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Six Senses Kanuhura
Kanuhura, Maldives · Six Senses · Grand Luxury
Originally opened in 2000, Kanuhura is one of the longest-operating resorts in the Lhaviyani Atoll; it reopened as Six Senses Kanuhura in September 2023 after renovation, becoming Six Senses' second Maldives property. The resort encompasses three private islands — Kanuhura itself plus two permanently deserted islands (Jehunuhura and Masleggihuraa) — giving guests exclusive access to uninhabited land masses for castaway picnics and conservation work. Its 'Drift' restaurant operates on one of those deserted islands.
- 91 rooms
- Opened 2000
- Rooms from 937 sq ft (87 m²)
About Six Senses Kanuhura
- Six Senses Kanuhura controls three private islands, two of which — Jehunuhura and Masleggihuraa — remain entirely uninhabited and are used only for conservation activities and castaway dining at the Drift restaurant.
- The Lhaviyani Atoll location provides access to more than 40 dive sites; as the atoll has very limited resort development, the underwater environment around Kanuhura remains comparatively pristine.
- The smallest published suite or villa start at 937 sq ft (87 m²).
History
Six Senses Kanuhura is an iconic Maldivian atoll resort in the pristine Lhaviyani Atoll, encompassing three private islands including two deserted ones, renowned for its long palm-fringed white sandy beaches—one of the finest in the Maldives. Surrounded by turquoise lagoon waters and a vibrant house reef teeming with marine life including turtles, it offers direct access to over 40 dive sites. Originally opened in 2000, it was reimagined and relaunched under Six Senses in September 2023 after renovation.
Restaurants and bars
- The Point — Restaurant · Spanish
- Bottega — Restaurant · Italian
- The Market — Café · Japanese
- Sip & Sand — Poolside · Seafood
- Drift — Restaurant · Seafood
Amenities
- spa
- Six Senses Spa with sound healing and biohacking
- dive center
- kids club
- teen hideout
- organic garden
- private beach
- overwater villas
- Pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Yoga
- Water sports
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- Condé Nast Traveler review
- Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star (2020 as Kanuhura)
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