Soneva Gili Resort and Spa is set on the idyllic tropical island of Lankanfushi. The shallow lagoon provides crysral clear turquoise waters ideal for snorkelling. The resort, founded on the concept of 'intelligent luxury', blends modern creature comforts with the natural environment and a warm and friendly hospitality.

Soneva Gili & Six Senses Spa is a luxury resort hotel in the North Male Atoll of the Maldives. Robinson Crusoe would have loved it: indulgent luxury and a whole team of Man Friday's! On the tiny coral island of Lankanfushi, floating in a limpid lagoon, Soneva Gili resort's claim to be 'elegance on water' is fully justified

LOCATION

North Male Atoll / 15 minutes by speedboat

ACCOMMODATION

Soneva Gili & Six Senses Spa's affinity with its location is imaginatively expressed through its 44 suites and residences, bar / restaurant and Six Senses Spa, uniquely designed and made from natural materials suspended over the water. You get an amazing view of the myriad fish in the lagoon. Well-separated for privacy along wooden jetties, the spacious villas offer roof top and over-water sun decks, a stunning open-air bathroom, sumptuous daybeds, hi-fi, satellite TV and even your very own facilities for a romantic moonlight dinner.

But for the ultimate in privacy, the seven Crusoe Residences are only accessible by boat

Soneva Gili Villa Suite - 29 Water Villas - 210 square meters. Soneva Gili Suites, has been designed and crafted in traditional style using natural materials. Your private villa, is a heaven of "intelligent luxury", your bedroom has glass which gives you a panoramic view of the lagoon, the open air living room with day beds creates an idyllic location to relax and enjoy in villa dining. Your personal over water sun deck and sun roof sun terrace ensure that you have the privacy to enjoy the sea or marvel at the night sky.

Soneva Gili Residences - 8 Water Residences - 250 square meters. A walk along the jetty brings you to the Soneva Gili Residences, with unparalleled views of the lagoon. Your haven of luxury consists of a glass walled bedroom with Panoramic views, a sitting room, with day beds for relaxing, dining table and glass wall creates an environment of being at home in paradise. Your personal over water sun deck and sun roof sun terrace ensure that you have the privacy to enjoy the sea or marvel at the night sky. The bathroom with private water garden will add to the experience of your vacation and Mr. Fridays at your disposal any time of the day.

Soneva Gili Crusoe Residences - 7 stand alone Water Residences - 250 square meters. Imagine being secluded in true Robinson Crusoe style, the Soneva Gili Crusoe Residences stands majestically in the lagoon looking out towards the coral reef and open sea. You have your own private rowboat to travel between your residence and the resort. Your haven consists of a glass walled bedroom with panoramic views, a sitting room with day beds for relaxing, dining table and glass wall creates an environment of being at home in paradise. Your personal over water sun deck and sun roof sun terrace ensure that you have the privacy to enjoy the sea or marvel at the night sky and your personal Mr. Friday will be any time of the day at your disposal.

To ensure comfort and the utmost privacy, 7-10 metres separate each villa suite from its neighbour and 20-30 metres separates one residence from another. The stand-alone Crusoe Residences are sited in the lagoon, looking out beyond the coral reef. Each has its own private motor boat for traveling between the residence and the jetty. The new Private Reserve with its two villas and private spa suite promises to be "out of this world". All villas and residences have open air bathrooms, rooftop and over-water sundecks, air-conditioned bedrooms, ceiling fans, espresso machines, mini-bars, safes, hairdryers, CD hi-fi, DVD and satellite television. The residences come with kitchenettes.

DINING

At Soneva Gili is very much about the enjoyment of the dining experience itself. Choices include the main restaurant, an over-water bar and restaurant, moonlit dinners on your own sundeck or on the cantilevered deck on the sunset side of the villa. The settings are as memorable as the cuisine.

The Restaurant offers a superb natural environment to have a relaxing breakfast and romantic dinner. The wide "a la carte" menu speaks of the beauty of the sea and it is a meeting of the freshest seafood, imported meats, organic grown vegetables and herbs specially grown in the garden on the Resort.
Opening hours: 7:30 to 11:00 and 19:30 to 22:30.
The Bar is beautifully set on stilts: a stunning construction over the shallow lagoon of Lankanfushi. Not many bars in the world have these 360 degrees of breathtaking ambience. The Bar is an informal place to enjoy snacks and light meals throughout the day. Opening hours: 7:00 till late.
The Wood Fired Champa - the chefs are preparing a varied menu of wood fired cuisine such as pizzas, where you will be able to choose your favourite dough, and a daily menu including our garden production and using the culinary benefit of this wood oven.
In Villa Dining allows you to choose from an extensive menu or design your own together with the Chef. Available from 7:00 to 23:00.

FACILITIES

Restaurant, Over-water Bar, wine cellar, Swimming Pool, Windsurfing, hobie cat sailing, canoeing, Tennis, Table Tennis, Boules, Volleyball, Diving School, Deep-sea Fishing, Badminton, Shops, Six Senses Spa & Fitness Room.

Infinity swimming pool; PADI Diving School and Watersports Centre caters for diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, canoes, speedboats and hobbicat sailing. Land activities include tennis, volleyball, badminton, boules and table tennis. Excursions to nearby islands and deep sea fishing are available. The renowned Six Senses over-water health spa provides extensive massage and beauty treatments,

For the ultimate in relaxation, the professional beauty therapists and masseurs will provide holistic treatments in a unique facility set over the turquoise blue of the lagoon. An extensive number of treatments are available - not least the specially designed jet lag treatment to help new arrivals acclimatise!
Complimentary recreational facilities are always on offer. In addition, there is a diving school and deep-sea fishing trips can also be arranged.

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