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OMaldives / Resorts / Six Senses Laamu vs COMO Maalifushi

Six Senses Laamu vs
COMO Maalifushi

Two of the finest resorts in the remote southern Maldives — Six Senses Laamu with surf breaks and sustainability leadership versus COMO Maalifushi with celebrated cuisine and COMO Shambhala wellness. Both require a 90-minute seaplane.

Six Senses Laamu Maldives
Six Senses Laamu
Laamu Atoll
COMO Maalifushi Thaa Atoll
COMO Maalifushi
Thaa Atoll

Six Senses Laamu is the better choice for wellness travellers who also surf, guests who prioritise sustainability, and those who want the most community-focused resort in the southern Maldives. COMO Maalifushi is the better choice for guests who want exceptional cuisine, COMO Shambhala wellness, and a more intimate resort at a lower entry price.

Side-by-side comparison

Laamu Atoll
Six Senses Laamu
Thaa Atoll
COMO Maalifushi
Atoll
Laamu Atoll
Thaa Atoll
Transfer
90-min seaplane
90-min seaplane
Total villas
97 villas
65 villas
Entry price
From USD 1,800/night
From USD 1,400/night
Surfing
Yes — on-site breaks
No
Wellness brand
Six Senses Spa
COMO Shambhala
Sustainability
Industry-leading
Strong
Cuisine focus
Organic, local produce
COMO cuisine — exceptional
Community engagement
Deep — local programmes
Good
Best for
Wellness, surfing, eco travellers
Culinary, intimate luxury

Which should you choose?

You want to surf
Six Senses Laamu
Six Senses Laamu has on-site surf breaks accessible directly from the resort. COMO Maalifushi has no surfing.
You want the best culinary experience
COMO Maalifushi
COMO cuisine is globally celebrated — clean, flavourful, and beautifully executed. The COMO Maalifushi dining programme is one of the finest in the southern Maldives.
You want the most intimate resort
COMO Maalifushi
COMO Maalifushi with 65 villas is more intimate than Six Senses Laamu with 97 villas. The smaller scale creates a quieter, more personalised atmosphere.
Sustainability is your priority
Six Senses Laamu
Six Senses Laamu is consistently ranked among the most sustainable resorts in the Maldives — deep local community programmes, coral restoration, plastic-free operations, and organic farming.
You want COMO Shambhala wellness
COMO Maalifushi
COMO Shambhala is one of the world finest wellness brands. For guests specifically seeking the COMO wellness approach, this is decisive.
You want better value
COMO Maalifushi
COMO Maalifushi starts from USD 1,400/night vs Six Senses Laamu at USD 1,800/night. Both deliver exceptional remote luxury but COMO offers a lower entry price.
Laamu Atoll
Six Senses Laamu

97 villas in Laamu Atoll with on-site surf breaks, Six Senses Spa, coral restoration programme, and industry-leading sustainability. The most eco-conscious luxury resort in the southern Maldives.

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Thaa Atoll
COMO Maalifushi

65 villas in Thaa Atoll with COMO Shambhala wellness, exceptional cuisine, and an intimate scale. One of the finest culinary experiences in the remote Maldives at a lower entry price than comparable resorts.

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