Soneva Nisi & Six Senses Spa

Soneva Fushi is one of the most magical places I’ve ever been in my entire life. From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave your every need is taken care of. I went with my husband and our 3 children (5, 3 and 4 months old) and we all had the most amazing holiday. The food (special mention to the breakfast - sensational!) was amazing and varied. The kids club and babysitters were fantastic and very capable. The villas are so gorgeous, spacious and extremely well kept. Having three young children I truly forgot what it was like to feel relaxed however when my older boys were at kids club and my baby was sleeping in his cot, I was able to read my book in the sun and dip in and out of the crystal clear ocean and it was HEAVEN. Special mention to Micky, our barefoot guardian, who felt like part of the family by the end of our stay. We can’t wait to return!

Another visit to Soneva Fushi and it just gets better. Stayed at villa 26 this time and it was fabulous. The food was excellent whether at Fresh in the Garden, Down to Earth, Out of the Sea or Out of the Blue. Special thanks to our Guardian Saeed, Sonia who looked after the villa, Arla and Sanjit at Out of the Blue and Ravi at breakfast. It is the staff that makes this incredible place so wonderful.

We had the most amazing time in Soneva and wanted to see where the original barefoot luxury began. The resort is incredible. Yes there areas of construction and the local island on one of the island but in general it's the level of hospitality that's unmatched. A lot of the staff have been there for many years and there's a culture of warmth permeating through them. For us, meals felt more like being in a lavish family function with uncles and aunts or cousins rather than staff members. In particular thank you to Aftab, and many of the chefs who went above and beyond like Narendra and Ravi. The kids club is as incredible as described too and our kids particularly enjoyed the introduction to water sports sessions. Most of all a huge thank you to Miqdad who was a great host and so kind with our kids. So much so, they've asked how he is, since we left. We hope to return again soon, which is a sign of how good the place is as we've not returned to a resort before!

If you know, you know. Soneva properties are one of a kind - intelligent, barefoot luxury. Don’t expect marble floors and glitz, instead it’s about connecting with your surroundings with the freshest food, fabulous service and a vibe that you have to experience for yourself. It’s a special experience.

First let me say it was a relatively late call to visit Soneva Fushi on our last trip to Maldives. I had booked the last 5 days in a resort in the Male atolls for easy access to the airport when departing. However being during Easter everything was extremely expensive and I could not justify the value for the resort I had booked so changed to SF. Thank you Di from Addicted to Maldives for always taking care of my multiple changes and wobbles with a smile. I hestited about writing yet another review of SF as I was not sure I could add anything from my previous stays. However when I was perusing their website preparing for my next visit I realised that what is special about SF is the ethos and soul. What Eva and Sonu has created is an island/resort with and amazing heart. How many places do you know that banned plastic straws last century - or help the local island handle rubbish, water and teach children how to swim. How many business have staff that have been there since inception. I could go on. These things are really important to me but maybe not to everyone. Yes the island has an amazing jungle, exceptional food, genuine caring staff, great beach, reef and rooms but its is more than the sum of these things that make Soneva special. Yet its not for everyone. It is pretty low tech and totally not flashy. Yet everything is well maintained .You will look out of place if you dress up. We generally prefer smaller resorts with less families but these things have never bothered us at SF. The only thing I dislike about Fushi is the prices !!!. Being obsessed is not good for my bank balance