Soneva Secret
Dhipparufushi Island, Haa Dhaalu Atoll
“Castaway lagoon hideaway”
Vibe
On an isolated sliver of sand in Makunudhoo Atoll, fourteen hideaways operate with three dedicated staff members assigned to every villa.
“Castaway lagoon hideaway”
Each villa is attended by two dedicated butlers and a private chef cooking bespoke meals.
Villas feature motorized retractable roofs for stargazing from bed and private slides into the lagoon.
An overwater observatory reached by zipline, guided dolphin cruises, and pristine lagoon watersports.
On remote Dhipparufushi Island in Makunudhoo Atoll, surrounded by an untouched private lagoon.
Rooms
Master bedroom suites feature motorized retractable roofs for open-air stargazing from bed, alongside private swimming pools and direct lagoon access.
Wellness
In-villa treatment spaces host visiting bodywork specialists alongside tailored breathwork sessions, private infrared saunas, and cold plunge baths.
Backstory
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani opened this 14-key micro-resort in 2024, pushing their barefoot castaway philosophy to the Maldives' most isolated atoll.
Eat & drink
A zipline carries guests to Out of This World's overwater dining tower and observatory, while So Primitive cooks over open beach firepits.
The neighborhood
The untouched waters of Makunudhoo Atoll surround Dhipparufushi Island, reached via a 75-minute scenic seaplane journey from Malé.
The app
Hotel Please was drawn for the phone in your hand — and this is the flat version of it.
