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. Sangeli is home to it's very own house reef, easily accessible from both the beach and your stunning water villa. The main Sangeli Island and the smaller adults-only island, One Banyan island, are linked by a string of overwater villas. At One Banyan Island adults can enjoy the adult only infinity pool, plus an  a la carte lunch here during the day serving light meals. Here you will also find the exclusive honeymoon select ocean villas and have your very own butler and floating breakfast included! You can amble between the spa, overwater 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. We recommend a drink in the Rock Sunset Bar at the western tip of the island, the perfect spot to enjoy magical sunsets with a cocktail in hand, all whilst being serenaded by the incredibly talented resident jazz musician!

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • 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, At The Rock Sunset Bar open from 5-7pm enjoy the cocktail of the day, wine, beer and soft drinks. 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 Overwater 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. 

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

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 floating 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 15 May '26 to receive up to 20% off the accommodation cost between 01 Apr '26 - 23 Dec '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, theme nights and Indian Ocean night every Friday), JustWok (fine-dining, contemporary Pan-Asian menu, outdoor dining area), Just Grill (fine dining seafood and meat grill menu, open for lunch and dinner). Adults can enjoy a light a la carte lunch at One Banyan Island during the day. The Sangs pool bar (with fresh local afternoon snacks at the Hedhikaa Hut) 

Music and DJ nights (three times a week). Live music (weekly). Weekly pool party. Daily schedule of activities including aqua aerobics, yoga, weekly Boduberu show and more.

Main pool including smaller kids pool, plus an adult only infinity pool on One Banyan Island. ELENA Spa*. Overwater Gym. Muraka conservation centre. Boutique*. Kids club. TGI Dive & Water Sports Centre* (stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, pedalo, snorkelling equipment - all included, plus 2 excursions are included in your Serenity plan, diving* and other excursions are also available*. 

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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Apr 18, 2026 Luke G London

We’ve just spent a week at Oblu Select and honestly, it’s been one of the best trips we’ve ever had. The standout, without question, is the staff. Every single person we interacted with was incredible – warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in making sure you have a great time. It’s rare to see that level of consistency across an entire resort,… Read more
We’ve just spent a week at Oblu Select and honestly, it’s been one of the best trips we’ve ever had. The standout, without question, is the staff. Every single person we interacted with was incredible – warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in making sure you have a great time. It’s rare to see that level of consistency across an entire resort, and it made a huge difference to the experience. The island itself is in fantastic condition. It’s beautifully maintained, the rooms are excellent, and everything feels well looked after without being over the top. It strikes a really nice balance. The food and drink are also exceptional, especially considering this is an all-inclusive at this price point. The quality, variety, and consistency are genuinely impressive – easily some of the best we’ve experienced in a similar package. One of the highlights of the trip was the Nurse Shark tour with the dive centre. It was absolutely unforgettable and one of the best experiences we’ve ever done. Highly recommend it. Overall, it’s very hard to find anything negative to say about this place. It delivers on every level – location, accommodation, food, and most importantly, the people. Only very minor downside: the DJ wasn’t quite at the same level as everything else. Seen some amazing DJs in The Maldives so was disappointed as seems her first ever time DJing. That’s a small footnote in what was otherwise a near-perfect trip and the music We’d come back in a heartbeat. Would love to name every staff member who was amazing but just far too many to name. Incredible experience!! Read less
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Apr 18, 2026 Calin H Arad, Romania

A dream vacation. This is our 4th time in the Maldives, but for the first time we will definitely return to the same resort, namely Oblu Select Sangeli. Returning to the vacation, we stayed 10 nights in the water villa, where everything was perfect, cleanliness - thanks to Shirfan -, the minibar stocked every day, and the view from the deck… Read more
A dream vacation. This is our 4th time in the Maldives, but for the first time we will definitely return to the same resort, namely Oblu Select Sangeli. Returning to the vacation, we stayed 10 nights in the water villa, where everything was perfect, cleanliness - thanks to Shirfan -, the minibar stocked every day, and the view from the deck sensational. The food was very good every day, with enough choices of dishes and with particularly kind and funny girls at the entrance, namely Kelina, Moi, Inosha and Martini. Regarding the a la carte restaurants, we must mention the extraordinary chef Kamal Kumar, from Just Wok, who on one of the evenings we had dinner, prepared us some special dishes that were extraordinary. Also at both bars in the resort you could find a very large selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks with a special mention to Viney from One Banyan Pool Bar who prepared us some delicious drinks. Last but not least, we would like to thank Eliza who welcomed us upon arrival at the resort and gave us information about everything that exists within the resort, as well as the manager Mr. Frank whose farewell after 5 years - we met him at Varu for the first time - gave us a great pleasure. Finally, I would like to mention only one small negative thing, namely the organization of the pool party only once a week. Read less
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Apr 16, 2026 Claire M

