A secluded island escape wrapped in pristine nature and marine magic, Six Senses Laamu was voted No. 8 Best Luxury Maldives Resort 2025 by Dreaming of Maldives readers in this year’s Top 10 Dreamy Resorts survey.
Known for its barefoot philosophy, commitment to sustainability, and extraordinary reef life, Laamu invites you to live close to the earth — and the sea — in one of the Maldives’ most untouched atolls.
Every year, since 2011, for our TOP 10 Maldives Dreamy Resorts survey, Dreaming of Maldives asks readers and travelers to cast their votes for the top hotels and resorts in Maldives.
A true barefoot paradise in the untouched south Maldives, Six Senses Laamu was voted as one of the Maldives dreamiest resorts 2025 by Dreaming of Maldives readers in the 14th Edition of the TOP 10 Dreamy Resorts survey.
Tucked away in the remote Laamu Atoll, Six Senses Laamu is one of the Maldives’ last untouched gems. The resort is accessible via a 65-minute domestic flight followed by a short 20-minute speedboat ride — or, for a more direct and scenic option, by a 65-minute seaplane journey, now available thanks to a newly introduced route.
The resort is surrounded by a dazzling turquoise lagoon and vibrant house reef, the resort embraces rustic-chic architecture built entirely from sustainable materials. Villas — whether nestled on the beach or perched over the water — offer sweeping ocean views, privacy, and natural flow.
From extraordinary dives to jungle movie nights, Six Senses Laamu delivers a soulful, down-to-earth luxury that resonates deeply with travelers seeking meaning, beauty, and barefoot simplicity.
At Six Senses Laamu, everything is rooted in nature — from villas crafted in renewable woods to menus designed with wellness in mind. Days flow barefoot and easy : snorkeling with turtles, lounging in a water hammock, dining under the stars. Laamu is more than a luxury retreat — it’s an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect.
Rustic-Chic Villas Immersed in Nature
Six Senses Laamu features 97 beautifully designed villas, either nestled on the beach or floating above the lagoon. Built entirely from sustainable materials, every villa blends rustic charm with understated elegance. Overwater villas come with glass-bottom bathtubs, panoramic decks, and direct lagoon access, while beach villas, available for couples, friends and families alike, are set in dense tropical greenery with private gardens and beach pathways.
DREAMY BATHTUB iN A WATER VILLA
For families and groups, the resort offers spacious two-bedroom villas and retreats, ideal for gathering together without compromising on space or privacy. With open-air bathrooms, daybeds, and natural wood finishes, each villa offers barefoot luxury that’s deeply in tune with the surrounding environment.
All accommodations are designed with open-plan layouts, natural wood finishes, and eco-friendly amenities, ensuring a luxurious yet environmentally conscious stay.
Dining with a View and a Conscious Heart
At Six Senses Laamu, dining is both a sensory and sustainable journey. The resort’s impressive overwater dining hub, one of the largest in the Maldives, is a destination in itself — housing multiple restaurants and lounges with endless views over the lagoon. From the main restaurant Longitude, to the zero-carbon Leaf restaurant and rooftop Zen, each venue offers its own ambiance and cuisine.
Guests can explore Mediterranean flavors, modern Asian dishes, and plant-based menus, all using organic produce — much of it harvested from the resort’s own gardens.
The resort also delights the senses with its ice cream and chocolate room, a wine and cheese cellar, and floating mixology moments at sunset. It’s dining made joyful, immersive, and always in harmony with the island’s slow-living soul.
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Award-Winning Wellness and Deep Sustainability
Wellness at Six Senses Laamu is woven into every part of the experience — from the food you eat to the way you sleep and breathe. At the heart of it all is the award-winning Six Senses Spa, a sanctuary nestled above the lagoon offering locally inspired rituals.
Ayurvedic therapies, deep-tissue massages, and full-body wellness screenings are offered in nest-like treatment rooms, along with personalized yoga programs tailored to each guest.
The Spa
The resort’s pioneering sustainability ethos is just as holistic. From solar power and plastic-free policies to its own organic gardens, and marine conservation initiatives, Laamu leads by example.
Every stay is an opportunity to reconnect with your wellbeing and leave a lighter footprint behind.
Ocean Adventures and Barefoot Experiences
Six Senses Laamu is a dream playground for ocean lovers. The house reef, that surrounds half the island and goes until its neighboring sandbank bursts with marine life. Guests can snorkel or dive through vibrant coral gardens, cruise with dolphins, or learn from the resort’s resident marine biologists.
The resort is also one of the best luxury surfing resorts of the Maldives. home to Yin Yang, an iconic surf break — drawing surfers from around the world on its breaks. On land, days flow with slow magic : cinema under the stars, island-hopping, biking and nature walks through the jungle.
Every experience is simple, soulful, and designed to make you feel deeply present.
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About the TOP 10 Maldives Dreamy Resorts
Six Senses Laamu is one of the exceptional properties featured in the TOP 10 Maldives Dreamy Resorts 2025, a special accolade created by Dreaming of Maldives in 2012 to spotlight the most inspiring resorts across the archipelago.
Now in its 14th year, the award reflects the voice of travelers who vote for the place that makes them dream most. In 2025, Six Senses Laamu earned the No. 8 position for its soulful simplicity, barefoot spirit, and deep connection to nature — both above and below the surface.
Learn More About Six Senses Laamu
The resort – Six Senses Laamu Resort (new) Complete Visit & Photos
The Villas – Best Maldives Water Villa We’ve Seen : the Six Senses Laamu Water Villa at Six Senses Laamu. UPDATED
Diving and Snorkeling – Diving and Snorkeling at Six Senses Laamu, Laamu Atoll, Maldives. A Diver Interview
Surfing – Dreaming of Surfing at Six Senses Laamu
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This article has been fully updated to reflect the latest Top 10 Maldives Dreamy Resorts rankings, based on this year’s reader votes and resort highlights.
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