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Unlock the Soneva Secret: Barefoot Luxury in Maldives

Soneva Secret villa
Soneva, one of the most renowned and beloved resort brand in the Maldives is set to open their brand new property Soneva Secret this year.

After thirty years in the Making, the secret is finally out! Soneva Secret is set to officially open in March 2024, but guests looking to experience the Soneva hospitality will be able to check in to the resort from January 10, 2024, onwards.

The barefoot luxury resort is set to provide the ultimate privacy and seclusion, where the beauty of nature abounds. Featuring 14 overwater and island villas, including the Maldives’ only floating villa, Soneva Secret is set to provide the Soneva hospitality that travellers are seeking.

Taking barefoot luxury up a notch, each Soneva secret villa features a dedicated team of three. This includes a Barefoot Guardian, Barefoot Assistant and dedicated chef, to ensure every stay is wholly personalised.

Explore the Soneva Secret Villas

The Beach Hideaway Villa

Spread over two floors, the Beach Hideaway Villa is perfect for travellers seeking lush jungles and pristine white sandy beaches. Just steps away from the beautiful waters of the Maldives, this room category provides plenty of room for relaxing with 448 square metres of space. The master bedroom is perfect for those who love stargazing as it is set with a retractable roof. The spacious outdoor bathroom includes a sunken bath, indoor and outdoor showers as well as a dedicated dressing area. Moreover, guests can also find a fully equipped gym and children’s room with an ensuite shower room situated at the back of the villa. Outside, a wooden terrace with a private freshwater pool a sunken dining area and a swinging daybed can be found for relaxing. The first floor also features a spa treatment room and al fresco dining sala with daybeds.

The Overwater Hideaway Villa:

The Overwater Hideaway features an expansive master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, toilet and dressing room. Providing 461 square metres of space to enjoy, this villa category also features a retractable roof, which reveals the starry night sky. There’s also an adjoining children’s bedroom with an ensuite shower and toilet. The villa features an open-plan living room, as well as a large outdoor deck featuring a private freshwater pool, sunken dining area, catamaran nets and a daybed. The first floor of this villa features a spa treatment room, dining sala with daybeds and a curved waterslide into the lagoon.

The Castaway Villa

The first of its kind in the Maldives, the Castaway is the floating villa offering the ultimate in overwater living. Spread across two floors, this exclusive villa is only accessible by sea. With 461 square meters of space to enjoy, the villa is consciously designed to be unaffected by wave movements making it completely safe. This exciting new villa category villa features Soneva’s signature saltwater pool and curved slide straight into the lagoon, as well as a retractable roof over the master bedroom for stargazing. This villa category also features a retractable roof over the master bedroom for stargazing. An additional double bedroom with an ensuite shower room and toilet is situated at the back of the villa, alongside a fully equipped gym overlooking the surrounding turquoise waters. Upstairs, a spa treatment room, a waterslide into the lagoon and an al fresco dining sala complete this private, exclusive space.

If you’re ready to explore Soneva Secret, get ready to make your bookings and be one of the first travellers to explore this resort. Located just 75 minutes by seaplane, your trip to Soneva Secret is set out to be breathtaking.

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