Lagoon Water Villa
Villa
108 sq m overwater villa facing the lagoon near the main island, with a sunken glass bathtub, sunken glass dining table and a deck with daybeds; one bedroom, up to 4 guests.
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Laamu Atoll · Resort
Six Senses Laamu
Overwater and beachfront villas on Olhuveli Island, Laamu Atoll, Maldives
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94Bedroomson site
264 kmNearest airportVelana International, Malé
The only resort on Laamu Atoll in the southern Maldives, with 94 overwater and beachfront villas and weddings on a private sandbank or the beach.
Six Senses Laamu occupies Olhuveli Island, the only resort on Laamu Atoll in the southern Maldives. The island is ringed by a lagoon, and its 94 villas are set either on stilts above the water or among the vegetation behind the beach, built from local and sustainable materials. Weddings are shaped around the setting: a private sandbank for the ceremony, a beach for the evening dinner, and drummers playing bodu beru, the traditional Maldivian drum, as the couple walk down the aisle. A team of experience specialists plans the ceremony, location and catering with the couple from the first enquiry.
Around the ceremony, the island offers what guests need for several days: a free-form swimming pool, a spa, a house reef for guided snorkelling and a wine cellar that rises above the lagoon. Dinners are served at Leaf, which looks over the organic garden, at Zen, Kaji and Longitude, and on the sand with a personal chef. Marine biologists from the Maldives Underwater Initiative lead snorkels and talks, and the Yin Yang surf break is a short boat ride away. Guests travel from Malé by the resort's private seaplane charter, a 65-minute flight.
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At a glance
The Essentials
- Where
- Olhuveli Island, Laamu Atoll, Maldives
- Stay
- 94 overwater and beachfront villas
- Ceremony
- Private sandbank or beach
- Dining
- Leaf, Zen, Kaji, Longitude, Sip Sip, Chill Bar and an Altitude wine cellar
- Wellness
- Six Senses Spa with nine treatment nests
- Getting there
- 65-minute private seaplane flight from Malé (MLE)
A sandbank for the ceremony
A wedding described on the resort's pages was held on a private sandbank. The couple arrived by traditional sailing dhoni to the sound of music from local children, and bodu beru drummers accompanied them down the aisle.
A lagoon island
Olhuveli Island is the only resort on Laamu Atoll. Villas stand on stilts over the lagoon or among the vegetation behind the beach, with resident dolphins, rays and parrotfish in the surrounding water.
Marine life on the doorstep
The Maldives Underwater Initiative is based on the island with the Manta Trust, Blue Marine Foundation and Olive Ridley Project, and guided house reef snorkels with a resident marine biologist are complimentary.
Private sandbank and beach settings
Ceremonies and dinners on a private sandbank or on the beach, planned by the resort's experiences team.
Altitude wine cellar
A spun-glass wine tower rising 6.4 metres above the Indian Ocean, holding more than 300 labels, with sommelier-led dinners.
Leaf and the organic garden
An adults-only restaurant on the edge of the organic garden, serving a Mediterranean menu.
Six Senses Spa
Nine private treatment nests, with Ayurvedic and locally inspired treatments, yoga and fitness classes.
Swimming pool and house reef
A free-form pool of about 700 square metres and a house reef with guided snorkels.
Yin Yang surf break
One of the best-known breaks in the Maldives, a short boat ride from the island and run daily in season.
Accommodation
94 rooms and suites
Ocean Water Villa
Villa
108 sq m overwater villa facing the ocean, with a sunken glass bathtub and a deck with daybeds.
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Laamu Water Villa and Sunset Laamu Water Villa
Villa
108 sq m villas at the end of the jetties, with uninterrupted ocean views, or sunset views in the Sunset category.
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Water Villas with Pool
126 sq m overwater villas with a private 30 sq m pool, in Ocean, Laamu and Sunset Laamu categories.
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Beach Villas with Pool
238 sq m lagoon or ocean-facing villas with private beach access, a 30 sq m pool and a garden; family versions of 253 sq m add a children's bedroom.
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Two-Bedroom Beach Villas with Pool
Lagoon-facing (285 sq m) and ocean-facing (730 sq m) two-bedroom villas, each with a private pool and an upper deck.
EnquireThe Retreat
Three-bedroom (1,377 sq m) or four-bedroom (1,550 sq m) villa with a 20 m lap pool, a kitchen and direct lagoon and beach access.
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Location
Laamu Atoll
Resort representatives meet guests at Counter C9 in the arrival hall at Malé and escort them to the seaplane terminal lounge. Luggage allowance on the seaplane is 20 kg checked and 5 kg hand luggage per person.
Velana International, Malé (MLE)264 km
Six Senses Laamu
Olhuveli Island, Laamu Atoll, Maldives
Transfers. Round-trip private seaplane charter between Velana International Airport (MLE) and the resort, a 65-minute direct flight, USD 1,199 per adult and USD 700 per child aged 2 to 11 (taxes included), infants under 2 free on a parent's lap. Seaplanes fly in daylight only: plan to reach Malé by 3:00 pm and to leave on an international flight no earlier than 9:30 am.
Things to do nearby
- Lobster Barbecue on the Beach
- Dinner in the Altitude Wine Cellar
- Sunset and Dolphin Cruise
- Private Island Picnic
- Turtle Safari Snorkelling Trip
- Sustainability Tour
Getting there
- Velana International, Malé (MLE)
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Frequently asked questions
Six Senses Laamu
How do guests reach Six Senses Laamu?
From Velana International Airport in Malé, guests are met by resort representatives and taken to the seaplane terminal lounge for a 65-minute direct seaplane flight. Seaplanes operate in daylight only, so guests should plan to reach Malé by 3:00 pm and leave on an international flight no earlier than 9:30 am. A domestic flight and speedboat transfer can be arranged on request.
How much is the seaplane transfer?
The round-trip rate is USD 1,199 per adult (12 years and over) and USD 700 per child aged 2 to 11, taxes included. Infants under 2 travel free on a parent's lap.
What is the luggage allowance on the seaplane?
20 kilograms of checked luggage and 5 kilograms of hand luggage per person. Larger items such as surfboards, and extra weight, are arranged through the reservations team.
What can be arranged for a wedding?
The resort's experiences team helps with the ceremony, location, catering and services. A wedding story on the resort's pages describes a ceremony on a private sandbank, with the couple arriving by traditional sailing dhoni, bodu beru drummers, a sunset toast and cake, and a private beach dinner.
Where do guests stay?
In 94 villas: overwater Lagoon, Ocean, Laamu and Sunset Water Villas, some with private pools, and beachfront villas with private pools including family villas, two-bedroom villas and The Retreat.
Is there a children's club?
Yes. The Den is a complimentary club for children aged 3 to 11, and babysitting is available for an additional charge.
Can alcohol or pork be brought into the Maldives?
No. Alcohol, pork products and vaping devices are not permitted into the country and are removed at customs. Dogs, including assistance dogs, are also not permitted to enter.
When is the best time to visit?
The resort notes diving, surfing and dolphin adventures all year, with high season at Christmas and New Year. The Yin Yang surf break is at its best from May to September.