A tri-island retreat in Lhaviyani Atoll where Six Senses sustainability meets barefoot luxury — overwater pool villas, five restaurants, world-class spa, and 40-plus dive sites at your doorstep.
5-Star Resort Seaplane 40 min Good Reef Nearby Family Friendly
Atoll
Lhaviyani
Villas
91
Transfer
Seaplane
Transfer Cost
~$690 pp RT
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Meal Plans
BB / HB / FB
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Opened2000Renovated2023
Six Senses Kanuhura is the brand's second Maldives property and arguably its most family-friendly. Spread across three islands with 91 villas, it pairs Six Senses wellness DNA with a genuine castaway feel. The Lhaviyani Atoll location delivers outstanding diving and a private-island lunch experience that few resorts can match.
Kanuhura spans three islands with 91 villas — from compact 87 sqm beach villas to 415 sqm three-bedroom suites. The newer Beach Retreats and the Three Bedroom Beach Reserve are the standout additions under Six Senses, each with private pools and prime sunset positions. Every overwater villa includes a pool.
Beach3 of 4
Beach Villas
From
$1,010
87–170 sqm ·Average size
Beach Villa87 sqmNo pool$1,010
Beach Villa with Pool101 sqmPool$1,090
Deluxe Beach Villa with Pool122 sqmPool$1,410
Deluxe Beach Villa Suite with Pool170 sqmPool$1,605
OverwaterAll pool
Water Villas
From
$2,010
115–305 sqm ·42% larger than avg
Water Villa with Pool115 sqmPool$2,010
Family Water Villa with Pool126 sqmPool$2,290
Two Bedroom Water Villa with Pool305 sqmPool$5,090
FamilyAll pool
Family & Two-Bedroom Villas
From
$3,010
195–262 sqm ·87% larger than avg
Two Bedroom Beach Villa with Pool250 sqmPool$3,010
Two Bedroom Beach Villa Suite with Pool250 sqmPool$3,470
Family Beach Retreat with Pool195 sqmPool$3,570
Two Bedroom Beach Retreat with Pool262 sqmPool$6,580
SignatureAll pool
Signature Collection
From
$2,970
170–415 sqm ·2.4× larger than avg
Beach Retreat with Pool170 sqmPool$2,970
Three Bedroom Beach Villa Suite with Pool415 sqmPool$6,604
Three Bedroom Beach Reserve320 sqmPool$10,180
Not sure which villa is right? We'll match you based on your group size, budget and priorities.
Prices shown are indicative low-season per night. See the season guide in the sidebar for how rates vary by time of year. We'll confirm exact pricing for your dates.
Dining
5 Restaurants & 1 Bar
Six restaurants and bars follow the Eat With Six Senses philosophy — organic garden ingredients, local catch, and sustainable sourcing. The standout is Drift, a castaway lunch on a private island seven minutes by boat.
The Market
International
The all-day anchor — wellness-forward breakfast spreads, live cooking stations, freshly squeezed juices, and an evolving a-la-carte dinner menu. Doubles as an island cafe and cocktail bar after dark.
SettingBeachfront · Main restaurant
Our tipRequest the terrace table for unobstructed sunset
Bottega
Italian
Traditional Italian with a contemporary island twist. The centrepiece sourdough pizza oven, homemade pasta with herbs from the organic garden, and sharing salads make this the most relaxed specialty restaurant.
SettingGarden · Wood-fire oven
Our tipGo for the sourdough pizza — best on the island
Drift
Seafood
A seven-minute boat ride to the private island of Jehunuhura for barefoot lunch under coconut palms. Fresh local catch, grilled simply, with your toes in the sand — genuinely one of the most memorable dining settings in the Maldives.
SettingPrivate island · Castaway
Our tipBook for a full castaway day with wine hamper
Sip & Sand
Japanese
Poolside grills and charcoal-fired cuts by day, sushi, sashimi, and crunchy tempura by night. The dual identity works well — casual daytime energy, refined Japanese evening dining.
SettingPoolside · Beachfront
Our tipSunset sushi at the bar is the local ritual
The Point
Spanish
Set on the northern tip of the island with a Spanish-influenced tapas menu, fine wine bar, and the resort's signature rooftop pool with DJ sundowner sessions. The social hub of Six Senses Kanuhura.
SettingBeach tip · Rooftop bar
Our tipHead up to the rooftop for cocktail hour
Scoops
Bar
Homemade ice cream, sorbets (including plant-based options), fresh-baked cookies and cakes, plus a juice and smoothie bar. A natural stop between pool and beach.
SettingBeachfront · Walk-up
Our tipTry the coconut sorbet — made from island palms
Meal Plans
Dining Inclusions
Six Senses Kanuhura runs BB, HB, and FB — there is no true all-inclusive option. Half board is the sweet spot for most guests, covering breakfast and dinner at The Market. Full board adds lunch for a reasonable supplement.
