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Six Senses LaamuvsW Maldives
Both Six Senses Laamu and W Maldives are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, W Maldives ranks slightly higher than Six Senses Laamu. W Maldives comes in at #5 in Maldives with recommendations from 6 publications including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Jetsetter.
Six Senses Laamu
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
Independent
Lonely Planet
Olhuveli Island, Laamu Atoll, 20015
From $755/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
9.0
"As one of the island nation's very finest hotels, it's absolutely worth it – fabulously expensive, but also generally fabulous, this is the epitome of barefoot luxury." Full review
"At Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives, guests get their own little beach garden, a vast villa, personalised bicycles and glass-bottomed bath tubs so you can spy on the fishes." Full review
i
With several dining spots to choose from, a jungle cinema and a private island to explore, you certainly won’t be bored here.
"Barefoot luxury on a secluded Maldives islet, with sustainably built on-land and overwater villas and locally sourced dining." Full review
"An eco-friendly resort with 97 thatched-roof villas in the southern Maldives." Full review
"The only luxury resort in the secluded southern Laamu Atoll, located just five degrees north of the equator, Six Senses feels about as far away from the outside world as you can get"
Top choice
"Six Senses Laamu is an amazing place, combining thoughtful luxury, rustic simplicity, outstanding culinary options and plenty of activities." Full review
W Maldives
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
09110
From $980/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"Not for fuddy-duddies, nor for those with kids under 13, this ultra-glamorous island resort has super luxury accommodation." Full review
"The design-savvy W hotels group has expanded to the South Seas with a private-island resort in the Maldives." Full review
i
There are W Welcome Ambassadors to greet them and direct them to the W Van that takes them to the W Lounge, where they are offered food, drinks, and, if they choose, a shower.
"Fesdu has one of the best 'house reefs' of all the resort islands, which means spectacular dive and snorkel spots right off the beach, as opposed to the boat rides often required elsewhere." Full review
i
It is of course possible to completely avoid these and all other distractions at the spa, which is bigger and better than most with its spacious teak-floored treatment rooms on the water.
"South Beach swagger on an Indian Ocean island, with designer digs, a spa, and nightclub." Full review
Top choice
"W Retreat & Spa is sleek and imaginative, a boutique luxury island loaded with more casual cool than any other in the country." Full review
8.0
"If you seek luxury and a fun vibe on a tropical island with a powdery white beach and vibrant house reef, then the W is for you" Full review