Soneva Fushi Resort Maldives acoustic project

Hospitality / Maldives

Soneva Fushi Resort Acoustic & Sound Isolation Solutions

  • LocationSoneva Fushi Resort, Maldives
  • Spaces TreatedRestaurant, Gym & Spa zones
  • SectorHospitality

Quiet Luxury for a Destination Resort

MMT Acoustix was chosen to deliver acoustic and sound isolation solutions for the luxurious Soneva Fushi Resort. The project involved custom treatment for open restaurants, spa rooms, and private lounges, balancing aesthetics with performance.

Planning, supply, and execution were well-coordinated across departments. Despite the resort’s remote island location, premium materials like SoundBlanket®, BassBloc®, and Echsorbix® panels were delivered on time and installed with precision. The outcome: a serene, acoustically balanced experience for every guest space.

Scope
Acoustic treatment & high-performance sound isolation
Objective
Deliver luxury-grade acoustic comfort in line with resort standards.
Key Products Used
  • Wood Wool Acoustic Panels (raw & pastel shades)
  • BassBloc® Low-Frequency Sound Absorbers
  • Canvas-Printed Echsorbix® Felt Panels
  • SoundBlanket® 4 mm Soundproofing Membrane
  • Gypsum board finishes over isolated assemblies
Focus
Hospitality / Sound Isolation / Design-Led Acoustics

01 / The brief

Balancing Energy, Calm & Privacy in One Resort

Soneva Fushi is known for ultra-luxury hospitality and serene guest experiences. However, key zones needed specialised acoustic design:

Restaurant, gym and spa acoustic zones
  • Restaurant

    Excessive echo and poor speech clarity during peak dining hours.

  • Gym

    High noise levels from equipment and workouts affecting adjacent areas.

  • Spa

    Need for strong sound isolation to maintain quiet, immersive therapy rooms.

02 / The approach

Tailored Acoustic Strategy for Each Zone

We ensured acoustic excellence throughout the open restaurant and gym spaces by creating a balanced, controlled sound environment without compromising aesthetics. In the spa therapy rooms, our high-performance soundproofing system delivered near-complete noise isolation, allowing guests to experience uninterrupted calm and relaxation.

  • 01

    RestaurantAcoustic Treatment

    • BassBloc® sound absorbers placed strategically for echo control.
    • Canvas-printed Echsorbix® felt panels over BassBloc® – art that also absorbs sound.
    • Pastel-toned wood wool panels to complement the natural interior palette.
  • 02

    GymControlled Energy

    • Robust raw-finish wood wool panels for a natural yet tough look.
    • Reverberation tamed for clear music, trainer instructions and comfort.
    • Layout optimised to minimise sound spill into neighbouring spa areas.
  • 03

    SpaSound Isolation Envelope

    • Multi-layer build-up using SoundBlanket® 4 mm and BassBloc®.
    • Assembly finished with gypsum boards for seamless luxury look.
    • Designed for near-zero noise transfer to therapy rooms.

03 / Products and Installation

High-Performance Materials Behind the Aesthetics

  • Wood Wool Acoustic Panels

    Eco-friendly panels in raw and pastel finishes delivering mid-to-high frequency absorption with natural texture ideal for hospitality interiors.

  • BassBloc® Sound Absorbers

    High-density low-frequency absorbers recessed behind finishes for powerful control of boominess and heavy footsteps.

  • Echsorbix® Felt Panels

    Canvas-printed PET felt panels that combine acoustic absorption with curated artwork and branding elements.

  • SoundBlanket® 4 mm

    Ultra-slim soundproofing membrane integrated into walls and partitions to deliver high STC ratings within tight wall build-ups.

04 / Outcome

Comfort that Guests Can Feel, Not Hear

  • Enhanced Restaurant Ambience

    Greater speech clarity and a calm dining atmosphere even during high occupancy, with no compromise on design language.

  • Balanced Gym Acoustics

    Controlled reverberation ensures energetic workouts, clearly audible instructions, and reduced noise spillover.

  • Spa-Level Silence

    Multi-layer isolation assemblies provide exceptionally quiet therapy rooms aligned with the resort’s luxury positioning.

What made it work

Luxury Hospitality Meets Engineered Acoustics

  • Customised acoustic strategy for restaurant, gym and spa rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.
  • Thoughtful use of acoustic art and natural textures to blend with Soneva Fushi’s design identity.
  • Multi-layer isolation assemblies using SoundBlanket® and BassBloc® behind finishes.
  • Delivering acoustic comfort without visible “technical” clutter in premium spaces.
Soneva Fushi Resort: project at a glance
LocationSoneva Fushi Resort, Maldives
Spaces TreatedRestaurant, Gym & Spa zones
ScopeAcoustic treatment & high-performance sound isolation
ObjectiveDeliver luxury-grade acoustic comfort in line with resort standards.
Key Products UsedWood Wool Acoustic Panels (raw & pastel shades); BassBloc® Low-Frequency Sound Absorbers; Canvas-Printed Echsorbix® Felt Panels; SoundBlanket® 4 mm Soundproofing Membrane; Gypsum board finishes over isolated assemblies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the acoustic brief at Soneva Fushi?

Three zones with three different problems in one resort: a restaurant with excessive echo and poor speech clarity at peak dining, a gym with high equipment and workout noise reaching adjacent areas, and spa therapy rooms needing genuine sound isolation for a quiet, immersive experience.

Why does each zone need a different treatment?

Because absorption, isolation and impact control are different functions. The restaurant needed absorption to break the cycle of diners raising their voices. The gym needed absorption plus impact and vibration control. The spa needed isolation, which is mass in the construction and sealed doors, not panels on the wall.

What was used in the restaurant?

BassBloc sound absorbers positioned for echo control, canvas-printed Echsorbix felt panels over the BassBloc so the treatment reads as artwork, and pastel-toned wood wool panels to match the natural interior palette.

Why is felt over a BassBloc backing more absorptive than felt alone?

Because absorption depends on depth as well as material. PET felt on its own is NRC 0.30 at 9 mm rising to 0.60 at 24 mm. A 9 mm felt panel over a 20 mm BassBloc backing reaches NRC 0.90, because the backing adds the depth that the thin felt facing cannot provide.

Can acoustic treatment be made to look like part of the design?

That was the requirement here. Canvas-printed felt, wood wool in the resort's colour palette and shaped panels let the absorption area be delivered as a finish rather than as visible equipment. Send the drawings, the room volumes and the target NRC or STC, and the system is specified against those figures with test reports issued alongside the supply.

Who manufactured the acoustic materials for this resort?

MMTPL (Mahabir Multi Tech Private Limited) manufactures the full range at its Palwal plant in Haryana, India, and supplies architects, consultants and turnkey contractors in India and 25+ export markets.