Plan
Restaurants
Alcohol
Minibar
~pp/day
Bed & Breakfast
The Market (B)
—
—
Included
Half Board
The Market (B+D)
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—
+$35
Full Board
The Market + 1 specialty
—
—
+$95
Bed & BreakfastIncluded
The Market (B)
Alcohol —Minibar —
Half Board+$35 pp/day
The Market (B+D)
Alcohol —Minibar —
Full Board+$95 pp/day
The Market + 1 specialty
Alcohol —Minibar —
Experiences & Activities
Your Days on the Island
Kanuhura benefits from the rich Lhaviyani Atoll — over 40 dive sites, a famous turtle aggregation point, and two private islands for excursions. The Six Senses wellness programme adds biohacking, Alchemy Bar, and yoga to the usual water-sports lineup.
Water Sports & Diving
Complimentary kayaks, SUPs, and snorkel gear. PADI Eco Center on-site.
Guided snorkeling excursionsTurtle Airport site — top 5 turtle spot in Maldives
Kayaking & stand-up paddleboardingComplimentary
Catamaran sailing
Jet ski rides
Wakeboarding & fun tubes
Windsurfing
PADI Bubblemaker for kidsAges 8+ · safe intro to scuba
Turtle Airport is a must. Just 15 minutes by boat, Turtle Airport (Kuredu Caves) is one of the Maldives' top five turtle sites. Green and hawksbill turtles rest in ancient coral overhangs alongside blacktip reef sharks, nurse sharks, and eagle rays.
Excursions & Cruises
Three private islands to explore. Most excursions bookable through your GEM.
Private island castaway picnicJehunuhura island · wine hamper · all yours for the day
Sandbank picnicDeserted sandbank with gourmet hamper
Big game fishing
Night fishing on dhoniTraditional handline · cook your catch next day
Local island hopping
Sunrise fishing trip
Three islands, endless options. Kanuhura is one of very few Maldives resorts spanning three islands. Jehunuhura hosts the Drift restaurant for castaway lunches, while Masleggihuraa is kept completely uninhabited for private excursions.
Spa & Wellness
Six Senses Spa with biohacking lounge, Alchemy Bar, and eight treatment suites.
Six Senses Spa — 8 treatment suitesIncluding couples suite and VIP suite
Alchemy BarMix your own lotions and potions with natural ingredients
Yoga & meditationDaily group sessions · private available
Sound healing journeys
Aerial yoga
Organic gardenGrow your own herbs · garden-to-table experience
Sports & Recreation
Full sports complex with coaching. Bicycles complimentary for every villa.
Tennis courts2 courts · coaching available
Squash court
Fully-equipped gymPersonal trainer on request
Volleyball
Football
Badminton & table tennis
BicyclesComplimentary per villa
Cooking classesMaldivian dishes with resort chefs
Cinema Under the StarsOpen-air beach screenings
Kids & Family
Grow With Six Senses kids club (3-11). Island Hideout for teens.
Grow With Six Senses kids clubAges 3–11 · 9am–6pm · crafts, treasure hunts, nature walks
Island Hideout for teensMusic, pool tables, table football
Babysitting serviceOn request · additional charge
PADI BubblemakerAges 8+ intro diving programme
Family snorkeling tours
Catamaran sailing classes
Earth LabPaper-making, sustainability workshops
Family & Kids
Family-Friendly Features
Six Senses Kanuhura is one of the most thoughtfully family-designed resorts in the Maldives. The Grow With Six Senses kids club runs daily programmes for ages 3-11 including treasure hunts, cooking classes, and nature walks. Teenagers get their own Island Hideout with music and games. The PADI Bubblemaker programme introduces children aged 8+ to scuba diving, while the shallow lagoon is ideal for younger swimmers. Three private islands provide endless exploration.
Grow With Six Senses
Ages 3-11 · Free
Under 12 (with family offer) Stay Free
Under 6 eat free
Babysitting
$40/hr
Shallow Lagoon
Calm, shallow water safe for young children
Teen Program
Dedicated activities for teenagers
Highlights for Kids
Three private islands to explorePADI Bubblemaker for ages 8+Cinema Under the StarsEarth Lab sustainability workshops
Family Villa Options
Family Water Villa with PoolFamily Beach Retreat with PoolTwo Bedroom Beach Villa with Pool
Snorkeling & Marine Life
House Reef & Underwater
6.2
Good House Reef
Lux Atolls Reef Score · mid-range for Maldives resorts
Boat access · 15 min to Turtle Airport · No walk-in reef
40+ dive sites in Lhaviyani · Famous turtle aggregation · PADI Eco Center
There is no walk-in house reef at Kanuhura — the lagoon is shallow and sandy, ideal for wading but not reef snorkeling. However, the Lhaviyani Atoll compensates handsomely with over 40 dive sites accessible by short boat ride, including the famous Turtle Airport, one of the top five turtle sites in the Maldives.
