OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

Embrace island life at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi, a lively retreat driven by smart services, playful design, and incredible experiences. You'll arrive in style with a complimentary speedboat transfer, and as soon as you reach the island of Ailafushi, you're sure to feel relaxed - after all, you'll be surrounded by stunning sea views, soft warm sands, and plenty of Maldivian charm! On the Fushi PlanTM, you'll enjoy delicious meals from Element X's impressive show kitchens and expansive buffet, before heading to X360 for a refreshing drink to accompany the entertainment of the night. Non-motorised water sports are included for 15 minutes a day, as is use of the over-water gym, so those who like to keep active will have lots to enjoy. This is a fun, lively island with lots going on including the daily DJ around the pool and live bands in the evening, but if you fancy making your stay even more special, why not head underneath it? A trip to Only BLU, the underwater restaurant, is an absolute must for a meal that you'll never forget.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Located on Ailafushi Island in Male Atoll, and connected to the neighbouring island OBLU SELECT Lobigili by a 270m long jetty. Complimentary speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport on arrival and departure, taking approximately 15 minutes.

Hotel information

268 rooms, all with ocean views, in-villa WiFi access, safe, large flat screen LCD TV, cable TV, vanity, air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, drinking water bottles, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and robe and slippers. Ocean View Rooms are snug, homey, duplex-style one-bedroom villas, smartly designed to maximise space and comfort, and with a veranda with comfy daybed. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

All-Inclusive - The Fushi PlanTM

Inclusions:

  • Complimentary airport transfer by speedboat on arrival and departure, taking approximately 15 minutes. On arrival, guests are received by the airport team and escorted to the jetty for transfer, with chilled water and refreshing face towels provided
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Element X (self-assisted buffet spread with international cuisine and live cooking stations)
  • Dining and entertainment at X360 Bar
  • UNLIMITED orders of regular spirits and beers and house pour wines from the grab and go counter at X360
  • ONE signature cocktail/mocktail at X360 plus a choice of selected cocktails from the bar menu
  • UNLIMITED house pour wines and beers available at the self-assisted sections at Element X
  • Select wine pairings at Copper Pot Food Truck
  • Soft drinks, mineralised water, pre-packet juices and an assortment of tea and coffee available at all outlets
  • Entertainment with daily live music performances and DJ at the X360 Bar
  • Unlimited access to the fully-equipped over-water gymnasium
  • Daily organised group activities
  • Complimentary use of non-motorised water sports equipment (kayak, SUP and paddle board - maximum of 15 minutes per person per day per each item)
  • Kids Club and activities

Please note: specialty dining at the Copper Pot Food Truck and Only BLU under-ocean restaurant are non included in the plan, and are chargeable.

Please note: resort check-in time is at 2pm, and check-out time is at 12 noon. Late check-out is subject to availability on the day of departure at an additional cost. The Fushi PlanTM privileges will stop at 11:00am on departure day.

Beach Villas are just a few steps from the beach, with a private outdoor veranda and garden, inviting interior, walk-in wardrobe leading to a spa-like bathroom, double vanity, and a semi open-air bathroom. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Water Villas stretch into the dazzling lagoon, and are accessed by wooden jetty. Each water villa is shaped like a traditional Maldivian Boat – a ‘dhoni’ – creating a feeling of a romantic hideaway. With a private deck, and a staircase into the water, and a semi open-air bathroom. 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Ocean Family Two Bedrooms are the same as the Ocean View Rooms, with the addition of a second bedroom with bunkbeds in a story book theme for children, 2 bathrooms, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

  • Booking Bonus: Book 4 nights or more by 31 Aug '25 to receive up to 20% 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. 

Element X (all-day dining, self-assisted buffet with international cuisine and show kitchens). X360 (main pool bar with scenic lagoon views, daily evening entertainment). The Copper Pot Food Truck (food truck with seafood and meat grills, open for dinner)*. Only BLU (under ocean restaurant open for lunch and dinner. Adult-only except for select lunchtimes when children are welcomed to dine)*.

*Please note: these restaurants are available to dine in at a supplementary cost.

Daily live music performances and DJ at X360 Bar. In-house band.

Large infinity pool. Daily live music performances and DJ at the X360 Bar. Pool Zumba. In-house band. Over-water gymnasium. Daily organised group activities. Non-motorised water sports. Weekly and seasonal group activities such as yoga, strength training, Pilates and more. One of the largest kids’ clubs in the Maldives, with top-level for older kids and teenagers, lower deck for younger kids, and a separate food corner for kids within the club. PADI Certified dive school*. ELE|NA Spa* complex. La Promenade* with shops.

* 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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not for couples, in my opinion.

Jun 30, 2025 Wendyh5761

In our opinion not a couples resort, there are a lot of families here, it's noisy. We did enjoy, but mainly because we could escape to an overwater villa. Food ok if you enjoy India/ Asian. We did recommend the temperature food be served hotter. Not all inclusive, lots of extras, restaurants,drinks and water sports. Staff amazing. Villa leaked in… Read more
In our opinion not a couples resort, there are a lot of families here, it's noisy. We did enjoy, but mainly because we could escape to an overwater villa. Food ok if you enjoy India/ Asian. We did recommend the temperature food be served hotter. Not all inclusive, lots of extras, restaurants,drinks and water sports. Staff amazing. Villa leaked in the storm, thorough the door, ceiling and up through the floor. All issues were reported on site. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A memorable holiday on a remarkable island

