Soneva Fushi

Soneva Fushi is the original barefoot-luxury Maldivian resort and remains the reference point for the category. Set on Kunfunadhoo in the Baa Atoll, the property runs on an open-air, no-shoes philosophy with treehouse-scale beach villas and freeform pools nestled in dense jungle. The outdoor cinema on the sand, the observatory, and the house reef draw guests who want wilderness over polished gloss. Dining is inventive and relaxed, with the chocolate and cheese rooms carrying on the Soneva tradition of elegant excess. Pick Soneva Fushi when you want jungle and reef over overwater-villa photos.