Regularly spotted here (+9)
Reef Sharks
Blacktip & whitetip — common at nearby dive sites
Sea Turtles
Green & hawksbill — Turtle Airport is top 5 in Maldives
Stingrays
Spotted at multiple Lhaviyani sites
Tropical Reef Fish
Parrotfish, butterflyfish, angelfish, clownfish at nearby reefs
Octopus
Sightings on night dives
Dolphins
Spinner dolphins — frequent in Lhaviyani channels
Nurse Sharks
Regular sightings at Turtle Airport and deeper sites
Eagle Rays
Seen at Turtle Airport and channel dives
Napoleon Wrasse
Spotted at several Lhaviyani dive sites
Not typical at this reef (−2)
Whale Sharks
South Ari is the reliable spot — rare in Lhaviyani
Manta Rays
Baa Atoll (Hanifaru Bay) is the hotspot — occasional in Lhaviyani
PADI dive center on-site. Night snorkeling available. Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports.
Getting There
Transfer from Malé
Kanuhura is a 40-minute seaplane from Male — a comfortable mid-range transfer by Maldives standards. The Lhaviyani Atoll sits 150 km north, far enough for real seclusion but not so remote that logistics become complicated.
Option 1 — Seaplane
Seaplane (TMA)
Direct from Malé · ~40 min · Daylight only
~$690 pp roundtrip
Seaplane daylight only. Arrivals after ~3:30pm require airport overnight or alternative arrangement. Resort arranges all transfers.
Resort island map — Six Senses Kanuhura
Our Take
Who This Resort is For
Six Senses Kanuhura works best when you lean into what it does differently: three islands, genuine Six Senses wellness, a PADI Eco Center with world-class turtle encounters, and a dining programme built around sustainability and an organic garden. The lack of a walk-in house reef is a real drawback for snorkelers, but the Lhaviyani Atoll's dive sites more than compensate if you're willing to take boat trips. Families and wellness-minded couples will find this particularly compelling.
Ideal for
Families wanting Six Senses quality — Grow With Six Senses kids club (ages 3-11), Island Hideout for teens, PADI Bubblemaker for ages 8+, and children under 6 eat free from the kids menu
Wellness seekers — the Six Senses Spa includes a biohacking lounge, Alchemy Bar, aerial yoga, sound healing, and eight treatment suites with an in-house wellness practitioner
Divers and marine life enthusiasts — PADI Eco Center with 40+ dive sites in Lhaviyani Atoll, including the famous Turtle Airport, one of the top five turtle sites in the Maldives
Couples wanting a romantic castaway experience — three private islands, Drift restaurant lunch on uninhabited Jehunuhura, and deserted sandbank picnics create genuine Robinson Crusoe moments
Consider elsewhere if
Snorkelers who want a walk-in house reef — Kanuhura's lagoon is sandy and shallow with no accessible reef from shore, requiring boat trips for all reef snorkeling
Budget travellers — entry-level Beach Villas start around $1,010/night before the ~$690 pp seaplane transfer, placing this firmly in the premium bracket
All-inclusive seekers — the resort offers BB, HB, and FB only with no all-inclusive option, and specialty restaurants charge supplements beyond the meal plan
Party seekers — despite The Point rooftop bar with a DJ, the overall vibe is relaxed and wellness-focused rather than nightlife-oriented
Season & Pricing Guide
Dec 20 – Jan 10Peak · Highest rates
Jan 11 – Apr 15High · +30–50%
Apr 16 – Jul 15Shoulder · +10–20%
Jul 16 – Dec 19Low · Best value
Peak season fills 4+ months ahead. Shoulder season offers the best balance of weather, price and availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Six Senses Kanuhura — FAQ
How do you get to Six Senses Kanuhura?
A 40-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport in Male, costing approximately $690 per person roundtrip. The resort is located in Lhaviyani Atoll, 150 km north of Male. Seaplanes operate during daylight hours only.
Does Six Senses Kanuhura have a good house reef?
There is no walk-in house reef — the lagoon is sandy and shallow. However, the resort offers guided snorkeling boat trips to outstanding nearby sites including Turtle Airport, one of the top five turtle sites in the Maldives, just 15 minutes away.
Is Six Senses Kanuhura good for families?
Excellent for families. The Grow With Six Senses kids club caters to ages 3-11 with daily activities, while the Island Hideout offers a teen lounge. Children under 6 eat free from the kids menu. Family villas and two-bedroom options span up to 305 sqm overwater.
How many villas does Six Senses Kanuhura have?
91 villas across 14 categories spanning three private islands. Options range from 87 sqm Beach Villas to 415 sqm Three Bedroom Beach Villa Suites. All overwater villas and most beach villas include private pools.
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