Our guide to the Maldives
Six Senses Laamu
Laamu, Maldives
based on 7 nights
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* Pricing is a guideline only and excludes special offers. Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
Price includes:
International economy flights and taxes subject to availability
Internal flights
Accommodation
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Daily Breakfast
per person based on 2 people sharing a Lagoon Water Villa on a bed and breakfast basis, including domestic flights and shared speedboat transfers.
At a Glance
Have every wish catered for by your Guest Experience Manager! This resort has very high levels of service, meaning you can just sit back and enjoy...
Every villa has its own bicycles to make getting around the island easier - and much more fun!
Under the Stars is perfect for watching a film beneath the stars, with showings on Wednesdays and Sundays, and private showings available the rest of the week.
The treatment rooms, or nests, at the Six Senses spa are really original in design and the perfect place to be pampered as you lie listening to the sea lapping against the shores.
Six Senses Laamu is one of the best places in the Maldives for surfing, why not book a lesson!
Watch out at breakfast – often you see the dolphins jumping!
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The Maldives has a tropical climate distinguished by two seasons, or monsoons: the dry northeast monsoon from December to March, and the wet southwestern monsoon from May to November, with more strong winds and rain. April is a transitional period noted for clear water and heat. The temperature remains remarkably consistent at around 30°C.
February to April is the hottest period and resorts are almost all operating at capacity during this period. Mid-December to early January comes at even more of a premium due to Christmas and New Year and prices are even higher. Easter and the Italian holiday week in August also attract peak prices at most resorts.
Storms are more likely from May to November, though it’s still warm, skies can be cloudy and the humidity is higher. This is the low season, with fewer people and lower prices, with the exception of August.
Diving is good year-round, although a basic rule is that life on the reef is more varied and visibility better on the western side of any atoll from May to November and from the eastern side of any atoll December to April.
The surfing season runs from March to October, which is when resorts are cheapest.
Insider's View
Be sure to make your dinner reservations at Leaf and Zen before you arrive as they are very popular!
The sustainability tour is really interesting to understand what goes on behind the scenes to maintain their ecological credentials
The Laamu water villas with pool are spectacular. Pay a small supplement to be guaranteed a sunset facing villa and enjoy the sunset whilst lying in your private pool
Visit during the summer months to witness turtles hatching - Laamu has several females that return each year to lay their eggs, which then hatch at night during July and August. Register your interest on arrival so as not to miss this incredible sight!
For a memorable bath, the glass bathtubs in the overwater villas offer a very unique glass bottomed experience
The ice cream shop is amazing! With 42 different homemade flavours, you'll never have to try the same one and you can go back as many times as you like!
Go on the Dolphin Cruise and enjoy champagne and canapés whilst watching the sunset
Visit the amazing over water chocolate shop!
Walk the rope bridge through the tropical trees to Leaf restaurant, perched above the organic garden. The chefs here work with the freshest of ingredients to create the most amazing inventive dishes
Enjoy a light lunch at Sip Sip or try a homemade pizza from their pizza oven
To start planning your holiday to Six Senses Laamu
Description
Six Senses Laamu is the only resort on the virtually uncharted Laamu Atoll in the Maldives, deep in the Indian Ocean. The island is of outstanding natural beauty, powder white sand, lush tropical vegetation and crystal clear waters.
Six Senses Laamu's villas are eco-friendly, yet luxurious in every way and sit on the beach or over the turquoise water of the lagoon. The bars and restaurants offer the best organic, fresh food, locally grown and caught, cocktails inspired by original ‘tropical’ recipes, over 400 wines kept in a climatically controlled towering glass wine ‘cellar’ and fun, live music, visiting DJs, mixologists, chefs and winemakers. Service is second to none, with Six Senses GEMs (Guest Experience Makers) overseeing every need from arrival to departure.
Villas are carefully designed to complement the outstanding natural beauty of the island, they offer utter privacy, comfort and luxury. True to its philosophy of environmental protection, the villas are made from local and sustainable materials along with every possible thought for the comfort of our guests.
