Soneva's second Maldivian property — 51 overwater and island villas in Noonu Atoll's private lagoon, with optional waterslides from bedroom to sea.
BrandSoneva
DestinationMaldives
RegionIndian Ocean
Price TierTier 5 ($10k+)
SettingOverwater sanctuary within a private lagoon
Best ForFamilies with school-age children seeking villa-scale accommodation, repeat Soneva guests collecting properties, couples on milestone trips who want informality over grand-hotel formality.
PrivacyUltra-Private
ServicePersonalized Butler service
ButlerFull service butler available
Private PoolYes
Built2016
Renovated2020
Soneva Jani opened in 2016 in Noonu Atoll, the second Maldivian property from Sonu Shivdasani after Soneva Fushi. The 51 villas — one to four bedrooms — split between overwater and island configurations, all with private pools. Select overwater villas have waterslides that run from the upper-floor b
Key Features
Overwater and beachfront villas
Private pools in all villas
Personalized service and butler service
Eco-friendly initiatives and sustainable practices
Multiple dining options featuring organic and local cuisine
Spa and wellness facilities
Water sports and diving opportunities
Stargazing deck and outdoor cinema
Dining
So Imaginative
So Starstruck
So Wild
So Engaging
Signature Experience
The waterslide descent from bedroom to lagoon in the overwater villas — a structural feature that exists nowhere else in the Maldives at this tier.
The waterslide villas — bedroom to lagoon — are structurally unique in the Maldives luxury tier. Soneva's environmental practice and barefoot-luxury informality run deeper here than at competing overwater properties.
Signature Suite: Soneva Jani Villas
Island and over-water pool villas ranging from one to four bedrooms
Accolades
Global Recognition Award for immersive, nature-inspired luxury experience, Accolades from The Worlds 50 Best, Condé Nast Traveler, CNN, Travel + Leisure, Robb Report
