OBLU SELECT Lobigili

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Star rating

Elena Spa
Beach Pool Villa
Beach Pool Villa
Nest Water Villas
Nest Water Villa
Nest Water Villa
Nest Water Villa with Pool
Nest Water Villa with Pool
Swing Bar
Ylang Ylang
Watersports
Swing Bar
Only BLU restaurant
Arrival jetty
Arrival jetty
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Elena Spa
Beach Pool Villa
Beach Pool Villa
Nest Water Villas
Nest Water Villa
Nest Water Villa
Nest Water Villa with Pool
Nest Water Villa with Pool
Swing Bar
Ylang Ylang
Watersports
Swing Bar
Only BLU restaurant
Arrival jetty
Arrival jetty

The hotel

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).

Please note: Meal plan inclusions are defined by the hotel and are subject to change at any time without notice.

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Thank you Lobigili staff for a great holiday

Mar 28, 2026 Stewart M Lincoln, United Kingdom

We had a 10 night holiday with friends. Stayed in a Beach Villa with pool. Absolutely fantastic is all we can say. The friendliness and professionalism of the staff make the resort what it is. The food was second to none, fresh, plentiful and all diets catered for. We stayed in the adults only section of the island with a visit to the family side… Read more
We had a 10 night holiday with friends. Stayed in a Beach Villa with pool. Absolutely fantastic is all we can say. The friendliness and professionalism of the staff make the resort what it is. The food was second to none, fresh, plentiful and all diets catered for. We stayed in the adults only section of the island with a visit to the family side only to drop dive kit off. It’s a totally different atmosphere and if we had booked this side we would have been disappointed. However, it is for families whereas we wanted a relaxing time. There is no Reception area. All questions and information is shared via WhatsApp with your host. Our host Ruchika was always there to help, professional and attentive . Nothing was too much trouble. The dive centre was professional. We had four boat dives and on all dives there was only my buddy and me. We had a direct flight with BA from Heathrow. We would choose this option again. Would we visit Lobigili again- Absolutely Read less
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Mar 28, 2026 Leigh-Anne P

We had an absolutely incredible stay at Oblu Select Lobigili. From the moment we arrived, the staff made the experience unforgettable — every single person was warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. The level of service was exceptional and felt very personal, which made the whole trip even more special. The food was amazing throughout our stay,… Read more
We had an absolutely incredible stay at Oblu Select Lobigili. From the moment we arrived, the staff made the experience unforgettable — every single person was warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. The level of service was exceptional and felt very personal, which made the whole trip even more special. The food was amazing throughout our stay, with so much variety and consistently high quality at every meal. A special mention has to go to the pastry chef, who is incredibly talented — the desserts were not only beautiful but some of the best we’ve ever had. Every day there was something new and creative, and it really stood out compared to other resorts we’ve visited. Overall, this resort exceeded our expectations in every way. Incredible staff, amazing food, beautiful island, and a truly relaxing atmosphere. We would absolutely recommend Oblu Select Lobigili and would love to come back. Thank you to the lovely Mechelle! Already looking to try another Oblu resort next year! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fabulous place

Mar 28, 2026 8140KJD Oldmeldrum, United Kingdom

Lobigili is amazing! We had a fabulous experience. The transfer from airport is like 20min by speedboat, great fun! We got assigned our own Host, Sarah, who was amazing at helping us sort out any trips or if we had concerns or if we wanted collected for dinner or anything at all. The food in Ylang Ylang is superb, can chose to sit inside, outside,… Read more
Lobigili is amazing! We had a fabulous experience. The transfer from airport is like 20min by speedboat, great fun! We got assigned our own Host, Sarah, who was amazing at helping us sort out any trips or if we had concerns or if we wanted collected for dinner or anything at all. The food in Ylang Ylang is superb, can chose to sit inside, outside, on the beach, staff are great fun. The food truck and underwater restaurant also amazing experiences. We spent our days having spa treatments, snorkelling (where we saw amazing fish, sharks), swimming in the Indian Ocean, paddle boarding, canoeing, jet skiing, sipping cocktails, watching sunsets. All of it is just amazing would defo recommend. We stayed in water villa with pool and loved the view of sunsets and out to the vast Indian Ocean. These are all the same, even the very end one, the only difference is the distance to walk to access them but it’s very easy to arrange your host to collect you in a golf buggy so no worries about mobility issues. The overwater villas without pools are exactly the same they just face the sunrise and the other island so always plenty to see from them. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The Island & facilities are fantastic but the staff are even better!!!

Mar 27, 2026 flat9HP torquayt

just returned from Oblu Select Lobogilli after 7 wonderful days, everything about this place, makes it one of the best islands in the wonderful Maldives, the accommodation, the food, the Spa, the excursions & of course the weather/climate, but what really makes the place unforgettable is without doubt the wonderful staff, too many to mention by… Read more
just returned from Oblu Select Lobogilli after 7 wonderful days, everything about this place, makes it one of the best islands in the wonderful Maldives, the accommodation, the food, the Spa, the excursions & of course the weather/climate, but what really makes the place unforgettable is without doubt the wonderful staff, too many to mention by name , save for Sarah our appointed hostess, who was always on hand to answer any queries we had or to help with any excursion/spa booking & Risminni in the Swing bar who mixed my 18 year old Chivas Regal Rye & Dry to perfection every time!! Ylang Ylang restaurant was superb, as was the evening spent wining & dining at the food truck on the beach!! THANKYOU TO ALL THE STAFF ON THE ISLAND, YOU MADE OUR HOLIDAY A HOLIDAY TO REMEMBER FOR EVER!! HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN SOON!!! Read less
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Mar 27, 2026 owainw_11 Bala, United Kingdom

Had a beach villa - fantastic villa , amazing resort - lovely food etc but its best asset was the staff ! Every single one was amazing - our host was Lana she was great and Elin was very friendly and attentive! We will definitely go back - highly recommend 👍