Kanuhura Resort & Spa

We spent 10 nights at Six Senses Kanuhura and had an incredible stay. The highlights were the amazing staff, stunning island and the Beach Retreat villa was really worth it. The food was excellent and service levels were consistently excellent throughout our stay. Huge thanks to the amazing staff. In particular the following staff members were so warm, lovely and provided great service: Shifu - our GEM was excellent, super organised, warm and great with our two boys. Sushil and Akshay at Sip and Sand - so lovely, warm and great service. Rinesh at The Point - so welcoming and excellent. Pushkar - the Sommelier who was amazing and went out of his way all the time. Anne - the head of F&B was great and always accommodated our requests Ram - who worked at the Market during breakfast and was excellent There was plenty to do in the resort, we got lucky with having good weather for most of our stay and we loved the natural feel of the resort with sustainability at the heart of everything. We would definitely go back and an incredible resort in the Maldives that ticks so many boxes!

Not quite sure where to begin with this review because, quite honestly, this was the most extraordinary holiday we have ever experienced. What made it so special was not only the breathtaking beauty of the island itself, but the incredible people who work there and the genuine care that was woven into every moment of our stay. From the moment we stepped off our international flight, everything was seamlessly taken care of. We were escorted directly to the Six Senses domestic lounge, and from that point onwards, the Six Senses team made us feel completely looked after. Arriving at the island to find staff lined up to welcome us was incredibly touching, and that feeling of warmth never left us. Every member of the team went above and beyond to make us feel at home. The service was never formal, rehearsed or transactional. Instead, every interaction felt sincere, thoughtful and deeply personal. It was hospitality at its very best. The island itself perfectly embodies everything Six Senses stands for. There is a genuine respect for nature, a strong sense of connection to the beautiful Maldivian environment, and a focus on wellness that you can feel everywhere you go. The entire island has a calm, restorative energy that encourages you to slow down, reconnect and simply enjoy the present moment. Our two spa experiences were amazing, relaxing and professionally delivered. The treatments were excellent and left us feeling completely rejuvenated. The beach is simply stunning and ideal for all guest to have their little section of seclusion and paradise. The sand is raked daily and the water is crystal clear. There is quite a bit of sea grass, but they is natural and a perfect habitat for fish and ideal place for a snorkel One of our favourite pastimes was simply walking around the island and admiring the marine life that thrives so close to shore. Almost every afternoon, baby sharks, vibrant coloured fish and stingrays would glide through the shallow waters just metres from the beach. Watching these beautiful creatures in their natural environment became a daily highlight and created some of our most treasured family memories. We also completely fell in love with the island's barefoot-luxury concept. Combined with travelling everywhere by bicycle, it created an atmosphere of total relaxation and freedom. For 10 days, we hardly thought about wearing shoes at all, only for tennis and the gym. We would simply step out of our villa barefoot, jump on our bikes and set off to explore. It may seem like a small detail, but it added enormously to the feeling of escaping everyday life and being completely immersed in holiday mode. During our stay, we spent five nights in a Beach Villa followed by four nights in an Overwater Villa. Both were absolutely spectacular. Beautifully designed, exceptionally spacious and equipped with every comfort imaginable, they provided the perfect home away from home. Having direct access to the beach and lagoon made every sunrise feel incredibly special. We chose the half-board package, which included breakfast at The Market and dinner across the four restaurants on the main island. The variety and quality of the dining exceeded our expectations. Every restaurant offered something unique, and we looked forward to each evening. Our most memorable dinners were at The Market, enjoying exceptional food with our feet in the sand while live music played softly in the background. Combined with the sea breeze and relaxed atmosphere, these evenings felt truly magical and are memories we will cherish for years to come. The activities and experiences were equally unforgettable. We joined the complimentary house reef snorkelling excursion and were amazed by the vibrant marine life on every occasion. The reef was teeming with colourful fish, and we were fortunate enough to encounter nurse sharks, which made each excursion feel like a new adventure. They even have an amazing “coral garden” which is teaming with marine life and defiantly worth visiting Partick arranged a private beach dinner for us, which was simply amazing. Our private waiter Bolat and chef made it a truly special evening to celebrate my wife’s 50th. Finally, and most importantly, our heartfelt thanks go to the incredible people who made this holiday so special. A very special thank you to Lai, our wonderful GEM, as well as Javad, Patricia, Sushil, Anamika, Chef Kevin, Patrick, Alicia, Bolat, Hanan and every single member of the Six Senses Kanuhura team. Your kindness, warmth, dedication and genuine care transformed an amazing holiday into an unforgettable experience. Six Senses Kanuhura is more than just a beautiful island; it is a place that touches your heart. We arrived with high expectations and left with memories that will last a lifetime. We cannot wait to return. Paradise in every sense of the word. ❤️

