{"id":225536,"date":"2025-09-21T23:49:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T23:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=225536\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:23:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:23:44","slug":"six-senses-laamu-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/six-senses-laamu-review\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons Six Senses Laamu Is (Still) My Favorite Resort in the World"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It was at Six Senses Laamu during my first stay in September 2021 that I first truly &#8220;got&#8221; the appeal of an ultra-luxury hotel. Before that stay, I'd stayed at a few &#8212; using <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/hilton-free-night-certificate\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton free night certificates<\/a> or splurging with points &#8212; but hadn't found one I felt was worth the price enough to return.<\/p>\n<p>But since my 2021 stay, Six Senses Laamu has stuck with me as one of my favorite hotels. And I don't say this lightly, since as a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/eight-years-as-digital-nomads\/\" rel=\"noopener\">digital nomad for over eight years<\/a>, I've stayed at literally hundreds of hotels. So, when my wife and I decided to return to Six Senses Laamu for a four-night stay in September 2025, I was eager to revisit a favorite. But I was also nervous I might not find the property quite as magical as I remembered it.<\/p>\n<p>Spoiler alert: I fell even more in love with Six Senses Laamu. Here's what I think makes the property so special, as well as some notes on how we make the resort's high rates as palatable as possible.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Learning_Directly_From_Marine_Biologists\">Learning Directly From Marine Biologists<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Excellent_On-Property_Snorkeling\">Excellent On-Property Snorkeling<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Comfortably_Rustic_Villas\">Comfortably Rustic Villas<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Everyone_Gets_a_Bike\">Everyone Gets a Bike<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Barefoot_Luxury\">Barefoot Luxury<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Lots_of_Inclusions\">Lots of Inclusions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Flying_Turtle_Seaplane\">Flying Turtle Seaplane<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Appealing_Off-season_Packages\">Appealing Off-season Packages<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Generous_Anniversary_Inclusions\">Generous Anniversary Inclusions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Valuable_IHG_Diamond_Ambassador_Benefits\">Valuable IHG Diamond Ambassador Benefits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Our_Take\">Our Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Learning_Directly_From_Marine_Biologists\">Learning Directly From Marine Biologists<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What stood out to me during my Six Senses Laamu stays in both 2021 and 2025 was the sheer number of marine biologists who work at the resort. During our 2025 stay, the resort had <strong>nine marine biologists<\/strong> on staff. For reference, this property has just under 100 villas.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227396\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227396 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-shell-2-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"SHELL hub at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-shell-2-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-shell-2-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-shell-2-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-shell-2-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-shell-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>These staff focus on research, education, and community outreach via Six Senses Laamu's <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maldivesunderwaterinitiative.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Maldives Underwater Initiative<\/a> (MUI). Most marine biologists are onsite through a partnership with non-profits such as The Manta Trust, Blue Marine Foundation, and the Olive Ridley Project. However, guests have ample opportunities to interact with the marine biologists.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227409\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227409 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-turtle-3-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Sea turtle nest at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-turtle-3-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-turtle-3-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-turtle-3-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-turtle-3-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-turtle-3.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Olive Ridley Project staff monitor sea turtle nests at the resort. Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Each day, marine biologists host multiple scheduled tours of the exhibits at\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maldivesunderwaterinitiative.com\/shell\" rel=\"noopener\">Sea Hub for Environmental Learning in Laamu<\/a> (SHELL), which Six Senses Laamu opened in 2023. Or you can browse the exhibits on your own, including the interactive &#8220;glass bottom boat&#8221; exhibit.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227398\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227398 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-shell-4-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Glass bottom boat exhibit at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-shell-4-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-shell-4-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-shell-4-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-shell-4-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-shell-4.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>I also highly recommend joining one of the snorkel outings with a marine biologist, offered daily at 11 am. While you must book in advance, there's no cost. We joined these snorkels all four days we were there, and each was led by a different marine biologist each time.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to seeing sea turtles, reef sharks, stingrays, and countless fish, we also learned how to navigate the resort's seagrass and house reef snorkeling areas effectively on our own.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227359\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227359 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-chill-bar-snorkel-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling off Chill Bar at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-chill-bar-snorkel-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-chill-bar-snorkel-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-chill-bar-snorkel-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-chill-bar-snorkel-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-chill-bar-snorkel.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Most evenings, a marine biologist hosts a short talk on various marine conservation topics. During our 2025 stay, topics included sea turtle biology, the role of seagrass, and a screening of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bornfromthereef\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Born From The Reef <\/em><\/a>&#8212; a documentary about the revolutionary techniques Laamu biologists are using to help Maldivian coral.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227385\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227385 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seagrass-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Seagrass sign at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seagrass-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seagrass-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seagrass-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seagrass-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seagrass.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Additionally, the resort offers a two-hour turtle safari snorkel experience, accompanied by both a snorkel guide and a marine biologist, several times a week for $108 per person (inclusive of taxes and fees). Our trip to two different reefs in the Laamu atoll was spectacular, as we learned a great deal, saw some incredible reefs, and had the opportunity to watch three utterly unbothered hawkbill turtles for as long as we wished.