Soneva Fushi Hotel Review & Room Tour!
Soneva Fushi is one of the most “insta-famous” hotels in the Maldives, and for good reason. Offering a unique, Swiss Family Robinson experience, Soneva Fushi welcomes guests to its overgrown jungle paradise with its “no news, no shoes, no mask” motto and it takes about 5 seconds to realize this isn’t like any other hotel you’ve ever been to. For travelers looking for a unique experience in the Maldives, Soneva Fushi may be just the right place for you.
In the review, we’ll tell you everything you need to know:
00:00 - Soneva Fushi Intro
00:33 - Soneva Fushi Location
01:50 - Soneva Fushi Lobby & Check in
03:22 - Soneva Fushi Rooms
06:09 - Soneva Fushi Service
08:24 - Soneva Fushi Dining
10:22 - Soneva Fushi Facilities
12:20 - Soneva Fushi Style
For the full written review, check it out here:
https://www.voyagerguru.com/hotel-rev...
Soneva Fushi is located in Baa Atoll, arguably one of the most revered and bio-diverse atolls in the Maldives.Baa Atoll is aso a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve and is home to the largest Manta Ray feeding station as well as stunning fish and coral life. Soneva Fushi is one of the early resorts in the area, meaning, its natural island is lush and its surrounding reefs are rich and alive.
If you’ve read some of our other reviews from the Maldives, you’ll know that we look at lobby & check in differently in the Maldives. Your check in experience begins at Velana international airport and if there’s one thing Soneva knows, it’s how to make a first impression.
Typically, you will be greeted by Soneva staff upon arriving at the international arrivals terminal, however, we we were arriving from the Ritz-Carlton by boat so we were greeted at the dock. We were taken directly to the waiting Tesla while the two staff members went to check us into the sea plane. We never entered the airport – the staff took our passports and luggage so we didn’t have to do anything but relax in the air conditioned SUV. There aren’t exactly a lot of Teslas driving around Malé, so it was quite an experience to be the center of attention while other travelers were taking photos of the car and getting very excited about it.
Once our luggage was checked in and we had our seaplane tickets, we were driven the (way too short) 5 minutes to the seaplane lounge. Soneva has a small lounge for guests to await the seaplane transfer and they serve coffee, tea, water and some granola and snacks. Max and I had a very early start that morning and due to some weather over Malé, no flights were coming in and out so we had an unexpected wait. The staff in the lounge was so kind they went and found us some toast since we hadn’t had breakfast. It was a very nice gesture and much appreciated.
One thing you’ll notice when you’re looking to book a room, is that there are a lot of room types and they’re all very different. Of all the hotels we’ve stayed at, I’d say this is one where you really have to pick what is best for your lifestyle and priorities.
All of the rooms have natural elements, handmade furnishings and are extremely unique from a layout perspective. Technology is certainly not the main focus here, as TVs are cleverly tucked away inside suitcase-looking coffee tables and light switches are a combination of old-school switches and colorful knobs and oddities. While it takes an excruciatingly long time to find all the lights at the end of the night, the style of the knobs and “homemade” switches is a very Soneva thing to do. While we feel it would be a better guest experience to modernize and make things a bit more consistent, it’s also part of the “charm”.
If you're looking for our Destination Guide on the Maldives, check it out here:
https://www.voyagerguru.com/destinati...
So check it out and let us know what you think in the comments below!
Have you been to the Maldives? What was your favorite hotel?
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