We had an amazing family vacation at Six Senses Kanuhura! This was my 10th visit to the Maldives and our first to Kanuhura and we loved everyday we spent on the beautiful island. Our highlights were the amazing food we had (especially dinners at each of the different dining options), the incredible staff we got to interact with, the marine life we saw (on our trips) and the small little touches left in our room every night that we would look forward to coming back and seeing. What really made our stay so memorable was the staff! Everyone at the F&B team (Nelly, Hosham, Sami, Diba, Ann, and many more) were absolutely fantastic and made sure we were well taken care off. A big shout out goes to Chef Kevin, a real true gem! Chef Kevin is incredibly generous, humble and was so thoughtful and attentive during our stay (thank you for the Thai balm to help with our mosquito bites!) Our GEM Laia was sweet, helpful and made sure all our requests were taken care of. A big thank you as well to the team at the kids club (Lala, Mas, and Rana) who made sure our kids were always well taken care of! The dive team as well were so great and we loved every excursion we went on. It was also so lovely to see the resort manager Patrick on a daily basis, speaking to guests and helping around the island. It speaks volumes when leadership is visibly present and ensures that all their guests are enjoying their stay. We really enjoyed all our conversations with Patrick, Abdullah, and Ravi! The island fully represents exactly what six senses is all about. Preserving nature, reconnecting with the beautiful Maldivian environment, and health & wellness. You see and feel that in almost every point across the island. The only area that felt a bit off to us was The Point. Seeing grey concrete walls in the interior and exterior was something we were trying to run away from our city lives and just felt like an eye sore (however food there for both lunch and dinner was fantastic!). The spa experience was very relaxing however the relaxation area was underwhelming. An additional suggestion here is to offer a welcome drink/cold towel upon arrival to the spa to add to the overall experience. Our only major concern during our stay was the mosquitos. We were bitten daily :( and although the resort fogs the island and provides repellent to use, we were still left with multiple bites a day (could potentially be due to the rainy season as well). Overall, we had an amazing stay, built long lasting memories as a family, and will cherish all our special interactions with the Kanuhura family!

