Popular American new Channel, CNN has selected Soneva Janis Two-Bedroom Water Retreat among the worlds most over-the-top hotel rooms.

With a pool, catamaran net, sunken seat and daybed, the Two Bedroom Water Retreat affords a wealth of tropical lounging opportunities. 

The first floor offers a spacious bedroom, bathroom, dressing room, outdoor shower, walk-in minibar, TV lounge and kids sleeping area. The second bedroom is located on the upper floor, along with an additional dressing room, bathroom, seating area, dining sala with roof deck.

Listing the villa in its annual list, CNN praised Soneva Jani's blissful Water Retreat where guests can literally slide into the sparkling turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean from their second-story living room.

"What's better than an over-water bungalow in the Maldives? An over-water bungalow in the Maldives with its very own waterslide, of course." Read a Statement by CNN

"Prefer more traditional luxury amenities? Not to worry: there's a private infinity pool, over-water hammock and daybeds galore."

Since it's opening in December 2016, Soneva Jani has gained mass popularity amongst luxury travellers with it's exciting features such as the retractable roofs and the water slides.

The resort has been titled as the Best Over-the-Top Luxury hotel of the year by Jetsetter.com, the best new resort in the world by CNN, and the Leading Luxury Hotel/Resort in South Asia and Leading Luxury Hotel/Resort in Maldives.

Located on the island of Medhufaru in a 5.6 km lagoon in the Noonu Atoll, Soneva Jani features both overwater and island villas. Each water villa opens to its very own stretch of lagoon and is complete with a private pool and a retractable roof to stargaze from the master bedroom. Some of the villas have slides from the top floor directly into the lagoon below.

With beautifully designed interiors made from sustainable materials, all villas are equipped with a spacious master bedroom with an adjoining kids sleeping area. All villas have an open-air bathroom with bathtub, shower and lagoon access. They also have a walk-in mini-bar with espresso machine and private wine cellar selection. An outdoor deck and seating area with sun loungers and direct access to the lagoon are also available.

The main facilities of Soneva Jani are located at The Gathering, which is a three-storey structure that hosts the main dining outlets as well as an Observatory, a Spa, gift-shop and a water sports and dive centre. There is also an over-water silent cinema, a tennis court, a labyrinth gardens, an eco-centro and a Childrens Den on the main island.

Soneva Jani offers a number of dining options and cuisines, as well as the complimentary cheese room, chocolate room and ice-cream room for all guests.

The property is a 40-minute seaplane ride from Male International Airport and 1-hour by speedboat from Soneva Fushi, Soneva Janis sister resort.