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227407\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227407 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-turtle-1-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Turtle seen while snorkling near Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-turtle-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-turtle-1-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-turtle-1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-turtle-1-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-turtle-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>In short, our interactions with the Six Senses Laamu marine biologists are the element that elevates the resort to being our favorite. Without these interactions, neither of our stays would have been as magical.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/maldives-overwater-bungalow\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Book Maldives Overwater Villas With Free Night Certificates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Excellent_On-Property_Snorkeling\">Excellent On-Property Snorkeling<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many Maldives resorts have a house reef, although health, size, and accessibility can vary. Not only is Laamu's house reef vibrant, but it's incredibly easy to access. For instance, you can leave your items on a daybed by Chill Bar, use some of the conveniently provided anti-fog solution, get in using one of the ladders, and swim outward to reach the reef shelf in under a minute.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227358\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227358 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-chill-bar-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Chill Bar at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-chill-bar-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-chill-bar-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-chill-bar-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-chill-bar-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-chill-bar.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>On the house reef, we saw tons of reef fish, ample white and black fin reef sharks, several eagle rays, multiple green sea turtles, and even some black-footed anemonefish (Nemo's Maldivian cousin).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227366\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227366 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-fish-2-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Fish seen while snorkeling at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-fish-2-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-fish-2-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-fish-2-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-fish-2-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-fish-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>If you snorkel out from the house reef to pinnacle three (ask a marine biologist for instructions), you'll usually see several green sea turtles resting atop the pinnacle. We were lucky enough to see multiple turtles each time we visited.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227408\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227408 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-turtle-2-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Sea turtles seen while snorkeling at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-turtle-2-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-turtle-2-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-turtle-2-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-turtle-2-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-turtle-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>How many resting turtles can you spot? Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>In addition to the vibrant house reef, Six Senses Laamu has well-preserved seagrass meadows. This gives you two excellent options when you want to go snorkeling. Both offer a high chance of spotting marine life and are easy for guests to access.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227397\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227397 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-shell-3-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"SHELL sign at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-shell-3-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-shell-3-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-shell-3-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-shell-3-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-shell-3.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>The sea grass meadow is between jetties A and B, but there's a hut where you can leave your belongings on the beach near the start of jetty A. Use some anti-fog solution from the hut, and then swim outward from the beach. You'll likely see green sea turtles, rays, and small fish in the seagrass.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227404\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227404 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-stingray-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Stingray seen while snorkeling at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-stingray-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-stingray-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-stingray-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-stingray-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-stingray.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Guests can pick up a mask, snorkel, and fins to use throughout their stay at the dive shop.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227362\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227362 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-dive-center-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Dive center at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-dive-center-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-dive-center-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-dive-center-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-dive-center-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-dive-center.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Note that I needed to try several fins and masks before I found ones that worked well, so don't be afraid to return to the dive shop to swap out gear if needed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/how-to-book-qatar-qsuite-maldives\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Book Qatar Qsuite Awards to the Maldives for Just 85,000 Avios<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Comfortably_Rustic_Villas\">Comfortably Rustic Villas<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The overwater villas at Six Senses Laamu &#8212; which are actually the least expensive lodging type at the resort &#8212; have a unique wooden design that looks unique compared to others you'll experience in the Maldives.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227380\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227380 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-overwater-villas-2-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Overwater villa at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-overwater-villas-2-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-overwater-villas-2-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-overwater-villas-2-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-overwater-villas-2-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-overwater-villas-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Stepping inside the entry door, you'll find the air-conditioned part of your villa, complete with purely decorative bug netting.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227411\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227411 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-bedroom-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Villa at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-bedroom-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-bedroom-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-bedroom-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-bedroom-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-bedroom.