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Soneva Gili by Six Senses (former Soneva Gili Resort & Spa)

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Soneva Gili by Six Senses (former Soneva Gili Resort & Spa)

Soneva Gili resort hotel Maldives is located in one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives, with jetties threading across the crystal clear water out to spacious over-sized villas that provide spectacular water views of the ocean from every room. Apart from the sparkling waters, the tiny island provides a very intimate atmosphere fused with luxuries of the highest international standard to create a wonderfully serene and natural experience - continuing the Soneva philosophy of Intelligent Luxury. Soneva Gili is a short 20 minute boat ride from Male, the capital of the Maldives. It is a tiny coral island in a sparkling lagoon, with jetties threading across the water out to spacious villas.

The forty-four stilted villas plus the vast Private Reserve uphold the Soneva philosophy of ‘Intelligent Luxury’. They are crafted in a traditional style from natural materials and offer roof-top and over-water sundecks, featuring open air bathrooms, sumptuous daybeds and a personal entertainment center. For ultimate privacy, we have seven Crusoe Residences that are only accessible by personal boat. Come ashore for some great dining and equally great wines or perhaps a romantic moonlit dinner delivered right to the villa. The possibilities are endless.

The interior decoration has been devised to recreate a natural habitat, using sustainable woods, natural materials and traditional fabrics, whilst still offering all the modern day amenities and creature comforts of true luxury. At Soneva Gili by Six Senses we are very sensitive to the environment. The utmost care has been taken in developing the island with respect to its ecological balance. The Maldives is a paradise for snorkeling and diving and the resort has its own fully -equipped PADI diving school plus a variety of water sports. This place tops the list of must-do destinations for those in the know.

Hotel Soneva Gili Maldives offers just 45 sumptuous over water villas, including Crusoe Residences and The Private Reserve reached only by boat. Each villa has not only been designed and built with the utmost attention to detail, but are also environmentally friendly and reflect the harmony of life by the water’s edge. Each has its own private water garden and sun decks, and the bathrooms have a separate shower accessed along an open-air walkway. (More details below under Room & Amenities)

Dining experiences include a romantic, moonlit dinner on the deck of your villa, a sunset champagne cruise on a traditional dhoni, or dinners in the underground Gourmet Cellar - the settings are as memorable as the cuisine. From the fine wines to the excellent malts, we have achieved a reputation of providing our guests unique dining experiences.

Main Restaurant: Located on the west side of Lankanfushi offering a superb natural environment to enjoy a relaxing breakfast or romantic dinner. The style of food caters to all requirements and offers a combination of dishes that allows East to meet the West in culinary terms.

Main Bar: The Bar is a stunning construction over the shallow lagoon and offers snacks and light meals throughout the day. The lunch buffet at the bar is a very casual experience, where you can create your own menu from the wide selection of fresh salad leaves from the garden, sushi, Mediterranean delicacies, daily catch of fish, imported meats and local spices and herbs.

The Wine Cellar: Situated between the restaurant and the garden is the gourmet cellar, initially visible only by the softly undulating woodshingled roofline. Entering through a doorway sculptured from copper sheeting and deco-like carved wood embellishment, a softly lit glass staircase descends beneath ground level to the cavernous cellar. Lined with a softly dappled satiny-smooth stucco plaster finish, recessed free-form wine racks display more than 300 labels. Running almost the entire length of the cellar is a six-meter (twenty-foot) driftwood tree trunk, slotted with eight individual glass table tops and personal wine glass shelves. Wine tasting and wine dinners are hosted by the wine sommelier as to the requirement of each guest. Guests may either order at the cellar or from our wine list and have the wine of their choice delivered to the restaurant or their villa in time to enjoy it with their meal.

Other Dining Experiences

Dine under the palms at the beach front restaurant offering gourmet ? la carte and changing daily menus.

Wine dinners with visiting wine makers and celebrity chefs.

In villa dining menu designed around our guest’s favorite cuisine and dishes Private in villa dining options and gourmet BBQ’s are also available.

Organic herb and vegetable garden lunches and dinners.

Secluded private dining experiences including – One Palm & Three Palm Island, Palm Beach and our tree house dining platform.

The Six Senses Spa offers a wide range of holistic therapies and programmes with internationally trained therapists, wellness instructors and a resident Ayurvedic Doctor. Glass floor-panels beneath massage tables heighten the sensual experience, whilst a Maldivian sand massage presents yet another new encounter. Other facilities include five over water treatment rooms, Yoga/Tai- Chi champa, steam rooms, chill rooms, sauna and a fully equipped over-water gymnasium.

The Ocean Paradise Dive Centre’s multi-lingual PADI instructors as well as the small dive group sizes ensure that guests of all experience levels get the best service at all times. PADI dive centre is equipped with the latest equipments and many renowned dive sites including world famous Manta Point are within 10 minutes boat ride from the resort.

