Six Senses Laamu
Laamu Atoll
Where sumptuous meets sustainable
Six Senses Laamu is an idyllic palm-fringed paradise located in the southern Maldives, in the remote Laamu Atoll. Reachable by 65 minute scenic seaplane flight from Malé International Airport, offering a fascinating bird’s-eye view of the beautiful Maldives Archipelago, or, a 35-minute domestic flight to Laamu’s Kadhdhoo Airport followed by a 15-minute speedboat transfer to the resort.
Six Senses Laamu embodies the concept of barefoot serenity, with its pristine white sand, turquoise waters, untouched beaches, and lush vegetation. The resort's design is characterised by a natural and individualistic style that prioritises privacy, with attention paid to even the smallest details and a minimalist aesthetic.
Guests can choose from 96 spacious villas located on the stunning beachfront or over sparkling waters, ranging from one to two bedrooms. Each villa has been thoughtfully designed to blend seamlessly with the island's outstanding natural beauty, providing spectacular water views and a sustainable yet luxurious interior. Privacy, comfort, and cosiness are paramount, and all villas are constructed using local and eco-friendly materials, reflecting the Six Senses philosophy of living in harmony with the environment. Whether guests prefer the gentle breezes of an over-water villa or the seclusion of a beachfront option nestled in lush vegetation, each villa has been cleverly designed to maximise space and privacy.
Six Senses Laamu offers a comprehensive range of dining options with six restaurants and bars. All dining venues are designed to take advantage of the island's natural beauty and abundant overwater space, offering panoramic views from sunrise to sunset. Longitude is an open-air, two-story overwater dining venue that serves breakfast and an a-la-carte international menu for dinner. Zen offers Japanese fusion cuisine with a daily-changing Omakase Menu, as well as an extensive A la Carte and sushi menu, plus Kaji Teppanyaki for an entertaining dining experience. The adults-only venue of LEAF is perched above the organic garden and features an ever-changing Mediterranean menu for dinner that showcases innovative dishes made with local ingredients sourced from Maldivian fishermen and farmers. Sip Sip is a casual all-day dining alternative with a sunken bar and adjacent poolside seating serving homemade pizzas, crisp salads, juicy burgers, a variety of pasta, and locally inspired desserts. Chill Bar is built over the water and on several levels, with a resident DJ and South East Asian inspired menu available throughout the day. Altitude Wine Cellar is a sunlit wine tower that rises 6.4 metres above the Indian Ocean and holds more than 420 old world and new world vintages, and serves delicious accompanying charcuterie and cheeses as perfect accompaniments. Ice offers forty-two unique ice cream and sorbet flavours as well as homemade chocolates in the chocolate studio. Additionally, in-villa dining with Mediterranean, Asian, and local dishes is available for guests who prefer privacy.
The award winning Six Senses Spa boasts nine private treatment nests that offer a serene ambiance, with a choice of ocean views or tucked away in the lush nature that surrounds them. Guests can indulge in locally-inspired and Ayurvedic treatments, massages, yoga, and fitness classes, as well as wellness workshops. The highly skilled therapists at the spa use natural products to provide an array of signature procedures and wellness journeys, as well as rejuvenation and wellness specialties that reflect the region. In addition, visiting practitioners provide lifestyle consultations and tailor specialised holistic wellness programs for each guest, based on non-invasive health screenings. The lagoon facing beachfront gym complements the relaxed setting of Laamu, with Techno-gym cardio machines and Kinesis personal fitness equipment facing the sea. Upstairs, guests can enjoy restorative meditation and invigorating yoga by scheduled classes or private appointments with in-house experts, with the soothing sound of waves in the background.
A wide range of experiences are on offer, curated to embrace the local environment, culture, and surroundings. Explore uninhabited islands, relax on secluded Maldives sandbanks, snorkel in the coral-rich house reef alongside colourful fish, or go diving by day or by night. Surfers can even ride the waves at Yin Yang. For a unique experience, pass under a canopy of tangled branches to recline under the stars at the Jungle Cinema, with warm popcorn and chilled Champagne, or, take a cooking class.
Visit SHELL - 'Sea Hub of Environmental Learning in Laamu' for interactive activities and a firsthand look at sustainable resource management in Laamu atoll. This educational hub, housing the Maldives Underwater Initiative (MUI), offers immersive experiences focused on marine conservation. Delve into the vibrant marine life through exhibits, a marine laboratory, cinema room, and a dedicated kids’ zone. Using virtual and augmented reality, along with conservation art, SHELL aims to create a fully immersive experience. Dive into the virtual glass bottom boat featuring high-resolution LED display floors and educational viewing booths, showcasing diverse underwater scenes of Laamu atoll. Join 'Stories of the Sea' marine talks at ICE, led by MUI marine biologists, to discover more about underwater life and how we can contribute to positive change.
