Opened in 2001
and named as 'Hotel of theYear' by the Tatler Travel Guide 101 Best Hotels just two years later,
Soneva Gili consists of 44 over-sized villas plus a stunning new Private Reserve covering 1400
square metres.
The villas continue the Soneva philosophy espoused by its sister resort, the multi award-winning
Soneva Fushi Resort & Six Senses Spa, of Intelligent Luxury. They are crafted from natural
materials, yet offer every creature comfort including a personal entertainment centre. For the
ultimate privacy, seven Crusoe Villas and the Private Reserve are only accessible by motor boat.
Mr and Ms Fridays add a personal level of anticipative service to the guest experience.
The resort also features an award winning over-water Six Senses Spa, which offers everything expected,
and some things unexpected; glass floor-panels beneath massage tables heighten the sensual experience,
whilst a Maldivian sand massage is included in the vast menu of holistic wellness and rejuvenating
treatments on offer.
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Soneva Gili Suite
- Mini Bar - IDD Telephone - Floating sun deck - CD Hi-Fi Stero system
- Large bathtub and shower - Personal Safe & Hairdryer - Private outdoor sitting area
- Roof top sun deck with daybed - Air conditioned plus overhead fan
- Water Villa Suites with King size bed
- Television with satellite channels and video CD player
- Large lobby area with sitting arrangments and day beds
- Open-air private bathroom with seperate glass walled shower area
Soneva Gili Residence
- Mini Bar - Kitchenette - King size bed - IDD Telephone - Floating sun deck
- Sun deck with daybed - CD Hi-Fi Stero system - Large bathtub and shower
- Personal Safe & Hairdryer - Private outdoor sitting area
- Air conditioned plus overhead fan- Television with satellite channels and video CD player
- Large living room with sitting arrangments and day beds
(Convertable to additional bedroom)
- Open-air private bathroom with seperate glass walled shower area
Crusoe Residence
- Mini bar - Kitchenette - King size bed - IDD Telephone - Floating sun deck
- CD Hi-Fi Stero system - Sun deck with daybed - Personal Safe & Hairdryer
- Large bathtub and shower - Air conditioned plus overhead fan
- Private outside sitting area - Television with satellite channels and video CD player
- Private Rowing Boat / Pontoon Boat Shuttle to main island
- Open-air private bathroom with seperate glass walled shower area
- Large living room with sitting arrangments and day beds
(Convertible to an additional bedroom )
The Private Reserve
The Soneva Gili Private Reserve is like no other Presidential-style Suite . It is made up of
five separate buildings which house two master bedrooms, one guest room; and a private
spa with steamroom, sauna and massage pavilion plus an air conditioned gym .
There are a Mr & Mrs Friday on call at all times -with private quarters - and two boats
for the resident 's personal use . For the children there is a waterslide into the logoon.
Main Features Include: - Separate buildings designed in rustic chic style, 2 master suites
each with ceiling to floor windows on 3 sides, Private indoor & outdoor relaxation areas
and sundecks, 1 guest room with ensuite bathroom located on the 2nd floor, All bedrooms,
spa and master suite indoor relaxation areas are air conditioned, Large living room with
sitting arrangements and day beds, Ceiling fans in bedroom and living room, A large central
open plan living area with sea garden, natural coral pool, surrounding viewing/sun decks,
dining area, writing desk and day beds, Unique open-air 100m2 private bathroom with
separate glass walled shower enclosure, Each master suite has a relaxing horizon style
2 person bathtub built over the coral gardens, Private Spa facility with sauna, steamroom,
indoor & outdoor treatment pavilion, & upstairs air conditioned gymnasium, Entertainment
/library suite with the latest in plasma, audiovisual technologies, Music and movie selection
tailored to guest requirements (Also available in all bedrooms), Books and magazines will be
stylized to suit the guests tastes, Individually controlled music throughout the villa,
including the underwater coral pool, Resident Mr & Mrs Friday (Personal Butlers) on call
24 hours, Fully equipped Gourmet kitchen available for private dining, snacks or a simple
cappuccino, Residents will be invited to design their own cellar selection from our list of
300 wines, Alternatively, resident sommelier will be pleased to source any preferred wines
or beverages, A deep water coral pool with underwater speakers is situated next to the
central living area, For the light hearted, a waterslide is installed from the top deck into
the coral pool, Roof top sun deck with daybed and two outdoor dining pavilions, Sea level
sundecks with sun lounges offering direct access into the crystal clear coral gardens and
amazing marine life, Personal easy to use motorized transfer boats, exclusive to the guests,
Alternatively the Mr Friday will captain and transport the residents, A private 400hp 36'
speedboat with crew will be on call at all times, Espresso Machine & Minibar, Personal safe,
Hairdryer, Chess and backgammon tables
The Private Reserve at Soneva Gili is located on the water and sufficiently far from other
villas to provide maximum privacy.
