They dare to be different on Sangeli island, on Malé Atoll’s north-west perimeter — where creative minds have concocted a dazzling design hotel that’s a far cry from the simplistic rustic retreats of ‘old Maldives’. Edgy features make it feel fabulously fresh and innovative, but there’s still a nod to authentic Maldives in your super-spacious beach-skimming villa. The main Sangeli Island and the smaller adults-only island, One Banyan, are linked by a string of overwater villas, plus the exclusive honeymoon select ocean villas— you can amble between the spa, gym, dining venues and recreation and water sports hubs at your leisure. And, the premium all-inclusive Serenity Plan provides complimentary treats along the way, including a daily mini-bar refill, two fine dining experiences a week, unlimited drinks, one 45 minute spa treatment for every 4 night stay per couple and selected excursions, activities and water sports.
Amenities
Kayaking
Scuba Diving
Snorkelling
Kids Club
Bar
Evening Entertainment
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Restaurant
Spa
Swimming Pool
Beachfront location
Where is it
On the north-western edge of the Malé Atoll, this resort is set over two small islands linked by a curve of water villas, with the spa and two restaurants on the smaller island, and most other amenities on the larger island. Complimentary speedboat transfer to and from Malé International Airport: 50 minutes, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. On arrival day, guests will be met by representatives at the airport and escorted to the speedboat jetty. A boat host will be on hand to ensure a smooth journey.
Hotel information
137 villas and suites, all with air-conditioning, safe, tea/coffee-making facilities, hairdryer, complimentary WiFi access, complimentary mini-bar replenished daily, iron and ironing board, mini bar, flat-screen LCD TV, bathrobe, and slippers.
Beach Villas are 81m² standalone villas facing the lagoons, and have a semi open-air bathroom, direct beach access, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Serenity Plan: All-Inclusive of: buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at The Courtyard, plus one visit included at either JustWok or Just Grill, for lunch or dinner, for a one to three-night stay (two visits included, for a four to seven-night stay; three visits included, for an eight to 11-night stay; four visits included for a 12-night stay and above. Pre-booking required, as per availability. Children under 16 years can dine at specialty restaurants during dinner only). Freshly prepared local afternoon snacks at the Hedhikka Hut. A selection of drinks including regular international brands spirits, wines, and beers, cocktails, mocktails, soft drinks, mineral water, tea and coffee from The Courtyard, JustWok, Just Grill, The Sangs Bar, One Banyan Bar, At The Rock Sunset Bar open from 5-7pm enjoy the cocktail of the day, wine, beer and soft drinks. In-room mini-bar (beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks, replenished once per day). Water sports including stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, pedalo rental and snorkelling equipment. One complimentary sunset fishing trip per stay (weather permitting) and one complimentary excursion per stay from a selection. Entertainment (live music three times a week, DJ twice a week). Weekly, seasonal group activities, including yoga and pilates. Kids’ club. One 45-minute spa treatment pp for every 4-7 night stay. Two 45-minute spa treatments pp for every 8-11 night stay. Three 45-minute spa treatments pp for every 12-15 nights stay. Unlimited access to Overwater fitness centre.
Please note: All-Inclusive will cease at 11:00am on day of departure. Some items may incur a supplement, such as premium brand drinks.
Beach Villas with Pool feature a 13m² private plunge pool, and direct beach access ,with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Water Villas are set over the ocean with direct access to the house reef, ocean view, bathtub and rain shower, private sundeck with loungers, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Water Villas with pool are the same as water villas, with direct access to the lagoon, with the addition of an outdoor bed and private pool, featuring 1 king-size bed, sleeping 2 adults.
Honeymoon Select Ocean Villas are intimate over water villas with a private pool, sunset views, and an outdoor shower, sleeping maximum 2 adults. These villas include direct check-in at your villa, welcome bottle of champagne with canapés and fruit platter, dine-around in all three restaurants throughout the stay, one couples massage per stay (for stays of 4 nights or more), special evening turn-down service, dedicated butler service, and in-villa breakfast once during stay.
