The only resort in remote Laamu Atoll — a pristine island where sustainable luxury meets world-class marine life, uncrowded surf breaks, and one of the healthiest house reefs in the Maldives.
5-Star Luxury Seaplane 65 min Excellent Reef Family Friendly
Atoll
Laamu
Villas
97
Transfer
Seaplane / Flight
Transfer Cost
~$600 pp RT
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Opened2011Renovated2014
Six Senses Laamu is the only luxury resort in Laamu Atoll — one of the planet's designated Hope Spots. If sustainability is more than a buzzword for you, this is your property. The house reef is exceptional, the surfing is world-class, and the no-shoes philosophy extends from the sand to the spa. It trades polish for soul — and that's exactly the point.
99 new reviews in the past 6 months across Google, TripAdvisor & Booking.com. Average rating 4.5 / 5 from 5,587 total reviews.
+11% review volume vs. prior 6 months
14
Awards since 2019
No. 8 Best Luxury Resort
Dreaming of Maldives '25
Travelers' Choice Best of Best
TripAdvisor '23
No. 7 Best Hotel in World
TripAdvisor '22
Best Spa Design
World Spa Awards '22
No. 2 Waterfront Hotels
TripAdvisor '22
How It Compares
Six Senses Laamu vs. the Field
Where this resort sits across the dimensions that matter most when choosing a Maldives property.
BudgetUltra-Luxury
Adaaran Club
LUX* South Ari
Soneva Fushi
Six Senses Laamu
LivelySecluded
Kuredu
Lily Beach
Kudadoo
Six Senses Laamu
Easy AccessRemote
Gili Lankanfushi
Anantara Kihavah
Park Hyatt Hadahaa
Six Senses Laamu
CouplesFamily
Komandoo
W Maldives
Siyam World
Six Senses Laamu
BoutiqueLarge Resort
Makunudu (36)
Coco Bodu Hithi (100)
Meeru Island (286)
Six Senses Laamu (97)
Poor ReefExceptional
Finolhu
Vilamendhoo
Six Senses Laamu
Six Senses Laamu
Reference resorts
Accommodation
Choose Your Villa
Every villa at Six Senses Laamu is built from sustainable materials and features outdoor bathrooms, rain showers, and ocean or lagoon views. The split is roughly 70/30 overwater to beach — with pool villas available in both. Beach villas are notably spacious at 238 sqm, while overwater options start at 108 sqm.
Overwater4 of 7
Water Villas
From
$1,050
108–126 sqm ·27% smaller than avg
Lagoon Water Villa108 sqmNo pool$1,050
Ocean Water Villa108 sqmNo pool$1,060
Laamu Water Villa108 sqmNo pool$1,050
Sunset Laamu Water Villa108 sqmNo pool$1,190
Laamu Water Villa with Pool108 sqmPool$1,710
Ocean Water Villa with Pool126 sqmPool$1,550
Sunset Laamu Water Villa with Pool126 sqmPool$1,550
BeachAll pool
Beach Villas
From
$875
238 sqm ·2.0× larger than avg
Lagoon Beach Villa with Pool238 sqmPool$875
Ocean Beach Villa with Pool238 sqmPool$1,340
FamilyAll pool
Family Villas
From
$1,340
253–285 sqm ·Near average size
Family Lagoon Beach Villa with Pool253 sqmPool$1,340
Family Ocean Beach Villa with Pool253 sqmPool$1,340
Two-Bedroom Lagoon Beach Villa with Pool285 sqmPool$3,810
SignatureAll pool
Signature Collection
From
$4,690
730–1,728 sqm ·96% larger than avg
Two-Bedroom Ocean Beach Villa with Pool730 sqmPool$4,690
The Retreat — Three Bedroom1,728 sqmPool$8,900
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 Senses Laamu takes food seriously — an organic garden on the island supplies the kitchens, the ice cream parlour makes 48 flavours in-house, and the treehouse restaurant is one of the most unique dining settings in the Maldives. No all-inclusive, but the half-board dine-around covers all venues.
Longitude
International
The overwater main restaurant spans two storeys with couples and family zones separated by walkways. Buffet breakfast with live cooking stations, themed dinner nights drawing from South Asian and global cuisines. Glass floors in places.
SettingOverwater · Two-storey main restaurant
Our tipGrab a couples-only table upstairs at dinner
Leaf
Mediterranean
Built in the tree canopy and reached via a swinging bridge, Leaf serves a daily four-course tasting menu with wine pairing. Ingredients come from the resort's organic garden. Adults only and genuinely romantic — the most memorable dining setting on the island.
SettingTreetop · Adults only
Our tipBook for your first night — it fills fast
Zen
Japanese
Contemporary Japanese with a daily-changing set menu, omakase option, and an excellent sushi bar. The overwater setting is low-lit and intimate. Surrender to the chef's omakase for the full experience.
