Six Senses Kanuhura
An iconic Maldivian island, reborn. This laid-back retreat is known for being home to the finest beaches in the Maldives. Encompassing three private islands, Six Senses Kanuhura is a short seaplane ride from Malé International Airport or speedboat transfer from the pristine Lhaviyani Atoll.
With 91 spacious beach, family, and overwater pool villas, the lagoon is at your feet, where the vibrant reef protects our resident turtles and marine life. Adventures abound in this paradise found with food, fun, family moments and new friends when you seek connection, and peaceful seclusion when you seek an island escape.
re spread along the world famous Kanuhura Beach and boast breathtaking views of the turquoise lagoon. They are situated on the sunrise or sunset side of the island.
Beach Villa (6 units)
Nestled into the island’s lush tropical vegetation on both the sunset and the sunrise side of the island, the Beach Villas have direct access to the beach and the turquoise lagoon. They feature an outdoor bathroom with an open-air shower and an outdoor deck with seating area. You can enjoy the cozy indoors or sit back, relax and enjoy the lagoon views.
Room size: 87 sqm
Max occupancy: 2 adults
Beach Villa with Pool (10 units)
Placed on the soft, powdery white sand, the villas have direct access to the ocean and offer stunning ocean views.
The surrounding tropical island nature offers a sense of privacy for these villas, placed along the stretch of the island’s long beach. The private pool is a few steps away from the elevated deck, which offers comfortable seating with ocean views, while the ocean is just a few meters away. Feel the tropical island breeze while bathing in the outdoor bathtub and open-air shower.
Room size: 101 sqm
Max occupancy: 2 adults + 1 child
Deluxe Beach Villa with Pool (18 units)
Spacious yet cozy, these villas are set on the beachfront, featuring a glass-enclosed living and dining area, offering stunning ocean views.
Set on the palm-fringed beach, these villas are spacious with ample natural light giving a tropical island feel. The private pool is only a few steps away from the glass-enclosed private dining deck, both opening to stunning views of the ocean. The bathroom features an indoor bathtub with view of a small private garden and an outdoor shower.
Room size: 122 sqm
Max occupancy: 2 adults + 1 child
Deluxe Beach Villa Suite with Pool (6 units)
Spacious yet cozy, these villas are set on the beachfront, featuring a glass-enclosed living and dining area, offering stunning ocean views.
Set on the palm-fringed beach, these villas are spacious with ample natural light giving a tropical island feel. The private pool is only a few steps away from the glass-enclosed private dining deck, both opening to stunning views of the ocean. The bathroom features an indoor bathtub with view of a small private garden and an outdoor shower.
Room size: 170 sqm
Max occupancy: 2 adults + 1 child
Water Villa with Pool (15 units)
Spacious yet cozy, these villas are set on the beachfront, featuring a glass-enclosed living and dining area, offering stunning ocean views.
Set on the palm-fringed beach, these villas are spacious with ample natural light giving a tropical island feel. The private pool is only a few steps away from the glass-enclosed private dining deck, both opening to stunning views of the ocean. The bathroom features an indoor bathtub with view of a small private garden and an outdoor shower.
Room size: 115 sqm
Max occupancy: 2 adults + 1 child
Family Water Villa with Pool (4 units)
An overwater haven for a family escape, just above the turquoise lagoon waters.
These villas are spacious and suitable for small families. They feature a study room with pull-out beds and its own en-suite bathroom. The bedroom opens to the ocean, offering ocean views and a spacious deck with sun loungers and direct access to the water. The air-conditioned bathroom features an enclosed bathtub and an out-door shower.
Room size: 126 sqm
Max occupancy: 2 adults + 2 children or 3 adults
Two Bedroom Beach Villa with Pool (5 units)
The two independent bedrooms, separated by a private pool and pool deck, offer privacy, and stunning ocean views.
An ample deck with a large pool, comfortable sun loungers and a shaded, outdoor seating and dining area, separate the two independent bedrooms. The master bedroom features a glass-enclosed dining deck and an enclosed, air-conditioned bathroom with a bathtub and an outdoor shower. The second bedroom opens to the pool deck and has an open-air bathroom with a bathtub and shower. Both bedrooms have direct access to the pool and the pool deck, which features a spacious dining and seating area, offering ocean views. These beach villas are suitable for families with older children or friends traveling together.
Room size: 250 sqm
Max occupancy: 4 adults + 2 children
Two Bedroom Beach Villa Suite with Pool (7 units)
Spacious and comfortable, these beach villas offer ample shared outdoor areas, for families or friends to spend quality time together.
These two-bedroom beach villas with pool are suitable for families or friends traveling together. The two bedrooms are set on each side of the main living area, each with its own en-suite bathroom. The master bedroom features a glass-enclosed dining deck and an enclosed, air-conditioned bathroom with a bathtub and an outdoor shower. The second bedroom opens to the pool deck and has an open-air bathroom with a bathtub and shower. Both bedrooms have direct access to the pool and the pool deck, which features a spacious dining and seating area. Sun loungers are strategically placed on the beachfront for those to wish to sit back, relax and soak up some sun, or enjoy a sundowner, just a few meters away from the ocean.