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Behind the bed, the his-and-hers sinks are made from old suitcases. The resort provides a wide range of complimentary amenities, including\u00a0after-sun shampoo and conditioner, lotion, and aloe vera &#8212; which come in handy after active days in the sun. However, be sure to bring your own sunscreen, as this is one amenity that isn't provided by the resort.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227427\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227427 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-sinks-1-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Sinks in a villa at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-sinks-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-sinks-1-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-sinks-1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-sinks-1-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-sinks-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Behind the sink area is a toilet room with a window looking down to the sea. I enjoyed seeing fish swim by and a crab that was usually looking back up from a support pillar.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227428\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227428 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-toilet-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Toilet room in a villa at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-toilet-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-toilet-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-toilet-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-toilet-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-toilet.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>The resort tucks additional amenities in the closets located on either side of the room &#8212; from rain jackets and slippers to a beach bag and even a bag for your wet clothes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227413\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227413 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-closet-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Closet in a villa at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-closet-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-closet-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-closet-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-closet-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-closet.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>The bedding is comfortable and breathable. You can select scents for your bedding from a menu. There's also a pillow menu you can fill out if you'd like an additional or different type of pillow.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227425\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227425 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-pillow-menu-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Pillow menu at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-pillow-menu-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-pillow-menu-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-pillow-menu-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-pillow-menu-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-pillow-menu.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>The desk and daybed next to the window provide a comfortable air-conditioned space to enjoy the ocean views.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227412\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227412 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-bedroom-view-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Overwater villa at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-bedroom-view-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-bedroom-view-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-bedroom-view-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-bedroom-view-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-bedroom-view.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>But if the heat doesn't bother you, the villa's outdoor areas are spacious. The lower deck has more day beds along the windows, a sunken table near the edge of the patio, two adjustable sunbeds, and two overwater nets for lounging. You can also get into the ocean via a ladder from this lower deck.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227373\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227373 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-jt-snorkel-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"JT Genter snorkeling outside his villa at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-jt-snorkel-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-jt-snorkel-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-jt-snorkel-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-jt-snorkel-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-jt-snorkel.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Just off the bedroom, you'll find the villa's iconic outdoor shower.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227426\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227426 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-shower-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor shower in an overwater villa at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-shower-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-shower-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-shower-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-shower-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-shower.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Or, if you'd rather, relax in the glass-bottom bathtub around the corner from the shower. My wife loved taking baths while looking out at the ocean &#8212; which you'll get a stunning view of when you open the shutters.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227410\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227410 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-bathtub-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Glass botton bath tub at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-bathtub-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-bathtub-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-bathtub-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-bathtub-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-bathtub.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>You can exit the lagoon directly into the shower area via steps and a ladder.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227421\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227421 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-ladder-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Direct ocean access from an overwater villa at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-ladder-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-ladder-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-ladder-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-ladder-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-ladder.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Finally, you'll see some stairs heading up from the shower area. These steps lead to your own rooftop treehouse.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227422\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227422 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-loft-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Upstairs nest for an overwater villa at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-loft-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-loft-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-loft-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-loft-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-loft.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>We found this spot perfect for spotting turtles eating seagrass in the waters below.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227423\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227423 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-loft-view-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"View from the upstairs deck of an overwater villa at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-loft-view-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-loft-view-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-loft-view-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-loft-view-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-loft-view.