Soneva Fushi

Maldives, Maldives

• No.7 The World's 50 Best Hotels 2023
• Best Beach Hotel Award 2023

Upon arrival at Soneva Fushi, expect the pressures of the outside world to quickly melt away – as well as the confiscation of your footwear. Since this hotel rose to prominence under the leadership of industry titan Sonu Shivdasani, it’s been the chief purveyor of the ‘no shoes, no news’ philosophy, forcing its guests to surrender to the tranquillity and beauty of the Maldivian surrounds – with great success. The private island is actually host to 72 separate villas, yet you’d be easily forgiven for thinking you’re the sole resident on the atoll across your stay. Privacy is everything, so much so that it pioneered the now-everpresent Maldivian mainstay of outdoor bathrooms. Despite its isolation, Fushi delivers on all of the amenities, from Balinese-inspired spa complexes to numerous pools and tennis courts. This extends to its food and drink offerings, with its main restaurant playing host to a series of rotating chefs from establishments regularly featured in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants annual ranking, with previous alumni including Tim Raue from his eponymous restaurant in Berlin and Nick Bril from The Jane in Antwerp.

Key Information

• Rooms: 72
• Starting Rate: $2800
• High Season: December-April
• Dining: Once Upon a Table and So Hands On by Akira, among others
• Drinking: By the Bar
• At the Hotel: Swimming pool(s), Spa/wellness centre, Fitness centre, Family friendly, Beach
• 9606600304
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Location

Kunfunadhoo Island, Eydhafushi, Maldives,