Room size: 262 sqm
Max occupancy: 4 adults + 2 children
Two Bedroom Water Villa with Pool (1 unit)
Perched above the turquoise lagoon, this villa is suitable for a family escape and offers spectacular, uninterrupted ocean views and features a large infinity pool.
A spacious living area with comfortable and relaxing seating, separates the two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. Stunning views of the ocean are on show from all angles. The spacious pool deck features sun-loungers and a secluded, shaded outdoor dining area, offering a dining-on-waves experience.
Room size: 305 sqm
Max occupancy: 4 adults + 2 children
Three Bedroom Beach Villa Suite with Pool (1 unit)
A family setting in a tropical hideaway, offering privacy and stunning views of the islands turquoise lagoon.
The three-bedroom beach villa suite with pool, features two interconnecting and one separate bedroom, all with direct access to the outdoor pool deck with its dining and seating area, making it suitable for larger families or groups of friends travelling together. A spacious living and dining area separates the two rooms, whereas the third room is located on the other side of the pool. The master bedroom features a glass-enclosed dining deck and an enclosed, air-conditioned bathroom with a bathtub and an outdoor shower. The other two bedrooms open to the pool deck and have an open-air bathroom with a bathtub and shower.
Room size: 415 sqm
Max occupancy: 6 adults + 3 children
Beach Retreat with Pool (7 units)
A tropical island retreat just a few meters away from the ocean.
A spacious and bright living and dining area, open to stunning lagoon and pool views, with floor-to-ceiling windows. A small staircase will take you up to a cozy loft with views straight to the ocean. The bathroom is spacious and naturally well-lit and features a separate bathtub and shower area. The pool has a deck which sits right on the beach, a few meters from the ocean, and features a dining area and bar counter. The bedroom is isolated on the opposite side of the living area, offering more privacy. In certain rooms, the living room and bedroom are separated and the pool deck sits in between. Villas will be allocated based on availability but we are happy to hear your preference.
Room size: 170 sqm
Max occupancy: 2 adults + 2 children or 3 adults
Family Beach Retreat with Pool (3 units)
A stylish, tropical family escape right on the beach.
An incredibly spacious beachfront retreat, suitable for families seeking comfort and privacy on a tropical beach. The master bedroom has an adjacent study which can accommodate up to two children. The living and dining area is beautifully lit with natural light coming through its floor-to-ceiling window and opens to stunning lagoon and pool views, A small staircase will take you up to a cozy loft with views straight to the ocean or you can spend some quality time together by the pool, which features a deck and a dining area.
Room size: 195 sqm
Max occupancy: 2 adults + 2 children or 3 adults
Two Bedroom Beach Retreat with Pool (1 units)
A tropical retreat, perfect to escape with family or friends.
The master bedroom is on the ground floor, featuring a very spacious bathroom with a bathtub and outdoor rain shower. The comfortable living and dining area offers stunning views to the tropical beaches of Jehunuhura, our private island, and the ocean, ideal for quiet and relaxing moments together. A winding staircase will take you to the loft, which holds the second bedroom with its en-suite bathroom. The retreat features an extensive pool deck with a living and dining space, where you can enjoy a dip in the pool or a splash in the ocean which is a few steps away.
Room size: 250 sqm
Max occupancy: 4 adults + 2 children
Three Bedroom Reserve
Ultimate comfort meets stunning, uninterrupted sunset ocean views, at this beachfront reserve.
The master bedroom is strategically placed on the ground floor, facing the sunset. It has a spacious bathroom with an oversized bathtub and an outdoor rain shower. A comfortable dining and living area, suitable for friends a family to come together and enjoy ocean views, separates it from the second bedroom, which also has its own en-suite bathroom. The third bedroom is located in the loft upstairs, also facing the sunset. The reserve features a very spacious pool deck with cabanas, comfortable sun loungers, a dining and living space and an outdoor lounge.
Room size: 320 sqm
Max occupancy: 6 adults + 3 children
Scuba Diving
Lhaviyani atoll is known for its diverse, colorful and vibrant diving locations. The surrounding reefs are suitable for both beginners and advanced divers and all promise lively encounters with marine life; tropical fish in all colors, corals, turtles, manta rays in season and many more.
Ocean Water Sports
You can choose from an array of watersports in our Ocean Watersports center and discover which is more fun for you. And for our blossoming aqua lovers, a variety of lessons are available to explore your ocean passion.
Traditional Maldivian Fishing
It is said that the early bird catches the fish, however the local fishermen also speak about a great catch during the sunset. Let our experienced boat crew take you to their favorite spots and see what your catch of the day will be. Our Chefs will prepare your fish as you like it for lunch or dinner.
At Six Senses Kanuhura, we aim to fish responsibly by protecting ecologically-important fish species and those whose populations are threatened, given that fish is the primary source of protein in the Maldivian diet, the health of the marine environment and its fish populations is critical for the economy, food security and the very existence of the Maldives.