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/confirmable-suite-upgrades\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Earn and Redeem IHG Confirmable Suite Upgrades<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Everyone_Gets_a_Bike\">Everyone Gets a Bike<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I prioritize getting 10,000 steps every day (only missed 42 days in 2024), so I usually walk around Maldives resorts instead of calling for a golf cart. But at Six Senses Laamu, most guests don't walk or call for carts. Instead, most use the complimentary bike that's waiting at their villa at check-in.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227354\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227354 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-bikes-jt-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"JT Genter biking at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-bikes-jt-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-bikes-jt-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-bikes-jt-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-bikes-jt-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-bikes-jt.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>You'll know which bike is yours throughout your stay since each bike has the guest's initials on the back.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227353\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227353 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-bikes-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Bikes at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-bikes-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-bikes-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-bikes-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-bikes-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-bikes.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>There's something relaxing and calming about riding a bike everywhere you go on the island. And Six Senses thinks of the small things, such as cloth covers on the bike pedals, since most guests are barefoot. Speaking of which&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Barefoot_Luxury\">Barefoot Luxury<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The journey from the floating seaplane dock to the Six Senses boat dock only takes a few minutes. But it's during this time you'll be handed a cloth bag for your shoes and invited to join the Six Senses Laamu staff in their barefoot way of life.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227399\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227399 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-shoes-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Bag for shoes at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-shoes-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-shoes-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-shoes-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-shoes-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-shoes.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>During both visits, we've found that almost everyone opts to join in &#8212; us included. All the staff go barefoot, and it's uncommon to spot another guest wearing shoes.<\/p>\n<p>This &#8220;barefoot luxury&#8221; mentality defines the resort. While the staff provides a luxurious experience, the fact that everyone walks around barefoot keeps the resort from feeling pretentious.<\/p>\n<p>You'll find water and turtle-shaped foot brushes throughout the resort to help clear sand off your feet before entering buildings and villas.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227381\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227381 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-overwater-villas-3-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Overwater villas at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-overwater-villas-3-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-overwater-villas-3-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-overwater-villas-3-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-overwater-villas-3-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-overwater-villas-3.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Lots_of_Inclusions\">Lots of Inclusions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I hate feeling nickel-and-dimed at Maldives resorts. After paying hundreds (or even thousands) per night, it's frustrating to have to cough up another $80 for sunscreen at the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/hilton-honors\/waldorf-astoria-maldives\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Waldorf Astoria Maldives<\/a> or $10\/day to rent bikes at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/le-meridien-maldives\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Meridien Maldives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Six Senses Laamu includes several things that carry a charge at some other Maldives resorts.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you can get complimentary ice cream at &#8220;Ice&#8221; each day starting at 12:30 pm.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227372\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227372 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-ice-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Get ice cream from Ice at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-ice-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-ice-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-ice-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-ice-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-ice.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>With over 40 different flavors and no limit to how many times you can visit, we enjoyed stopping by for a scoop (or three) after snorkeling the house reef (complimentary) or when returning from dinner (which was included in our booking).<\/p>\n<p>Six Senses Laamu even provides self-serve popcorn at the free-to-watch jungle cinema three times a week.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227378\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227378 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-movie-popcorn-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Popcorn with movie night at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-movie-popcorn-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-movie-popcorn-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-movie-popcorn-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-movie-popcorn-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-movie-popcorn.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>The resort also hosts a management cocktail party for all guests every Tuesday night around sunset. When we arrived, we found an invitation and sarongs for us to wear in our villa. At the reception, cocktails, mocktails, beer, and wine\u00a0were free-flowing &#8212; even after the stated end time.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227384\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227384 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-reception-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Management cocktail party at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-reception-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-reception-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-reception-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-reception-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-reception.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>It's also nice that Six Senses Laamu doesn't charge extra to use bikes to get around the resort. It also includes aloe and unlimited drinking water in the villas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/food-and-beverage-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Earn and Redeem the IHG Food & Beverage Rewards You Get Through Milestone Rewards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Flying_Turtle_Seaplane\">Flying Turtle Seaplane<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When we visited Six Senses Laamu in 2021, the transfer from Male to the resort included\u00a0a domestic flight to Kadhdhoo Island, a cart ride from the airport to a dock, and then a 30-minute speedboat for the remainder of the journey. However, Six Senses Laamu switched to using its own branded seaplane &#8212; dubbed the Flying Turtle &#8212; in October 2023.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227386\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227386 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-1-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Flying Sea Turtle plane for Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-1-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-1-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Trans Maldivian Airways operates the nonstop 65-minute flight on the Flying Turtle between Male and Olhuveli Island (the island Six Senses Laamu occupies).