Six Senses Laamu has unveiled 17 overwater villas across four newly introduced categories, marking the beginning of a thoughtful, multi-year transformation of the beloved Maldivian resort. Inspired by the turquoise lagoon, abundant marine life and barefoot pace that have long defined life at Laamu, the new villas offer more space, more light and a stronger sense of place. The house reef, the resident marine team and the unhurried rhythm that brings guests back year after year remain entirely unchanged. The villas simply give guests new ways to experience them.

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Interiors embrace a calm coastal palette of soft whites and light neutrals, accented with ocean blues that reflect the water beyond. Natural, tactile materials feature throughout, including driftwood incorporated into coffee tables, handcrafted hanging lamps and sculptural details. One of the most distinctive details is a surface pattern inspired by the geometry of a turtle shell. Replacing traditional wallpaper, this textured element pays tribute to the hawksbill and green turtles found in the surrounding waters, and to the resort’s longstanding commitment to marine conservation.

Panoramic windows turn the ocean into living art, blurring the line between interior and open water, while generous spaces make a compelling case for staying in. Each villa features a private 18 sqm pool at the edge of the deck, a hammock slung over the water, expansive outdoor dining and lounge areas, a bathtub facing the sea and an upper deck with views across the lagoon.

Among the newly introduced accommodations are the Ocean Water Villa Suite with Pool, Laamu Water Villa Suite with Pool, Horizon Water Villa Suite with Pool and something entirely new, Family Water Villa with Pool. Each offers spacious interiors with panoramic windows, dedicated seating and dining areas, expanded wardrobes, ocean-view bathtubs and spacious outdoor decks. The Horizon Water Villa Suite with Pool offers the most remarkable views of all, with nothing but the endless horizon in sight. The Family Water Villas with Pool are the first of their kind at Six Senses Laamu. A dedicated children’s bedroom with its own adjacent bathroom gives little ones a space of their own, while the pool and deck keep everyone together. Days can be filled with the Junior Marine Biologist program; evenings end with dinner on the deck as the sun sets over the lagoon.

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This launch is the first step in a carefully considered, property-wide evolution that will unfold over the coming years, refreshing both guest accommodations and shared spaces while preserving everything that makes Laamu, Laamu. More will follow in the seasons ahead.

The new villas are available for stays from December 6, 2026. Rates start from USD 2185 in an Ocean Water Villa Suite with Pool.

For more information, visit sixsenses.com/laamu.