Being the only resort in the Laamu Atoll, guests will enjoy exclusive access to dive sites, a rare privilege in this world-class diving destination, and even more exceptional for an area where manta rays can be seen year-round, with over 120 resident manta rays frequenting at Hithadhoo Corner and the only year-round manta ray cleaning station in the Maldives. The reefs in the area boast an abundance of hard corals, colourful reef fish, hawksbill and green turtles, reef sharks, and eagle rays year-round. Additionally, spinner and bottlenose dolphins are often sighted during dolphin cruises or from the resort.
Six Senses Laamu’s location is also surfers paradise. The surf season runs from April to October, offering regular surf lessons and trips to the well-known Yin Yang break, offering consistent waves. Tropicsurf, positioned as the masters of high-end surfing, are conveniently based at the resort and cater to surfers of all ages, experience levels, and competencies.
From May to September, turtle nesting is common at Six Senses Laamu, where guests may encounter turtles nesting close to their villas. Each nest is safeguarded by a net and an informative signboard for the guests. July to October is the season for turtle hatching, and guests are welcome to observe the incredible hatching event, which is announced by the Marine Biologist.
The resort offers a family-friendly environment where even the little ones can have big adventures, with offerings ranging from The Den children's club to in-villa babysitting services, toys, baby chairs, and Maldivian inspired hammocks. The resort's sustainability camps, including "Zero Waste," "Home Grown," and "Nature Conservation," as well as its “Climate Warriors” initiative and “Junior Marine Biology” program, provide younger guests with the opportunity to embark on meaningful and educational experiences.
Villa Categories
Laamu Water Villa
108 sqm | up to 2 Adults and 2 Children
Located towards the end of the jetties, these private villas offer panoramic ocean views and upper and lower decks. Direct sea access, overwater netting hammocks, and sun loungers can be enjoyed from your overwater deck. The Laamu Water Villas feature a glass overwater bathtub and outdoor rain shower, as well as a treetop deck providing a panoramic view of the Indian Ocean.
Lagoon Water Villa
108 sqm | up to 2 Adults and 2 Children
Set over the shallow lagoon, the Lagoon Water Villas boast upper and lower decks, and feature a unique glass sunken bathtub. Accessible by bicycle on timber jetties, the villas offer direct sea access, overwater netting hammocks, and outdoor rain showers, and are secluded by high wooden enclosures. Relax on sun loungers or catch a sunset from the glass bottom table. The treetop deck offers panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and equatorial sunsets.
Ocean Water Villa
108 sqm | up to 2 Adults and 2 Children
Accessible by bicycle on timber jetties, these secluded overwater villas offer sunset or sunrise ocean views from upper and lower decks. An outside deck with overwater netting hammock, sun loungers and a glass bottom table leads directly into the sea. The Ocean Water Villas feature a glass overwater bathtub with views into the ocean, and outdoor rain shower. The treetop deck provides a unique panoramic view of the Indian Ocean and colourful sunsets.
Sunset Laamu Water Villa
108 sqm | up to 2 Adults and 2 Children
Located further along on Jetty A, these private overwater hideaways offer uninterrupted ocean views at sunset. Enjoy leisurely time around the glass bottom table on the outside deck, along with direct sea access, overwater netting hammocks, and sun loungers. The Sunset Laamu Water Villas feature a glass overwater bathtub and outdoor rain shower. The treetop deck provides a unique and uninterrupted panoramic view of the Indian Ocean.
Lagoon Beach Villa with Pool
238 sqm | up to 2 Adults and 2 Children
Nestled within the island's forest and opening to the stunning lagoon, the Lagoon Beach Villas with Pool boast an elevated panorama deck and absolute privacy. These secluded beach villas are enveloped by lush tropical vegetation and offer a private pool. Sun loungers are strategically placed by the pool deck for optimal sunshine and shade. Unwind in the open-air branch-encircled shower or outdoor bathtub while enjoying the sea breeze, or simply relax in the private garden area. For a unique panoramic view of Maldivian nature, sapphire seascape, and an unforgettable sunset, head to the treetop deck featuring a comfortable seating and dining area.
