Chinese-speaking staffWaterslideSandbankBicyclesButlerPADI dive centerSpaRomantic experiencesCinema or stargazing
Experience ratings
Snorkeling5 / 55
Beach5 / 55
Families5 / 55
Lagoon5 / 55
Honeymoon5 / 55
Photography5 / 55
House reef5 / 55
About the island
The hotel is located in the center of a large lagoon on the remote island of Makunudhoo at the westernmost edge of the Maldives, in Haa Dhaalu Atoll. It can be reached by a 75-minute seaplane from Malé, leading guests to discover the beauty of wild luxury nature amid tranquility and leisure. The resort has newly upgraded personalized service and Soneva's signature experiences. In the 2023 Top 50 Best Hotels in the World list, one of the most prestigious awards in the tourism industry, both Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani in the Maldives were included and achieved excellent results. And in 2024, the heavily launched Soneva Secret will undoubtedly once again overturn the Maldives hotel rankings! Although it wears a mysterious cloak, it cannot conceal its luxurious and unique inner charm.
Why stay here
Soneva's latest masterpiece; the island already has private-island customized attributes, an excellent natural environment, a dedicated butler on call 24 hours a day, spacious spacing between villas, personalized custom dining, a healthy lifestyle concept, and so on.
Highlights
① Inheriting Soneva's excellent brand tradition, using a natural log design style to create an island with a vast lagoon and charming sea views; ② The entire island has only 14 spacious villas, ranging from 448 square meters to 1158 square meters, ensuring guests' privacy; ③ In addition to the popular slides, the master bedroom of each villa is equipped with an innovative retractable roof design; except for the Castaway Villa, every villa has a spacious private pool and a hanging hammock net; ④ Each villa is equipped with a three-person service team providing 24-hour butler service, an assistant, and a private chef, bringing guests a brand-new personalized service experience; every stay is designed to exceed guests' expectations and provide customized luxury enjoyment.
Before you go
① The price is relatively high; ② The snorkeling environment is average.
Villas and rooms
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Beach Reserve
Room count · 1Area · 1,158㎡Water slide · Yes
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Villa Description: This luxurious two-story villa features two master bedrooms with retractable roofs and two adjacent twin bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, garden shower, and toilet. Expansive indoor and outdoor living areas abound, including multi-level dining spaces, a family-sized TV lounge with cozy daybeds, a study area, a fully-equipped gym, and a pantry with minibar. The upper level boasts an outdoor dining pavilion with daybeds and a spa treatment room overlooking the lagoon.
Maximum occupancy
4 Adults 4 Children
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Crusoe Villa
Room count · 1Area · 461㎡Water slide · Yes
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Watch the stars from the comfort of the master bedroom under the villa's retractable roof, or admire the variety of marine life from the comfortable king-size bed. At the rear of the villa there is also an adjoining children's room with en-suite shower and toilet. In addition, there is a study area, fully equipped gym, pantry and minibar, bathroom with enclosed toilet, dressing room, shower and sunken bathtub with private access to the lagoon, and a spacious dining area with sunken seating. Upstairs are the spa room, a dining pavilion with sofa bed and a curved water slide that takes you down to the turquoise waters below.
Maximum occupancy
2 adults 2 children
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Beach Hideaway
Room count · 1Area · 448㎡Water slide · Yes
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The Private Beach Retreat is spread over two floors, just steps from the sparkling waters of the lagoon. The master bedroom features a retractable stargazing roof and a spacious outdoor bathroom with a sunken bathtub, enclosed toilet, indoor and outdoor showers, and a dedicated dressing area. A fully equipped gym and an adjacent children's room with an en-suite shower and toilet are also located at the rear of the villa. Outside, a wooden deck surrounds a private freshwater pool, a sunken dining area, and a swing sofa bed, providing ample space for relaxation under the endless blue sky of the Maldives. The first floor also has an open-plan living room with a large sofa bed, a study area, a pantry with a minibar, and an outdoor dining area. Meanwhile, the first floor features a spa room and an outdoor dining pavilion with a sofa bed.
Maximum occupancy
2 adults 2 children
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Crusoe Reserve
Room count · 1Area · 1,108㎡Water slide · Yes
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Inside, the open-plan living area maximizes the stunning, uninterrupted views, while the master bedroom's retractable roof is perfect for stargazing from the comfort of the king-size bed. Both children's bedrooms have en-suite showers and toilets. There are also two semi-outdoor master bathrooms, each with a shower, enclosed toilet and a feature sunken bathtub with direct access to the lagoon. Designed to ensure maximum privacy, it features a spacious outdoor deck with its own private pool and catamaran net, a waterslide with direct access to the lagoon, a shaded dining area, sun loungers and sunken seating. The upper deck includes an outdoor dining pavilion, a comfortable daybed and a spa room.
