JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa vs Six Senses Laamu
Two Maldives resorts at a similar price: from about $1,100 and $1,100 a night. Below are only the points where they really differ.
Choose JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa if you…
- + care most about dining (82 vs 72 out of 100)
- + want a short transfer: about 55 min vs 90 min
Choose Six Senses Laamu if you…
- + care most about snorkelling (89 vs 68 out of 100)
- + care most about lots to do (82 vs 70 out of 100)
- + care most about quiet & private (82 vs 72 out of 100)
- + want to snorkel from the beach: house reef excellent vs good
Side by side
| JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa | Six Senses Laamu | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Shaviyani Atoll | Laamu Atoll |
| Tier | Luxury | Luxury |
| Low season / night | $1,111–$2,500 | $1,111–$2,083 |
| High season / night | $1,806–$4,167 | $1,667–$3,333 |
| Transfer | Seaplane · 55 min | Domestic flight + transfer · 90 min |
| Meals included | Breakfast | Breakfast |
| House reef | Good | Excellent |
| Children | All ages · kids club | All ages · kids club |
| Guest rating | Tripadvisor 4.7 · Google 4.7 | Tripadvisor 4.9 · Google 4.8 |
Experience scores (out of 100)
| Snorkelling | 68 | 89 |
|---|---|---|
| Beach | 70 | 72 |
| Dining | 82 | 72 |
| Villa / pool | 80 | 75 |
| Value | 56 | 60 |
| Quiet & private | 72 | 82 |
| Lots to do | 70 | 82 |
Scores are derived from each resort’s facts and are for comparing these two, not an absolute rating. Room rates are editorial estimates; check a live quote before booking.