Soneva Jani Reviews

Maldives. This was our third visit. I run a restaurant, and my wife is a novelist. Through this trip, we finally came to understand what we had been seeking on our repeated journeys to the Maldives. Thanks to Soneva Jani, our Maldives story has finally reached completion. We had always believed that a trip to the Maldives could offer something more than just rest—perhaps something that could truly change our lives. Though no trip had actually changed our lives before, we always planned each one with the hope that this time, it might. Over the course of two and a half years, we stayed a total of 22 nights at three different resorts. Including our 3 nights at Soneva Jani, that makes 25 nights in the Maldives. We kept choosing resorts with excellent underwater environments, thinking that the more we explored the sea, the more we might gain from the experience. We obtained freediving and scuba certifications in Korea, and eventually experienced current diving in the Maldives as well. It was all beautiful—undeniably so—but there was a subtle emptiness. We had seen the ocean clearly, but it didn't feel like it had changed our lives. I found myself wondering, “We’ve gone scuba diving in the Maldives together… now what?” And then, we visited Soneva Jani. We considered diving in Noonu Atoll too—but we decided to explore something else, something new. What we received in return was far beyond our expectations. 1) Landscapes That Stir the Heart Everything at Soneva Jani is visually stunning. It wasn’t just beautiful—it was breathtaking in a way I hadn’t experienced in any other place I had traveled, not even other resorts in the Maldives. The phrase “It’s just beautiful to look at” is often heard, but for me, this was the first time I truly felt it. Until now, I realized I had been sharing photos and videos of the Maldives to let people know, “Hey, I’m here.” But at Soneva Jani, I simply wanted to share the moments with people I care about. There was a kind of purity in that desire I’d never felt before. And I couldn’t stop taking photos—not for display, but because the urge to share beauty was irresistible. 2) A Culinary Revelation Good food begins with great ingredients, and Soneva sources them with care. I had the freshest salad of my life here, and every other dish radiated quality from its ingredients. We’re a couple that enjoys dining at Michelin-starred restaurants in Korea, and I also run a restaurant myself. So when I say that Crab Shack was truly exceptional, I mean it. In my view, it deserves three Michelin stars—it meets every standard of "exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey." Of course, inspectors may not make it out here easily, but still I would return to Soneva again just for this restaurant. Overseas was also wonderful. The Smoked Sashimi of Salmon was an absolute delight—especially to my wife, who adores French cuisine and amuse-bouches. As a couple who doesn't drink alcohol, we also loved the variety of fresh juices offer