Maximum occupancy
4 Adults 4 Children
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Overwater Hideaway
Room count · 5Area · 461㎡Water slide · Yes
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The spacious overwater retreat features a large master bedroom on the first floor, with an adjacent en-suite bathroom, toilet, and dressing room. The retractable roof above the master bedroom slides back with the push of a button to reveal the starry sky, while the iconic outdoor bathroom is equipped with a sunken bathtub, shower, and toilet. There is also an adjacent children's bedroom with an en-suite shower and toilet. The first floor also has an open-plan living room with a large sofa bed, a study, a fully equipped gym, a pantry with a minibar, and an outdoor dining area. The large outdoor deck features a private freshwater pool, a sunken dining area, a sofa bed, and catamaran nets for guests to relax on. Meanwhile, the first floor has a spa room, a dining pavilion with a sofa bed, and a curved water slide leading to the lagoon.
Maximum occupancy
2 adults 2 children
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Castaway Villa
Room count · 1Area · 461㎡Water slide · Yes
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Castaway is the first villa of its kind in the Maldives; the drift villa is consciously designed to be unaffected by the movement of the waves and is accessible only by sea. This spacious villa is spread over two floors and features Soneva's iconic seawater pool and a curved slide directly into the lagoon, as well as a retractable roof above the master bedroom for stargazing. The master bathroom suite features a sunken bathtub, shower, enclosed toilet and dressing room. At the rear of the villa is an additional double bedroom with en-suite shower and toilet, next to a fully equipped gym overlooking the surrounding turquoise waters. The ground floor also features a pantry and minibar, a covered dining area, and a family-sized TV lounge with a large sofa bed and sunken seating. Upstairs, a spa treatment room, lagoon water slide and outdoor dining pavilion complete this private, exclusive space.
Maximum occupancy
2 adults 2 children
Restaurants and bars
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Bespoke Dining, Every Day
Service style · Order foodGourmet flavours · International cuisineDress code · Casual & Relaxed
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The resort's 14 chefs come from different countries and possess extensive knowledge of local cuisines, including Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Maldivian, Italian, Indonesian, French, South American, Sri Lankan, Chinese, Middle Eastern, Korean, Indian, and Nordic. Each villa has a dedicated chef, allowing you to enjoy the finest and most authentic cuisine in your own private paradise.
Hours
All day
Drifting Restaurant
Service style · Order foodGourmet flavours · International cuisineDress code · Casual & Relaxed
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Take a zipline to our drift restaurant, wine cellar, and observation deck, surrounded by endless ocean views and spectacular sky views. Sit on the elevated terrace and enjoy a curated culinary journey and tasting menu while our resident astronomer helps navigate the skies for a heavenly dining experience.
Hours
All day
Island experiences
5
Dive centre
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Overview: Soneva Secret 2024 has many spectacular dive sites, with abundant marine life near the resort and in-house PADI instructors, making it an ideal destination for exploring awe-inspiring ocean wonders.
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Wellness
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Introduction: Our holistic wellness philosophy combines thousands of years of ancient healing wisdom with the latest science and innovation. Discover a curated selection of wellness services designed to help you relax, restore and rebalance in our tranquil treatment rooms or in the treatment room of your private villa. Begin each day by saluting the rising sun with group or one-on-one yoga and meditation sessions on the soft white sand. With the help and support of our resident experts and visiting wellness experts and therapists from around the world, realign your wellness goals with your lifestyle.
Sunset Dolphin Cruise
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Introduction: Watching dozens of playful dolphins under the endless blue sky of the Maldives is a truly enchanting experience. As you cruise to deeper waters, snacks and refreshments will be provided.
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Explore the stars
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Introduction: Embark on a journey across the galaxy at the state-of-the-art Bond-inspired observatory at Soneva Secret 2024. The Out of This World observatory is equipped with a high-magnification telescope, offering views of magnificent galaxies and a chance to learn about the universe.
Drift picnic
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Introduction: Let us take you to one of our private sandbanks for a true castaway experience. Hop on our boat and sail to the island with your picnic basket, snorkeling gear, sunbeds, and umbrella. Once set up, they will let you enjoy the pure tranquility of castaway life.