Features of Spa Suite
Couples treatment room with [ Air Comditioning / Two Massage Beds / CD Hi Fi Stero
system with sound seakers ], Bathroom with [ Blitz Shower / Steam Generator ], Gym with
[ Air conditioning / Two Yoga Mats / Two Fit Balls (65 cm) / Two Terabands / Multi Gym
/ Two Exertubes / Dumbbells / Elliptical Machine / Refrigrator ] Jacuzzi, Relaxation
area with daybed for couple.
Private Reserve also features Spa Suite but treatments are not included as per above supplement
Transportation
Distance from Male International Airport is 6 nautical miles. 20 minutes by boat
Recreational Facilities
Ocean Paradise Dive centre fully equipped with the latest equipment, “Ever Soneva so Scuba Doo”
the Maldives most luxurious purpose built dive dhoni, Professional PADI instructors offering a
wide range of courses and private tuition, Renowned dive sites all within 10 minutes of the resort,
including world famous Manta point, Deep-sea fishing (not recommended but available), Snorkeling,
Speedboats / Waterskiing, Cultural Excursions to nearby village islands and Malé, Library and
Wi-Fi Internet Access, Conference facilities, Picnics to secluded desert islands
Spa
Six Senses over Water Spa staffed with international therapists -includes: Resident
Ayurvedic doctor, Yoga instructor, Range of spa and beauty treatments, Steam rooms,
chill rooms and sauna, Fully equipped over water gymnasium, Fresh water infinity swimming Pool
Recreational Facilities ( Free of Charge )
Watersports including catamaran, kyaks, wakeboarding, windsurfing, waterskiing, Windsurfing
and Hobiecat Sailing, Canoeing, Tennis Court, Volleyball, Badminton, Table Tennis champa,
Boules & Jogging, Many board-games such as Chess, Backgammon, Trivial Pursuit, Extensive DVD
and CD library and iPods on request
Facilities & Services
Dine under the palms at the Beach front restaurant, offering gourmet à la carte and
changing daily menus, Resident sommelier with a wine list in excess of 300 wines from
around the world, Over Water Bar and Restaurant to relax and enjoy sunset cocktails or
our live cooking kitchen, focusing on simple fresh grill items, In villa dining menu
designed around our guests favourite cuisine and dishes, Private in villa dining options
and gourmet BBQ’s a re also available, Organic herb and vegetable garden lunches and dinners,
Secluded private dining experiences including – One Palm & Three Palm Isalnd, Sahara Beach
and our tree house dining platform, Weekly wine tasting in over water bar, Wine dinners with
visiting wine makers and celebrity chefs, Laundry & Valet Service, Island boutique, Sifani
Jewellry shop, Baby Sitting & Child Minding @ approx $10/hour, Secretarial service,
All major credit cards accepted
The interior decoration has been devised to recreate a natural habitat, using
sustainable woods, natural materials and traditional fabrics, whilst still
offering all the modern day amenities and creature comforts of true luxury.
At Soneva Gili Resort and Spa we are very sensitive to the environment. The utmost
care has been taken in developing the island with respect to its ecological balance.