SettingOverwater · Intimate
Our tipGo omakase — let the chef surprise you
Sip Sip
Bar & Grill
Sunken pool bar and casual grill with homemade pizzas, jungle-wood grills, burgers, and comfort pasta. The poolside setting is lively by day and relaxed at sunset. The best spot for a laid-back lunch.
SettingPoolside · Casual
Our tipTry the wood-fired pizza — best on the island
Kaji
Japanese
Adults-only teppanyaki experience with 4- and 5-course set menus featuring premium beef cuts and fresh seafood. Skilled chefs prepare each course live at the grill, blending culinary craft with theatrical flair.
SettingAdults-only · Intimate
Our tipBook the sunset slot for the best atmosphere
Chill Bar
Bar
Multi-level overwater bar with resident DJ every evening. Fresh cocktails, South Asian and international bites available all day. The go-to for sunset drinks and the closest thing to nightlife on the island.
SettingOverwater · Multi-level
Our tipSunset drinks here are the nightly ritual
Meal Plans
Dining Inclusions
No all-inclusive here — Six Senses focuses on quality over coverage. The half-board dine-around upgrade unlocks all restaurants and is the sweet spot for most guests. Add a drinks package separately.
Plan
Restaurants
Alcohol
Minibar
~pp/day
Half Board
Longitude (B+D)
—
—
+$155
HB Dine Around
All restaurants (B+D)
—
—
+$195
Full Board
All restaurants (B+L+D)
—
—
+$220
Half Board+$155 pp/day
Longitude (B+D)
Alcohol —Minibar —
HB Dine Around+$195 pp/day
All restaurants (B+D)
Alcohol —Minibar —
Full Board+$220 pp/day
All restaurants (B+L+D)
Alcohol —Minibar —
Experiences & Activities
Your Days on the Island
Six Senses Laamu is built for active guests and marine enthusiasts. The resort is the only dive operator in Laamu Atoll — meaning uncrowded sites — and sits next to Yin Yang, one of the Maldives' best surf breaks. The sustainability programmes are genuine and among the most immersive in the country.
PADI dive centerIntro to Divemaster · night dives · blackwater dives · uncrowded sites
Surfing at Yin Yang breakWorld-class wave · paddle from resort or short boat drop
Guided snorkeling with marine biologistComplimentary daily · house reef + dhoni excursions
Kayaking & stand-up paddleboardingComplimentary
Catamaran sailing
Kitesurfing & windsurfing
PADI Mermaid courseAges 6+ · a Six Senses signature
Surfing is the standout. Six Senses Laamu sits next to Yin Yang — an 8-foot break that's one of the best waves in the Maldives. You can paddle out from the resort or take a short boat ride. TropicSurf coaches are on-site for all levels.
Excursions & Cruises
Bookable through the resort. Dolphin watching follows their pioneering Code of Conduct.
Sunset dolphin cruiseSpinner & bottlenose dolphins · resort's own Code of Conduct
Private sandbank picnicDeserted sandbank with gourmet hamper
Local island visitVisit Laamu's inhabited islands and local culture
Fishing tripsBig game, night fishing, and traditional handline
Finding Nemo snorkeling dhoni trip
Manta ray excursionYear-round sightings with Manta Trust researchers
Manta Trust partnership. The resort hosts a permanent Manta Trust research team tracking Laamu's manta population. Guests can join researchers on dives and snorkels, contributing to real science while seeing these animals up close.
Spa & Wellness
Nine treatment nests in jungle and overwater settings. Integrated wellness with visiting practitioners.
Sustainability Camp3-day programme for teens · zero waste, nature conservation
Babysitting$25/hr · available day and evening
SHELL marine education centreInteractive exhibits, cinema room, kids' zone
Turtle watchingMay–Oct nesting season · hatchling releases Jul–Oct
Family & Kids
Family-Friendly Features
Six Senses Laamu treats families seriously. The Den runs daily activities for ages 3–12 including a splash pool and sandy play areas. Older kids and teens get the Junior Marine Biology programme with real reef snorkels and science experiments, plus a three-day Sustainability Camp. Under-12s stay free on stays of four nights or more. The SHELL marine education centre, turtle nesting season, and PADI Mermaid courses make this one of the most enriching family resorts in the Maldives.
Family Lagoon Beach Villa with PoolFamily Ocean Beach Villa with PoolTwo-Bedroom Lagoon Beach Villa with Pool
Snorkeling & Marine Life
House Reef & Underwater
8.6
Excellent House Reef
Lux Atolls Reef Score · top 10% of Maldives resorts
Shore entry · Jetty access · Surrounding reef
Exceptional coral health · Turtle hotspot · Manta Trust on-site · Only dive operator in atoll
Six Senses Laamu's house reef is one of the healthiest in the Maldives — benefiting from the remote Laamu Atoll location and the resort's own coral restoration programme. Hard coral coverage is excellent, turtles are near-guaranteed in the seagrass, and the resident marine biology team runs daily guided snorkels.
