Soneva Jani Island: One of the newest luxury resorts in the Maldives, Soneva Jani offers 24 water villas and a four-bedroom beach villa. Villas start at $3,000 to $5,000 per night, depending on the season, and are among the most expensive resorts in the country.
Water Paradise: Soneva Jani Island is the second Maldivian resort of the Soneva brand. Although the resort is located on the uninhabited island of Medufaru, many of the buildings on Soneva Jani Island are built on the water.
Private Sandy Beach: Medhufaru Island covers an area of 150 acres and is set within a 5.6 km long lagoon, which means guests will always be able to find their own private white sand.
Poolside Splendor: Each villa has its own swimming pool facing the lagoon
Driftwood: The resort features striking chunks of driftwood that add to the Robinson rafting atmosphere.
Four-Bedroom Water Villa: Soneva Jani's Four-Bedroom Water Villa is 1,226 square meters. The room features a water slide, a study, a fitness room, an outdoor shower, a sofa bed, a TV lounge, a walk-in minibar and a children's sleeping area.
Built specifically for stargazing: The master bedroom of each villa has its own retractable roof that slides back to the stars.
One-Bedroom Villa: The master bedroom is located in the One-Bedroom Villa. Emphasizing the resort's "no shoes" philosophy, the TV is hidden in a simulated box at the head of the bed.
A bird's-eye view of Soneva Jani Island: "The philosophy of the Soneva brand is slow life, it's smart luxury," said Fatimas Sazrin, manager of Soneva Jani Resort.
Open Air: Soneva Jani's villas are equipped with retractable doors that allow guests to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery at any time of the day.
Sunset views: While the Maldives is best known for its blue waters and white sand beaches, sunsets are equally stunning. Soneva Jani offers sunset dolphin watching tours.
Catamaran Net: In addition to loungers and sunken dining areas, all villa pools are equipped with relaxing "catamaran nets".
Party: This huge open-air three-storey building features Soneva Jani's restaurant, fitness center, spa and kids' club.
Waterbed: Swimming to the water hammocks of the resort takes a little time, and climbing into them at high tide can be a challenge, but the effort is worth it.
Villa living room: When you want to rest, no TV is needed.
Cinema Paradiso: The resort's outdoor open-air cinema regularly screens movies. Private dinner/movie nights can also be booked.
MR. Friday: "That person is not a typical housekeeper, but a person who is more like a host," said Fatimas Sazrin, manager of soneva Jani Resort.
Floating Plane: To reach SonevaJani, most guests arrive via one of the many sea planes departing daily from the capital Mare. Trans Maldives Airlines is the world's largest offshore aircraft operator. The flight time is about 40 minutes.
Arrivals Terminal: After your flight departs, guests will take a boat to the resort's arrivals pier.
Bathroom with great view: Brushing your teeth will never be the same again. The hotel is located near the changing rooms and has a great view even if you go to the bathroom sink.
Outdoor bath and shower: All villas have their own open-air bathtub.
Private Beach Dining: The resort offers a variety of meal plans, from half board to all-inclusive. Must-try culinary options include a private beach dining experience with any meal.
Final Appearance: Many guests were captivated by Soneva's commitment to sustainability. The resort is built using sustainable materials. Most menu items are organic and all waste is sent to the resort's eco-center for disposal. Soneva Jani also produces her own water, using glass bottles to reduce plastic.