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227387\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227387 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-2-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Boarding the sea plane for Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-2-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-2-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-2-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-2-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>The flight operates similarly to most other Trans Maldivian Airways seaplane flights &#8212; with open seating, an open cockpit, pilots in sandals, and baggage weight limits. But there were a few extra perks not found on other Trans Maldivian Airways flights &#8212; such as a cool towel and a bottle of water.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227390\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227390 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-5-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Flying a sea plane to Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-5-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-5-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-5-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-5-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-5.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>The Flying Turtle only operated one or two round-trips each day during our 2025 stay, as occupancy was low (one staff member mentioned the resort was just 23% full). But, during busier seasons, I expect the Flying Turtle would travel more frequently between Male and the resort.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227389\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227389 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-4-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Floating dock at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-4-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-4-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-4-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-4-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-4.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>If you have to wait a while for your seaplane transfer to the resort, you can enjoy the Six Senses Lamu seaplane terminal lounge.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227392\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227392 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-lounge-1-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Six Senses Laamu airport lounge in the sea plane terminal\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-lounge-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-lounge-1-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-lounge-1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-lounge-1-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-lounge-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>You'll find some light snacks and drinks in the lounge, as well as a shower if you need it.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227393\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227393 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-lounge-2-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Snacks and drinks in the Six Senses Laamu lounge at the sea plane terminal\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-lounge-2-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-lounge-2-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-lounge-2-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-lounge-2-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-lounge-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>There's also a variety of indoor and outdoor seating in the Six Senses Laamu seaplane terminal lounge.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227394\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227394 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-lounge-3-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Seating in the Six Senses Laamu sea plane terminal lounge\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-lounge-3-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-lounge-3-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-lounge-3-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-lounge-3-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-lounge-3.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>We booked a package that provided 50% off seaplane transfers. Still, we needed to pay $600 round-trip per person (inclusive of taxes and fees).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_225569\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/407\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-225569 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-transfers-300x163.png\" alt=\"Discounted sea plane transfers for Six Senses Laamu\" width=\"750\" height=\"407\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-transfers-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-transfers-768x417.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-seaplane-transfers.png 1018w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Six Senses<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>That's right&#8230; the round-trip transfer cost per adult is usually a steep $1,199, inclusive of taxes and fees. Transfers for children under 2 are free, while transfers for children ages 2 to 11 cost $700.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Appealing_Off-season_Packages\">Appealing Off-season Packages<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Think those transfer costs are expensive? Wait until you check room rates. Nightly rates at Six Senses Laamu rarely drop below $1,000 per night &#8212; and that's before taxes, fees, and transfers. These sky-high prices were what kept us from returning to the resort for more than four years.<\/p>\n<p>For our stay in September 2025, we booked a four-night stay including half board (breakfast and dinner) and seaplane transfers for a total cost of $4,557. Even though this is a great rate for Six Senses Laamu, it's still by far the most expensive hotel nights we've ever paid for.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/free-breakfast\/\" rel=\"noopener\">7 Ways to Score Free Breakfast at IHG Hotels<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227374\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227374 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-leaf-1-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Leaf restaurant and the resort garden at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-leaf-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-leaf-1-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-leaf-1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-leaf-1-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-leaf-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>If that price tag doesn't scare you off, the good news is the &#8220;limited time with half board&#8221; rate we booked isn't a one-off; I've seen similar deals in previous years for stays from mid-May to late September. You may also see a &#8220;stay longer with half board&#8221; rate that offers smaller discounts across a longer stay period. So, keep an eye on the Six Senses Laamu <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sixsenses.com\/en\/hotels-resorts\/asia-the-pacific\/maldives\/laamu\/offers\/\" rel=\"noopener\">deals page<\/a> if you're willing to travel outside of the peak season.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227375\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227375 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-leaf-app-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Eating at Leaf restuarant\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-leaf-app-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-leaf-app-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-leaf-app-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-leaf-app-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-leaf-app.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Our half-board package let us enjoy a three-course dinner each night. Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>You can also redeem <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">IHG One Rewards<\/a> points for stays at participating Six Senses properties, including Six Senses Laamu. IHG uses dynamic award pricing. For our dates, we would have needed to redeem 172,000 points per night.