Six Senses Kanuhura

Overall Ludicrously beautiful place with excellent service, stylish details and fun activities. A luxurious spot to unwind, get some sun and do some diving. Beautiful clean beaches. Incredibly clear water. Villa We stayed in Villa 23, a deluxe beach villa with pool on the west side of the island, right next to the wider beach which is incredibly beautiful, on the side where the jetties are - and the seaplanes (about 5 a day come in and out). It also meant we got the sunsets. I would say that the other (east) side is wilder but we found our side to be v convenient. The villa itself was lovely. Loads of room. A large double bathroom with a bath and 2 showers. A sofa, rocking chair and a very large super king bed. A hallway. A walk in dressing room. Modern Californian style. Quiet. Air con. Regularly and discretely cleaned. Water replenished. The pool is for looks really. It’s 90cm deep so a plunge at best. Good with small kids I suppose. I hear the retreats are particularly nice. Service The service was excellent. Never imposing or annoying. Just friendly, efficient and quick to turn things around. We didn’t make much use of our GEM (Guest Experience Manager) - we’re quite low maintenance and can work things out ourselves usually - but she was there whenever we needed her and sorted stuff out very quickly. The team at Six Senses Kanuhura seems happy to be there. I got the sense they enjoy their jobs. Many have been there for many years, some since well before Six Senses became the operator. The senior team were very present and seemed to be running things extremely well. We sensed a very positive culture. Six Senses On top of the excellent service, our feeling was that Six Senses is particularly thoughtful about sensory things - how to create an atmosphere - and this suits us well. The music was cool and always the right vibe (Thievery Corporation, Bob Marley, Jamie Cullum). The lighting was beautifully atmospheric. They lit a fire on the beach. The buildings have nice details, materials and textures. If you’re the sort that lights a candle to create an atmosphere at home, they could be the hotel brand for you. Wellness There is a gentle emphasis on wellness here. An Apple cider vinegar shot (called rocket fuel) is offered at breakfast. We took our medicine every day with a water chaser. The spa has excellent (single sex) sauna, steam, hot and cold plunges as well as very good massage. It’s quite expensive ($200+) but arguably worth it if you’re here to recover from a busy life. We also took a yoga class - which was great. It was led by an Indian teacher with a quite disciplined approach. Teachers from that part of the world often have this - counting breaths, going straight into a strong representation of a pose. He was very good, but I tend to prefer to adapt and find what feels good. In any case it got the day off to a bracing start. It was $45 for a 60 minute class and I did wonder if this should be included. In general

As frequent repeaters to Kanahura we know what to expect. However we continue to be delighted with this most beautiful island, the exceptional staff and its attentive friendly service in every area. The island with its natural soft sand and its luscious verdant walkways is a delight.The gardeners keep the island and beach well groomed and very natural. Your arrival at Male is seamless and soon you are on your sea plane to Kanahura. Once there your Gem ,management and all the staff make sure your holiday is a true escape . The food choices continue to evolve in all restaurants and caters for all tastes with lovely fresh food and excellent presentation. A special shout out to the baker for his exceptional daily freshly baked bread ,croissants and cakes.! The Point is a great place for evening drinks to watch the sunset and gaze out onto the beautiful ocean. There is plenty to do on the island whether on land or sea, we were lucky enough to see baby turtles hatch and dolphins in the ocean. JB ,the Resort Manager is always on hand with advice on anything you may need, just ask. If you are looking for a relaxed stay with great food and exceptional service,this is the one for you. Looking forward to coming back. Thankyou P&D

There’s absolutely nothing negative I could say about my experience at kanuhura!The staff are lovely, the food is delicious, the nature is perfect and everything is done in such a thoughtful manner it’s shocking. Our gem shifu took amazing care of us. I can’t wait to return again and again

We’ve just returned from our stay at Six Senses in the Maldives, and everything was truly excellent! Our villa was spacious and perfect in every detail—a true piece of paradise that allowed us to relax from the very first moment. A special thanks goes to our GEM, Sameeh, who took care of every detail with great attention and kindness. All the staff, from the restaurants to the spa, were incredibly attentive and made us feel pampered at all times. A particular thanks to Elisa for the amazing diving experience and to Rohit for his Hatha yoga, sound healing, Pilates, and aerial yoga classes—he is an incredibly skilled professional! The island is paradise in every corner, a place where we could recharge and forget daily stress. Now, we’re back in front of our screens, in the office, a bit sad to have left this dream place behind. The food was exquisite in every restaurant—the Italian, Spanish, and Japanese options were all delightful. The beachside seafood buffets, with grilled options under candlelight and live music, were magical. Desserts were a feast for the eyes and the palate, and the breakfast spread is truly a haven for anyone who loves to eat healthy, with a wealth of delicious, nutritious choices to start the day right. Thank you all for an unforgettable experience. We hope to return soon!

We had a wonderful experience being here - from our professional and very friendly Gem who helped us through out our whole stay and made every wish possible, to activities full of memorable moments and fun as well as restaurants, food, Villas and Resort - everything was outstanding. We had a complete reload and are filled with happiness after this trip

We had an incredible stay! Enormous Island where you can swim and get your tan anywhere, Our room showcased a great sustainability practice, which we appreciate a lot. All the staff from our GEM Zhanna, F&B, SPA, Marine Center are very friendly,attentive and accommodating. The Nurse Shark Snorkeling Adventure was a highlight and a must try activity. I also recommend to try the Scoops : Ice cream station, which I loved the Hazelnut flavour so much. We are also able to enjoy the Game Room (Hide Out), however some board games has missing parts and the Table Tennis might need a new racket. We also had opportunity to experience the Spa facilities and the Sunset Point - highly recommended. Just one suggestion for improvement: As a first-time guest, it might be good to explain the menu and dish further on what it tastes or if it is raw or cooked, in case the guests have no clue what it is. Overall, it is a fantastic getaway!