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  9. Mr Smiley
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Soneva Secret
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Ice Cream, Sorbet, Chocolate
  • Setting
    Island — on-demand service
  • Dress
    Casual

About Mr Smiley

Soneva's legendary Mr Smiley ice cream service — arriving at your villa or by the lagoon with an array of artisan flavours. A signature Soneva experience across all three resorts. Complimentary.

Part of the dining roster at Soneva Secret, this ice cream, sorbet, chocolate restaurant runs a island — on-demand service setting. Dress code: casual.

Opening hours

When the kitchen serves

daily
All day (complimentary)

Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.

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The resort

The Soneva Secret experience

Soneva Secret is a resort hotel located in the Haa Dhaalu Atoll near Kulhudhuffushi. This remote private-island resort is accessed by a domestic flight to a local airport followed by a speedboat transfer. The property is distinguished by its culinary program, which features a roster of international chefs who can…

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How to reach

Getting there

60 speedboat from MLE

Soneva Secret is reached by speedboat (60) from Velana International Airport (MLE).

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.

Frequently asked

Questions about Mr Smiley

  • What cuisine does Mr Smiley serve?+
    Mr Smiley at Soneva Secret serves Ice Cream, Sorbet, Chocolate, set island — on-demand service. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Is there a dress code at Mr Smiley?+
    Mr Smiley operates a casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.
  • Is Mr Smiley included in resort meal plans?+
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Soneva Secret cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Mr Smiley sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
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Reserve at Mr Smiley

Specialty restaurants at Soneva Secret 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.

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