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Suites feature two open-air bathrooms, spacious living area, direct beach access, veranda with comfy daybed, and a private pool. One master bedroom has 1 king-size bed, with the secondary bedroom featuring twin beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 2 children.
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.
3 restaurants: The Courtyard (all-day dining menu with buffet, live cooking stations, and theme nights), JustWok (fine-dining, contemporary Pan-Asian menu, outdoor dining area), Just Grill (fine dining seafood and meat grill menu, open for lunch and dinner). The Sangs pool bar (with fresh local afternoon snacks at the Hedhikaa Hut)
Music and DJ nights (three times a week). Live music (weekly).
Outdoor swimming pool, One Banyan Pool (adults-only) and kids' pool. ELENA Spa*. Fitness centre. TGI Dive & Water Sports Centre* (stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, pedalo, snorkelling equipment, diving* and sunset fishing trips – weather permitting). Unlimited snorkelling excursions included during stay. Excursions*.
Complimentary WiFi.
* Denotes local charge.
Please note: One Banyan Island is an adults-only island from sunrise to sunset (children are allowed to attend the two specialty restaurants for dinner).
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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4th Visit - Total Paradise
Aug 12, 2025FrostytheCamelDubai, United Arab Emirates
This was our 4th visit to Sangeli - perfect again!!!
Landed early morning and our Beach Pool Villa was ready, however we have been here before so that may help.
The Food here is fantastic and there is daily activities, all listed in the Oblu App. Look out for the special days for a Pool Party and Tuna on the surf. Themed nights for food, and of…
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This was our 4th visit to Sangeli - perfect again!!!
Landed early morning and our Beach Pool Villa was ready, however we have been here before so that may help.
The Food here is fantastic and there is daily activities, all listed in the Oblu App. Look out for the special days for a Pool Party and Tuna on the surf. Themed nights for food, and of course you will be able to use the special meals at Just Grill and Just Wok, depending on the number of days you stay.
The island is kept immaculate by the Landscaping Team.
However, I must say thanks to a number of special people who made our stay even more enjoyable - Sous Chef Vijay for his lovely curries, Kyra who always has a smile on her face around the Bar, Aseef for keeping our room clean, Madee for his service in bringing us drinks on the beach. Also, the Bar Staff and the countless Restaurant Staff at One Banyan and the Courtyard for the 3kgs I've put on, and off course, not forgetting Sribanta and Jenni for spoiling us so so much.
Until the next time - thank you for being one of the best resorts in Maldives
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Holiday of a Lifetime – OBLU Select Sangeli Exceeded All Expectations
Aug 11, 2025Global60221763658Plymouth, United Kingdom
Our family of four (two adults, plus our “kids” – Millie, 18, and Jacob, 22) stayed at OBLU Select Sangeli from 23rd July to 5th August 2025. This was our very first visit to the Maldives and a genuine holiday of a lifetime – both in terms of cost and significance. With our children soon to be holidaying with their partners, this felt like our…
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Our family of four (two adults, plus our “kids” – Millie, 18, and Jacob, 22) stayed at OBLU Select Sangeli from 23rd July to 5th August 2025. This was our very first visit to the Maldives and a genuine holiday of a lifetime – both in terms of cost and significance. With our children soon to be holidaying with their partners, this felt like our last chance for a truly special trip together, so it needed to be perfect. OBLU Select Sangeli didn’t just deliver – it exceeded all expectations.
We split our stay between seven nights in two Overwater Villas with Pool and six nights in a Deluxe Family Suite with Pool. Both options were incredible in their own ways. From our Overwater Villas, the snorkelling was superb – blacktip reef sharks, eagle rays, and (what we think were) trevally swam past our balcony daily. The pièce de résistance was spotting them through the shower window!
When we moved to Suite 304, the underwater scenery somehow got even better. The coral was thriving, and each morning between 8–9:30 we were joined by reef sharks, stingrays, and the island’s resident leatherback turtle having breakfast right outside. Swimming alongside these creatures in such a pristine environment was an experience we’ll never forget.
