Soneva Jani (Maldives) Opening Rates
#17
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Hmmm, not sure I really "get it". Admittedly I find myself saying that about more and more luxury properties these days. So information and design details are limited, but this seems like just another, yawn, OWB property like so many others with nothing to differentiate it. I am sure it is nice, lovely, whatever. But really? $5k a night for something that isn't really distinguishable from a dozen others (just in the Maldives)? Am I alone in thinking that the time is increasingly ripe for something actually different on the luxury destination front? Maybe it is just me. Wouldn't be the first time!
#18
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soneva jani has more larger villas, including 1BR overwater
once there are floorplans, can see whether one values space
will be interesting to see jani rates for low season and crusoe
jani is near some others, i will have to do writeup sometime
(only past discussion i recall is boat between cheval and velaa)
expensive maldives - IIRC coco prive exclusive use private island from $8K (+ fees?)
with residences, seems like there would be potential for low density maldives
would always be nice to have more (resort) yachts that book by the cabin
personally, i am always interested in fewer 'rooms' , with full amenities
destinations are tough (limited beachfront) ; some new/potential >
www.flyertalk.com/forum/26146614-post13.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post26565465
http://www.soneva.com/soneva-jani/villas
says slides in only 4 1BR and 1 2BR (odd)
retractable roof is new / novelty factor
but i am guessing really small not large
some other soneva / six senses have slides
once there are floorplans, can see whether one values space
will be interesting to see jani rates for low season and crusoe
jani is near some others, i will have to do writeup sometime
(only past discussion i recall is boat between cheval and velaa)
expensive maldives - IIRC coco prive exclusive use private island from $8K (+ fees?)
with residences, seems like there would be potential for low density maldives
would always be nice to have more (resort) yachts that book by the cabin
personally, i am always interested in fewer 'rooms' , with full amenities
destinations are tough (limited beachfront) ; some new/potential >
www.flyertalk.com/forum/26146614-post13.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post26565465
http://www.soneva.com/soneva-jani/villas
says slides in only 4 1BR and 1 2BR (odd)
retractable roof is new / novelty factor
but i am guessing really small not large
some other soneva / six senses have slides
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; May 19, 2016 at 1:10 pm
#19
Hmmm, not sure I really "get it". Admittedly I find myself saying that about more and more luxury properties these days. So information and design details are limited, but this seems like just another, yawn, OWB property like so many others with nothing to differentiate it. I am sure it is nice, lovely, whatever. But really? $5k a night for something that isn't really distinguishable from a dozen others (just in the Maldives)? Am I alone in thinking that the time is increasingly ripe for something actually different on the luxury destination front? Maybe it is just me. Wouldn't be the first time!
I agree with you. And specifically with regards to this resort, it doesn't really look like Soneva has made any design improvements over their very rustic style. If you like that look, it'll work for you - but I don't see anything at all unique about this (except, slide).
#20
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But all the villas have a water slide!
I agree with you. And specifically with regards to this resort, it doesn't really look like Soneva has made any design improvements over their very rustic style. If you like that look, it'll work for you - but I don't see anything at all unique about this (except, slide).
I agree with you. And specifically with regards to this resort, it doesn't really look like Soneva has made any design improvements over their very rustic style. If you like that look, it'll work for you - but I don't see anything at all unique about this (except, slide).
The crusoe villas arent until 2018, phase 2.
^
Here are some more details, only the bedroom area is AC, no indoor shower, retractable roof. Some rooms have kitchen and the butler can prepare food there.
#21
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 151
No, only 5 total villas have a water slide - 4 1b, 1 2br. Not a lot of homeowners requested them.
The crusoe villas arent until 2018, phase 2.
^
Here are some more details, only the bedroom area is AC, no indoor shower, retractable roof. Some rooms have kitchen and the butler can prepare food there.
The crusoe villas arent until 2018, phase 2.
^
Here are some more details, only the bedroom area is AC, no indoor shower, retractable roof. Some rooms have kitchen and the butler can prepare food there.
No indoor shower sounds great. Means i cant wash myself when its really raining (which can happen quite a lot in the maldives throughout the year). Or I can of course wash myself in the rain. Sounds great. NOT
Soneva and their ideas are just dumb most of the time. Will never get over my ...... experience at Soneva Kiri, EVER.
#23
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Hmmm, not sure I really "get it". Admittedly I find myself saying that about more and more luxury properties these days. So information and design details are limited, but this seems like just another, yawn, OWB property like so many others with nothing to differentiate it. I am sure it is nice, lovely, whatever. But really? $5k a night for something that isn't really distinguishable from a dozen others (just in the Maldives)? Am I alone in thinking that the time is increasingly ripe for something actually different on the luxury destination front? Maybe it is just me. Wouldn't be the first time!
