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Soneva Jani

Medhufaru Island, Noonu Atoll, Maldives · Manadhoo, Maldives

  • Five-StarForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026
  • 94.0/100La Liste19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • families
  • couples
  • adventure
  • privacy

About Soneva Jani

Soneva Jani, part of the Soneva collection, is located in Manadhoo, Maldives. The resort features a private beach and direct beach access, complemented by a dedicated kids club with a zipline, pirate ship, and swim-up mocktail bar. Guests can enjoy snorkelling adventures in the lagoon, water sports with an instructor, and a game of padel. Soneva Jani is recognised with a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating and a La Liste score of 94/100, placing it among the Top 1000 hotels for 2026.

This resort is designed to appeal to families, couples, and those seeking both adventure and privacy, offering a blend of recreational activities and tranquil surroundings.

Why it stands out

Soneva Jani is listed for its EMPTYJET Approved status, private beach, and family-friendly amenities. Its accolades include a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating and a La Liste Top 1000 ranking for 2026, making it notable in the Maldives for both leisure and recognition.

Key facts

Brand
Soneva
Children
A children’s world unto itself, complete with a zipline, a pirate ship and a swim-up mocktail bar
Type
Beach, Family

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Private beach — Soneva Jani in the Maldives is an iconic overwater sanctuary
  • Beach access — evidence: Beach access
  • Snorkelling — evidence: a snorkelling adventure in the lagoon
  • Water sports — evidence: Water Sports Instructor
  • Padel — evidence: a game of padel

Family

  • Kids club — evidence: A children’s world unto itself, complete with a zipline, a pirate ship and a swim-up mocktail bar

Beach

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Beach
Private beach

Family

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Kids club
Yes

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideFive-Star2026
  • La ListeTop 10002026

Location

5.7204, 73.4150 · approximate

Position is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.

Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed5 fields
  • Official brand / collection siteBrand4 fields
  • Forbes Travel GuideAward issuer1 field
  • WikidataEncyclopedia5 fields

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