Six Senses Laamu’s restaurants and bars have been designed to take maximum advantage of the island's idyllic beauty with panoramic views and spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Most are over the water making Laamu’s restaurant and bar scene the largest of its kind in the Maldives.
Sitting on the beach, the Six Senses Spa offers five secluded treatment rooms plus two single and two double treatment nests within the island’s natural vegetation. Highly skilled therapists use fresh natural products to provide a comprehensive range of award-winning signature treatments plus rejuvenation specialties of the region. Visiting practitioners offer guests lifestyle consultations and specialized holistic treatments, some of which include acupuncture, cranial sacral therapy, reflexology, acupressure, Reiki and shiatsu.
Accommodation
Six Senses Laamu has 97 Beach Villas, two-bedroom Beach Villas with pool and Water Villas. Carefully designed to complement the outstanding natural beauty of the island, they offer utter privacy, comfort and luxury. True to its philosophy of environmental protection, the villas are made from local and sustainable materials along with every possible thought for the comfort of guests. All villas include: King or Twin bed as preferred, air-conditioning, Bose entertainment system, flat screen TV, minibar, phone, wifi, outdoor bathroom, hairdryer, safe, iPod docking station, tea and coffee facilities.
| Lagoon Water Villa | 108m². Features include: sunken ocean view all glass bathtub, private water garden, over water relaxing platform with daybeds, aquarium dining with glass table. Lagoon view, situated away from island. |
| Lagoon Beach Villa | 220m². Features include: private access to the beach, private garden with daybeds, upper deck dining table at treetop level with viewing platform, views to the lagoon. |
| Ocean Beach Villa | 220m². Features include: private access to the beach, private garden with daybeds, upper deck dining table at treetop level with viewing platform, views to the ocean. |
| Ocean Water Villa | 108m². Features include: sunken ocean view all glass bathtub, private water garden, over water relaxing platform with daybeds, aquarium dining with glass table. Ocean view, situated further away from island. |
| Laamu Water Villa | 108m². Features include: sunken ocean view all glass bathtub, private water garden, over water relaxing platform with daybeds, aquarium dining with glass table. Lagoon view, situated furthest out away from main island. Laamu Water Villas also benefit from champagne on arrival, breakfast served in villa at no extra cost and hammocks on large deck to enjoy spectacular views. |
| Lagoon Beach Villa with Pool | 238m². Features include: private access to the beach, private garden with daybeds, upper deck dining table at treetop level with viewing platform, views to the lagoon. Champagne on arrival, two bedrooms with private shower rooms and private pool. |
| Ocean Beach Villa with Pool | 238m². Features include: private access to the beach, private garden with daybeds, upper deck dining table at treetop level with viewing platform, views to the lagoon. Champagne on arrival, two bedrooms with private shower rooms and private pool. |
| Ocean Water Villa with Pool | 126m². Features include: sunken ocean view all glass bathtub, private water garden, over water relaxing platform with daybeds, aquarium dining with glass table, private pool. Ocean view, situated further away from island. |
| Laamu Water Villa with Pool | 126m². Features include: sunken ocean view all glass bathtub, private water garden, over water relaxing platform with daybeds, aquarium dining with glass table, private pool. Lagoon view, situated furthest out away from main island. Laamu Water Villas also benefit from champagne on arrival, breakfast served in villa at no extra cost and hammocks on large deck to enjoy spectacular views. |
| Family Villa with Pool | 253m². The Beach Family Villas with Pool are hidden between the lush tropical vegetation facing the sea and are ideal for families travelling with children. It comprises a beach villa with the addition of a study which can accommodate up to two children and has an adjoining bathroom. This family hideaway features a private pool and private access to the beach, which is only a few metres away. Sun loungers are placed strategically for sunshine and shade by the pool. The master bedroom is only a few steps away from the children’s room and it has complete view of the swimming pool. Feel the soft sea breeze rushing through the leaves while bathing in the open-air branch-encircled shower or in the outdoor bathtub; or you can just relax in the private garden area. For a unique panoramic view of the Maldivian nature, sapphire seascape and for catching an unforgettable colourful sunset, you can just climb on the treetop deck which features a comfortable seating and dining area, suitable for spending some quality time together. |
