Map

Six Senses Laamu vs W Maldives

Both Six Senses Laamu and W Maldives are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, W Maldives ranks slightly higher than Six Senses Laamu. W Maldives comes in at #5 in Maldives with recommendations from 6 publications including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Jetsetter.

Six Senses Laamu
Six Senses Laamu
8 / 10
Olhuveli Island, Laamu Atoll, 20015
From $755 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
show all amenities
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"As one of the island nation's very finest hotels, it's absolutely worth it – fabulously expensive, but also generally fabulous, this is the epitome of barefoot luxury." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"At Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives, guests get their own little beach garden, a vast villa, personalised bicycles and glass-bottomed bath tubs so you can spy on the fishes." Full review
i
With several dining spots to choose from, a jungle cinema and a private island to explore, you certainly won’t be bored here.
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Barefoot luxury on a secluded Maldives islet, with sustainably built on-land and overwater villas and locally sourced dining." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"An eco-friendly resort with 97 thatched-roof villas in the southern Maldives." Full review
Independent Independent
"The only luxury resort in the secluded southern Laamu Atoll, located just five degrees north of the equator, Six Senses feels about as far away from the outside world as you can get"
Show All Reviews
W Maldives
W Maldives
8 / 10
09110
From $980 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
show all amenities
Fodor's Fodor's
"Not for fuddy-duddies, nor for those with kids under 13, this ultra-glamorous island resort has super luxury accommodation." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The design-savvy W hotels group has expanded to the South Seas with a private-island resort in the Maldives." Full review
i
There are W Welcome Ambassadors to greet them and direct them to the W Van that takes them to the W Lounge, where they are offered food, drinks, and, if they choose, a shower.
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Fesdu has one of the best 'house reefs' of all the resort islands, which means spectacular dive and snorkel spots right off the beach, as opposed to the boat rides often required elsewhere." Full review
i
It is of course possible to completely avoid these and all other distractions at the spa, which is bigger and better than most with its spacious teak-floored treatment rooms on the water.
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"South Beach swagger on an Indian Ocean island, with designer digs, a spa, and nightclub." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"W Retreat & Spa is sleek and imaginative, a boutique luxury island loaded with more casual cool than any other in the country." Full review