Location:

North Male’ Atoll

Distance from Airport:

6 Kilometers

Number of Rooms:

45 Villas

Transport:

20 minutes by Speedboat

Accommodations / Rooms / Suites & Amenities:

Soneva Gili Villa Suites (29) Total area 210 sqm

29 water villas with king size bed and some with two single beds
Large open air living room with daybeds and dining area
Roof top sun deck with daybed and two different dining facilities
Over water sun deck with sun loungers
Open-air private bathroom with separate glass walled shower area
Bathtub and shower
Air-conditioned bedroom
Ceiling fan in living room
Chess and backgammon tables
Espresso Machine
Mini bar, personal safe and hairdryer
CD, DVD, Hi Fi Stereo system with Bose surround sound
Television with satellite channels and DVD/CD player
Extensive DVD and CD library

Soneva Gili Residences (8) Total area 250 sqm

8 water residences secluded for total privacy, with king size bed
Large living room with sitting arrangements and day beds
Roof top sun deck with daybed and two different dining facilities
Over water sun deck with sunloungers
Air-conditioned bedroom and living room
Ceiling fans in bedroom and living room
Chess and backgammon tables
Kitchenette
Open-air private bathroom with separate glass walled shower area
Bathtub and shower
Espresso Machine
Mini bar, personal safe and hairdryer
Television with Video on request
CD, DVD, Denon Hi Fi system
Television with satellite channels and separate DVD player

Soneva Gili Crusoe Residences (7) Total area 250 sqm

7 Soneva Gili Crusoe Residences stand-alone in the Indian Ocean, secluded for total privacy, with king size bed
Private Rowing Boat / Pontoon Boat Shuttle to main island
Sun deck with daybed
Floating sun deck
Private outside sitting area
Large living room with sitting arrangements and day beds
(convertible to an additional bedroom)
Kitchenette
Open-air private bathroom with separate glass walled shower area
Large bathtub and shower
Air condition plus overhead fan
Mini bar, Personal Safe & Hairdryer
IDD Telephone
CD Hi-Fi stereo system
Television with satellite channels and video CD player

Private Reserve (1) Total area 1400 sqm

1400 m2 of the epitome of luxury in the midst of the Indian Ocean
Situated 500m from Soneva Gili and 300m from the closest villa and accessible only by boat
Designed with emphasis on natural materials and harmony with the environment
Enabling guests to instantly feel at ease and in tune with the splendid surroundings
The villa enjoys an uninterrupted view of both the coral reef fringing the islands and the Indian Ocean
5 separate buildings designed in rustic chic style
2 master suites, each with ceiling to floor windows on 3 sides
Private indoor & outdoor relaxation areas and sundecks
1 guest room with ensuite bathroom located on the 2nd floor
All bedrooms, spa and master suite indoor relaxation areas are air conditioned
Large living room with sitting arrangements and day beds
Ceiling fans in bedroom and living room
A large central open plan living area with sea garden, natural coral pool, surrounding viewing/sun decks, dining area, writing desk and day beds
Unique open-air 100m? private bathroom with separate glass walled shower enclosure
Each master suite has a relaxing horizon style 2 person bathtub built over the coral gardens
Private Spa facility with sauna, steam room, indoor & outdoor treatment pavilion & upstairs air conditioned gymnasium
Entertainment /library suite with the latest in plasma, audiovisual technologies
Music and movie selection tailored to guest requirements (Also available in all bedrooms)
Books and magazines will be stylized to suit the guests tastes
Individually controlled music throughout the villa, including the underwater coral pool
Resident Mr & Mrs Friday (Personal Butlers) on call 24 hours
Fully equipped Gourmet kitchen available for private dining, snacks or a simple cappuccino
Residents will be invited to design their own cellar selection from our list of 300 wines
Alternatively, resident sommelier will be pleased to source any preferred wines or beverages
A deep water coral pool is situated next to the central living area
For the light hearted, a waterslide is installed from the top deck into the coral pool
Roof top sun deck with daybed and two outdoor dining pavilions
Sea level sundecks with sun lounges offering direct access into the crystal clear coral gardens and amazing marine life
Personal easy to use motorized transfer boats, exclusive to the guests
Alternatively the Mr Friday will captain and transport the residents
A private 400hp 36’ speedboat with crew will be on call at all times
Espresso Machine & Minibar
Personal safe
Hairdryer
Chess and backgammon tables

Spa Suite

Couples treatment room with
- Air conditioning
- Two treatment beds
- CD Hi-Fi Stereo system with surround sound speakers
Bathroom with
- Blitz Shower
- Steam Generator
Gymnasium with
- Air conditioning
- Two Exertubes
- Two Yoga Mats
- Dumbbells
- Two Fit Balls (65 cm)
- Elliptical Machine
- Two Terabands - Refrigerator
- Multi Gym
Jacuzzi
Relaxation area with daybed for couple

Resort Facilities & Recreational Facilities:

Garden: The garden area in Soneva Gili supplies many of the fresh fruits, salads, herbs and mushrooms for Soneva kitchen.

Library: The library offers a vast selection of easy reading and reference books, DVD and CD for rental.

“Six Senses Gallery and Sifani” Gift shop and jewellery shop: Both shops offer great gift and souvenir ideas.

Activities free of charge

Group Yoga/Tai Chi session
Water sports including catamaran, Kayak, windsurfing, Canoeing and Hobie cat sailing
Tennis court, volleyball, table tennis and jogging
Many board games such as chess, backgammon, trivial pursuit etc.
Extensive DVD and CD library and i-pods on request

Other activities