| Two-Bedroom Lagoon Beach Villa with Pool | 285m². A two-bedroom Beach Villa with Pool hidden between the lush tropical vegetation facing the lagoon is ideal for large families or couples travelling together. It comprises two separate and independent bedrooms with a private outdoor bathroom and a very spacious common living and dining room area located in between. This family hideaway features a private pool and private access to the beach, which is only a few meters away. Sun loungers are placed strategically for sunshine and shade around the pool. Feel the soft sea breeze rushing through the leaves while bathing in the open-air branch-encircled shower or in the outdoor bathtub; or you can just relax in the private garden area. For a unique panoramic view of the Maldivian nature, sapphire seascape and for catching an unforgettable colourful sunset, you can just climb on the treetop deck which features a comfortable seating and dining area, suitable for spending some quality time together. |
| Two-Bedroom Ocean Beach Villa with Pool | 730m². The two-bedroom Beach Villa with Pool is hidden between the lush tropical vegetation facing the ocean and is ideal for large families or for families travelling together. It comprises two beach villas, each with its own spacious bedroom and outdoor bathroom, in between which there is a common room with a dining and living area. This family hideaway features a 10-metre private pool and private access to the beach, which is only a few meters away. Sun loungers are placed strategically for sunshine and shade around the pool. Feel the soft sea breeze rushing through the leaves while bathing in the open-air branch-encircled shower or in the outdoor bathtub; or you can just relax in the private garden area. For a unique panoramic view of the Maldivian nature, sapphire seascape and for catching an unforgettable equatorial sunset, you can just climb on the very spacious treetop deck which features a comfortable seating and dining area, suitable for spending some quality time together. |
Childcare
Six Senses Laamu have a children's club called The Den, which is professionally managed with a wide range of activities and games. Babysitting services are on request. Around the resort and in the villa children's toys, high chairs, baby cots, family activities and hammocks are available on request.
Children have a choice of outdoor and indoor games. If they are able to swim well, and with the permission of the parents, they can go snorkelling to see the wide variety of sea creatures in the island's house reef.
The Den Children's Club activities include: outdoor games (ball games, frisbee, swings, climbing ropes, monkey bars); indoor games (puzzles, blocks, cars, darts, board games; movies); beach play; treasure hunting; plants & animals, ping pong; cookies, cupcake and pizza making; arts and crafts (paper bead jewellery, coconut shell turtles, wind chimes, zoo animals, sail boats, hand-print craft, painting, drawing); dancing; playing music; snorkelling and swimming (with parents permission).
Services
Dive centre, water sports centre, library, Under the Stars cinema, medical clinic, Six Senses Gallery, fully equipped gym
Facilities
Six Senses Laamu’s restaurants and bars have been designed to take maximum advantage of the islands idyllic beauty with panoramic views and spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Most are over the water making Laamu’s restaurant and bar scene the largest of its kind in the Maldives.
LEAF Restaurant is perched high above the resort’s organic garden. It serves contemporary Mediterranean food using the freshest possible ingredients, picked and caught only hours before it is served.
Zen Restaurant offers a modern twist on a traditional Kaiseki menu, including the finest sushi and sashimi.
Longitude is the international over water restaurant with à la carte menu offering salads, fresh fish and pasta as well as a large selection of Asian dishes and daily changing menu from the Executive Chef.
Altitude is a 6.4 metre tower of spun glass, rising high out of the sea – a wine ‘cellar’ as never before seen. As well as 400 different labels it has an all important tasting table and deli.
Ice is for those sweet moments, crepes, chocolate and more than 40 flavours of homemade ice cream and sorbets with a huge variety of toppings and sauces.
