In the Maldivian language of Dhivehi, ‘Lobi’ means love and ‘Gili’ means island, so therefore Lobigili is, in essence, the island of love. If you’re looking for a romantic trip for two, this is it. Set in an idyllic location with white sandy beaches and sparkling waters, the adult-only OBLU SELECT Lobigili offers some experiences to make this a trip you will never forget. The largest underwater restaurant in the Maldives, Only BLU offers modern gourmet cuisine with a front row seat to the coral reef – and it’s included in the excellent Lobi Plan. This indulgent plan also includes a complimentary sunset fishing trip and a guided snorkelling trip, so you’ll get to see the best of the island and it’s surroundings after that relax with the included spa treatments. Both the beachfront and over water suites have a modern feel with semi open-air bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes, why not upgrade to the water pool villa for that added luxury of a private infinity pool overlooking the lagoon.
Amenities
Sailing
Scuba Diving
Snorkelling
Tennis
Windsurfing
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Restaurant
Safety Deposit Box
Spa
Swimming Pool
Beachfront location
Where is it
Located on the island of Lobigili, just 15 minutes North West of Male International Airport by boat. Complimentary speedboat transfer to and from Malé International Airport.
Hotel information
68 stylishly designed villas, all with air-conditioning, tea/coffee-making facilities, iron and ironing board, complimentary mini-bar replenished daily, robe and slippers, hairdryer, flat-screen LCD TV, in-room safe, separate bath tub and rain shower, and complimentary WiFi access. All villas have 1 king-size bed, sleeping 2 adults.
SunNest Beach Pool Villas feature an open air bathroom, cosy veranda, walk-in wardrobe, and a private pool just steps from the beach.
Please note: all rooms have a minimum occupancy of 2 people. Single occupancy is not accepted.
All Inclusive - The Lobi Plan: includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner served at Ylang-Ylang. Selection of freshly prepared local snacks served between 4:00-6:00pm at The Swing Bar. One a la carte fine dining experience per guest per each four nights stayed at Only BLU (pre-booking required, subject to availability). One dining experience per guest per each four nights stayed at Gaadiya 17 Food Truck. Unlimited orders from a wide selection of liquor and premium wines at Ylang Ylang and The Swing Bar, and unlimited orders of signature cocktails from a selected list at The Swing Bar. Soft drinks, mineralised water, and an assortment of tea and coffee available at all outlets. Complimentary use of snorkelling equipment throughout the stay. Complimentary selection of non-motorised water sports. One complimentary sunset fishing trip per guest per stay (weather permitting). One complimentary snorkelling guide trip per guest per stay (weather permitting). In-villa minibar replenished daily with an assortment of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages along with a selection of snacks. Unlimited access to the over water gymnasium. Daily live music performances at The Swing Bar. One 45 minute spa treatment per person per every 4 night stay (4 night minimum stay required).
Nest Water Villas are situated over the ocean with direct lagoon access, an outdoor shower, and a private overwater hammock.
SunNest Water Pool Villas are similar to the Water Villas, with the addition of a private infinity pool.
Ylang-Ylang (all-day dining with a la carte menu and live cooking stations). The Swing Bar (poolside bar with live music, afternoon snacks, and drinks throughout the day). Only BLU (underwater fine-dining restaurant). Gaadiya 17 Food Truck (casual dining on the beach, serving a range of exotic game meats). Guests can also dine at Element X at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi as this is included within the All Inclusive plan.
Daily live music at The Swing Bar.
Swimming pool. Overwater gym. ELENA Spa*. Snorkelling. Kayaking. Stand-up paddle boarding. Paddle boats. Catamaran sailing* (complimentary with proof of license). Windsurfing* (complimentary with proof of license). Banana boat rides*. Water-skiing*. Knee boarding*. Wakeboarding*. Seabob*. Access to PADI Certified Dive School*, X360 bar and pool, and evening entertainment at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi. Tennis Court.
Complimentary WiFi access. 24-hour front desk. Laundry service*.
* Denotes local charge.
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Jan 21, 2026Simon PNortham, United Kingdom
My wife and I stayed for 5 nights in January 2026. We had planned this trip for 5 years and had high expectations and really didn’t want to be disappointed. We needn’t have had any concerns, our stay was everything we dreamed of. Without exception, from beginning to end, the entire holiday was exceptional. Particular praise needs to be given to…
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My wife and I stayed for 5 nights in January 2026. We had planned this trip for 5 years and had high expectations and really didn’t want to be disappointed. We needn’t have had any concerns, our stay was everything we dreamed of. Without exception, from beginning to end, the entire holiday was exceptional. Particular praise needs to be given to the excellent and welcoming staff, and the dining options. The underwater restaurant is an incredible experience and a memory we are not likely to ever forget.
