- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Soneva Jani
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineSri Lankan & Indian
- StyleSpecialty
- AtollNoonu Atoll
About Cineyaan
A celebration of Sri Lankan and South Asian flavours in an intimate overwater setting, offering fragrant curries, fresh spices, and curated tasting menus inspired by the region's culinary heritage.
Part of the dining roster at Soneva Jani, Noonu Atoll, this sri lankan & indian restaurant runs a specialty format.
Other restaurants at Soneva Jani
- The GatheringInternationalAll Day DiningView restaurant
- So StarstruckContemporaryFine DiningView restaurant
- OverseasSeafood & Plant-BasedFine DiningView restaurant
- So WildPlant-BasedSpecialtyView restaurant
- The Director's CutJapaneseSpecialtyoverwaterView restaurant
- The FarawayInternationalPrivate DiningView restaurant
The Soneva Jani experience
Soneva Jani is an upscale 5-star private-island resort in the Noonu Atoll, spread across a 50-hectare estate of five islands inside a protected private lagoon near Manadhoo and reached by a 45-minute seaplane from Male. The property has 59 overwater and island villas, ranging from 1 to 5 bedrooms, with many featuring…
Getting there
Soneva Jani is reached by seaplane (45 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Noonu Atoll.
Daylight-only seaplane operations (06:00–15:30) mean late-arriving long-haul flights may require an overnight in Malé before continuing — Resortlife coordinates the full air-and-sea chain when you book through us.
Questions about Cineyaan
What cuisine does Cineyaan serve?
Cineyaan at Soneva Jani serves Sri Lankan & Indian in a specialty format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is Cineyaan included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Soneva Jani cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Cineyaan sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Cineyaan located?
Cineyaan is one of the dining venues at Soneva Jani, set in Noonu Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at Cineyaan
Specialty restaurants at Soneva Jani are typically reserved in-resort once you check in, but Resortlife can flag preferences (theme nights, chef's table, private dining) with the resort before arrival when you book your stay through us.