Chill Lounge & Bar is built over the water and on several levels with a world class cocktail list.
Activities
Activities which you can partake in during your stay at Six Senses Laamu include swimming, surfing, diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, canoeing, catamaran sailing, wakeboarding, water skiing, island excursions, picnics and fishing.
Reviews
Gemma Dobson (Staff)
This resort certainly feels more alive in terms of the number of guests than other Maldivian islands, perhaps as it is the only resort in the Laamu Atoll. It maintains a laid-back barefoot ethos, but the resort layout, a central large dining area with off shoot food outlets and buffet style dining, it encourages a more sociable atmosphere. In this main overwater area you will also find the gift shop, the marine centre, the ice cream parlour and the chocolate shop.
I recommend requesting one of the over water villas on the sunset side and at the end of the jetty for the most incredible uninterrupted views out over the ocean - the perfect spot for enjoying the sunset.
A highlight for me at Six Senses Laamu was the barefoot spa. I enjoyed a tailored Laamu massage using hot stones whilst my daughter had a relaxing coconut oil massage. We devoured a delicious lunch from the fresh 'garden to poolside' menu served at Sip Sip and were later treated to the incredibly innovative fresh and healthy menu served at LEAF. I can understand why this venue is so popular, with its amazing menu and special location, this is the ultimate dinner spot. When you book your stay let me know and I will be happy to make you a reservation here and ensure one of the best tables for you!
Scott Dunn Guest (Guest)
We loved our holiday at Six Senses Laamu. We were taken care of throughout the journey here, and the welcome on the speedboat as they took our shoes helped us to start relaxing immediately.
With the general business of life and having more or less left the hectic schedule behind it has taken a few more days to really relax but everything here is geared up for that, and after a couple of days of snorkelling and swimming, topped off with a wonderful massage, we certainly unwound. The marine biologists and the sun and star gazers provide interesting interludes and the rest of the many staff couldn't have been more helpful and friendly too.
The over-water villa was gorgeous and cycling around the island was just brilliant.
Thank you so much for recommending it to us and for sorting it all out so efficiently.
Rachael Tickell (Staff)
Six Senses Laamu is barefoot luxury at its finest. It is best suited for those who prefer a more rustic style of accommodation, focussing on sustainability and maintaining an eco-friendly environment. There is so much to do on this island and would be suitable for couples and families alike. Enjoy cycling around on the bikes that are provided and explore all that the island has to offer.
Claire Walker (Staff)
Six Senses Laamu is a stunning resort, eco friendly and offering wonderful dining and service it is a perfect location. With a complimentary ice cream bar, with 42 flavours it is a must!
Mr David Price-Stephens (Guest)
[Laamu] managed to very effectively blend the characteristics of being a top end resort (and what you expect from this) with the ability to maintain a chilled and relaxed atmosphere - staff were friendly (although English not always as good as it perhaps needed to be) and they did seek to get to know you and personalise the experience... overall, exceeded our expectations.
Food and Service:
Wasn't quite sure what to expect - we have never been on a 'resort' holiday before and we have never booked accommodation on a half board basis. Food was consistently excellent - ashamed to say I had the same main course from the a la carte menu four evenings out of seven... variety was great, wine list was extensive and ice cream bar/chocolate station was a nice touch...
Activities:
Range of activities was excellent and we tried loads of stuff - I don't mind paying for things, but I think these types of resort need to strike a better balance between the complimentary activities and those that you are charged for...
e.g. happy to pay for a surfing lesson, but why can't they just give you a board for the day for free (if you don't need any assistance from a boat or an instructor)...
Staff and transfers:
Six Senses staff from Male to resort were excellent - they actually made things easy and relaxed in what is a horribly busy airport when a few flights land around the same time...
Returning:
Already trying to work out dates for a longer return visit next year... that's always the ultimate test - going back to the same hotel for a second time... if they exceed our expectations next year, they're definitely doing something right...