Sustainability Tour
Find out all about our sustainable practices, water bottling, Earth Lab, and a sneak peek into our host village. The highlight of our tour is also the most beautiful. Did you know that over 16,000 orchids grow on our island and we have our own orchid species: Dendrobium Kanuhura, a rare golden and orange orchid that flowers once a year? Take a walk around our flowerbeds and learn more about these rare flowers.
Sunset Dolphin Cruise
Hop on a traditional Maldivian dhoni and sail around Lhaviyani atoll experiencing its famed pastel-colored sunsets, in pursuit of the ocean’s most playful creatures.
Hotel activities
Bicycle in the resort
Diving and watersports
Two tennis courts and a squash court
Volleyball
Football
Badminton
Table tennis
Cooking classes
Cinema Under the Stars
Beach & pools
One of the largest beaches in the Maldives
A 472 sqm (5081 sqft) free-form pool
A 393 sqm (4230 sqft) infinity pool at The Point
General facilities
Meet and greet airport arrival assistance (Six Senses Kanuhura Airport Representatives are based at Counter C9 at the Arrival Hall)
Your own GEM (Guest Experience Maker)
Pioneering wellness with Six Senses Spa and fitness
Boutique retail shop
Four restaurants and two bars
Alchemy Bar
Earth Lab
Dive Center
Watersports Center
Organic Garden & Orchid Garden
Family
Grow With Six Senses Children’s Club (complimentary)
Island Hideout, teens club and games room
Babysitting services
Treasure hunts
Snorkeling
The Market
Ocean breeze breakfast and sunset dinner:
Every day starts with a healthy and hearty breakfast on the beach. The Market offers a wide selection of breakfast all-time classics, wellness and healthy dishes, freshly squeezed juice and colorful smoothies. Our a-la-carte dinner menu and signature buffets, create an international dining experience, with dishes inspired from cuisines of the world. The Market's stylish bar transforms to an island café, juice and cocktail bar, offering freshly brewed coffee, fresh off the press juices, and a selection of classic and locally inspired cocktails.
Bottega
Traditional Italian flavors in a tropical island setting
Our chefs create authentic Italian dishes, filled with flavors and aromas from freshly cut herbs from the organic garden and the freshest locally and sustainably sourced seasonal ingredients, transporting you to an Italian mamma's kitchen. Our Sommelier has handpicked Italian and Mediterranean wines to accompany the menu and the traditional aperitivos should not be missed.
Sip & Sand
Fire-based cooking and a Japanese spin
Relaxing poolside moments and ocean views, call for a hearty lunch, with charcoal fire cooked meat cuts and the freshest local catch of the day. As the sun sets over the ocean, our chefs change the mood and give a Japanese twist to your evenings, with sushi, sashimi, golden crunchy tempura and fresh seafood selections. Our bartenders shake, muddle and stir colorful cocktails or freshly squeezed juices, perfect for refreshing after a long dip in the pool or for watching the sun set.
Drift
Castaway lunch on a deserted tropical island
Drift sits on the shores of Jehunuhura, nestled among the tropical vegetation. Enjoy a light lunch under the shade of the coconut trees and stunning tropical island views. Fresh local reef fish is seasoned and marinated with locally sourced herbs and spices, and our Chefs prepare locally and regionally inspired curries, and seafood dishes, perfectly fit for lunch on the beach.
The Point
Modern Spanish tapas and wine club
The Chefs prepare dishes to share, or not, using locally sourced ingredients from our Organic Garden, local fishermen and famers as well from the wider region. For those seeking a more interactive dining experience, you can sit comfortably on our counter, and watch our Chefs prepare every dish and share their tips and secrets.
Scoops
Homemade ice cream, sorbet and fresh juices
Ice cream and sorbet, including plant-based options are on offer, along with our daily bake of cakes and cookies. Fresh fruit and vegetables, make up refreshing juices to wholesomely quench your thirst.
Sunset Point
The best spot to watch our iconic Maldivian sunset. Work your way through the incredible drinks list whilst listening to our resident DJ pair the perfect track to your perfect tipple.
Submit to a Sensory Journey of Restoration
Allow nature’s hands to restore your balance, with the powers of the ocean and local Maldivian ingredients healing and nourishing your skin and soul. The high touch treatments at Six Senses Kanuhura Spa are every bit the relaxing escape. Most people associate coconut, mango, and papaya with tropical vacations and these, together with honey, lemon basil, and mint, form key ingredients for the locally inspired treatment journey, while the sounds of the oceanic drum and Koshi chimes shake and reset your energy levels. Instant results to overcome jet lag and dive in straight away can be found in the Biohacking Lounge. Tools include compression therapy, vibrational pain relief, rejuvenating face mask and more. We say Dive – Hack – Gym repeat for the best results during your stay.
Our treatment journeys start will a little extra “me time” when you use the male or female heat experience journey. The mixture of hot and cold-water pools are the ideal pre-treatment and mind and body soother to get back out and enjoy precious “we time” with your favorite people in this gorgeous Indian Ocean hideaway.
Yoga Pavilion
Gym
Private training studio
Class studio
Nail Bar
Alchemy Bar
Biohacking Recovery Lounge
Eight treatment rooms including one couple’s suite and one VIP suite
Female and Male heat and water facilities