The service throughout was impeccable. Sikdar, our house attendant at the Overwater Villas, became more like a family friend – attentive, warm, and full of surprises. He went above and beyond for our wedding anniversary, secretly creating the most stunning bed decoration from local flowers. His towel animals were works of art!
In the Family Suite, for the 2nd half of our visit, Gokoran made us feel equally welcome and his dedication to our comfort and holiday experience was clear.
We were lucky to be on the island for OBLU Sangeli’s 7th anniversary celebrations, where the team recognised their staff with genuine appreciation – including $500 awards in some cases. It was a lovely insight into why the whole team here seems so motivated and happy, which absolutely shines through in their dedication to guest service.
Dining highlights were many. At The Courtyard buffet restaurant, the front-of-house team consistently found us the perfect table and anticipated our every need. Special thanks to:
• Tore from Kazakhstan, (Grill Station) – always smiling, always engaging, no matter how busy.
• Nahid (Indian Curry Station) – the undisputed king of the buttered naan bread.
• Mohammed at front of house was particularly attentive and has a great taste in wine which he recommended for us.
At Sangs Bar, our thanks go to Isuru (our main attendant during the stay), along with Lakiru, Kyra, Madhyh, Absal, and Mdy, all of whom kept cocktails flowing and spirits high.
At One Banyan, the adult-only dining area, we were looked after by Maheadra (RDX), Sham, Anueag, Edina, Anim, with outstanding dishes prepared by chefs Bhuwan, Bignesh, and John.
If we’re being ultra picky, the only thing we’d change would be the evening entertainment at Sangs Bar. The same duo performed the same set list for four nights in a row, which became a bit repetitive. The Maldivian cultural night on Friday was fantastic and a much welcome change, but by the next week, the duo was back with the same songs. Not a deal-breaker at all, just something we felt could be varied to further enhance the overall exclusive VIP experience.
That tiny note aside, OBLU Select Sangeli has given us memories to treasure forever. From the marine life to the immaculate accommodation, from the genuine warmth of the staff to the stunning setting, everything was as close to perfect as we could have hoped for. For a once-in-a-lifetime family trip, we couldn’t have chosen better.
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Amazing experience!
Aug 11, 2025Jet33931994425
Our one week stay at Oblu Select Sangeli was amazing- a special thanks to Chef Vijay and Chef Torre for taking care of our dietary needs and serving us delicious food. I was really impressed by the friendliness of the staff, specially Bathi who ensured that our room was in top condition everyday. Would totally recommend this place 💯
The most luxurious place
Aug 9, 2025234RachelSReading, United Kingdom
Absolutely incredible place, total relaxation and luxury. The food was all delicious, the staff all kind and professional and we loved our massage with Aemy and colleagues. Beautiful surroundings and a truly special place
5th time in 5 star
Aug 7, 2025kirkozMoscow, Russia
It was our 5th time in Maldives, and first time in OBLU SELECT Sangeli (previous 4 times we were in ONLU Experience)
At the first time you cannot find the difference, but it is in details. Of course we had high expectations, and were a little bit upset (mostly because of the weather). But day after day our feelings became better. As for the…
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It was our 5th time in Maldives, and first time in OBLU SELECT Sangeli (previous 4 times we were in ONLU Experience)
At the first time you cannot find the difference, but it is in details. Of course we had high expectations, and were a little bit upset (mostly because of the weather). But day after day our feelings became better. As for the difference, the beach is much more beautiful, comfort and cleaner, the sea is brilliant. Cleaning is twice a day, and it is a real 5 star cleaning when you never meet the staff, but your villa is ready to meet you after breakfast and dinner before sleeping. And one more important thing is readiness of staff to hear you and makes you week end more comfortable and unforgettable. I would really appreciate the Assistant food and beverage manager Shiva Kalra for his personal attention to our family and taking care. He knows how to make people happy and feel their importance. Thank you dear Shiva for your openness and care. Really appreciate and never forget it.
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4th Visit - Total Paradise