Staying in the all-inclusive water villa with a private pool at Oblu Select was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we arrived, everything felt effortless. The villa itself was stunning: spacious, beautifully designed, and perched right over crystal-clear turquoise water. Waking up each morning to uninterrupted ocean views was pure… Read more
Staying in the all-inclusive water villa with a private pool at Oblu Select was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we arrived, everything felt effortless. The villa itself was stunning: spacious, beautifully designed, and perched right over crystal-clear turquoise water. Waking up each morning to uninterrupted ocean views was pure magic. The private pool added an extra layer of luxury What truly sets this experience apart is the all-inclusive aspect done right. The food was consistently excellent, with a variety of options that never felt repetitive. From fresh seafood to international dishes, every meal felt like a treat. Drinks, including cocktails, were generous and well-crafted—no skimping, no compromises. The service was impeccable throughout our stay. The staff struck that rare balance of being attentive without ever feeling intrusive. Every interaction felt warm and genuine, and it was clear they genuinely cared about making our stay special. Snorkeling right off the villa was another highlight—vibrant marine life just steps away made it feel like we had our own private aquarium. And when we wanted a change of pace, the resort offered plenty of activities without ever feeling crowded or busy. Overall, this was the kind of place that redefines relaxation and luxury. It’s ideal for couples, honeymooners, or anyone looking to completely switch off and indulge. Leaving was the hardest part—but the memories made it more than worth it. Absolutely unforgettable. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic stay with friends and family

Apr 15, 2026 Sam S Sydney, Australia

We’ve just come back from a stay at OBLU SELECT Sangeli as a group of 8 adults, and we had a fantastic time. We did a lot of research beforehand — we wanted somewhere with a good house reef, strong all-inclusive offering, and something that fit the budget for a group trip — and Sangeli ticked all the boxes. Everyone in the group came away really… Read more
We’ve just come back from a stay at OBLU SELECT Sangeli as a group of 8 adults, and we had a fantastic time. We did a lot of research beforehand — we wanted somewhere with a good house reef, strong all-inclusive offering, and something that fit the budget for a group trip — and Sangeli ticked all the boxes. Everyone in the group came away really happy with the choice. We stayed in overwater villas with pools, which were spacious, clean and very well maintained. The house reef is really good, especially for the variety of marine life — we saw sharks, eagle rays, stingrays and turtles during our stay. Definitely recommend doing the drift snorkel along the drop-off near the sunrise villas — starting near the honeymoon villas and drifting along was a highlight. The food was fantastic — great variety, really good flavours, and more than enough choice across the restaurants. Definitely book Just Wok and Just Grill, and we also loved the relaxed lunches at the adults-only pool. The all-inclusive package is generous — we definitely made the most of both the food and drinks. The included excursions are a great extra, so it’s worth taking advantage of as many as you can. Service across the resort was consistently friendly and welcoming. A special mention to Amandeep and the wider team — too many great people to name individually, but everyone contributed to making the stay special and well looked after. Although the resort isn’t adults-only, it worked really well for our group. There were some children around, but it never felt overrun, and we always found plenty of space to relax and enjoy ourselves. Overall, I’d definitely recommend it — particularly for groups of adults looking for a great all-round Maldives option. Read less
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Apr 14, 2026 Ma N

It's an expecting vacation. And Sangeli is a really beautiful kindly pleace worthy to visit! The ocean here seems to be made up of lots of defferent clear white green and blue precious stones. A perfect place to snorkeling around the Sangeli island. People here are so nice, and all the service is professional genial. Rooms here are clean and… Read more
It's an expecting vacation. And Sangeli is a really beautiful kindly pleace worthy to visit! The ocean here seems to be made up of lots of defferent clear white green and blue precious stones. A perfect place to snorkeling around the Sangeli island. People here are so nice, and all the service is professional genial. Rooms here are clean and comfortable. Our housekeeper are kindly and helpful, thanks for Sara. Read less