OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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    Newly refurbished in 2023, the OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO welcomes back its guests with a delightful vibrant look and feel… Renowned for its quality and service, the OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO brings with it enticing and refreshing interiors and design and a new island resort concept. You will benefit from the latest in hotel luxuries alongside the timeless treats a Maldivian island guarantees. Treats like diving at the 5-star PADI dive centre, snorkelling in crystal waters, relaxing by a choice of swimming pools (including an adults-only pool in a secluded area of the island) and strolling on sugar white sands that have barely seen a footprint. In a quiet spot on the less-developed northeast rim of the atoll, OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO has an exotic and unique house reef, home to pelagic fish, just metres from its shoreline, so it’s a good job the use of snorkelling gear’s included in your All-Inclusive plan, not to mention one a la carte dining experience at Just Grill or Raga Route for every 4 night stay, both if staying 8 nights and selected excursions and activities. Best of all... It's only 50 minutes away from the airport on a complimentary speedboat transfer.

    Amenities

    • Scuba Diving
    • Snorkelling
    • Kids Club
    • Bar
    • Fitness Centre/Gym
    • Internet Access
    • Restaurant
    • Room Service
    • Safety Deposit Box
    • Spa
    • Swimming Pool
    • Beachfront location

    Where is it

    On the quiet northeast rim of the North Malé Atoll, with renowned diving just offshore. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 50 minutes complimentary speedboat transfer, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    Hotel information

    152 villas and suites. All with air-conditioning, outdoor veranda, ceiling fan, open-air bathroom, sun loungers, flat-screen TV with cable channels, iPod docking stations, WiFi*, kettle, safe and hairdryer. 


    Deluxe Beach Villas are elegant and comfortable villas offering direct access to the beach and the lagoon beyond. Chic interiors feature fresh, vibrant colours and cosy furnishings with pleasant fabrics in tropical shades and prints. Together with a relaxing aura – these deluxe beach villas in Maldives offer comfortable interiors and a classic Maldivian touch. Deluxe Beach Villas have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

    All-Inclusive of: The Oblu Island Planâ„¢ includes buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at the main restaurant, The Spice. One dining experience at Just Grill specialty restaurant or Raga Route based on a minimum 4 night stay, or two meals (one at Just Grill and one at Raga Route) based on a 8 night stay, or three meals (one at Just Grill, one at Raga Route and one meal at Just Grill OR Raga Route) based on a 14 nights stay and above. Selection of unlimited soft beverages, beers and wines at The Spice during meal times. A selection of cocktails, mocktails, beer, soft drinks and house branded spirits at Raa Bandhi. A selection of paired wines, beers and soft beverages with tea and coffee at Specialty dining experiences; Just Grill and Raga Route. In-villa mini-bar replenished once daily with two beer cans and four non-alcoholic carbonated drinks, and 0.5ml bottled mineral water. Complimentary speedboat transfers are included within the price shown. One complimentary Traditional line fishing per guest per stay. One complimentary Sunset Local Dhoni ride per guest per stay. Complimentary use of snorkelling equipment and use of non-motorised water sports equipment.

    Please note: All-Inclusive will cease at 11:00am on your day of departure.

    Lagoon Villa with Pool are larger still, with over-sized plunge pool, direct lagoon access and sunset views from king bedroom, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

    Deluxe Beach Villas with Pool are elegant and comfortable villas offering direct access to the beach and the lagoon beyond. Chic interiors feature fresh, vibrant colours and cosy furnishings with pleasant fabrics in tropical shades and prints. Together with a relaxing aura – these deluxe beach villas in Maldives offer comfortable interiors and a swimming pool to relax.

    Lagoon Villas with Pool offer spectacular sunset views, these exclusive villas are built half on land and the deck opens into the serene turquoise lagoon with the pool overlooking the ocean.

    Sunrise Water Villa with Pool are cosy, colourful and newly built overwater villas offering individual sundecks with direct access to the Ocean and a pool to enjoy endless Ocean views.

    Sunset Water Villa with Pool rooms are cosy, colourful and newly built overwater villas offering individual sundecks with direct access to the Ocean and a pool to enjoy the beauty of Maldivian Sunsets.

    Two Bedroom Family Rooms with Pool are spacious with colourful amenities, two bathrooms and ample outdoor area with swimming pool and direct access to the beach.

    • Booking Bonus: Book by 31 Aug '25 to receive up to 30% off the accommodation cost for stays between 27 Apr - 20 Dec '25. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. Terms and conditions apply. Applicable to certain room types. 
    • Booking Bonus: Book 4 nights or more by 31 Aug '25 to receive up to 15% off the accommodation cost between 5 Jan '26 - 31 Mar '27.  Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. Applicable to certain room types. 

