Soneva Jani Water Villas
Medhufaru, Maldives
Soneva Jani's water villas extend into the lagoon around Medhufaru in the Maldives' Noonu Atoll. Connected by curving wooden walkways, they make the sea part of everyday life, from a morning swim off the deck to an evening spent watching the changing light across the water. Pale timber and generous open spaces soften the boundary between indoors and outside. The accommodation includes Water Retreats and Water Reserves in several sizes, with private pools and broad terraces for lounging and dining. Selected villas have slides leading directly into the lagoon, while retractable roofs create the possibility of stargazing from the bedroom. Families and groups can choose larger residences with separate bedrooms and shared spaces, although individual layouts and features should guide the final choice. There is more to the stay than the villa itself. The resort offers water activities, tennis, outdoor cinema and a substantial children's club, alongside the treatments and movement sessions of Soneva Soul. Dining ranges from relaxed meals with a sea view to more elaborate experiences. These facilities support active days, but the accommodation also lends itself to long, unstructured periods spent around a private pool.