OBLU SELECT Sangeli

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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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.

  • 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 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 一次難忘的渡假

Jul 20, 2025 cychan18 Hong Kong, China

我們全家在 Oblu Select Sangeli 度過了一次非常神奇的假期!從我們抵達的那一刻起,就感受到了熱情的接待和無微不至的周到服務。 度假村的 Serenity Plan 提供了一個無縫的全包式體驗,包括各種美味的餐點、高品質的飲品和豐富的活動選擇。值得一提的是,我們在 Just Grill 餐廳享用的一頓晚餐格外出色。海鮮和烤肉新鮮又完美,讓我們回味無窮。經理 Dilanka 熱情且專業的服務,讓這次用餐成為我們旅程中難忘的回憶。 主餐廳 The Courtyard 的國際自助餐非常豐富,每一道菜都讓人垂涎欲滴。我特別喜歡每天搭配不同咖喱的 Naan Bread,風味十足。每一頓在 The Courtyard 的用餐,我家的小朋友都必定會去 Pizza And… Read more
我們全家在 Oblu Select Sangeli 度過了一次非常神奇的假期!從我們抵達的那一刻起,就感受到了熱情的接待和無微不至的周到服務。 度假村的 Serenity Plan 提供了一個無縫的全包式體驗,包括各種美味的餐點、高品質的飲品和豐富的活動選擇。值得一提的是,我們在 Just Grill 餐廳享用的一頓晚餐格外出色。海鮮和烤肉新鮮又完美,讓我們回味無窮。經理 Dilanka 熱情且專業的服務,讓這次用餐成為我們旅程中難忘的回憶。 主餐廳 The Courtyard 的國際自助餐非常豐富,每一道菜都讓人垂涎欲滴。我特別喜歡每天搭配不同咖喱的 Naan Bread,風味十足。每一頓在 The Courtyard 的用餐,我家的小朋友都必定會去 Pizza And Pasta Area,那裡的廚師 Tore 是個真正的Pizza和Pasta大師,他的手藝簡直無與倫比!我家的小朋友在這次旅行中吃了超過 20 碟Pasta,對他的Pizza 和Pasta 讚不絕口。即使在退房的時候,他們仍然懷念 Tore 的名言:「No Cheese, No Pasta!」 此外,我還遇到了 The Courtyard 的行政副主廚 Danang,他親切又專業,給我留下了深刻的印象。我們聊了很多我喜歡的菜肴,他甚至主動給了我他的聯繫方式,說會分享他的烹飪經驗,教我如何在家製作那些我喜歡的菜。旅程的最後一天,Danang 非常貼心地準備了一個 Takeout Box,讓我們在退房後到搭乘飛機的 12 小時等候期間有東西可以享用。他的這份暖心舉動讓我們感動不已,我們還會保持聯繫! 還有經理David,每天通過簡單的閒聊,就像朋友一般,還讓我對Maldives 和 Oblu Select Sangeli 有更深的認識。 度假村的 Kids Club 也非常棒,每天都有不同的活動,照顧孩子們的同時,讓我們可以安心地享受水療時光,充分放鬆身心。 主管Kelly 和她的團隊,她們用愛心和耐心照顧每一位孩子,讓孩子們感到像在家一樣的溫暖。我們離開時,她還會過來跟小朋友們道別。 潛水和浮潛之旅也是一次難以忘懷的體驗,我們探索了充滿活力的珊瑚礁,欣賞了美麗的海洋生物。晚上的活動豐富多彩,從現場音樂到主題之夜,每晚都有不同的驚喜。 最讓我們感到溫暖的是這裡的工作人員,每一位都非常友好、細心且樂於助人,確保我們的每一個需求都得到滿足。再次感謝 Dilanka, Danang, David, Tore and Kelly,這樣優秀的工作人員和這裡的一切都讓我們十分難忘。🌴✨ Read less
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Jul 20, 2025 eddyl132014 Hyderabad, India

Absolutely amazing experience we’ve had @Oblu Select Sangeli. I’d special would like to take the opportunity to appreciate Maggie, Ardhi at the reception. Lahiru & Pradeep managers at Sangs Pool Bar. Vijay, Sridhar, Rahul, Nahid & Executive Chef Mahindra Kumar. You guys have been incredible, every single thing in detailed at our stay with my… Read more
Absolutely amazing experience we’ve had @Oblu Select Sangeli. I’d special would like to take the opportunity to appreciate Maggie, Ardhi at the reception. Lahiru & Pradeep managers at Sangs Pool Bar. Vijay, Sridhar, Rahul, Nahid & Executive Chef Mahindra Kumar. You guys have been incredible, every single thing in detailed at our stay with my family has been exceptional, can’t thank enough. And we surely can’t wait to be back to stay and have phenomenal experience again and again @Oblu Select Sangeli. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good resort, just not the best week

Jul 19, 2025 phil68270 Wittenheim, France

Too many tourist having bad habits and manner on the island to really enjoy all the activities the resort offerts. The food is good in all of the restaurants with a special mention to the grill and the wok. The whole personal is very friendly and solives most issues you can Encounter quité rapidly.
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Jul 19, 2025 Roam618854

OMG - this hotel is fantastic and we had a wonderful time. Everything is excellent - from the food , the scenery and all the hardworking staff. Shout out to Nilheart, our butler fur looking after us so well. Thank you Nilheart. Also thanks to Isuru - the world’s best bar man with the biggest smile. Best. Holiday. Ever. 💗💗
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Jul 19, 2025 Bu A

Every thing was perfect , we had an unforgettable time , we loved every thing , the staff was so friendly espically Shaam , our butller Kuder and chef Tori ❤️ . I also had the best message ever with massage specillalist Aimy.