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The Private Reserve at Soneva Gili in the Maldives is to be unveiled on
September 01 2005; creating the criterion by which over-water luxury could
very well be measured. It could be likened to the calibre of a presidential
suite, but then the comparison stops as it is like no other.
The Private Reserve is made up of six buildings, which house two master
suites plus accommodation for guests, and extensive leisure areas. A private
spa features a sauna, steam room as well as a chill shower, and massage
pavilion; and an air conditioned gym. A personal Mr. & Mrs Friday are on
call at all times - with their own on-premise quarters. There is even a
waterslide into the lagoon.
The Private Reserve at Soneva Gili covers an area of one thousand four
hundred square metres, making it incomparable in both size and style. The
complex also includes a kitchen and wine cellar, and vast central living and
entertaining area. And all this is created in the ecologically friendly
rustic chic style of Soneva.
Arrival is from across the azure lagoon of Soneva Gili. Disembark into a
glass-floored foyer with daybeds and seating arrangements. Ahead lies the
central entertaining pavilion. To both sides, along water bridges are the
master suites. Each has a bedroom, living area and bathroom with double
vanities atop granite stands and a glass-enclosed circular shower accessed
by a walkway through a private water garden. The bathtub is situated on its
own deck within the water garden. Breathtaking sea views can be enjoyed from
every room. There are water decks for lounging and a rooftop deck with
daybed that can be made up for sleeping beneath the stars.
From the foyer, step out to a huge water-level sun deck. This area has
circular alfresco dining and entertaining features, plus a spacious
undercover lounge. Upstairs is an enormous roof deck with seating and
lounges, plus a dining area that can seat a dozen guests; an exhilarating
spot from which to survey the endless horizons.
 Soneva
Gili Resort & Spa
Soneva Gili Resort & Spa is set on the private tropical island of
Lankanfushi and is a short ten-minute boat ride from Male. A tiny coral
island in a sparkling lagoon, with jetties threading across the water
out to spacious villas Soneva Gili Resort & Spa is a tropical haven. The
forty-four stilted accommodations are crafted in a traditional style
from natural materials and offer rooftop and over-water sundecks. Come
ashore for some great dining and equally great wines. Or perhaps a
romantic moonlit dinner delivered right to the villa. The Six Senses Spa
offers excellent treatments. The resort has its own fully equipped PADI
diving school plus a variety of water sports. |
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