    The Spice restaurant (live cooking stations and buffets; open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Just Grill* (à la carte, seafood and meats; open for dinner), Raa Bandhi Bar (adjacent to pool, with weekly theme nights and evening entertainment). Raga Route (newly created, restaurant serving progressive Indian cuisine).

    2 swimming pools (1 adults-only). Spa*. Poolside gym. 5-star PADI dive centre. Snorkelling. Recreational facilities, including volleyball, badminton, pool table, darts and board games. Fitness and wellness activities*, such as sunrise yoga and aqua aerobics.

    Complimentary WiFi available.

    * Denotes local charge. 

    Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12.

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    Jul 24, 2025 Chen P

    The hotel is very comfortable, the lagoon room is very comfortable, there is less sand in the room, and it is very convenient to watch the sunset and go to the sea. All-inclusive price, except for tips, you don't need to pay anything else.
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    Jul 24, 2025 Navigate401527

    Excellent staff, food and house reef. Included boat trips is a nice touch.Glad the sea is calm for the return speed boat taxi! An experience in itself.
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    Jul 22, 2025 Renate v

    We booked a lagune villa for 5 nights at this great place. We got a free upgrade for 2 nights to an amazing watervilla, which was great. Everything on the island is nice, very nice accommodations with everything you need and excellent beds, a stuffed minibar (except I missed a nice cold white wine), snorkels and fins to borough and slippers. The… Read more
    We booked a lagune villa for 5 nights at this great place. We got a free upgrade for 2 nights to an amazing watervilla, which was great. Everything on the island is nice, very nice accommodations with everything you need and excellent beds, a stuffed minibar (except I missed a nice cold white wine), snorkels and fins to borough and slippers. The food is very nice and the staff is superfriendly. You’re also entitled to a free fishing trip and sunset boat tour, we saw dolphins as an fantastic closure of our holiday! Read less
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    Jul 22, 2025 Alina D

    This has been one of the best trips I have ever been on. I have had so much over these past 8 days. I have seen such amazing thing both in the ocean and on land that you would only see once in a life time. Everyone here is so kind and friendly and always ready to help you. From the start to end the experience was amazing throughout. I would… Read more
    This has been one of the best trips I have ever been on. I have had so much over these past 8 days. I have seen such amazing thing both in the ocean and on land that you would only see once in a life time. Everyone here is so kind and friendly and always ready to help you. From the start to end the experience was amazing throughout. I would definitely recommend going to the SPA as that had to be one of the best things ever. If you are planning on going you should definitely go as you will enjoy this island and the refs so much. Read less
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    Jul 22, 2025 Wanderer47220920168

    Our stay at Oblu Helengeli has honestly been a beautiful experience. The people here are incredibly kind, welcoming, and thoughtful. My husband is a vegan, and they went out of their way to make sure he had dessert with every meal, including a special welcome cake when we arrived, which was such a lovely surprise. We are really grateful to… Read more
    Our stay at Oblu Helengeli has honestly been a beautiful experience. The people here are incredibly kind, welcoming, and thoughtful. My husband is a vegan, and they went out of their way to make sure he had dessert with every meal, including a special welcome cake when we arrived, which was such a lovely surprise. We are really grateful to everyone who made our stay so special: Manas, Shubham, Vivian, Wita, Varun, Sanu, Aditya, Gautam, Laltu, the wonderful live music and flute artists, the chefs, housekeeping, the airport and clinic teams, the dive school crew, and all the restaurant staff. Every single person we met was warm and genuine, and it made such a difference. The island itself is stunning. Everywhere you look feels like a postcard. We were lucky enough to spot dolphins on the sunset cruise, and in between just soaking up the peace and quiet, we always found something fun to do with all the activities they offer. The house reef is stunning, and we even had a random manta ray sighting! That said, since we’re not strong swimmers and the sea was a bit rough during our stay, we couldn’t do as much snorkeling as we would’ve liked. Controversial Opinion: As Indian travelers, we appreciated the fact that there were hardly any Indian tourists around. It gave us a real sense of escape and quiet. Just a few suggestions from our side: 1. Activity pricing: Experiences like spa treatments, scuba, and snorkelling (outside the all-inclusive package) felt quite expensive. 2. Airport wait time: We arrived at their airport counter at around 2.45 PM but had to wait until 5:30 PM to board the speedboat, as they combined transfers with guests arriving later. While the meal coupons were appreciated, it did end up costing us a good chunk of the day—we only checked in around 7:30 PM. 3. Honeymoon freebies: The cardboard photo frame with Oblu branding didn’t feel meaningful. If someone is spending at this level, such a gift comes off as underwhelming and unnecessary. A better gesture might be a quick Instax-style photo in the frame—or simply skip it altogether. It’s fine not to offer anything, but presenting it as a special honeymoon gift felt like a miss. Read less