OBLU SELECT Lobigili

We stayed at OBLU SELECT Lobigili for six days in October 2026 as a group of eight. The island is beautiful, peaceful, and well maintained, with clear water, a lovely beach, and a very relaxing atmosphere. The villas were clean and comfortable, and the overall resort setting was excellent. We would especially like to thank our two wonderful butlers, Belle and Mechelle. They were absolutely lovely, extremely attentive, and always ready to help us with anything we needed. They arranged everything smoothly and frequently went out of their way to solve problems for us. Their thoughtful and caring service made a big difference to our stay, and they were truly one of the best parts of the experience. Snorkelling was another highlight. The water was very clear, and we enjoyed the marine life around the island. The resort provides snorkelling equipment, and the snorkelling experience was enjoyable. However, we were disappointed with the water sports arrangement. Guests are only allowed to use the water sports facilities for 45 minutes per day, which we felt was too limited for a six-night stay at a resort that promotes water activities as one of its main attractions. With such a short time slot, it was difficult to fully enjoy....We hope the resort can consider a more flexible arrangement, particularly for guests staying for several nights. The food was varied and generally good, with plenty of options at the buffet and other dining venues. The evening atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant, especially around sunset. Overall, OBLU SELECT Lobigili is a beautiful resort with excellent butler service, great snorkelling, and a lovely island setting. Belle and Mechelle deserve special recognition for their outstanding service. However, the 45-minute daily water sports limit was a notable downside for us. If this policy is improved, the overall experience would be much better. Read less

Im not one to usually write reviews but felt that after we have experienced only two days of being here i not only wanted to but felt that i needed too for anyone wanting a honest review. My partner booked this this insanely beautiful island after a great deal of time and planning but shes picked extremely wisely. From the moment we arrived the team here at Oblu Select Lobigili have been nothing short of faultless the greeting after the speedboat to be then walked into the reception area where our host Belle talked us through the check in and explained everything with such kindness and detail it immediately felt like she not only wanted to provide one of the best check ins ive ever had the pleasure to have but knew from the get go this was going to be amazing. Normally you get given a drink your room key and left to your own devices but here is something i think i will never forget. She showed us about and ensured if we need anything she would be on hand via WhatsApp for anything we needed. We attended the Ylang Ylang Restaurant that same evening to be then blown away by the service and vast array of cusine not to mention the quality of the food. Next morning i had arranged with Belle to surprise my partner with a proposal lunch at OnlyBlu the underwater restaurant which again simply took my breath away with the restaurant itself, service and way they helped me arrange for a diver to come to our window table with a scroll asking ‘would you marry me’ then took photos and videos of the whole thing. Absolutely perfection!!! We both are currently in dream land and weve only been here for 2 days. I will update this but wanted to share with anyone looking for paradise as its here. Ive been to the Maldives a few times and experienced different islands but this is making me want to book it again already. Tbc Read less