Susie Reynolds (Staff)
Having worked with Soneva Fushi and Gili for so long I was concerned about making critical comparisons to this little sister resort but in the end I actually found a new favourite in the rustic luxury variety of resorts in The Maldives.
The island feels larger and younger than it's predecessors, with a huge variety of facilities. While the villas are admittedly smaller than those you may find at Gili or Fushi, they are by no means small and were brand new and beautifully constructed, feeling natural yet luxurious.
The communal areas largely gathered over water were stunning and the bar had a very Ibiza'esqe vibe. Leaf, the stilted restaurant on the island was my favourite spot for lunch while the most amazing private BBQ dinner on the beach was prepared for me in the evening - a very special touch I would recommend to anyone (who had not eaten for a week).
The dive centre and water sports facilities were really impressive with a great crew and the spa was quite incredible - I had a treatment in a birds nest like pod by the beach - complete bliss.
I can't see how anyone could fail to love Laamu but in particular I would recommend it to active young couples and honeymooners.
Clare Monro (Staff)
This is an island better suited to guests who are looking for more of a buzzy atmosphere, with a DJ playing at the main bar six nights a week. There's plenty on offer, one excursion being the dolphin cruise during which guests can enjoy champagne and canaps before returning for dinner at one of the restaurants, such as LEAF - located above the vegetable garden. The service here is fantastic and very personalised.
Offers
Six Senses Laamu, Maldives - Up to 35% Discount & Free Half Board
Enjoy up to 30% discount as well as a free upgrade to half board when you book your 2021 holiday to Six Senses Laamu, Maldives.Subject to availability. Blackout dates apply. Terms and conditions apply. Please speak to one of our specialists for more information. Offer inclusions very depending on dates of travel.
| Book from | 26 June 2020 to 30 September 2021 |
| Travel from |
22 December 2020 to 21 December 2021 |
Six Senses Laamu, Maldives - Up to 40% Discount
Book 4 nights or more at Six Senses Laamu between 24 April and 39 September 2022 and receive 30% discount on accommodation. Combinable with 10% Early Bird offer. Guests will also receive complimentary half board and 30% off flight and speedboat transfers.| Book from | 17 May 2021 to 28 February 2022 |
| Travel from |
24 April 2022 to 30 September 2022 |
Six Senses Laamu, Maldives - 30% Discount
Book 5 nights or more at Six Senses Laamu with travel dates between 6 January and 9 April 2022 and receive 30% discount on accommodation. Combinable with an additional 10% Early Bird discount when booked more than 30 days in advance.| Book from | 17 May 2021 to 30 November 2021 |
| Travel from |
06 January 2022 to 09 April 2022 |
Experiences
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Junior Marine Biology Program at Six Senses Laamu
Budding conservationists can join the Maldives Underwater Initiative team (MUI) and experience real-world conservation at work and explore diverse fields in marine biology.
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Private Picnic on a Desert Island
Be a castaway for the day and spend a magical moment on your own private island where swimming, snorkelling, sunbathing and a delicious picnic lunch with wine await.
Holiday Ideas
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Twin Centre Gili Lankanfushi and Six Senses Laamu
North Male Atoll and Laamu, Maldives
from SGD $11000 pp 10 nights
- Ideal for those who want to relax and unwind and then be active and return home feeling rejuvenated
- Perfect for couples, honeymoons and romantic getaways
- Pamper yourself at Meera Spa at Gili Langkanfushi and at Six Senses spa at Laamu
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Twin Centre Six Senses Oman and the Maldives
Maldives & Oman
from SGD $12100 pp 11 nights
- Experience two different but equally special destinations with the comfort and luxury of Six Senses
- Perfect for honeymoons and romantic trips, offering unbeatable views and privacy
- Ideal for those who like to be active and those looking to unwind and relax
Location & directions
Laamu, Maldives
Six Senses Laamu sits on the Laamu Atoll to the south of the Maldives archipelago. It is the only resort on the virtually uncharted Laamu atoll, deep in the Indian Ocean.
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