Soneva Secret 2024

One Island, One Atoll, One Secret

Experience a fresh new wave of personalised hospitality at Soneva Secret 2024, located in the sparkling waters of the Maldives’ Makunudhoo Atoll. Thirty years in the making, our barefoot paradise presents the ultimate in privacy and seclusion, where the beauty of nature abounds.

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Your Private Island

The first resort in the Makunudhoo Atoll, Soneva Secret features 14 overwater and island villas, including the Maldives’ only floating villa. Designed to offer the ultimate in Soneva hospitality and exemplary service standards, each villa features a dedicated team of three, which includes a Barefoot Guardian, Barefoot Assistant and dedicated chef, to ensure every stay is wholly personalised.

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Signature Stays

Overwater Hideaway

The serene Overwater Hideaway features an expansive master bedroom on the ground floor, complete with an open plan living room, spacious deck and a range of outdoor dining areas.

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Beach Hideaway

This private Beach Hideaway is surrounded by pristine white sand and lush jungle, just steps from the sparkling waters of the lagoon. Spread over two floors, there’s plenty of space for relaxing.

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A spacious tropical beachside bungalow with rustic wooden furniture in a Maldives luxury private resort villa. The room features a canopy bed with white linens, a wooden desk, and a seating area with yellow cushions. The open walls reveal a view of the ocean and an outdoor deck.

Crusoe Villa

Spread across two floors, this spacious Crusoe Villa features a private pool surrounded by ample space for lounging, dining and taking in the uninterrupted ocean vistas.

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A spacious, sunlit room with wooden beams and furniture in the style of Maldives luxury private resort villas. The room features a white canopy bed, a cozy seating area with yellow cushions, and rustic decor. The open design allows for natural light to flood the space, creating a serene and airy atmosphere.

Beach Reserve

This two-bedroom Beach Reserve is surrounded by tropical gardens with an array of dining and living areas, signature swimming pool and spacious terrace offering the ultimate in privacy.

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A spacious, open-air beach villa with rustic wooden furniture, mosquito-netted bed, desk, and cozy seating. The room features ocean-themed decor in shades of white and yellow. Wide open doors lead to a deck with lounge chairs, offering a stunning view of the sea at this Maldives luxury private resort villa.

Crusoe Reserve

The spectacular two-bedroom Crusoe Reserve offers incredible views in every direction, whether over the interrupted horizon, into the clear blue depths of the ocean, or up towards the sky.

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Luxurious overwater bungalow with a thatched roof, nestled in the Maldives' exclusive Soneva Luxury Private Resort, featuring an outdoor deck with lounge chairs, a petite pool, and a slide descending into the clear turquoise ocean. The sky is partly cloudy, creating a serene tropical ambiance.

Castaway Villa

The first of its kind in the Maldives, the Castaway is an exceptional floating villa and offers the ultimate in overwater living. Spread across two floors, this exclusive villa is only accessible by sea.

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Services & Amenities

Open-air, rustic beachfront villa at Soneva in the Maldives with light blue wood beams and floor. A canopy bed is in the foreground, while seating areas are in the background, offering expansive views of the ocean. The decor is minimal and natural, enhancing the serene atmosphere of this luxury private resort.

Bedrooms with retractable roofs for stargazing

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Perfectly personalised experiences

A serene bedroom with a wooden interior features a canopy bed draped in white fabric. A large window with shutters offers a view of an overwater bungalow and the ocean, reminiscent of Maldives luxury. The room includes a desk and chair, shelves with neatly placed items, and warm natural lighting.

Adjoining children’s rooms in every villa

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Barefoot Guardian for 24/7 butler service

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In-villa gyms and spa treatment rooms

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A dedicated chef for inspired dining

Discovery Dining

Every villa at Soneva Secret has its own dedicated private chef, presenting personalised dining with exceptional flavours that traverse the globe. Guests can also explore a refined selection of culinary experiences across the resort, including elevated wine pairings and limited-edition menus at our castaway restaurant and observatory, complimentary cheese and chocolate rooms and more.

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Out of This World

Gaze towards the heavens at our castaway wine cellar, dining room and observatory. Zipline to the elevated wine cellar terrace to take your seat under the stars and dine on an expertly crafted menu, while our resident astronomer helps navigate the skies.

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The Living Room

Home to a casual all-day dining restaurant and lounge, library, games room and boutique, this two-storey clubhouse celebrates fresh, seasonal ingredients from the island’s organic garden.

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So Primitive

This toes-in-the-sand dining experience takes cuisine back to its roots, with meat, seafood and plant-based dishes cooked over a central fire pit, inviting convivial gatherings.

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Indulge in Complimentary Delights

Guests can give in to temptation at the resort’s complimentary chocolate, ice cream and cheese and charcuterie rooms.

Bespoke Experiences

A group of people on a white boat are leaning over the edge, watching a few dolphins swimming in the clear blue water. The scene is calm and serene, with the ocean reflecting the sky above. Engaged and excited by the dolphins, they discover it's all part of Soneva Exclusive Offers.

Sunset Dolphin Cruise

A truly captivating experience, watch dozens of playful dolphins under the Maldives’ endless blues skies. As you cruise into deeper waters, you will be served snacks and light refreshments.

A snorkeler swims underwater, close to three large manta rays in the deep blue sea. The rays glide gracefully, casting shadows on the ocean floor. Sunlight filters through the water, illuminating the scene—truly a serene and majestic underwater moment, reminiscent of Soneva Exclusive Offers.

Swimming with Manta Rays & Turtles

Join us as we search for the enigmatic, graceful, inquisitive and charismatic manta rays and turtles in the waters of the Makunudhoo Atoll. Swim and snorkel in various bays around the island, which are home to majestic manta rays and turtles. There are several locations to explore, so itineraries may vary. *Please note that sightings are frequent but not guaranteed.

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Castaway Picnic

Let us whisk you away to one of our private sandbanks for a true castaway experience. Hop aboard our boat and sail to the island with your picnic basket, snorkelling gear, sunbeds and umbrella. Once set up, they will leave you to enjoy the pure tranquillity of the castaway life.

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The Spa

Our integrative wellness concept unites thousands of years of ancient healing wisdom with the latest in science and innovation. Discover a curated selection of wellness services designed to help you relax, rejuvenate and rebalance in our serene treatment room or in the private in-villa treatment room. Start each day with a salute to the rising sun with group or one-to-one yoga and meditation sessions on the soft white sands. Realign your wellness goals with your lifestyle through the help and support of our resident experts, wellness specialists and healers from around the globe. For more information and bookings, please contact [email protected] or your Barefoot Guardian on arrival.

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Marine Biology & Dive Centre

With many spectacular dive sites rich with marine life near the resort and in-house PADI instructors, Soneva Secret 2024 is the perfect destination to explore the awe-inspiring wonders of the ocean.

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So Private – Floating Lounge & Kitchen

A truly captivating experience, watch dozens of playful dolphins under the Maldives’ endless blues skies. As you cruise into deeper waters, you will be served snacks and light refreshments.

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Yoga Platform

Find your centre at our serene yoga platform, perched above shimmering turquoise waters where panoramic views of the Indian Ocean create a backdrop as tranquil as your practice. For more information and bookings, please contact [email protected] or your Barefoot Guardian on arrival.

Marine Biology & Dive Centre

With many spectacular dive sites rich with marine life near the resort and in-house PADI instructors, Soneva Secret 2024 is the perfect destination to explore the awe-inspiring wonders of the ocean.

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