Soneva Secret
Tucked away in the untouched waters of the Maldives' Makunudhoo Atoll, Soneva Secret unveils a new era of exclusivity and personalised luxury. Thirty years in the making, this rare island living experience redefines barefoot luxury with a dedicated team of three attending to each villa, including a Barefoot Guardian, Barefoot Assistant and private chef for intuitive, personalised service. A symphony for the senses, where shimmering turquoise waters, pristine white sands and lush jungle trails invite discovery at every turn.
Room Categories
Discover our extraordinary collection of hideaways and villas, each featuring Soneva's signature sustainable luxury with retractable roofs for stargazing, private pools, waterslides, and innovative design elements that celebrate barefoot sophistication.
HIDEAWAY VILLAS
BEACH HIDEAWAY
Spread over two floors, the private Beach Hideaway is just steps from the sparkling waters of the lagoon. The master bedroom features a retractable roof for stargazing and spacious outdoor bathroom with a sunken bath, enclosed toilet, indoor and outdoor showers, and dedicated dressing area. A fully equipped gym and an adjoining children's room with ensuite shower room and toilet are also situated at the back of the villa. Outside, a wooden terrace hugs a private freshwater pool, sunken dining area and swinging daybed, offering ample space for relaxing under the Maldives' endless blue skies.
Two floors | Retractable roof | Private gym
Base Occupancy: 2 Adults
Max Occupancy: 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children
OVERWATER HIDEAWAY
The spacious Overwater Hideaway features an expansive master bedroom on the ground floor, with an adjacent ensuite bathroom, toilet and dressing room. A retractable roof over the master bedroom slides back at the touch of a button to reveal starry skies while the signature outdoor bathroom includes a sunken bathtub, shower and toilet. The large outdoor deck features a private freshwater pool, sunken dining area, daybed and catamaran nets for lounging. Meanwhile, the first floor features a spa treatment room, dining sala with daybeds and a curved waterslide into the lagoon.
Overwater luxury | Waterslide | Catamaran nets
Base Occupancy: 2 Adults
Max Occupancy: 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children
SIGNATURE VILLAS
CRUSOE VILLA
Watch the stars from the comfort of the master bedroom with the villa's retractable roof or spot an incredible array of marine life from the comfort of the king-sized bed. An adjoining children's room with ensuite shower room and toilet are also situated at the back of the villa. In addition, there is a study area, fully equipped gym, pantry and minibar, bathroom with an enclosed toilet, dressing room, shower and sunken bathtub with private access to the lagoon, and expansive dining area with sunken seats. Upstairs is a spa treatment room, dining sala with daybeds and a curved waterslide delivering you to the turquoise waters below.
Marine life viewing | Lagoon access | Waterslide
Base Occupancy: 2 Adults
Max Occupancy: 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children
CASTAWAY VILLA
Currently only found at Soneva Secret 2024, the Castaway Villa has been consciously designed to be unaffected by wave movements and can only be accessed by sea. Spread across two floors, this expansive 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. The master ensuite bathroom features a sunken bathtub, shower, enclosed toilet and dressing room. Upstairs, a spa treatment room, waterslide into the lagoon and an al fresco dining sala complete this private, exclusive space.
Sea access only | Saltwater pool | Wave-resistant design
Base Occupancy: 2 Adults
Max Occupancy: 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children
RESERVE ACCOMMODATIONS
BEACH RESERVE
Spread across two floors, this indulgent villa features two master bedrooms with retractable roofs and two adjoining double bedrooms, each with their own ensuite and garden showers and toilet. Spacious indoor-outdoor living areas abound, including dining areas high and low, a family-sized TV lounge and comfortable daybeds, study areas, fully equipped gyms, and pantries with minibars. Upstairs, you will find an al fresco dining sala with daybeds and a spa treatment room overlooking the lagoon.
Four bedrooms | Two master suites | Multiple gyms
Base Occupancy: 4 Adults
Max Occupancy: 6 Adults or 4 Adults and 4 Children
CRUSOE RESERVE
Inside, the open plan living area maximises the stunning, uninterrupted views, while the master bedrooms' retractable roofs are made for stargazing from the comfort of the king-sized beds. The two children's bedrooms both feature ensuite shower rooms and toilets. There are also two semi-outdoor master bathrooms, each with a shower, enclosed toilet, signature sunken bathtub and direct access to the lagoon. Designed to ensure the utmost privacy, it features an extensive outside deck with its own private pool and catamaran nets, a waterslide that goes directly into the lagoon, shaded dining areas, sun loungers and sunken seating.
Ultimate privacy | Extensive deck | Direct lagoon access
Base Occupancy: 4 Adults
Max Occupancy: 6 Adults or 4 Adults and 4 Children
Food & Beverage
Experience Soneva's innovative dining philosophy with our unique 'So' collection of restaurants and specialty venues, celebrating sustainable cuisine, artisanal creations, and extraordinary experiences from stargazing dinners to primitive fire-pit cooking.
OUT OF THIS WORLD
Gaze towards the heavens at the castaway wine cellar, dining room and observatory. Zipline to the elevated terrace to take a seat under the stars and dine on an expertly crafted menu, while the resident astronomer helps navigate the skies.
THE LIVING ROOM
Home to a casual dining restaurant and lounge, library, games room and boutique, this two-storey club house is the heart of the resort and celebrates fresh, seasonal ingredients from the island's organic garden. Elevated for prime views, and just steps from the beach, delve into more flavours with dedicated ice cream, chocolate and cheese and charcuterie rooms.
SO PRIMITIVE
This toes-in-the-sand dining experience takes cuisine back to its roots, with meat, seafood and plant-based dishes cooked over a central fire pit, inviting convivial gatherings.
SO INDULGENT
Indulge in a tantalising array of complimentary chocolates, truffles, pralines and more, all handmade by the artisan chocolatiers.
SO COOL
Discover a wide selection of rotating flavours of homemade ice creams and sorbets. Try the classics or get adventurous with exotic and unusual flavour combinations. Healthy yet utterly indulgent, most choices are free from refined sugar, dairy and gluten.
SO DELICATE
Choose from an extensive, complimentary selection of gourmet cold cuts, cheeses and preserves – ideal for a pre-dinner tasting session and wine pairings.
