Six Senses Laamu

Six Senses Laamu is everything you hope for in an upmarket resort, it is barefoot (literally) luxury at its best, largely thanks to the fantastic people who work there. We may have just been lucky with the team assigned to us but I suspect that all staff at this wonderful place are truly first class. Our GEM, Faudi, really did cater to our needs perfectly. He seemed to get the measure of who we were and what we needed straight away, anticipating what we might like to do, eat and see before we had even thought about it and if we needed anything at all we just sent him a message and it was done. He gave us just the right amount of attention, coming to find us occasionally to check everything was just right and making sure that we weren’t missing anything. It was great to have one point of contact for everything and have our dinner venues chosen and booked for us with the option to change if we wanted to. Our housekeeper, Asif, was also perfect, unobtrusive and efficient, making sure that we had everything we needed and anticipating what we didn’t even know we needed! We were upgraded to a different villa for our last two nights (thank you Faudi!) and Asif made sure that our new person knew too. All the restaurant staff were incredible. They were efficient, super friendly and helpful, always happy to stop for a chat. It was really interesting finding out a little about their normal lives too and amazing to learn what a diverse group they are. In fact all the staff had a cheery smile and comment, from the people sweeping the paths to the managers in the office. Vienny gave us a friendly wave and beautiful smile every time we walked past, what a lovely start to the day! The activities were great. We went on the sunset dolphin cruise, during which we learned all about the wildlife around us from Giselli. There were a lot of complementary activities too, like the fascinating chocolate demonstration and learning all about sugar cane and the surprisingly diverse varieties of plants growing in the garden, all delivered with enthusiasm and knowledge. Our visit to SHELL gave context to our location, we learned a lot from Summer about what environmental work was going on behind the scenes by various groups. The recycling centre was also fascinating and well organised. The whole holiday was an absolute joy and I even enjoyed getting about by bike and the wind that blew constantly keeping us all cool! It made snorkelling a bit of a challenge sometimes but we still got to see everything we wanted on the house reef and our 15 year-old son was brilliantly looked after by the dive centre crew. There really was as much or as little to do as you wanted. I could go on at length but will just say that everything about this place was pretty perfect but the staff were really very, very special.

Six senses Laamu is just incredible, pure understated barefoot luxury. We have stayed at many resorts in the Maldives and what really sets this one apart is the people, I cannot thank the staff enough for making our stay so special. They are the perfect mix of professional and friendly, delivering the highest standards of customer service. Our GEM Efro was amazing, always there promptly taking care of any requests, helping us with dinner reservations and booking activities or excursions. We did the sunset dolphin cruise and we didn’t have to go too far before we saw lots of dolphins. A special mention to Rai at Chill Bar, very attentive, making the best cocktails and had some great sake recommendations for my partner. We loved going to the bar everyday and seeing Rai. He always remembered what I liked to drink and when I wasn’t sure what I fancied he always had a good suggestion! We were impressed by all of the staff in the restaurants and bars, remembering our names and villa number. Thankyou to Hassan and Warren and many others, who made our stay unforgettable. We stayed in a lagoon water villa, which was spacious and comfortable, kept immaculate by our villa attendant Ahmed. We could snorkel right outside our villa into the sea grass to see stingrays and turtles. Six Senses Laamu a small piece of paradise, the perfect place to come to relax and switch off from the rest of the world!

We had a wonderful, relaxing stay. Simply everything was perfect; from the accommodation and the food to the friendly staff and the organization in general as well at the dive center in particular. We did not have a sorrow in the world; every request was promptly taken care of by our GEM Efro. Thanks again for the good service.

This proved to be the best holiday of our lives - from the moment we arrived at Mali airport where we were greeted by the staff member who guided us to the sea plane departure base to be whisked off to paradise ! Whilst the infrastructure of the resort is amazing and very luxurious the real assets which make the difference are the staff. The team is clearly well trained in customer care, they are extremely friendly yet highly professional. This resort goes the extra distance with two examples being our group had its own Dedicated Guest Experience Manager "Soba" ( akin to a butler) who was always available to offer advice and assistance. One particular member of staff who we would like to commend is the Nurse at the resort's own clinic "Arul", she was highly professional, reassuring and knowledgable, a huge comfort when you are on an Atol over 140 miles from the main Island. We can't wait to go back again next year.

Six Senses Laamu remains an almost unearthly paradise! I am reluctantly flying back today after 7 days in Six Senses heaven. A bit less lucky with the weather this time and of course the Maldives looks different when it rains, but there are many alternative activities to keep you busy (I really like all the wellness options) and extra long lunches with a glass of wine or two shall not be missed. This was my 11th visit in the last 10 years and will certainly not be my last. This time solo for a tremendous wellness programme but also a great option for families. The team at Laamu feels like family and it executes the down to earth luxury feel to perfection. Snorkeling in both the housereef and sea grass remain top notch and for me the best is the total peace I feel when I am there, from biking around the island to making a sunrise walk, excellent sessions and treatments in the spa, the lovely scented pillows during turndown, the DJ sounds at Chill Bar at sunset feeling the breeze through your hair. And let’s not forget the great pancakes that make me happy as a child each morning. Will need a detox when I am back home, but at the same time will start counting down the days to my return. Thanks dear Marteyne, Abdu, Anil, Dr Greshna and ALL others that made me smile each and every day.