2018 editionNo. 06
Soneva Jani
Noonu Atoll, Maldives
In 2018, it entered its first full year as a defining Maldives overwater-villa story, giving the destination a fresh exceptional luxury reference point.
The annual recordWhy Soneva Jani is in The World's Best 100 Hotels 2018
Soneva Jani is an overwater island resort in Noonu Atoll, defined by overwater villas, lagoon scale, retractable-roof romance, and a high-impact new Maldives identity.
In 2018, it entered its first full year as a defining Maldives overwater-villa story, giving the destination a fresh exceptional luxury reference point.
The essentials.
- Destination
- Noonu Atoll, Maldives
- Property
- Overwater island resort
- Operator
- Soneva
- Opened
- 2016
AddressMedhufaru Island, Noonu Atoll, MaldivesOpen map ↗
Stories
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Family Travel
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Private Escapes
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Dining
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Edition factsThe record at a glance
- Position
- No. 6
- Hotel type
- Overwater island resort
- Destination
- Noonu Atoll
- Country or region
- Maldives
- Management in 2018
- Soneva
- Opening year
- 2016