Soneva Jani

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Jani, an exceptional lagoon

Soneva Jani has established itself on the Noonu Atoll, in the heart of a vast, breathtakingly beautiful lagoon, the Medhufaru Lagoon. Jani comprises 25 overwater villas, accessed via a magnificent snake-like jetty, with the "head" accommodating multi-bedroom villas. At the centre of the meandering jetty, the main module has been erected, housing the arrival jetty, dive centre, marine biology centre, kids" club, main restaurant, observatory, and boutiques – the resort's nerve centre. However, Jani also extends to its island, shaped like a spearhead, where you'll find the very latest beach villas, or "reserves," capable of hosting large families, the Japanese restaurant facing the open-air cinema, the crab shack where you can savour succulent shellfish, the spa, the tennis court... Most of the stilted villas are equipped with a waterslide starting from the roof terrace, landing you directly into the lagoon, an added bonus for families who will also appreciate the So Guilty chocolate shop and the So Cool ice cream bar, open throughout the day for snacks.

Style

The Soneva style is ethnic chic, Robinson Crusoe-style, with bold blocks of vibrant colour.

Situation

On Noonu Atoll, 45 minutes by seaplane north of Malé

CAPACITY

25 stilted villas & 2 private multi-bedroom villas on the beach

HIGHLIGHTS

The Medhufaru lagoon is, in a word, SPECTACULAR, and the architecture of the winding pontoons makes it even more beautiful.

THE EXPERIENCES

  • On dry land: Picnic, private meal on a beach, stargazing, open-air cinema, tennis, spa, cooking class
  • On the water: Diving, snorkelling, dolphin-watching cruises, boat trips
  • Kids' Club

The Extraordinary

The Medhufaru lagoon is a superb, vast and well-protected lagoon. Your blue safari begins right from your overwater villa, with your feet in the water or from your hammock, and you can easily extend your experience with your fins, mask and perhaps even a diving taster session with the resort's certified instructors.

ETHICS

Soneva is committed to creating enriching experiences within a sustainable environment. The list of successful initiatives is long: natural materials, waste reduction, energy and water management, 0.5% of revenue allocated to local projects, reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, fair trade, employment of local people… The owner knows all his staff and takes a paternalistic approach to ensuring their well-being.