Soneva Fushi

Soneva Fushi sits on Kunfunadhoo Island within the Baa Atoll. The property is a short boat ride from Hanifaru Bay, known for its concentration of manta rays and whale sharks.

This resort prioritizes seclusion over the glass-and-steel aesthetic common to other private island developments in the Maldives. Where neighbors lean into sterile modernism, this property uses natural, recycled wood and open-air layouts to ground the guest experience in the island’s jungle density. The private beach access provides a direct buffer against the open sea that remains absent at more manicured, resort-heavy locations. Choosing this island over the more compact spots in the atoll is a commitment to space, as the sprawling footprint ensures that the sounds of the resort are rarely those of other guests.