Jun 30, 2025 monv551

We came for our 30th wedding anniversary. Amazing island, we had a few thunder storms but it all added to the experience. The staff are fantastic and can’t do enough for you. A special shout to the bartenders- looked after us and always served with a smile! To Taj and Pansi chefs at the Indian cuisine made us special requests- the keema naan was… Read more
We came for our 30th wedding anniversary. Amazing island, we had a few thunder storms but it all added to the experience. The staff are fantastic and can’t do enough for you. A special shout to the bartenders- looked after us and always served with a smile! To Taj and Pansi chefs at the Indian cuisine made us special requests- the keema naan was too too good!! Hardik our room attendant took care of our room and made special arrangements for our special day. Thank you to you all for making our trip Memorable!!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating We enjoyed our stay but improvements needed for it to be 4 star

Jun 30, 2025 KayleighG333 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

We enjoyed our stay at Oblu Ailafushi, however it lacked a luxury feel. Staying on a Maldivian island was of course beautiful with the crystal blue water and beautiful sunrises/sunsets. We had a water villa which was modern and fresh, although quite small, when it rained there was water that poured in from the back door and there are multiple… Read more
We enjoyed our stay at Oblu Ailafushi, however it lacked a luxury feel. Staying on a Maldivian island was of course beautiful with the crystal blue water and beautiful sunrises/sunsets. We had a water villa which was modern and fresh, although quite small, when it rained there was water that poured in from the back door and there are multiple areas where the flooring is peeling and coming up. The bathroom is at the front of the villa and has a section with an open roof and two open areas where you can see the water. It is still very private but as there are outdoor elements, it can get very hot. There is a fan on the wall, but this didn’t appear to generate much air when you had a hot shower. There is a small area outside the water villa with two loungers to lie on and a shower. It is mostly a private area with privacy screens up, however when standing at the banister looking out, you can look into the villa next door and also see in one of the side windows of the villa next door. The restaurant food was mostly good, with the stations being Indian, Indonesian and International. It can be quite repetitive such as a Chicken Shawarma station on every lunchtime. The Indian food was top notch and I had this everyday! The restaurant is closed between 3-7pm, with popcorn and nuts available at the bar for a snack or some sandwiches. The bar definitely needs more selection of drinks as you can only have a select amount of cocktails, although the bar has ingredients available for others. You need to pay extra for an Aperol Spritz for example. Due to the repetitiveness of the food, we paid to eat at the Copper pot van which offered Surf and Turf one night, the shop/bar which offered a variety of food and drink from 4pm until 1am and also the underwater restaurant. We were around £150pp for the underwater restaurant which was quite expensive but I believe this is mostly due to the underwater experience. The staff and food however were great! The entertainment was definitely mixed. I think the hotel appears to try and have a fun and lively experience but this can be a lot. There isn’t always music playing through the day at the pool and at night the music is usually blaring. Unfortunately the live music band is the same most nights and were really poor at singing. There was a DJ most nights and we seen a 15 minute fire show and Balinese dancers. Most of the entertainment appears to be in house and the animators clearly work very hard in doing a foam party, volleyball, karaoke etc. You cannot walk around the full island as there is private beach areas for the villas and there are other areas covered in rocks that you cannot walk on. There is another Oblu resort across the boardwalk too, which again you are not allowed into. There are shuttle carts every 15 minutes to take you from one end of the island to the other. There is plenty of staff on site who are carefully maintaining the island and serving guests, although I wouldn’t say were particularly friendly or chatty to guests. A day before our check out, we got a letter through our door to advise we had to check out by 07:00 and our luggage would be collected. Staff were knocking at our door at 06:50 and knocked again at 07:00. They also waited right outside the door for us to leave. We went for breakfast before our boat but were asked to sit for around 40 minutes before our boat was ready. Overall, we did enjoy our stay but did feel there are improvements to be made for it to be the four star resort we paid for. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating An Unforgettable Family Holiday at Oblu Xperience Ailafushi

Jun 29, 2025 Edit j

An Unforgettable Family Holiday at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi! We spent a few amazing days at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi this June as a family, and it truly exceeded our expectations in every way. Our boys had an absolute blast riding jet skis – such a fun and thrilling experience! There was never a dull moment, and the island offers a perfect mix of… Read more
An Unforgettable Family Holiday at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi! We spent a few amazing days at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi this June as a family, and it truly exceeded our expectations in every way. Our boys had an absolute blast riding jet skis – such a fun and thrilling experience! There was never a dull moment, and the island offers a perfect mix of relaxation and adventure for all ages. The ladies at the spa were exceptional – so kind, professional, and attentive. Every visit felt like a real treat and left us feeling completely relaxed and refreshed. The food was delicious every single day – fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. There was always a great variety, and the staff were more than happy to accommodate any special requests. The island itself is stunning and very well-maintained. Everything was spotless and organized, and you could really feel the warm, welcoming atmosphere all around. A big thank you to the entire team – every staff member was incredibly friendly, polite, and always ready to help with a smile. Their hospitality truly made our stay extra special. We had a fantastic time and made beautiful memories. We would love to return one day – thank you, OBLU Ailafushi! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very Polite and Organized Staff and beautiful hotel

Jun 28, 2025 MelaninMe Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

We had a beach bungalow. We spent most of our days chilling by the pool reading or searching for the shells on the beach and saying hello to baby sharks, stingrays, and sea crabs we spotted. We thought about going to the aquarium restaurant but the buffet food was so good and all inclusive so we opted not to. The staff was extremely polite all… Read more
We had a beach bungalow. We spent most of our days chilling by the pool reading or searching for the shells on the beach and saying hello to baby sharks, stingrays, and sea crabs we spotted. We thought about going to the aquarium restaurant but the buffet food was so good and all inclusive so we opted not to. The staff was extremely polite all throughout the resort. The tours were a little expensive but that would be my only complaint. I really enjoyed my time here. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. Read less