Maldives
Vast overwater villas with retractable roofs and water slides, on a private lagoon in remote Noonu.
Soneva Jani spreads across Medhufaru and a 5.6-kilometre lagoon in the far Noonu Atoll, deliberately remote. The water villas are enormous — some over a thousand square metres — many with a slide from the upper deck into the lagoon and a retractable bedroom roof for sleeping under the stars.
The Soneva ethos is 'no news, no shoes': barefoot, slow and unflashy despite the scale and price. The island carries an observatory, an outdoor cinema over the water, and a waste-to-wealth ethic that's genuine rather than decorative. North-jetty enhancement works run into mid-2026, but the resort stays open throughout.
Couples and families who want space, privacy and barefoot calm at the top of the market
You want quick access from Malé or a compact, intimate island
A two-bedroom Water Retreat with slide and retractable roof for families; one-bedroom for couples
December–April for the calmest, clearest conditions
A roughly 40-minute seaplane from Malé
Barefoot and unhurried; an over-water observatory, outdoor cinema and a famous chocolate-and-cheese room
Paltino arranges the seaplane, a water villa sized to your party, and stargazing or a private cinema night around the island's slower rhythm.
Tell us a little about the trip you have in mind and a specialist will be in touch personally. Prefer to talk? Call +1 250-385-3001.