Craving adventure or yearning to unwind? At Six Senses Laamu, you can have both in equal measure. Tucked away in the untouched beauty of the Maldives' Southern Laamu atoll, this palm-fringed paradise is where sun-seekers and thrill-chasers alike come to satisfy their wanderlust.

With its castaway charm and a deep-rooted commitment to sustainability, Six Senses Laamu is a sanctuary for the conscious traveller. The resort blends barefoot elegance with eco-innovation, earning its place as one of the most coveted stays in the Maldives.

“Six Senses Laamu is a responsible business that is going beyond just running a hotel but also giving back to the community, protecting the environment, and providing authentic experiences."

Six Senses Laamu offers 94 secluded sanctuaries, ranging from beachfront villas and overwater bungalows to private pool villas. Each space is designed to immerse you in the island's natural beauty. Wake to endless turquoise horizons and a gentle sea breeze. Staying true to the Six Senses philosophy, every villa is thoughtfully crafted from locally sourced, sustainable materials, creating a seamless blend of comfort and conscience.

From zero plastic to the perfect catch, the resort goes to great lengths to ensure that all the fish served in the various dining spots on the island (six in total) is sustainably sourced and that the fishermen reap the rewards from sticking to their sustainable fishing practices.

The focus on sourcing the best ingredients doesn’t stop there. Six Senses Laamu told us that “every Six Senses property has a garden or farm to produce as much food as possible on-site. Reduced transportation miles, carbon emissions, and packaging are all benefits of growing fresh produce. Our Leaf Garden is located adjacent to Leaf Restaurant, where our produce is served just a few hours after harvesting. Also, nearby is the Chili Table and Kukulhu Village, home to our flock of feathered friends”. 

As the sun sets on the island, head to the iconic Chill Bar, where signature cocktails are known to ‘wash ashore and never leave.’ Set over multiple levels above the water, this dreamy spot invites guests to sip sundowners while a resident DJ spins tunes that might just coax you onto the dance floor. And when hunger calls, make your way upstairs to Zen. This serene hideaway serves Japanese classics with a side of panoramic ocean views—the perfect way to round off another idyllic day in paradise.

Being a winning resort for wellness by Condé Nast Traveller, be sure to book in your spa treatments and discover your ‘dosha’. Six Senses Laamu doesn’t follow fads; instead, they combine their own smart tech with you in mind, ensuring that every guest receives a personalised spa treatment or experience designed around them.

Craving adventure beyond your villa? Step outside the resort, and a world of discovery awaits. Sail to uninhabited islands, meet the locals, or unwind on a secluded sandbank with nothing but the sound of the waves for company. Beneath the water’s surface, a kaleidoscope of marine life beckons. Grab a snorkel and glide through coral reefs teeming with colourful fish.

“What sets us apart is that being in such an untouched area of the nation, we have a great responsibility to preserve its natural beauty and care for our local community.” 

Six Senses Laamu explains how ingraining these values of sustainability and wellness are the underpinning solutions to help preserve and care for the surrounding ecosystem and communities.

The Atolls in the Maldives are the 7th largest reef system in the world and the largest in the Indian Ocean. They contain over a quarter of the world’s known hard coral species and almost a fifth of all coral reef fish, as well as some of our most endangered species like green and hawksbill sea turtles. 

With its Marine Biology team, the resort has taken it upon itself to launch its own Underwater Initiative. The “mission to protect Laamu’s marine ecosystems for generations to come, and to empower our community and guests to do the same” comes from Six Senses and their partner NGOs, the Manta Trust, Blue Marine Foundation, and the Olive Ridley Project.

Since 2022, the resort has also been plastic-free and is striving towards zero waste. Six Senses Laamu hopes that more businesses can harness the potential they have to be a force for good, far into the future.

“Our wish is that more people will realise the importance of conservation, sustainability, and wellness; more people will choose to travel to places which leave them in awe and full of gratitude for nature’s beauty; and more people will work with companies and organisations that inspire them to act in their personal lives to make the world a better place. In pursuit of making this wish a reality, we commit to continuously inspiring others, continuously driving action, and continuously spreading these important messages of wellness, sustainability, and conservation within our spheres of influence and beyond.”Ibiza, one unforgettable moment at a time.

All images courtesy of Six Senses Laamu.