Laamu
Barefoot eco-luxury. Natural materials everywhere, serious sustainability credentials, no pretension — but the service and facilities are absolutely world-class. Feels genuinely wild and remote, not manicured.
Book Leaf (the adults-only restaurant) as early as possible — it's the most in-demand table on the island
Why It Matters
The sole five-star property on Laamu Atoll — which means no day-tripping boats, no other resorts in sight, and a house reef accessed directly from the Chill Bar without boarding a boat. The MUI conservation program is one of the most serious guest-facing marine science operations in the Maldives. Add the Yin Yang surf break (April–November), Tropicsurf guides on property, and seven distinct dining venues including an adults-only Mediterranean restaurant above an organic herb garden.
The only five-star resort on Laamu Atoll, Six Senses Laamu occupies one of the genuinely remote islands in the southern Maldives. Getting here means a 45-minute seaplane from Malé, and that flight over scattered atolls is part of the show. Ninety-four villas — over-water and beachfront, all built from local sustainable materials — fringe an island with one of the healthiest house reefs in the southern Maldives. Six Senses runs an award-winning marine conservation initiative (MUI) here in partnership with the Manta Trust, Blue Marine Foundation, and Olive Ridley Project, so scientists are actually working onsite and guests can join real reef research.
Where You'll Stay
15 room types available
Family Lagoon Beach Villa with Pool
Two bedrooms — one master, one children's room — each with their own bathroom. Lagoon-facing, with a private pool and treetop deck. The go-to option for families who want beach access, a pool for kids, and the assurance that everyone has their own space.
253 sqmFamily Ocean Beach Villa with Pool
Same two-bedroom family layout as the Lagoon version but facing open ocean. Private pool, treetop deck, direct beach access — just with a bigger horizon in front of you.
253 sqmLaamu Water Villa
Positioned at the far ends of the jetties — furthest from the main island — with panoramic 360-degree ocean views. Same two-deck layout as the other water villas. If you want the most away-from-it-all water villa feeling, this is it.
108 sqmLaamu Water Villa with Pool
The Laamu Water Villa (end-of-jetty, full ocean panorama) with a private pool added to the lower deck. Panoramic ocean views, maximum seclusion from the main island, and your own plunge pool over the water.
126 sqmLagoon Beach Villa with Pool
Island-side, set within the palm forest with direct beach access to the turquoise lagoon. At 238 sq m it's more than twice the size of the water villas. Treetop-level panoramic deck, private pool, and garden with day beds. Recommended for families with small children over over-water options.
238 sqmLagoon Water Villa
Set above the shallow lagoon, this is the entry-level over-water option. Two decks — an upper dining/viewing platform and a lower deck — plus a glass sunken bathtub with lagoon views below. Closer to the main island than the outer jetty villas.
108 sqmOcean Beach Villa with Pool
Directly on the ocean-facing beach, with uninterrupted open-water views. Private pool, treetop upper deck, and direct beach access with the ocean just meters from the door. Same footprint as the Lagoon Beach Villa with Pool.
238 sqmOcean Water Villa
Same footprint as the Lagoon Water Villa but positioned to face open ocean rather than the lagoon. Sunset or sunrise views depending on which side you're on. Sunken glass bathtub and two decks.
108 sqmOcean Water Villa with Pool
The Ocean Water Villa upgraded with a private overwater pool on the lower deck. Ocean-facing position plus the pool means you can go from swimming to ocean swimming without leaving your villa. Comes with complimentary in-villa breakfast, Nespresso, and Prosecco on arrival.
126 sqmSunset Laamu Water Villa
Mid-jetty position on Jetty A, angled for uninterrupted sunset views. Comes with additional perks including a hammock with cushions, complimentary in-villa breakfast, and Prosecco on arrival. Same sunken bathtub and two-deck layout as other Laamu Water Villas.
108 sqmSunset Laamu Water Villa with Pool
The sunset-facing position at the far end of Jetty A — best of all worlds. Private pool, unobstructed westerly views, and the furthest-from-the-island solitude you can get with a pool. Includes in-villa breakfast and welcome Prosecco.
