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Medhufaru Island, Noonu Atoll, Maldives

Soneva Jani

Two-storey Water Retreats with retractable bedroom roofs for stargazing and slides from the upper deck straight into the lagoon.

Overwater villa types
  • 1 Bedroom Water Reserve with Slide555 m²
  • 2 Bedroom Water Reserve with Slide772 m²
  • 2 Bedroom Sunset Water Reserve with Slide772 m²
  • 4 Bedroom Sunset Water Reserve with Slide1421 m²
Best time to go

Dec-Apr, NE monsoon/dry season. Jan-Mar is clearest and calmest, with ~9 h of sun a day. Wetter: May-Nov, SW monsoon. Rain more likely from late Apr; wettest and stormiest Sep-Nov, in short heavy downpours. Storms: No regular cyclone season; occasional monsoon storms. More on Maldives

Questions

How much does Soneva Jani cost per night?

Our estimate is $2,778–$5,082 per night ('From' nightly rate per villa type; low = 1 Bedroom Water Retreat, high = 1 Bedroom Water Reserve with Slide; page shows a seasonal range an), based on Love The Maldives checked Nov 2026. Rates vary by season and room type, so check the resort for your dates.

Is Soneva Jani all-inclusive?

Full board or all-inclusive; Chapter Two villas are all-inclusive

Can children stay at Soneva Jani?

Water Reserves sleep 2 adults and 2 children; kids club (The Den)

How do you get to Soneva Jani?

Fly into Velana International (MLE). The transfer is by About 40-minute seaplane, or 30-minute flight to Maafaru plus 10-minute speedboat.

What overwater villas does Soneva Jani have?

1 Bedroom Water Reserve with Slide, 2 Bedroom Water Reserve with Slide, 2 Bedroom Sunset Water Reserve with Slide, 4 Bedroom Sunset Water Reserve with Slide.

When is the best time to visit Medhufaru Island, Noonu Atoll?

Dec-Apr, NE monsoon/dry season. Jan-Mar is clearest and calmest, with ~9 h of sun a day. Wetter months: May-Nov, SW monsoon. Rain more likely from late Apr; wettest and stormiest Sep-Nov, in short heavy downpours.

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