Soneva Gili

Located in one of the largest lagoons of Maldives, water villas surround the bijou island of Lankanfushi and are set along three jetties stretching into the lagoon. Extra special Crusoe Residences are wholly detached from land and reached only by your private boat!

You will be enthralled by your timber crafted home suspended above the sea. Water villas and residences are amazingly spacious; set well apart and provide extensive living accommodation. Villas include both roof top sun deck and also sun deck over water. Then there is the exclusive Private Reserve which at 1400m² must be one of the largest over water presidential suites in the world

Dine under palm trees at the beachfront restaurant for gourmet a la carte with menus changing daily; relax and enjoy sunset cocktails or delectable simple fresh grills at the all-over-water-bar where the centre of the deck opens to the sea; or choose gourmet barbecue or private dining on the sun deck of your villa. All this is complemented by fine wines from around the world

Even Six Senses Spa is over water - pampering guests with extensive treatments that include a jet lag treatment to relieve stress. When you emerge from your water borne hideaway there are plentiful activities to enjoy including scuba dive school to help you explore the amazing marine life

Resort offers simple luxury, all villas (44) are extremely spacious and have: air-conditioned bedroom, king size or twin bed, large living room with two large daybeds, overhead fan, espresso machine, mini bar, personal safe, CD hi-fi stereo system, television with satellite channels and video CD player, bathrobes and slippers, roof-top sun deck with daybed and dining table and chairs, floating sun deck furnished with sun loungers, open-air private bathroom with separate glass walled shower area, large bath tub and shower, hairdryer

Soneva Gili Villa Suite - 210m² reached by wood jetties have air-conditioned bedroom with king-size bed (some with twin beds) and large open-air living room with daybeds and dining area

Soneva Gili Residence - 250m² secluded for total privacy feature large living room with sitting/day beds air-conditioned living room kitchenette

Soneva Gili Crusoe Residences - 250m² stand side by side in the lagoon and majestically look out beyond the coral reef to open sea. Each has rowing boat while electrically operated pontoon boats are also available from the jetty

Soneva Gili offers exquisite dining experience with fine wines at venues of your choice. Enjoy breakfast or dinner in the open air restaurant, al fresco on your floating deck, buffet lunch in the over-water bar or snacks around the pool throughout the day

Gourmet Cellar below ground hosts regular degustation dinners of seven tasting courses paired with wine for each course. Wine tastings include several wines accompanied by cheese and charcuterie from the cellar vaults

Six Senses Spa holistic experience in unique setting over the turquoise lagoon; gaze at the waters below through the glass floor while being pampered by professional therapists, Ayurvedic treatments, steam rooms, sauna gym

Complimentary - Swimming pool, windsurfing, hobie cats, canoes, volleyball, badminton court, floodlit tennis court, table tennis, boules, jogging, snorkeling, board games, over-water gymnasium, library, video and compact disc library

Charge - Scuba dive school, deep sea fishing by dhoni (no sports chair), speedboats, water skiing, cultural excursions to nearby village island and Male', island hopping by speedboat, moonlit dinner at the sandbank, sunrise cruise by dhoni, private sunset cruise on sailing dhoni, day trip by dhoni with picnic hamper, island hopping by seaplane to Baa Atoll

Library, internet access, gift shop, jewellery boutique, laundry service, valet service, video CD library, organic vegetable garden

One child up to 12 years or 1 extra adult sharing with 2 adults. Up to 2 children may sleep in the living room of Residences and Crusoe Residences

Baby sitting on request and at charge

Star gazing wine tasting cooking classes

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