OBLU SELECT Sangeli

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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Beach Villa
Water Villa
Beach Villa with Pool
Beach Villa with Pool
Beach Villa
Water Villas
Water Villa
Water Villa
Water Villa With Pool
Water Villa with Pool
The Sangs pool bar
The Sangs pool bar
The Sangs pool bar
The Courtyard
The Courtyard
One Banyan Island
The Courtyard
The Courtyard
Beach Villa with Pool
Beach Villas
Honeymoon SELECT Ocean Villa
Honeymoon SELECT Ocean Villa
Honeymoon SELECT Ocean Villas
Honeymoon SELECT Ocean Villa
Honeymoon SELECT Ocean Villa
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Suite
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Suite
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Suite
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Suite
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Suite
Water Villa
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Beach Villa
Water Villa
Beach Villa with Pool
Beach Villa with Pool
Beach Villa
Water Villas
Water Villa
Water Villa
Water Villa With Pool
Water Villa with Pool
The Sangs pool bar
The Sangs pool bar
The Sangs pool bar
The Courtyard
The Courtyard
One Banyan Island
The Courtyard
The Courtyard
Beach Villa with Pool
Beach Villas
Honeymoon SELECT Ocean Villa
Honeymoon SELECT Ocean Villa
Honeymoon SELECT Ocean Villas
Honeymoon SELECT Ocean Villa
Honeymoon SELECT Ocean Villa
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Suite
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Suite
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Suite
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Suite
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Suite
Water Villa

The hotel

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
  • 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 and The Rock. 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 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.

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 by Mr Fry).

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Tropical Home I’ll Never Forget

Jun 10, 2025 Alice C

Our time on Sangeli Island has been nothing short of magical. I’m honestly on the verge of tears having to leave today! Special shout-out to resort manager Sribanta! You made Sangeli feel like home with your warm smile and welcoming presence. I truly can’t thank you enough. 🙏 I also want to mention Dilanka, the restaurant manager. His… Read more
Our time on Sangeli Island has been nothing short of magical. I’m honestly on the verge of tears having to leave today! Special shout-out to resort manager Sribanta! You made Sangeli feel like home with your warm smile and welcoming presence. I truly can’t thank you enough. 🙏 I also want to mention Dilanka, the restaurant manager. His leadership is top-notch, and Just Grill is absolute perfection! The food was incredibly fresh, and our sweet server Shaam made every meal even better always greeting us in Mandarin with the biggest smile. It warmed our hearts every time. From Viknet at the bar to Esther at the spa and our lovely room attendant Nishath, staff member we met was kind, thoughtful, and made us feel so cared for. Just thinking of them puts a smile on my face. If I had one wish, it’s that time could have slowed down here… Thank you, Sangeli, for this unforgettable stay. We already can’t wait to come back to this tropical home. 🌴 Thank you Sribanta! Thank you Dilanka! Keep up the amazing work—this island is lucky to have you. 👏 See you next time ❤️ - Chen’s Family Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Can’t wait to be back!

Jun 9, 2025 negarzadeh Amsterdam, The Netherlands

This is our 3rd time in this resort. We celebrated our wedding here in 2022 and wanted to come back re-living the beautiful memories of the wedding… Most of the team who made this place extra special and the level of service exceptional have unfortunately moved on to other countries/resorts! Will forever be thankful for them for taking care of… Read more
This is our 3rd time in this resort. We celebrated our wedding here in 2022 and wanted to come back re-living the beautiful memories of the wedding… Most of the team who made this place extra special and the level of service exceptional have unfortunately moved on to other countries/resorts! Will forever be thankful for them for taking care of all the details around our wedding, taking care of our guests and all the beautiful memories! However the level of service is still quite high and this time we were super grateful for specially a few special people who went above and beyond to give us another exceptional experience - a big shout out to Shiva who simply took care of every single detail, making our 3rd experience in the resort unforgettable! Also a big thanks to Dilanka, Edina & Sam for being amazing hosts! So many other amazing people in this resort doing their best to give you the best experience! This is my 8th time in the Maldives and we will definitely be back in Oblu! Not only for the beauty because the properties in Maldives are all very beautiful but for the quality and the level of service! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Keep being excellent, especially the service

Jun 7, 2025 rolfs412 Amsterdam, The Netherlands

We got married at this resort 3 years ago and went back for the first time after our wedding. We were very happy to see that the service and venue are still excellent. The staf changed a bit but they still do their utmost best to make the experience excellent. They keep offering little things like an extra dinner in one of their restaurants, some… Read more
We got married at this resort 3 years ago and went back for the first time after our wedding. We were very happy to see that the service and venue are still excellent. The staf changed a bit but they still do their utmost best to make the experience excellent. They keep offering little things like an extra dinner in one of their restaurants, some additional wine in the room etc. Big compliments once again for the entire staff of this beautiful resort. Thanks Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good experience

Jun 7, 2025 amandaeR816CN

We had a very good experience during our stay in the Maldives. This because of our personal butler Niheart, who was always there for us and really solved everything. Our room was always maintained to perfection by …, we got a pleasant massage from Putu, Patma and Chamini.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Niheart is amazing.

Jun 5, 2025 Arthur L

The resort is amazing, and Niheart is phenomenal. He did a great job, helping us out. We definitely want to come back and have him guide and help us again. The resort is very clean, room is always extremely clean and also the man that cleans the honeymoon suits is super nice and sweet.