Maldives
Six Senses Laamu
A tropical island oasis
An inter-island flight from Malé Airport and a short boat ride takes you to this tropical playground, and with 97 beach and water villas, Six Senses Laamu is the only five-star resort in the Maldives‘ Laamu Atoll. Sustainability is central to this eco-conscious resort’s operations, and several programmes are implemented to uplift the local community and protect the surrounding ecosystems.
The villas have been tastefully constructed using sustainable materials and all have large private balconies with sun loungers, allowing you to immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of the Maldives. The villas also encompass a private outdoor shower and an upper deck for romantic sunset dinners.
All dining tastes are taken care of on this privately-owned island, with local and international cuisines on offer in an array of settings. Longitude serves both buffet and à la carte breakfasts before transforming into a show-stopping dining experience come nightfall, with themed dinners and live cooking nights. Between the other restaurants, you’ll find organic Mediterranean menus, casual poolside dining, Japanese Omakase and a Teppanyaki experience. End the night with a glass of your favourite wine at the Altitude Wine Cellar, or with one of 48 unique and locally inspired ice cream flavours from the ice cream parlour.
The waters surrounding the Laamu Atoll are wonderful for diving, with schools of tropical fish and colourful coral waiting beneath the surface. Learn more about what you might find beneath the waves, as well as the work being done to protect it, at the Sea Hub of Environmental Learning in Laamu (SHELL) research and education centre.
As well as the wealth of water sports on offer, other activities such as movie screenings in the jungle, deluxe spa treatments, sunset dhoni cruises, sand dune dining and yoga and aerobics classes are available.
Highlights
Experience the beauty of the Maldives from the only five-star resort on the Laamu Atoll
97 beach and water villas offer the ultimate in island luxury
Head to the resort’s ice cream parlour to sample unique and locally inspired ice cream flavours
A range of restaurants provide experiential dining options and delicious international flavours
Learn about the resort’s marine conservation efforts at the SHELL research and education centre
Explore the marine life rich reefs around the resort on a snorkelling or scuba diving excursion
The impact of your stay:
- Visit the resort’s Sea Hub of Environmental Learning in Laamu (SHELL), a marine science research and education centre, to discover the resort’s active role in protecting the Maldives’ marine life. Six Senses Laamu works with other organisations as part of the Maldives Underwater Initiative, which drives meaningful conservation through research, education and community engagement. Their current projects span a wide range of subjects including megafauna (large animals), sea turtles and their nests, manta rays, reef fish, and marine protected areas.
- You can also witness reef restoration in action. Since 2020, Six Senses Laamu has been leading a reef restoration project, which involves coral spawning, collecting gametes and growing corals in nurseries. Along with the MUI team, they have also started a micro-fragmentation project to help vulnerable coral species recover from bleaching and other threats.
- Six Senses Laamu is also known for protecting seagrass meadows – once routinely cleared by resorts – setting a new standard for the Maldives. Today, these thriving ecosystems cover more than 350,000 square metres, providing food and shelter for multiple fish species. Join a guided snorkelling tour to see this underwater world come to life.
- Your stay also supports the hotel’s Sustainability Fund, which backs community-led projects across the Laamu Atoll – from installing clean water filters and supporting schools to providing supplies for local clinics.Through the Laamaseelu Masveriya initiative, the resort partners with local reef fishers to create a transparent reef fish supply chain that benefits both the community and the ocean it depends on.
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Tea Country
The Ceylon Tea Trails resort is the ideal place from which to explore this breathtaking part of Sri Lanka.
Dating back to colonial times, five spacious bungalows feature antique furniture and exemplary, personalised service. With between four and six rooms, they are perfect for families and small groups.
All of the 26 rooms and suites, which are named after tea planters who lived there, are elegantly outfitted in natural colours and materials, and make for a tranquil escape. Spend time out on the veranda in the fresh mountain air enjoying the views of Castlereagh Lake, the Bogawantalawa Valley and Dunkeld Estate; or curl up with a book in front of a fire.
Take long, leisurely walks through the tea plantations learning all about the ancient process of making tea, enjoy a tempting spread of sweet treats on the lawns or have a light lunch at the pool side. Sri Lankan-inspired meals at Ceylon Tea Trails feature the freshest of seasonal produce with home grown vegetables, herbs and teas from the estate. Rates at Tea Trails are fully inclusive of meals and drinks.
Make the most of the calming surroundings and start the day with an aromatic bath, or treat yourself to a selection of therapeutic spa treatments in your room. Get a healthy dose of fresh air and explore some of the walking and biking routes through the mountains, or enjoy a game of tennis or croquet.
