The first resort to open in the Maldives’ remote Makunudhoo Atoll, with an exceptional level of intuitive, personalised service and the rarest experiences in exquisite natural locations.
Thirty years in the making, the resort 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 features one- to two-bedroom beach and overwater villas, including lagoon Crusoe Villas, accessible only by boat. 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.
There is 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.
The design of the villas is even more open to the elements than at Soneva’s other two resorts. The glass doors of the bedrooms (the only main spaces with air-conditioning) can disappear, and you can sleep to the sounds of waves seemingly lapping up to your toes. The openness is just incredible. One morning, the bright, natural light of the moon setting gently woke me up, and it was pure magic. Additionally, there is a sunken sitting area, a swing, little reading alcoves and those signature Soneva design elements: a private infinity pool, a ladder—transporting you straight into the ocean for dips and that slide from the roof deck into the blue. Each villa has an upstairs room with a massage bed for private spa treatments, and a dedicated barefoot butler and assistant, who can handle requests via WhatsApp.