126 sqm
The Retreat — Four-Bedroom
The flagship estate. Four bedrooms (including children's room), a 20-meter lap pool, full standalone kitchen, and over-water hammocks. At 1,550 sq m it sleeps up to 12 and is the largest private accommodation on the island. Can be reduced to three bedrooms on request.
1551 sqm
The Retreat — Three-Bedroom
A standalone compound on the lagoon with three bedrooms (including one children's room), a 20-meter private lap pool, and direct lagoon and beach access. The standalone living room has a kitchen and dining table. Can be combined with a neighboring beach villa to create a four-bedroom configuration.
1378 sqmTwo-Bedroom Lagoon Beach Villa with Pool
Two fully furnished bedrooms, each with private shower areas, set on the lagoon-facing beach. At 285 sq m it handles two couples or a larger family comfortably. Includes a complimentary Sunset Dolphin Cruise and in-villa BBQ dinner once per stay.
285 sqmTwo-Bedroom Ocean Beach Villa with Pool
The largest standard two-bedroom option on the island at 730 sq m — a serious estate. Two bedrooms, private pool, ocean-facing beach access, treetop deck. Includes Sunset Dolphin Cruise, in-villa BBQ, and departure gift.
730 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
8 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
An open-air cinema under a canopy of tangled branches and stars — popcorn and chilled champagne included. Can request films in advance.
For younger guests: guided snorkels and classroom sessions run by the MUI marine biology team. Participants build toward a Junior Marine Biologist certificate across progressive levels, collecting gear as they complete each stage.
A private beach barbecue set up by the resort team — personal chef, fresh lobster, and a table under the stars on a stretch of white sand.
A genuine Robinson Crusoe day on an uninhabited island — the resort arranges a boat, private chef, lunch setup, and full day exclusive use of an otherwise untouched beach.
Guided nature-based experiences connecting guests to the island ecosystem and local community — ranges from beach ecology to island hopping to local village visits.
On-site PADI dive center (Deep Blue Divers) offers guided dives, certification courses, and night dives. Laamu's atoll sits atop world-class dive sites with mantas, shark pinnacles, and pristine coral walls.
One of the strongest house reefs in the southern Maldives, accessible directly from the Chill Bar without a boat. Turtles, manta rays, parrotfish, and reef sharks are regular sightings.
The resort's most popular activity: a traditional wooden dhoni, glass of bubbly in hand, cruising with spinner dolphins at sunset. Spinner dolphins are resident year-round in these waters.
Tropicsurf operates on-site April through November for the Yin Yang break — a quality reef pass suitable for all levels with proper instruction. Beginners and intermediates welcome, high-end boards and wetsuits provided.
Kitesurfing, windsurfing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and other water toys available from the on-site Ocean Wings center.
A behind-the-scenes look at the resort's environmental operations: the Earth Lab, waste management systems, organic garden, coral nursery, and conservation initiatives. More interesting than it sounds.
Seasonal experience (July–October most active) watching olive ridley sea turtle hatchlings emerge and make for the ocean, supported by the Olive Ridley Project staff on property.
A guided snorkel trip specifically targeting turtle spots around the atoll, in partnership with the Olive Ridley Project team.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Wi-Fi available throughout the resort and in all villas.
Children's play area with Maldivian-inspired touches including hammocks over the sand and a wooden playhouse. Shaded outdoor space.
Oceanfront gym with Technogym cardio machines and Kinesis personal fitness equipment facing the sea.
Open-air rooftop yoga pavilion with scheduled group classes and private session options with in-house instructors.
Library stocked with international newspapers, beach reads, movies, and music. Complimentary computers with high-speed internet.
Main resort pool adjacent to the Sip Sip poolside bar.
On-site shop selling ethically sourced souvenirs and Six Senses branded items including organic cotton bedding from the resort.
Steam room within the Six Senses Spa facility, available to spa guests.
Award-winning on-site marine conservation program with resident scientists from Manta Trust, Blue Marine Foundation, and Olive Ridley Project. Open for guest participation.
DIY wellness workshop space where guests can blend their own natural potions, skincare products, and aromatherapy items.
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