The OP did say there's 50% discount available on those rates, so those are just published rates. Still pricey, but for the size of the villas + pool etc maybe understandable (definitely comparable with CBR / O&O). Plus Soneva currently doesn't have an overwater option there.
#24
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I keep thinking Maldives is a saturated market but clearly resorts don't - they still build them, and people still go.
The OP did say there's 50% discount available on those rates, so those are just published rates. Still pricey, but for the size of the villas + pool etc maybe understandable (definitely comparable with CBR / O&O). Plus Soneva currently doesn't have an overwater option there.
The OP did say there's 50% discount available on those rates, so those are just published rates. Still pricey, but for the size of the villas + pool etc maybe understandable (definitely comparable with CBR / O&O). Plus Soneva currently doesn't have an overwater option there.
#26
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will be lower density than other resorts, especially until crusoe
masterplan shows one side of island undeveloped, unlike fushi
first beach reserve will be incredibly private until more built
interesting theyre partially covering the overwater walkways
perhaps they sold future residential sales revenue (zoe did)
or perhaps they will turn over resort(s) after residences sold
http://www.homesandproperty.co.uk/lu...ves-44006.html
mixing resort/country arrivals (china 30% in 2014 & 2015)
"one hour by speedboat from Soneva Fushi"
considering how easy to boat, odd little discussion
flyertalk.com/forum/26788474-post32.html
masterplan shows one side of island undeveloped, unlike fushi
first beach reserve will be incredibly private until more built
interesting theyre partially covering the overwater walkways
In November 2014 the Chinese private equity firm Sailing Capital Overseas Investment Fund, LP became an investor in Soneva to support the expansion of the company's portfolio of resorts across the maldives, representing the largest Chinese private investment to date in the Maldives.
or perhaps they will turn over resort(s) after residences sold
http://www.homesandproperty.co.uk/lu...ves-44006.html
April 2015..At Soneva Fushi, most guests come from the UK, followed by Germany, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Russia, but the Chinese..now..40 per cent of all arrivals.
"one hour by speedboat from Soneva Fushi"
considering how easy to boat, odd little discussion
flyertalk.com/forum/26788474-post32.html
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Jun 16, 2016 at 12:59 pm
#28
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Heres the St Regis opening rates from October - on
Room type : over water pool villa
Rate : USD 2772 per villa pernight the rate includes breakfast & taxes
Room type : Beach pool villa
Rate : USD 2965 per villa pernight the rate includes breakfast & taxes
WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE MALDIVES? THESE RATES ARE GETTING CRAZY.
Room type : over water pool villa
Rate : USD 2772 per villa pernight the rate includes breakfast & taxes
Room type : Beach pool villa
Rate : USD 2965 per villa pernight the rate includes breakfast & taxes
WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE MALDIVES? THESE RATES ARE GETTING CRAZY.
#29
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few guest villas/resorts (supply) vs increasing demand
its highest or second highest season, other than holiday
some/many of us will travel in low season for a reason
could look at buying starwood points for st regis
comparisons are easier without taxes/breakfast
values/rates better than holidays in north america / EU
waterslides - six senses laamu, soneva, gili (ex soneva)
st regis if 22% fees
____ 2310
____ 2430
reethi rah
1800 2150 2300 water (no pool)
1190 1550 1900 beach (no pool)
1650 2200 3100 cheval blanc
FS LG
1400 1500 1750 2150 3450 water
1100 1600 1850 1950 3350 beach
FS KH
___ ____ 1700 3150 water
900 1100 1300 2250 beach
included NYE holiday for FS
FS dynamic rates get weird
its highest or second highest season, other than holiday
some/many of us will travel in low season for a reason
could look at buying starwood points for st regis
comparisons are easier without taxes/breakfast
values/rates better than holidays in north america / EU
waterslides - six senses laamu, soneva, gili (ex soneva)
st regis if 22% fees
____ 2310
____ 2430
reethi rah
1800 2150 2300 water (no pool)
1190 1550 1900 beach (no pool)
1650 2200 3100 cheval blanc
FS LG
1400 1500 1750 2150 3450 water
1100 1600 1850 1950 3350 beach
FS KH
___ ____ 1700 3150 water
900 1100 1300 2250 beach
included NYE holiday for FS
FS dynamic rates get weird
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; May 26, 2017 at 1:48 pm
#30
Heres the St Regis opening rates from October - on
Room type : over water pool villa
Rate : USD 2772 per villa pernight the rate includes breakfast & taxes
Room type : Beach pool villa
Rate : USD 2965 per villa pernight the rate includes breakfast & taxes
WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE MALDIVES? THESE RATES ARE GETTING CRAZY.
Room type : over water pool villa
Rate : USD 2772 per villa pernight the rate includes breakfast & taxes
Room type : Beach pool villa
Rate : USD 2965 per villa pernight the rate includes breakfast & taxes
WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE MALDIVES? THESE RATES ARE GETTING CRAZY.