Regularly spotted here (+9)
Reef Sharks
Blacktip & whitetip — frequent on house reef edge and channels
Sea Turtles
Green & hawksbill — near-guaranteed in seagrass beds daily
Stingrays
Rest in seagrass meadows — common sightings
Tropical Reef Fish
Napoleon wrasse, parrotfish, butterflyfish, clownfish, nudibranchs
Year-round sightings — Manta Trust research team on-site
Eagle Rays
Seen on channel dives
Nurse Sharks
Occasionally spotted resting under coral overhangs
Not typical at this reef (−1)
Whale Sharks
Occasional in Laamu channels — not a reliable site
PADI dive center on-site. Night snorkeling available. Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports.
Getting There
Transfer from Malé
Laamu Atoll is in the south — two transfer options depending on budget and flight timing. The domestic flight option is cheaper and not restricted to daylight hours.
Option 1 — Scenic
Seaplane (TMA)
Direct from Malé · ~65 min · Daylight only
~$600 pp roundtrip
Option 2 — Flexible
Domestic Flight + Speedboat
Malé → Kadhdhoo (35 min) + boat (15 min)
~$450 pp roundtrip
Seaplane operates daylight only. Late arrivals can take the domestic flight option, which runs into the evening.
Resort island map — Six Senses Laamu
Our Take
Who This Resort is For
Six Senses Laamu is the kind of place that stays with you. The barefoot luxury is genuine — sustainable materials, no-shoes philosophy, an organic garden feeding the kitchens, and a marine biology team doing real conservation work on the reef. The house reef is exceptional, the surfing is world-class, and being the only resort in Laamu means uncrowded dive sites and an untouched feeling. It trades the polish of a Ritz-Carlton for soul, character, and some of the best marine encounters in the Maldives.
Ideal for
Marine life enthusiasts — a resident Manta Trust team, year-round manta sightings, green turtles daily in the seagrass, and the only dive operator in the entire Laamu Atoll
Surfers — Yin Yang is a world-class 8-foot break you can paddle to from the resort, with TropicSurf coaches on-site for all levels
Sustainability-conscious travellers — coral nurseries, turtle conservation, organic garden, and the SHELL marine education centre make this one of the most genuine eco-resorts in the Maldives
Families wanting substance — The Den kids club, Junior Marine Biology programme, Sustainability Camp for teens, and turtle hatching experiences go far beyond typical kids' activities
Consider elsewhere if
All-inclusive seekers — no AI option exists; you'll pay per-meal or add a dine-around upgrade, and drinks packages are separate
Those wanting nightlife or a social scene — the island is quiet and remote with just a DJ at Chill Bar; no beach club, no party nights
Budget travellers — entry overwater villas start above $1,000/night before transfers (~$600 pp seaplane), and meal plans add $155+ pp/day
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.
Why Book Through Lux Atolls
More Inclusions, More Maldives
What you get booking with us vs. going direct or through an OTA
Book with Lux Atolls
Best rate guarantee — avg. 11% below OTAs
Complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability)
Welcome bottle of champagne on arrival
One complimentary 60-min couples spa treatment
Early check-in / late checkout (subject to availability)
Personal trip advisor — villa matching, transfers, meal plan guidance
Direct resort relationship — we resolve issues in real time
Book Through Others
Standard rack rate
Room type as booked — no upgrades
No welcome amenities
No spa inclusions
Standard check-in/out times
Generic customer support
No direct resort contact
Frequently Asked Questions
Six Senses Laamu — FAQ
How do you get to Six Senses Laamu?
Two options: a 65-minute seaplane from Male (~$600 pp RT), or a 35-minute domestic flight to Kadhdhoo Airport plus a 15-minute speedboat (~$450 pp RT). The domestic flight operates into the evening, making it the better option for late arrivals.
Does Six Senses Laamu have a good house reef?
Yes — one of the best in the Maldives. The reef wraps around the island with excellent coral health, daily turtle sightings in the seagrass, reef sharks, and a resident marine biology team running complimentary guided snorkels. There's also a coral restoration nursery on-site.
Is Six Senses Laamu good for families?
Yes. The Den kids club runs daily for ages 3-12. Under-12s stay free on stays of 4+ nights. The Junior Marine Biology programme, Sustainability Camp for teens, and turtle watching experiences go far beyond typical resort kids' activities.
Does Six Senses Laamu have an all-inclusive option?
No all-inclusive is available. Meal plans are half board ($155 pp/day), half-board dine around ($195 pp/day) for all restaurants, or full board ($220 pp/day). Drinks packages are available separately as 'Sinner' (alcoholic) or 'Saint' (non-alcoholic).
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