Soneva Gili is a short 20 minutes boat ride from Male, the capital of the Maldives. A tiny coral island in a sparkling lagoon, with jetties threading across the water out to spacious villas.

The forty-four stilted accommodations continue 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 the ultimate privacy, seven Crusoe Residences 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. It is possible here. The Six Senses Spa offers everything expected, and some things unexpected; glass floor-panels beneath massage tables heighten the sensual experience, whilst a Maldivian sand massage presents yet another new encounter.

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 Accommodation
Soneva Gili Villa Suites [210 sq.m.]
- 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 [250 sq.m.]
- 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 [250 sq.m.]
- 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

Soneva Gili Private Reserve [1,400 sq.m.]
- 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 100m² 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, steamroom, 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

Hotel Restaurants and Bars
Main Restaurant
Over-Water Bar & Lounge
Pool Service
Organic Vegetable Garden Lunch
Wine Dinners
Degustation Dinners
In-Villa Dining
Private Villa Barbecue
Desert Island Picnic

Gourmet Cellar:
Entering through a doorway sculptured from cooper sheeting and deco-like carved wood embellishment, a softly lit glass staircase descends beneath ground level to the cavernous cellar.

Designed to seat just eight guests, the gourmet cellar hosts regular dinners consisting of seven tasting courses paired with a wine for each course. Menus and wines vary at each dinner and are introduced by Soneva Gili's resident sommelier. Dinners commence at 8pm and run for around two hours.

Wine tastings are scheduled from 6pm., and typically include several wines ranging from Champagne, through whites and reds, and finishing with desert wine. They are designed to introduce guests to vintages from the old and new worlds. Tastings are accompanied by cheese and charcuterie from the cellar vaults

Hotel Activities and Entertainment
Leisure Activities (Complimentary):
- Swimming Pool (30 metres by 10 metres) - Virtual Tour
- Tennis
- Table Tennis
- Jogging
- Volleyball
- Many board-games such as Chess, Backgammon, Trivial Pursuit
- Video CD and music CD compact disk library
- Water Activities & Tour Centre
- Diving School, fully equipped with the latest high tech diving equipment - professional instructors will train you to be PADI certified in less than a week
- Deep-sea fishing by Dhoni (no sport chair)
- Snorkeling
- Speedboats
- Cultural excursions to nearby islands
- Water sports centre
- Windsurfing and hobiecat sailing
- Game fishing (with spot chair)

Six Senses Spa:
At the Six Senses Spa on Soneva Gili professional beauty therapists and masseurs will provide a holistic experience in a unique facility set over the turquoise blue lagoon. An extensive number of treatments are available to pamper you from the specially designed jet lag treatment to relieve all that stress

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 Yoga Mats
- Two Fit Balls (65 cm)
- Two Terabands
- Multi Gym
- Two Exertubes
- Dumbbells
- Elliptical Machine
- Refrigerator
Jacuzzi
Relaxation area with daybed for coupl

Hotel Additional Guest Services
Complimentary Amenities for a minimum 3 night stay:

- Arrival Travel Refreshments & Drinks
- Chilled Bottle of Soneva Cuvée in the Villa on arrival
20 min Six Senses Spa Treatment Experience per person (min stay 3 nights)
- Sunset Beach or Sandbank Cocktail Party (Tuesdays only)
- Selection of Teas & Fresh Coffee making amenities in the villa
- Complimentary Soneva Mineral water in the villa
- Any non motorized Water sports activities (Windsurfing, Hobicat sailing and Canoeing)
- Regular Yoga & Tai chi sessions to balance the body and mind
- Sauna & Steam at the Six Senses Spa