Soneva Fushi: Winners Of The SeiBellissimi Art of Hospitality Award 2025

From personalised pillow profiles to hand-delivered artwork, Soneva Fushi’s ability to read its guests’ needs allows the barefoot luxury pioneer to deliver service that is relaxed, professional and now officially the best in the world. Arrival at Soneva Fushi begins long before guests step onto the island. A seaplane journey over scattered atolls sets the tone, while the resort team, including a personal barefoot guardian, greets visitors on landing. Shoes are handed over until departure, and cold towels, drinks and even a short massage are offered upon arrival. Guardians then manage every aspect of a stay, from restaurant bookings to excursions, guided by Soneva’s philosophy: listen, anticipate, act. Attention to detail is codified in the resort’s 12 “non-negotiables” from ensuring luggage arrives before guests, to discreetly observing body language and preferences. It’s a system designed to make service seamless, while keeping the experience relaxed and personal. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/W50BH25AOH #Worlds50Best #50BestHotels - 50 Best is the leading authority in gastronomy, drinks and travel, showcasing trends and highlighting great restaurants, bars and hotels from across the world. Since 2002, The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list has reflected the diversity of the world's culinary landscape, created from the votes of more than 1,120 independent experts. The regional rankings of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants and Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants have since followed. The World’s 50 Best Bars runs in a similar guise, created from the votes of more than 700 drinks experts from across the globe. The launch of Asia’s 50 Best Bars and North America’s 50 Best Bars followed in 2016 and 2022, respectively. The brand debuted into the travel sector with the launch of The World’s 50 Best Hotels in 2023. The 50 Best family also includes 50 Best Discovery – a search engine featuring over 3,700 establishments that have received votes from the respective Academies. Subscribe to 50 Best for more content