The debut Soneva Secret 2024 resort, located in the sparkling waters of Dhipparufushi in the Maldives’ Haa Dhaalu Atoll, represents a new wave of rare, personalised hospitality.
Thirty years in the making, it creates a blueprint for the Soneva Secret concept, crafting every stay around highly intuitive service, rare experiences and exceptional culinary journeys. With just 14 expansive villas, the remote island setting offers the ultimate in privacy and seclusion, where the beauty of nature abounds
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Soneva Secret Location
Soneva Secret is the only resort in the Haa Dhaalu Atoll, and is found on the remote island of Dhipparufushi at the westernmost tip of the Maldives.
Soneva Secret 2024 can be reached via a scenic 75-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport in Malé, a 40-minute seaplane flight from Soneva Fushi in the Baa Atoll, a 30-minute seaplane flight from Soneva Jani in the Noonu Atoll, or a leisurely full-day cruise from both Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani onboard Soneva in Aqua.
Guests can also fly directly to Maafaru International Airport in the Noonu Atoll, which operates 24/7. It handles domestic and international flights and private charters and is located on a 25-minute seaplane flight from Soneva Secret 2024. Alternatively, guests can fly to Kulhudhuffushi Airport in the Haa Dhaalu Atoll and take a one-hour speedboat ride to the resort.
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The resort features 14 private overwater and island villas, including lagoon villas, accessible by boat, and the Maldives’ first floating villa. Each has its own private access to the pristine lagoon or white sand beach.
Accommodation
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 chef, to ensure every stay is wholly personalised to not only meet guests’ needs but also exceed all expectations.
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Overwater Hideaway
The spacious 461 sqm (4,962 sqft) Overwater Hideaway can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children, featuring an expansive master bedroom on the ground floor, with an adjacent ensuite bathroom, toilet and dressing room.
With the touch of a button, the retractable roof over the master bedroom slides back to reveal the starry skies.
The signature outdoor bathroom features a sunken bathtub, shower, and toilet. Additionally, there is an adjoining children's bedroom equipped with an ensuite shower and toilet.
The expansive outdoor deck includes a private freshwater pool, a sunken dining area, a daybed, and catamaran nets for lounging. On the first floor, guests will find a spa treatment room, a dining sala with daybeds, and a curved waterslide that leads into the lagoon.
Castaway Villa
The first of its kind in the Maldives, the 461 sqm (4,962 sqft) 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. It has been consciously designed to be unaffected by wave movements and can only be accessed by sea. Spread across two floors, this expansive villa features Soneva’s signature saltwater pool and curved slide straight into the lagoon, as well as a retractable roof over the master bedroom for stargazing
Beach Hideaway
Spanning two floors, the 448 sqm (4,822 sqft) private Beach Hideaway is just steps away from the sparkling lagoon waters. This spacious retreat can host up to 2 adults and 2 children.
The master bedroom features a retractable roof for stargazing and a spacious outdoor bathroom with a sunken bath, an enclosed toilet, indoor and outdoor showers, and a dedicated dressing area.
A wooden terrace outside embraces a private freshwater pool, a sunken dining area, and a swinging daybed, offering plenty of space to relax beneath the boundless blue skies of the Maldives.
At the back of the villa, you'll find a fully equipped gym and an adjoining children's room with an ensuite shower and toilet.
The ground floor features an open-plan living room with a large daybed, a study area, a pantry with a minibar, and outdoor dining areas.
Dining and Restaurants
Experience a culinary journey right at your doorstep as dedicated chefs turn each private villa into a gourmet haven. The resort boasts 14 chefs de partie, each representing a different country and bringing exceptional expertise in their native cuisine. Indulge in flavours from Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, the Maldives, Italy, Indonesia, the Mediterranean, South America, Sri Lanka, China, the Middle East, India, and the Nordic region.
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Out of This World
Zipline to our secluded dining tower, wine cellar, and observatory, all surrounded by breathtaking sea views and dramatic skies.
Settle onto the elevated terrace and savour curated culinary journeys and tasting menus, while our resident astronomer helps navigate the skies for a celestial dining experience.
The Living Room
At the heart of the resort, this two-story clubhouse offers a casual all-day restaurant and lounge, a library, a games room, and a boutique. It celebrates fresh, seasonal ingredients from the island’s organic garden.
Indulge in the resort’s complimentary parlours, which offer chocolate, ice cream, cheese, and charcuterie delights.
Spa and Wellness
Explore a curated array of wellness services crafted to help you relax, rejuvenate, and rebalance in Soneva Secret's tranquil treatment room or your private in-villa treatment space.
Begin each day with a salute to the rising sun through group or one-on-one yoga and meditation sessions on the soft white sands. Alternatively, realign your wellness goals with your lifestyle through the guidance and support of their resident experts and healers from around the world.
Experiences and Activities
Join Soneva Secret in exploring the waters of the Makunudhoo Atoll as you search for the enigmatic, graceful, inquisitive, and charismatic manta rays and turtles. Swim and snorkel in various bays around the island, each home to these magnificent creatures. With several locations to explore, itineraries may vary.
Other adventures include, but are not limited to:
Sunset Dolphin Cruise
Marine Biology & Dive Centre
Castaway Picnic
Coral Planting
AquaDart
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