Soneva Secret: The ultra-bespoke resort concept from Soneva
Soneva
has
revealed
the
launch
of
the
new,
ultra-bespoke
Soneva
Secret.
Located
in
Haa
Dhaalu,
the
Maldives’
most
remote
atoll,
the
debut
Soneva
Secret
2024
will
welcome
its
first
guests
on
January
10,
2024.
Thirty
years
in
the
making,
the
Soneva
Secret
resort
concept
builds
upon
Soneva’s
experience
at
the
forefront
of exceptional hospitality,
and
will
set
a
new,
unmatched
standard
in
intuitive,
personalised
service,
exquisite
private
villas
and
unspoiled
settings,
surrounded
by
nature.
Soneva
Secret
2024
features
just
14
beach
and
overwater
villas,
including
lagoon
Crusoe
Villas,
accessible
only
by
boat,
and
the
Castaway,
the
Maldives’
first
floating
villa.
Each
is
designed
in
perfect
harmony
with
the
untouched
natural
setting,
with
direct
access
to
the
white
sand
beach
or
sparkling
lagoon.
As
well
as
vast
master
suites,
including
a
roof
that
slides
to
reveal
star-strewn
skies,
every
villa
also
features
adjoining
bedrooms,
offering
ample
space
for
families
or
additional
guests.
Soneva’s
superlative
service
reaches
new
heights
at
Soneva
Secret
2024,
with
a
dedicated
Barefoot
Guardian
and
Barefoot
Assistant
for
every
villa,
curating
an
utterly
personalised
stay
and
one-of-a-kind,
rare
experiences
for
every
guest.
The
resort’s
14
private
chefs,
one
for
each
villa,
craft
bespoke
menus
and
unique
culinary
journeys,
whether
savoured
in
the
privacy
and
comfort
of
the
villa
or
enjoyed
in
nature
at
the
island’s
most
picturesque
spots.
Other
dining
experiences
will
include
Out
of
This
World,
a
castaway
dining
tower,
observatory
and
wine
cellar
in
the
lagoon,
reachable
by
zipline;
a
toes-in-the-sand
firepit
dining
experience
at
So
Primitive;
and
The
Living
Room,
the
island
hub
and
casual
dining
and
lounge
venue,
which
is
also
home
to
a
library,
boutique
and
Soneva’s
renowned
ice
cream,
chocolate
and
cheese
and
charcuterie rooms.
At
Soneva
Secret
2024,
fully
bespoke
rare
experiences
are
curated
for
every
guest,
reconnecting
them
with
the
abundant
nature
that
surrounds
the
island.
An
underwater
haven,
the
crystal-clear
waters
are
home
to
colonies
of
majestic
manta
rays,
pods
of
curious
dolphins
and
gentle
whale
sharks,
alongside
shoals
of
colourful
tropical
fish.
Family
experiences
go
far
beyond
The
Den,
whether
picnics
on
castaway
shores,
sunset
dolphin
cruises,
guided
snorkelling
with
the
experienced
Marine
Biologist,
or
navigating
the
night
skies
with
exceptionally
clear
views
of
the
Milky
Way
with
the
resident
Astronomer.
Soneva
Secret
2024
can
be
reached
via
a
scenic
75-minute
seaplane
flight
direct
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
Soneva
Fushi
onboard
Soneva
in
Aqua.
Guests
can
also
fly
directly
into
Kulhudhuffushi Airport
in
the
Haa
Dhaalu
Atoll
and
take
a
one-hour
speedboat
ride
to
the
resort.
