Soneva Jani: Overwater Villas and Water Slides in the Noonu Atoll

Soneva Jani is the overwater expression of the Soneva idea, its villas set across islands within a vast private lagoon in the Noonu Atoll. Retractable roofs open the bedrooms to the stars, and most villas come with a water slide straight into the lagoon.

The dining leans into the setting. Director's Cut pairs film with fine food over the water, with a Japanese irori charcoal grill within it, while the Crab Shack keeps things barefoot on the beach. Asian Kitchen in the Garden, the overwater Lagoon Club, the Tipsy bar, and the free-flowing Chill parlour round out the day, alongside dedicated cheese, chocolate, and wine rooms and the fire-led Primitive.

For travelers who want the drama of overwater living with Soneva's imagination, Jani delivers.

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