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 resort is a 40-minute seaplane ride from Malé International Airport or speedboat transfer from the pristine Lhaviyani Atoll. With 85 spacious beach, family, and overwater pool villas, the lagoon is at your feet, where the vibrant house reef protects our bustling 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.
No. Of Villas: 91
Duration: 30min
Mode of transfer: Seaplane
Distance from airport: 40km
The distance from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Six Senses Kanuhura is approximately 40 kilometers (about 25 miles).
The resort features 91 elegantly designed villas, ranging from beachfront to overwater accommodations, many with private pools and offering sunrise or sunset views.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sit back and relax on the outdoor deck and enjoy the soft sea breeze and ocean sounds or jump in for a swim. The spacious bedroom offers privacy and uninterrupted views of the ocean. The air-conditioned bathroom features an enclosed bathtub and an outdoor shower.
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 indoor-outdoor bathroom with a glass-enclosed space while an adjacent outdoor area features an additional shower under the open sky. The other two bedrooms open to the pool deck and have a roofed open-air bathroom with a bathtub and shower.
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 indoor-outdoor bathroom with a glass-enclosed space while an adjacent outdoor area features an additional shower under the open sky. The second bedroom opens to the pool deck and has a roofed 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.
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.
These beachfront villas face the sea. They feature a private pool and a shaded pool terrace with a dining and sitting area, fitting for spending quality time together outdoors. The bathroom offers a glass-enclosed and air-conditioned sanctuary with bathtub, seamlessly blending into an open-air garden featuring an additional outdoor shower.
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. You can enjoy the cozy indoors or sit back on your outdoor deck to relax and enjoy the lagoon views. The bathroom features an open-air layout with the main area sheltered under a roof with an additional outdoor shower under the stars for a true island experience.
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. You can enjoy the cozy indoors or sit back on your outdoor deck to relax and enjoy the lagoon views. The bathroom features an open-air layout with the main area sheltered under a roof with an additional outdoor shower under the stars for a true island experience.
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. You can enjoy the cozy indoors or sit back on your outdoor deck to relax and enjoy the lagoon views. The bathroom features an open-air layout with the main area sheltered under a roof with an additional outdoor shower under the stars for a true island experience.
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 live cooking nights, 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.
The chefs at Bottega restaurant in the Maldives 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.
Friends and families can come together and splash in the pool, while our Chefs prepare cooked-to-order meat cuts and the catch of the day on a charcoal fire. Freshly squeezed juices, classic and tropical cocktails, and mocktails are available all day, to cool off during the day or to accompany colorful sunsets. Indulge in our handcrafted Japanese delights for dinner, where sushi, sashimi, and gyoza take center stage—each crafted from the freshest Maldivian ingredients, adding a local twist to timeless flavors.
Drift Restaurant sits on the shores of Jehunuhura, a Maldives beach nestled among tropical vegetation. Enjoy a light lunch under the shade of 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 Chefs prepare dishes to share, or not, using locally sourced ingredients from our Organic Garden, local fishers, and farmers from the wider region. For those seeking a more interactive Maldives dining experience, you can sit comfortably at our bar and watch our Chefs prepare every dish while sharing their tips and secrets.
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.
During the day, this rooftop retreat will provide light bites, comforting lunches, and unrivalled views over the sprawling Lhaviyani Atoll. Linger longer to hit cocktail hour. Join our resident in-house DJ for some laidback vibes and the Maldives ultimate sundowner experience.
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