Ocean Beach Villa with Pool
238 sqm | up to 2 Adults and 2 Children
The Ocean Beach Villa with Pool provides an exclusive beachfront location, with direct access to the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, these private pool villas offer sun loungers strategically placed on the pool deck for sunbathing and relaxing. Unwind in the open-air branch-encircled shower or outdoor bathtub, or just relax in the private garden area. For breathtaking panoramic views of Maldivian nature, the all-blue ocean palette, and unforgettable sunsets, ascend to the elevated treetop deck with a comfortable seating and dining area.
Ocean Water Villa with Pool
126 sqm | up to 2 Adults and 2 Children
Cycle along the aged wooden jetty above the lagoon to secluded overwater havens with direct ocean access for swimming, snorkeling, and private pool. Soak up the sun on the deck, marvel at the sea's hues, and lounge on glass-bottomed tables or sunbeds. These retreats also boast a glass bathtub, outdoor rain shower, and treetop deck for panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.
Laamu Water Villa with Pool
126 sqm | up to 2 Adults and 2 Children
Located furthest away from the main island at the end of the timber jetties, these private Laamu Water Villa with Pool offer panoramic Indian Ocean views from the upper and lower pool deck. Choose to swim in your private pool, or jump in the sea from your deck for a swim or for a snorkel around the lagoon. Relax on sun loungers or spend time around the glass bottom table. The villas feature a glass overwater bathtub and outdoor rain shower. For a unique panoramic view of the Indian Ocean seascape, climb to the treetop deck which features a comfortable seating area.
Family Beach Villa with Pool
253 sqm | up to 2 Adults and 2 Children
These family villas are tucked away amidst lush tropical vegetation with a beach-facing view and are perfect for families with children. Featuring a private pool and direct access to the beach, sun loungers are placed conveniently for sunshine and shade by the pool. The master bedroom has a complete view of the pool and is located just a few steps away from the twin bedded children's room with an adjoining bathroom. Feel at one with nature from the open-air branch-encircled shower, outdoor bathtub, and private garden area. The treetop deck offers a unique panoramic view of the Maldivian nature, sapphire seascape, and a colourful sunset, making it a great spot for spending quality time together.
Sunset Laamu Water Villa with Pool
126 sqm | up to 2 Adults and 2 Children
These exclusive water villas in the Maldives are located at the end of Jetty A, offering a prime position to watch the sunset. They boast an upper deck and lower pool deck, as well as a sunken glass bathtub and your own private pool. Guests can take a dip in the sea, snorkel in the lagoon, or relax on the sun loungers and glass bottom table. The villas also feature an outdoor rain shower and a treetop deck for a unique and uninterrupted panoramic view of the Indian Ocean and its stunning sunsets.
Two Bedroom Lagoon Beach Villa with Pool
285 sqm | up to 4 Adults and 2 Children
This private two-bedroom pool villa is nestled amidst lush tropical vegetation overlooking the lagoon and is perfect for larger families or couples travelling together. The villa consists of two separate bedrooms with a private outdoor bathroom and a spacious common living and dining area in between. It boasts a private pool and access to the beach just a few metres away, with sun loungers strategically placed around the pool. Enjoy the open-air branch-encircled shower or the outdoor bathtub, and relax in the private garden area. A treetop deck offers a unique panoramic view of Maldivian nature, sapphire seascape and unforgettable sunsets.
Two Bedroom Ocean Beach Villa with Pool
730 sqm | up to 4 Adults and 2 Children
Nestled amidst lush tropical vegetation overlooking the ocean, this two-bedroom pool villa is ideal for large families or groups of friends. It comprises of two beach villas, each with a spacious bedroom and outdoor bathroom, and a shared living and dining area in-between. It also features a 10 metre private pool and private beach access. Relax in the garden area, enjoy the open-air shower or the outdoor bathtub, or take in the breathtaking equatorial sunset from the spacious treetop deck with comfortable seating and dining areas.
The Retreat - Three Bedroom
1,728 sqm | up to 12 guests
This 3-bedroom retreat with direct access to the turquoise lagoon is ideal for families or friends seeking a private tropical escape. It's convertible to a 4-bed villa with 3 or 4 double rooms, including one with an adjoining children's room. The main floor has a shared living/dining area, while the second floor hosts an ensuite master bedroom with a balcony showcasing ocean views. A central space leads to a private lap pool, a deck with loungers, an over-water hammock, and an outdoor dining spot with ocean breezes and sound of the waves.