Six Senses Laamu, Maldives

Overview

Remote yet remarkably complete, this Six Senses retreat is the only resort in Laamu Atoll, accessible by exhilarating seaplane flight. On arrival, the lush island reveals itself through wooden walkways arching over rich vegetation, leading to forested beach villas and overwater residences with stunning ocean panoramas. Sustainability is core here – from the zero-carbon dining model to locally grown gardens and guest-led reef restoration programmes.

Water villas showcase glass-bottom flooring, star-gazing decks, sky terraces and open-air bathrooms with rainforest breezes. Beach villas are surrounded by foliage, offering privacy and lagoon views. Villas are spacious, serene and built from sustainable materials, each with a dedicated “experience curator” to ensure personalised stays.

Dining is intentionally sourced – from reef-to-table seafood to menus drawn from the island garden. The Altitude wine tower, chocolate room and ice-cream studio lend playful sophistication. Six Senses Spa is nestled in tree-level pavilions, delivering signature rituals using coconut oil, papaya wraps and herbal sand poultices. Activities include surfing the Yin Yang break, kids’ immersive programmes in The Den, marine conservation sessions, snorkelling around the house reef and seclusion on the resort’s own sandbank.