environment. Accessible only by boat, the two-story reserve enjoys uninterrupted views of the island's coral reefs and the Indian Ocean that laps against its pilings. The five separate buildings that compose the reserve are designed to inspire relaxation and provide satisfaction of your any need.

• Features a large open-plan living area with sea garden; surrounding sun decks, both roof-top and sea-level; indoor and outdoor dining pavilions; writing desk and day beds.
• The fully equipped gourmet kitchen, private spa facility with steam room, sauna and air-conditioned gym, entertainment/library suite, and personal motorboats add to the unique ambiance.
• The two master suites both feature floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides, as well as horizon-style, two-person bathtubs situated over the coral gardens, and air conditioning throughout.
• Individually controlled music is available in every room, including the underwater coral pool. Butler staff ensures that every detail is taken care of for you.

Details

• Size (m²): 1,400
• Size (ft²): 15,000
• Location: Stand-alone private residence, over-water
• View: The turquoise-blue water of the Indian Ocean from every vantage point
• Bedrooms: Two master suites and one second-floor guest room with ensuite bathroom. All bedrooms and spa facility have air-conditioned relaxation areas as well as ceiling fans.
• Dining area: One indoor area off of the central living area; two outdoor dining pavilions on the roof-top sun deck.
• Bathroom: Two 100 m² open-air private bathrooms with separate glass-walled showers, plus ensuite bathroom in guest quarters.

Soneva Gili prides itself not just on the quality of the food and service, but also on total enjoyment of the dining experience. With an organic herb and vegetable garden at their disposal, the top-notch chefs prepare fresh, seasonal meals to be relished in any location you desire.

Dining Options

• Dine under the palms at the beach-front restaurant, which offers daily menu selections;
• Relax and enjoy sunset cocktails and fresh grill items in the over-water bar and restaurant;
• Sample more than 500 regional wines in the gourmet underground wine, cheese, and meat cellar with Soneva Gili's resident sommelier;
• Experience wine dinners with visiting wine makers and celebrity chefs;
• In Villa dining with personalized menus or gourmet bbqs; or
• Schedule a private dining experience on your choice of One Palm Island, Three Palm Island, Palm Beach, or the treehouse dining platform.

Main Restaurant

Located on the west side of Lankanfushi and offering a superb natural environment to enjoy a relaxing breakfast or romantic dinner. The style of food caters to all requirements and offers a combination of dishes that allows East to meet the West in culinary terms. Dinner Menu

By the Sea Restaurant

The restaurant presents a fusion Peruvian-Japanese culinary adventure combining breathtaking views to the ocean with intimate dining for just 26 guests. Located on the elevated top level of a double story facility located on the island, the restaurant includes a Sushi Bar featuring daybeds, and an open kitchen station which can be used for live cooking classes.

The expansive tasting menu includes a quintessential fusion of food; from traditional Japanese to indigenous European, Asian and Peruvian flavors. Local ingredients are used and include the daily catch and fresh organic produce picked from the resort's own gardens. Guests have the ability to select from an array of signature dishes accompanied by a fine selection of Japanese sakes and an extensive list of wines. A La Carte Menu

Main Bar

The Bar is a stunning construction over the shallow lagoon and offers snacks and light meals throughout the day. The lunch buffet at the bar is a very casual experience, where guests can create their own menu from the wide selection of fresh salad leaves from the garden, sushi, Mediterranean delicacies, daily catch of fish, imported meats and local spices and herbs. Food Menu

The Wine Cellar & Underground Chocolate Cave

Situated between the restaurant and the garden is the gourmet cellar, initially visible only by the softly undulating wood-shingled roofline. Wine tasting and wine dinners are hosted by the wine sommelier as to the requirement of each guest. Guests may either order at the cellar or from the wine list and have the wine of their choice delivered to the restaurant or their villa in time to enjoy it with their meal.

In addition to the artisanal cheese and deli room is the resort's handmade, gourmet chocolate cave. Guests may experience some very interesting and unusual flavors with the chocolate menu. Chocolate and wine pairings are available on request. Dinner Menu, Underground Chocolate Cave Menu

Soneva Gili has options for every idea of vacation.

Six Senses Spa

For the utmost in Zen relaxation, the resort's Six Senses over-water spa offers a range of spa services and beauty treatments – traditional and locally inspired – as well as availability of an Ayurvedic doctor who practices holistic healing methods to combat jetlag, or just help ease the soreness from your afternoon kayaking excursion. The spa also hosts a fully-equipped gym, sauna, steam and chill rooms, as well as a fresh-water infinity pool.
Spa Menu

Activities

For a more full-contact experience in the Maldives, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing and catamaran sailing are all available free of charge. Or, stay on dry land with a game of tennis, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, or your choice of board games to play beach side. Resort Facilities, Excursion Information

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling

If your tastes veer more toward under water interactions, the island's Ocean Paradise Dive Center is fully equipped with the latest equipment, as well as professional PADI instructors offering a wide range of lessons and private tuition. To this end, there are many renowned dive sites just minutes from the resort, including the world-famous Manta Point. Not ready to get fully submerged? Snorkeling is great from the beach. Water Sports Price List

Additional services

• Library with an extensive selection of CDs, DVDs and books
• iPods upon request
• In-Villa Internet access

Online Brochures

• Indian Ocean and Dubai Brochure
• African Safari Brochure
• Australia Brochure

Brochures

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