Six Senses Kanuhura is undoubtedly beautiful, but I have travelled widely and never come across such a special place or such extraordinary people. It is the team who make it truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived to find the staff lined up to welcome us until our final goodbye, we were treated with such genuine warmth and care. The service never felt formal or scripted. Every interaction felt personal, thoughtful and sincere. Zaha was exceptional. Warm, bubbly and wonderfully capable, her approach was always, “Let’s make it work.” She anticipated what we needed, made everything feel effortless and brought so much happiness to our stay. James and Athif had a remarkable impact on our boys. Through the marine biology programme, they made conservation exciting, accessible and meaningful. The boys are still talking about the seabirds, turtles and coral gardens, snorkelling with sharks and turtles, and watching sharks from the jetty at night. Seeing them so inspired and engaged was incredibly special. The Six Senses philosophy around food made every meal a delight. Everything was made from scratch, sourced sustainably and prepared with so much care and thought. The food was consistently fresh, beautiful and delicious. Ann and Kevin looked after us wonderfully in the restaurants, while Akki was always so warm and delightful. Una cared for our beautiful villa impeccably and made it such a welcoming place to return to each day. The lovely lady at the ice cream shop also brought our boys enormous happiness as they enthusiastically worked their way through multiple ice creams each day! My sister and I enjoyed the aerial yoga, which was a memorable experience and a lovely opportunity to do something together. Alicia, the General Manager, was consistently present around the resort, warmly greeting guests and checking that everyone was happy and well cared for. Her genuine warmth and approachability clearly set the tone for the entire team. This was far more than a stay on a beautiful Maldivian island. We felt genuinely welcomed, known and cared for by an exceptional group of people who take enormous pride in what they do. We returned home with precious family memories and a deep appreciation for everyone who made our holiday so magical. The entire team should feel incredibly proud of what they have created. We would return in a heartbeat

We spent two wonderful weeks at Six Senses Kanuhura in August as a family and truly enjoyed our stay. A big thank you to the entire team for taking such great care of us throughout our holiday. The service was warm, attentive and personal, and we felt very well looked after. We initially stayed in a Deluxe Villa Suite with Pool. We particularly liked the spacious outdoor area and the excellent amount of wardrobe space. The bedroom itself felt somewhat on the smaller side for a family, although we really appreciate that Six Senses offers this villa category for families with up to two children, which gives families considerably more choice. During our stay, we asked about upgrading and moved to a Beach Retreat with Pool, which we absolutely loved. The difference in space was fantastic for our family: a large living room, beautiful master bedroom and an additional sleeping area on the gallery where our children stayed. The outdoor space was equally impressive, with a huge private pool, hammock and generous terrace area. It was a wonderful villa for a longer family stay and became one of the highlights of our holiday. The beach is absolutely beautiful and particularly great with children. The sand is extremely fine and soft, and entering the sea is very easy, with no need for swimming shoes. This made spontaneous swimming with the kids particularly enjoyable. We also loved simply walking around the island and watching the marine life close to shore. In the afternoons, baby sharks and stingrays would often come very close to the beach, and it was fascinating to watch them while walking along the water. These little encounters with nature were a very special part of the Kanuhura experience, especially for the children. We really enjoyed the barefoot-island concept as well. Combined with getting around by bicycle, it created a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. For two weeks, we basically didn’t have to think about slippers or shoes at all—just walk barefoot out of the villa, get on the bikes and go. It sounds like a small detail, but it contributed a lot to the feeling of being completely on holiday. We stayed on full board and were very happy with the breakfast and dinner offerings, both in terms of quality and variety between the different restaurants. The individual restaurant menus do not change much from day to day, but with the choice of restaurants there was still plenty to enjoy. Lunch was the one area where we felt there could be some improvement. During the first week, the choice felt somewhat limited. Once The Point was open during our second week, however, we enjoyed having a much greater variety of dishes and lunch options. We would also suggest expanding the children’s menu, particularly by offering more variety between lunch and dinner and between the different restaurants. The current children’s menu is relatively small and quite similar across the resort. For a two-week family stay, a little more variation would make a real difference. The spa was excellent. We tried several different massages and treatments during our stay and found the whole experience extremely relaxing. We also really enjoyed the activities and experiences available. We went snorkelling on the house reef, and the team was fantastic—enthusiastic, knowledgeable and very engaged. Our nurse shark snorkelling excursion was another highlight and a truly fascinating experience for the whole family. Overall, we had a fantastic two weeks at Six Senses Kanuhura. It is a beautiful resort with wonderful beaches and villas, excellent service, great food and plenty to experience as a family. Most importantly, the team made us feel genuinely cared for throughout our stay. Thank you to everyone at Kanuhura for making our family holiday so special. We would very happily return.