Six Senses to add second branded property in the Maldives

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has revealed plans to add a second branded property in the Maldives to its portfolio.

Encompassing three private islands – two deserted neighbouring islands and Kanuhura itself – the laid-back retreat is in collaboration with Singapore-based Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) and is set to debut in late 2022 as a northerly sister to the popular Six Senses Laamu.

The resort will offer 80 private overwater, beach and spacious family villas with sunset and sunrise views. Considered enhancements and renovations are planned over the coming months, including private pools to be built in the overwater villas, new family suites, new dining concepts and a pioneering wellness offering – all with the Six Senses brand’s sustainability ethos in mind.

Below the water, the Lhaviyani Atoll offers over 40 dive sites for exploring the surrounding marine life. In the coming months, new water sport activities and high-performance equipment will be added in partnership with Ocean Wings Pvt, a subsidiary of Ocean Group Maldives, which shares the Six Senses mission of providing the ultimate under- and above-water experiences, while inspiring and educating people about the importance of ocean conservation.

“Six Senses Kanuhura is a unique opportunity to combine our three best-loved ideals in life: sustainability, wellness and locally themed experiences,” comments Six Senses Chief Executive Officer Neil Jacobs. “By day, your feet will be sandy and your hair salty. By night, surrender to the spa and your skin will be smoothed, your soul will be soothed, and your mood will be as sparkling as your sundowner.”

New landscaping of the organic herb garden will create the perfect conditions for delicious vegetables, herbs and salad leaves. These will be collected fresh each day for use in the resort restaurants and interactive workshops with the chef.

HPL owns 41 hotels and resorts in 15 countries with eight in the Maldives.

“Kanuhura is one of the few pristine islands blessed with amazing natural beauty,” says Stephen Lau, Executive Director of HPL and Chairman of HPL’s Hotel Division. “We are confident that Six Senses will be able to bring to Kanuhura what it has achieved at its sister resort, Six Senses Laamu: a high degree of sustainable sophistication in a natural environment coupled with unparalleled service.”