Soneva Secret, Makunudhoo Atoll, Maldives

Embark on a journey to the unknown with Soneva’s most intimate creation to date, Soneva Secret. Tucked away in the untouched Haa Dhaalu Atoll, it stands as the sole resort in the entire region, a sanctuary reserved for a select few. With just 14 ultra-private villas scattered across powdery shores and overwater stilts, this is the Maldives reimagined: elusive, wild, and exquisitely secluded. Wrapped in raw beauty and boundless stillness, Soneva Secret invites you to revel in pristine nature, rare luxury, and the quiet thrill of discovering something entirely unspoiled. 

What truly makes Soneva Secret one-of-a-kind is its complete devotion to rarity. As the only resort in the entire Haa Dhaalu Atoll, it offers an unparalleled level of seclusion. With just 14 bespoke villas, including a castaway hideaway accessible only by boat, each stay is meticulously tailored by a dedicated trio: your Barefoot Guardian, Barefoot Assistant, and private chef. From zipline-accessed dining to uncharted dive sites and wellness rituals curated to your very DNA, every moment is deeply personal, wildly exclusive, and entirely unrepeated. This isn't just privacy—it’s pioneering luxury. 

Soneva Secret is reserved for the rarest kind of guest—the global tastemaker who has experienced it all, yet craves something that cannot easily be found. These guests move discreetly, travel deliberately, and anticipate a level of personalised service so intuitive it feels telepathic. This is for the ultra-luxe traveller who seeks not just seclusion, but sovereignty—a private chef who understands your preferences before you voice them, a villa team that precisely and discreetly tailors each day to your every whim, and a setting so untouched it feels almost mythical. 

Soneva Secret, the Maldives' most exclusive and secluded resort, features just 14 ultra-private villas. Villa categories include: 
 

• 1 Bedroom Beach Hideaway: Offers direct beach access, a private freshwater pool, open-plan living, a spa treatment room, and lush jungle surroundings.
• 2 Bedroom Beach Reserve: An expansive two-level villa with tropical gardens, indoor and outdoor dining areas, a signature pool, and ultimate seclusion.
• 1 Bedroom Overwater Hideaway: Features a retractable roof for stargazing, a private pool, a curved waterslide into the lagoon, and panoramic ocean views.
• 1 Bedroom Crusoe Villa: A two-story design with a waterslide, private pool, open-air lounge and dining, and direct sea access.

• 2 Bedroom Crusoe Reserve: Provides lavish space, multiple decks and lounging areas, a private pool, a signature Soneva waterslide, and endless views.