OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

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 Plan™ 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 21, 2025 Kumi K

What a beautiful island and community! We enjoyed every moment here! The customer service is brilliant and all staff are so welcoming, friendly and never forget to greet everyone with big smiles. Also, special mentions to our favourite staff members that really went above and beyond: Kessi, Arsham, Vivian, Chinmoy, Saif and Ali. And big thank… Read more
What a beautiful island and community! We enjoyed every moment here! The customer service is brilliant and all staff are so welcoming, friendly and never forget to greet everyone with big smiles. Also, special mentions to our favourite staff members that really went above and beyond: Kessi, Arsham, Vivian, Chinmoy, Saif and Ali. And big thank you and appreciation to Salaam for operating the island smoothly and kindly surprising us with an upgraded villa ◡̈ Read less
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Jul 20, 2025 Gökçe sena G

Everything was perfect we loved it, we wanna come next year. Spa was amazing, we saw dolphins, such a different experience thank you for Everything. (Thanks BAL)
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Jul 20, 2025 kiiro3 Tokyo

Thanks to their beautiful house leaf, drop off and friendly staffs, we could enjoy the wonderful vacation!! We’re very excited to swim with a lot of fish, turtles and stingray, watch dolphins as well as talking with the people there. Half side of the island, the sea is calm, so even if the weather is not too good, we could enjoy snorkeling in… Read more
Thanks to their beautiful house leaf, drop off and friendly staffs, we could enjoy the wonderful vacation!! We’re very excited to swim with a lot of fish, turtles and stingray, watch dolphins as well as talking with the people there. Half side of the island, the sea is calm, so even if the weather is not too good, we could enjoy snorkeling in many cases.(Actually I have been to Maldives many times, but this is my first time to see life guards in the resort, which made us feel safe and I’m very appreciated for it.) Wish to be back again soon. Need to work hard. Read less
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Jul 16, 2025 Meander50961357916 Bavarian Alps, Germany

OBLU was amazing. I felt like a regular as soon as we got on the island. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The spa was excellent. Let me tell you about hospitality, I have been in the Restaurant business for 20 years in America and Kessi was down right, the most amazing server/bartender/host and friend I have ever seen. If island life wasn't… Read more
OBLU was amazing. I felt like a regular as soon as we got on the island. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The spa was excellent. Let me tell you about hospitality, I have been in the Restaurant business for 20 years in America and Kessi was down right, the most amazing server/bartender/host and friend I have ever seen. If island life wasn't so amazing I would try and recruit him in a heartbeat. Kudos to the whole staff and thanks for having us. Read less
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Jul 16, 2025 Kate T

We have visited the Maldives many times and have stayed with the Sentido group at Oblu Helengeli, Varu, Sangeli , Atmosphere Kanafushi and back to the new Oblu Nature Helegeli. We have fond memories of Oblu Heligeli from our first visit and were excited to how the island had developed and the new changes, Helengeli was great then and has been a… Read more
We have visited the Maldives many times and have stayed with the Sentido group at Oblu Helengeli, Varu, Sangeli , Atmosphere Kanafushi and back to the new Oblu Nature Helegeli. We have fond memories of Oblu Heligeli from our first visit and were excited to how the island had developed and the new changes, Helengeli was great then and has been a delight to visit again. The new renovations have been well thought out and has taken the island up a notch. They have utilsed the space so well but have kept the magnificent huge palm trees and green beauty of this natural not man made island. There is a mix of guests staying for 2 weeks, those doing a twin holiday, the bank of Maldives with their staff who were a big party whilst we were here during our 12 night stay but it still operated incredibly well, staff were still always there and service never dropped and it never really felt busy. This 4 star plus has all the amenities with excursions added in, rooms are spacious and immaculate, house keeping exceptional. Mini bar fully stocked every day and big comfy beds. We had 3 adults to our room and there was plenty of space. The Spice restaurant caters for everyone, everyday an Asian section, Indian, European, pizza , pasta, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan, and a great variety of salads and also offering a special menu option for Indian or Asian street food. Food was always replenished you never had to wait for anything or nothing ever ran out at any time you were there. Great variety at all meal times you could never get bored. Chef always on every sitting to help with dietary requirements or anything you would need just ask, they made sure you had everything you needed. A must try and included if staying for 4 nights and over are the speciality restaurants Just Grill and Raga Route. Just Grill a Mediterranean themed restaurant, where you can sit under the stars on the beach by candle light, with a great selection of wines, 4 courses with mains that include Chicken with crispy parmesan, potato and red wine jus, or pork belly lentil, spinach and crispy shallots, lamb chops, arborio rice, saffron and mint, Angus tenderloin, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, chimchirri, or fruit de mer, local fish , calamari, prawn and cous cous. It was so good we went twice. All with exceptional service and a real laid back feel. All dietary requirements are also catered for. Raga Route a Fusion of modern Indian cooking is a delight all whilst listening to the waves and enjoying the warmth of the beautifully decorated surroundings with foods of masala corn espuna, smokey platter, crispy fried prawns, creamy tikka and mutton platter, kaffir lime chicken, coconut milk braised lamb ribs in a rich sauce and blend of spices, chettinad spiced prawns, cooked in Indian spice and saffron blend served with turmeric rice. Both A La Carte experiences are exceptional, with excellent menus and incredible service and well worth a visit. We went on the fishing trip twice , the sunset cruise both included in our stay, hired the jet skis twice and did the safari, being lucky enough to be joined by a pod of dolphins as they swam and jumped around us as we bobbed on the water. There are plenty of activities to keep you busy if you want, gym session, yoga, water sports, pool, table tennis, games, snorkelling trips, sand banks excursions, turtle snorkelling but the most exciting thing to this island is the house reef, where you can see the coral from the beach and the array of fish without even going into the sea. The reef is very spectacular teeming with many varieties of fish and just off the beach, the drop off is even more exciting where the fish get bigger and the water gets colder and deeper. It's all very safe for snorkelling and is all marked where to go. Scuba diving is also a must on this island. We had the pleasure of meeting with the general manager, who helped us with an enquiry and was quick to sort things for us. He has a great team here, all members of staff you will meet always have the best smile and hello for you from every department, and would make sure you had everything you needed and more, the people on this island certainly made us feel so very very welcome, thank you Helengeli for looking after us so well, Simpa in the bar and Rizki from raga Route sadly I missed taking your photo to add to the super stars I've posted on here. Oblu Nature Helegeli is a great all round island that has plenty of surprises when you are just not expecting them. Would we visit again, we surely will! Read less