Overall, we enjoyed our stay here for our Honeymoon, but would not return. The hospitality was amazing but there are pros and cons. I feel a lot isn't mentioned in other reviews. I will go into more detail in the cons. Pros: 1. Adult-only, especially when we walked over to the sister resort and saw how busy their main pool area was. 2. Short speedboat ride away and for free! We picked this place because it was close to Malé when only staying 5 days after we were already exhausted coming from vacation in India all the way from Canada. 3. So much included! So many other places don't include speed boat or seaplane. So many others don't include a honeymoon cake, dinner, drawn bath experience, so many others don't include sun hats, and certainly no one includes a spa experience for free if staying 4 or more days. 4. The included spa couples massage we received was so amazing we booked more attached to it at the end to go to 90 min instead of 45 min 5. Renting the kayak for free was great and no one else out there but the area you had to stay in was tiny and wasn't allowed to explore further. 6. All food at Ylang-Ylang and the fresh made juices every morning. Cons: 1. Food at Only BLU was actually really bad. My grouper with caviar still had the membrane attached and was literally unseasoned and overcooked. My second option was an Angus steak medium rare that was sooooo DIFFICULT to cut and was just overall bad as well, especially having a ribeye to compare it to at Ylang-Ylang. The amuse buche and appetizer came out almost too fast like they were rushing us out and couldn't enjoy the fish swimming by us and taking pics but then we waited FOREVER for main and dessert. My husband's ghee marinated chicken was also overcooked. It didn't state on the menu that it was breast so it was beyond dry and overcooked. 2. The Moscato wine I had here was delicious then was told no they don't have it at Ylang Ylang - the main restaurant. Throughout my stay was only dry wines except that one I got at Only Blu 3. The food at Gaadiya-17 was a bit better than Only BLU but still worse than Ylang Ylang. Basically the buffet restaurant and menu at Ylang Ylang is better than the 2 specialty seated/plated food is. This was the consensus in the Facebook group. Again amuse buche and app came out quickly here then waited for main and dessert. 4. Honeymoon dinner: I was unaware that this was a perk but it really wasn't. It was regular seating inside Ylang-Ylang with a set Honeymoon menu but food coming from Ylang-Ylang. They made it seem like a Honeymoon dinner we'd get setup with on the beach, with toes in the sand, just for us. Portions were too small for my hubby so he ended up having to also order from Ylang-Ylang standard menu anyway since we were already seated inside Ylang-Ylang. 5. Drinks at Ylang Ylang and the bar take entirely tooooo long. This includes both coffees and cocktails already listed on their menu. My husband's Old Fashioned was not consistently made. 6. Asking specifically for iced water never worked. They always brought room temp or warm. Almost daily, I had to ask twice to 3 times sometimes specifically for ice. They would bring the ice bucket over to the table separately. 7. The free hats were not available for us in our room until I specifically asked for them. 8. I felt at a resort of this caliber and to compare to other AI I've been to in the Caribbean, that they should decorate your bed every night. You only get a basic Welcome message and then one message for our Honeymoon the night they drew our bath. The Honeymoon message was spelled wrong "Honeymon" 9. We asked for peanuts with our cocktails at the bar but was told no. Not looking for actual lunch or snack menu. 10. At the bar, they had a sign for oysters 4-10pm. We inquired before 4 and there was none and she went and flipped around the sign. 11. We inquired about purchasing 1 pillow in our room but they are not for sale and was told they'd get us the info but did not. 12. For cooking class activity, I asked what food was being made before signing up but was not responded to. 13. The cultural dancing is at the sister resort and in general I wish this resort had more activities like the cultural dancing. They arrange a boat to take you over but you get there late, after the show started and with no seating as everyone at the sister resort was already there first and seats taken. 14. The only sound healing spa services are at the sister resort. More spa choices in general are at the sister resort. And in order to do the sound healing in the pool, you have to book 7:30am because the spa is using the main pool and doesn't have its own pool. 15. Paid for jacuzzi, steam room and sauna at sister resort but jacuzzi was cold and they did not turn on the steam room and sauna until we said something which was already a half hour into our paid hour. All in all it was still a good stay, just things they need to improve on. I felt we were told no for so many basic things or having to ask too many times or too long of wait times and that the same benefits at the sister resort should be at this one. Read less

We spent eight nights at Oblu Select Lobigili and had a fantastic time throughout; we opted for splitting four days in a beach bungalow and four days in a water villa, both were of excellent standards and beautifully maintained. The island is very well presented and is pristine, with a good house reef for some great snorkeling (reef sharks were common, but harmless); it's also an adults only island so it's quiet but has a good amount of social interaction and activities to keep all having a good time. The food is good here, REALLY good. Very impressive variation of menus with hardly any repetition, which can sometimes be an issue for an all inclusive resort. There are speciality restaurants, must notably "Only Blu" which is the largest underwater restaurant in the Maldives, it's stunning to see all the fish (and sharks) swimming next to your table as you enjoy a very impressive menu. Even the breakfast/ lunch restaurant has a nightly menu instead of the standard buffet, all the food and drinks were of the highest standard. Overall the island, amenities and accommodation are impressive enough but what sets this resort apart from others we've visited is the staff. We've been fortunate to have visited resorts worldwide, and the team at Oblu Lobigil were some of the best we have encountered, both on a professional and personal level. Nothing is too much, everybody will do their upmost for you and the entire team of restaurant/bar staff and housekeeping were exceptional. Shout outs go to Nisha (a natural team leader and creator of amazing strawberry milkshakes), Kim (a very kind soul with always with a smile to hand), Elin ( a great personality and very professional), Madheeh (great fun and also very thoughtful) and our host, Mechelle (always available for any enquires and support and created a superb tailor made itinerary for our stay) To summarise, Oblu Select Lobigili is a highly impressive resort with excellent accommodation, superb food and drink options and an overall team which excels in customer relation standards, we're very much looking to returning in the very near future, Shukuriyyaa! Read less