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Fantastic resort for couples
Jan 21, 2026Ewan M
We had a fantastic holiday. This was our first (but not last) trip to the Maldives and we could not have picked a better resort. Everything about it from the arrival, the room, the pool , marine life and the food was exceptional. The best thing about it all was the service provided by the amazing staff in the resort. You get a personal…
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We had a fantastic holiday. This was our first (but not last) trip to the Maldives and we could not have picked a better resort. Everything about it from the arrival, the room, the pool , marine life and the food was exceptional. The best thing about it all was the service provided by the amazing staff in the resort. You get a personal representative to take care of you, ours was Alpi who arranged all the restaurant and excursion bookings for us and made sure we knew what was happening on a daily basis - she was brilliant.
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A perfect, luxurious and peaceful stay.
Jan 20, 2026HelenG2010Hereford, United Kingdom
Having stayed at other Atmosphere resorts before we knew that the standard would be high but this surpassed expectations. We very much enjoyed that it is a small island and adult only, it was very peaceful and felt very special. Our Nest Villa with Pool was beautiful. We had both shade and sun on our garden area so we could really enjoy it. The…
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Having stayed at other Atmosphere resorts before we knew that the standard would be high but this surpassed expectations. We very much enjoyed that it is a small island and adult only, it was very peaceful and felt very special. Our Nest Villa with Pool was beautiful. We had both shade and sun on our garden area so we could really enjoy it. The mini bar had beer, white wine, sparkling wine as well as soft drinks and there were also assorted nuts and crisps (which we could never manage because we ate so much in the restaurants!).
As most reviews have mentioned the people play a huge part in making this island so special. Our host Sarah was amazing, taking care of us from the first minute we arrived to the moment we left (and then staying in touch to make sure we arrived home safely). Nothing was too much trouble. She arranged a schedule for us ahead of time for the treatments and restaurants but was also very flexible in helping us if we needed to make any changes. She was truly lovely and made our stay special. Thank you Sarah.
Every single one of the team are so welcoming and attentive that I ended up with a long list of names it became impossible to single them out - so I would just say that the Management team should be very proud of each and everyone of them. The team in the Main restaurant are particularly special.
The food is excellent in every restaurant and very generous! I expected some of the portions to be small in the speciality restaurants but they certainly weren't that and the quality in each and every one was exceptional. The lunches were also full of so much choice and such a wide range of different cuisines. We loved the Indian station which offers different dishes and sides every day. The cooked to order lunch dishes were also particularly good and it was great to have an a la carte option - these included varying Asian dishes each day as well as steaks, fish, duck etc. I would recommend not going too mad on your first couple of days because I was so full up by the end ....but only because it was all so fantastic!
We did venture to the other island one day for a walk and its a huge contrast. I am sure its amazing for families but it made us appreciate the peace and quiet when we got back to Lobigili as its a very different experience.
I could go on and on talking about how special it is and could not recommend Lobigili more highly, we are so sad to be home and missing the island so much. We will be planning to return as soon as we possibly can.
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Honeymoon at OBLU Select Lobigili- an unforgettable experience!
Jan 18, 2026Estrella M
My husband and I chose OBLU Lobigili as our honeymoon destination and it exceeded my expectations. From our time at male airport and on the speedboat to our arrival at the resort everything went smoothly! The resort is very clean as the staff ensure cleanliness in the room, beaches, restaurants, restrooms, etc. We are honored to have had such a…
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My husband and I chose OBLU Lobigili as our honeymoon destination and it exceeded my expectations. From our time at male airport and on the speedboat to our arrival at the resort everything went smoothly! The resort is very clean as the staff ensure cleanliness in the room, beaches, restaurants, restrooms, etc. We are honored to have had such a kind and helpful host to take care of our needs and individual our stay based on our interests in activities. Ms. Ruchika allowed us to soak in the beauty of male and enjoy our honeymoon stressfree as she communicated with us very promptly. Our stay at Lobigili is one my husband and I will never forget. We will be back to Lobigili for one of our anniversaries in the future and would love to have Ms. Ruchika as our host once again!
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Truly amazing
Jan 18, 2026joannewF7175LD
Beautiful island every thing was perfect the trip was made especially special by the wonderfull staff at the resort - they could not do enough and their smiles were infectious . A special thank you to Mechelle and Teju
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