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/best-luxury-ihg-redemptions\/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Top 10 IHG Hotel and Resort Redemptions for Luxury Stays<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_225568\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/313\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-225568 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-redeem-points-300x125.png\" alt=\"Award rates during low season at Six Senses Laamu\" width=\"750\" height=\"313\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-redeem-points-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-redeem-points-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-redeem-points-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-redeem-points-1536x641.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-redeem-points.png 1563w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Six Senses<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>After an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-4th-night-free\/\" rel=\"noopener\">IHG fourth night free<\/a> &#8212; which I'd get when redeeming IHG points as a benefit of my <a data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-premier-card\/\">IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card<\/a>\u00a0&#8212; I could have redeemed 516,000 IHG points for my four-night stay. However, my points redemption wouldn't have given me discounts on transfers or half-board. So, it made sense to book the paid rate and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/earn-points-on-ihg-stays\/\" rel=\"noopener\">earn IHG points on my stay<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I charged the cost to my <a data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-premier-card\/\">IHG One Rewards Premier Card<\/a> and was happy to see the charge post earning 10X points. Combining the credit card earnings and my IHG Diamond Elite bonus, I earned a total of 85,622 IHG points on this stay. Based on the 1.44\u00a2 per point that AwardWallet users average when redeeming IHG points, that's almost $600 in value from this stay.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048106\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cardart-ihgonerewardspremiercreditcard.png\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/IHGRewardsClubPremierCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005138&type=3&u1=0a2ae169e903959089295a709c8215d9&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Limited-Time Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn up to 185,000 bonus points \u2013 150,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months from account opening, plus 35,000 bonus points after spending a total of $6,000 in the first 6 months from account opening<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Limited-Time Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn up to 185,000 bonus points \u2013 150,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months from account opening, plus 35,000 bonus points after spending a total of $6,000 in the first 6 months from account opening<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$99<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a class=\"active\" href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card is packed with benefits for IHG fans, and we rate it one of the best co-brand hotel cards you can have in your wallet. Cardholders earn up to 26X points per $1 at IHG properties (including points multipliers from your elite status), 5X points on travel, dining, and at gas stations, and 3X points on all other purchases. An attractive feature is the automatic upgrade to Platinum Elite status, enhancing your hotel stay experience. The card also offers a valuable Anniversary Free Night each year, and a fourth Reward Night free when redeeming points for a stay of four or more nights. Additional perks include a 20% discount on point purchases, no foreign transaction fees, comprehensive travel and purchase protections, and a Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or NEXUS credit every four years.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Limited Time Offer! Earn up to 185,000 bonus points. Earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months from account opening. Plus, earn 35,000 bonus points after spending a total of $6,000 in the first 6 months from account opening.<\/li><li>Enjoy an Anniversary Free Night at IHG&#xAE; Hotels & Resorts. Plus, enjoy a fourth reward night free when you redeem points for a consecutive four-night IHG hotel stay.<\/li><li>Earn up to 26 total points per $1 spent when you stay at IHG Hotels & Resorts<\/li><li>Earn 5 points per $1 spent on purchases on travel, at gas stations, and restaurants. Earn 3 points per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li><li>Automatic Platinum Elite status as long as you remain a Premier cardmember<\/li><li>Global Entry, TSA PreCheck&#xAE; or NEXUS Statement Credit of up to $120 every 4 years as reimbursement for the application fee charged to your card<\/li><li>IHG One Rewards Bonus points are redeemable at Hotels & Resorts such as InterContinental&#xAE;, Crowne Plaza&#xAE;, Kimpton&#xAE;, EVEN&#xAE; Hotels, Hotel Indigo&#xAE; & Holiday Inn&#xAE;<\/li><li>Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er active\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn up to 26 points total per $1 spent when you stay at an IHG hotel<\/li>\r\n<li>5X points per $1 spent on purchases on travel, gas stations, and restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<br>\r\nThe earning for spending at IHG hotels breaks down as follows:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Earn 10X points for being a IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card member<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn up to 6X points from IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> with Platinum Elite Status, a benefit of having this card<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn up to 10X points from IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> for being an IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> One Rewards member (Being a cardholder is not required to earn this bonus for participating in the IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> loyalty program)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/IHGPremier\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-7d2c24081#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Generous_Anniversary_Inclusions\">Generous Anniversary Inclusions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Six Senses Laamu provides a complimentary anniversary package if guests travel within 30 days of their wedding celebration day and book a stay of four nights or longer. My wedding anniversary is in mid-August, so our early September stay was easily within 30 days of our wedding celebration date.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227351\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227351 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-anniversary-banner-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Happy anniversary bed decorations at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-anniversary-banner-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-anniversary-banner-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-anniversary-banner-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-anniversary-banner-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-anniversary-banner.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>During this 2025 stay, the Six Senses Laamu anniversary package included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A welcome amenity<\/li>\n<li>Anniversary cake<\/li>\n<li>A bottle of sparkling wine in the villa on arrival<\/li>\n<li>A 60-minute couples massage (must be taken between 9 am and 1 pm) or a sunset dolphin cruise<\/li>\n<li>A departure gift<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227376\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227376 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-leaf-dessert-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Happy anniversary cake at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-leaf-dessert-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-leaf-dessert-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-leaf-dessert-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-leaf-dessert-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-leaf-dessert.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Another couple mentioned seeing a megapod of 50 dolphins on the sunset cruise. But we opted for the 60-minute couples massage, and it didn't disappoint.