Kudafari island in Noonu Atoll, ringed by reef

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Noonu Atoll: Our Favourites

Noonu Atoll in one page: Cheval Blanc Randheli, Velaa Private Island, Soneva Jani and Maafaru International Airport.

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The back story

  1. Atoll guide

    Noonu Atoll: private islands and private jets

    Noonu Atoll·The back story

    Cheval Blanc Randheli, Velaa Private Island and Soneva Jani, with Maafaru International Airport for private jets.

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Where to eat

  1. Long lunches that drift into sunset

    Crab Shack, Soneva Jani

    Soneva Jani · Noonu Atoll·Seafood

    Soneva Jani’s seafood shack, where long lunches with rosé roll on into sunset dinners over the lagoon.

    Soneva Jani, Noonu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map

Where to stay

  1. Cheval Blanc’s Maison in the Maldives

    Cheval Blanc Randheli

    Noonu Atoll·Luxury resort

    Cheval Blanc’s Maison in the Noonu Atoll, whose restaurants and Spa Cheval Blanc are accessible to guests with reduced mobility.

    Noonu Atoll, Republic of Maldives (Malé office: H. Fairlin, 8th Floor, Hithigas Magu, Malé 20009)Explore View on map

  2. Villas, houses and residences

    Velaa Private Island

    Noonu Atoll·Private island

    A private island of villas, houses and residences, with private-jet arrivals via Maafaru International Airport.

    P.O. Box 2071, Noonu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map

  3. Water villas, The Den and cinema on the lagoon

    Soneva Jani

    Noonu Atoll·Overwater resort

    Soneva’s Noonu Atoll island of water villas, with The Den for children and cinema at Director’s Cut.

    Soneva Jani, Noonu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map

Health

  1. Care with no schedule

    The Spa at Velaa

    Velaa Private Island · Noonu Atoll·Overwater spa

    Velaa’s overwater spa, where treatments run as long as you need, from massage to anti-ageing technology.

    P.O. Box 2071, Noonu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map

  2. On the Ministry of Health list

    Manadhoo Atoll Hospital

    Manadhoo · Noonu Atoll·Government hospital

    A government hospital in Noonu Atoll, listed by the Maldives Ministry of Health.

    Manadhoo, Noonu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map

Bars and nightlife

  1. The bar that comes to you

    Tipsy, Soneva Jani

    Soneva Jani · Noonu Atoll·Cocktails by tuk tuk

    Soneva Jani’s cocktail service, mixed to order and delivered by tuk tuk wherever you settle for the evening.

    Soneva Jani, Noonu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map

Getting there

  1. Private jets to Noonu

    Maafaru International Airport

    Maafaru · Noonu Atoll·Airport

    An international airport in Noonu Atoll used by private jets, a seven-minute seaplane hop from Velaa.

    Maafaru, Noonu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map

Questions and answers

Can private jets fly to Noonu?

Yes. Maafaru International Airport in Noonu takes private jets, a short seaplane hop from the resorts.

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