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227401\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227401 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-spa-1-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Ourdoor spa room at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-spa-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-spa-1-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-spa-1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-spa-1-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-spa-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>The spa at Six Senses Laamu is situated along the beach between jetties A and B, and the massage rooms are open-air nest-like structures in the jungle near the beach.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227402\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227402 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-spa-2-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor spa room at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-spa-2-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-spa-2-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-spa-2-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-spa-2-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-spa-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/ihg-one-rewards\/current-ihg-promotion\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Current IHG Promotions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Valuable_IHG_Diamond_Ambassador_Benefits\">Valuable IHG Diamond Ambassador Benefits<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It's totally worth signing up for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-ambassador\/\" rel=\"noopener\">InterContinental Ambassador<\/a> before your stay at Six Senses Laamu. Based on the terms of the Ambassador program, you'll get the following on stays at participating Six Senses hotels and resorts, which include Six Senses Laamu:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complimentary breakfast for two in the main restaurant per day<\/li>\n<li>Signature amenity of a complimentary 50-minute Six Senses Spa massage for two or a local experience once per stay (not applicable with corporate or negotiated rates)<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary one-category room upgrade (subject to availability, excluding residences and two-bedroom or greater suites\/villas)<\/li>\n<li>Extended check-out of 4 pm (subject to availability)<\/li>\n<li>Early check-in (subject to availability)<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary internet access<\/li>\n<li>Wellness platter welcome amenity on the day of arrival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227414\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227414 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-desk-1-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Welcome amenities at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-desk-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-desk-1-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-desk-1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-desk-1-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-desk-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Six Senses Laamu sent me an email ahead of my stay saying I'd get the following benefits as an Ambassador member with IHG Diamond Elite status:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complimentary breakfast for two guests<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary WiFi<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary one-category villa upgrade (subject to availability)<\/li>\n<li>Upgraded wellness platter welcome amenity with a handwritten card<\/li>\n<li>Early check-in (subject to availability) at 10 am<\/li>\n<li>Late check-out (subject to availability) at 4 pm<\/li>\n<li>Signature Amenity of a 50-minute spa massage for two, a unique local experience, or a $100 food and beverage credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-diamond-via-credit-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">4 Ways to Earn Top-Tier IHG Diamond Elite Status With Credit Card Spending<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227355\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227355 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-breakfast-1-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Sushi for breakfast at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-breakfast-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-breakfast-1-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-breakfast-1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-breakfast-1-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-breakfast-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Sushi was one of my go-to breakfast options at Six Senses Laamu. Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>As you can tell, this Diamond Ambassador benefits list is similar to the standard Ambassador list. So, don't expect many incremental perks based on your <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">IHG elite status<\/a> if you are an InterContinental Ambassador member.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227357\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227357 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-breakfast-pancakes-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Pancakes at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-breakfast-pancakes-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-breakfast-pancakes-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-breakfast-pancakes-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-breakfast-pancakes-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-breakfast-pancakes.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>The pancake station at breakfast gets creative. Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>The resort was far from full, so there was plenty of availability for the resort to provide me the space-available one-category room upgrade from a lagoon water villa to an ocean water villa. The villas are the same, although the ocean water villa is located slightly further from the start of the jetty.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227382\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227382 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-overwater-villas-4-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Overwater villas at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-overwater-villas-4-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-overwater-villas-4-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-overwater-villas-4-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-overwater-villas-4-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-overwater-villas-4.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>I also got early check-in and late check-out &#8212; both of which are standard at most Maldives resorts (especially during low season).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/do-ihg-points-expire\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Do IHG One Rewards Points Expire?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Our_Take\">Our Take<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Six Senses Laamu remains a special place for my wife and me. Our second stay in September 2025 was just as magical as our first in 2021. We appreciate interacting with the marine biologists onsite, enjoy snorkeling the resort's house reef and sea grass lagoon, and find the Six Senses vibe and ethos resonate with us. Although Six Senses Laamu is a big splurge for us, we hope to return in a few years.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227416\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-227416 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-jt-katie-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"JT and Katie Genter outside an overwater villa at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-jt-katie-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-jt-katie-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-jt-katie-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-jt-katie-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/six-senses-laamu-villa-jt-katie.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JT Genter \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This month, I returned to one of my favorite hotels I&#8217;ve ever stayed at: Six Senses Laamu. 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