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.

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing stay thanks to Mika

Mar 27, 2026 Daniel S

We just got back from OBLU Select Sangeli and it was honestly a dream. The food was amazing the whole time. We tried different restaurants during our stay and never had a bad meal. There’s a lot of variety, and everything felt fresh and well prepared. The resort was stunning, but what really made it for us was Mika. She went out of their way to… Read more
We just got back from OBLU Select Sangeli and it was honestly a dream. The food was amazing the whole time. We tried different restaurants during our stay and never had a bad meal. There’s a lot of variety, and everything felt fresh and well prepared. The resort was stunning, but what really made it for us was Mika. She went out of their way to make sure every little detail was covered, from dinner reservations to just checking in on us. It’s rare to find service this genuine. Thank you, Mika and everyone in the resort for making our trip unforgettable Read less
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Mar 26, 2026 lisa a

Second time going to this amazing island. Location, villas, cleanliness excellent standard. The staff are amazing and nothing is too much trouble for them. In particular Zakki (entertainment) and Sam (host). They made our holiday extra special. Can’t thank them enough. Both a great asset to the team. Look forward to seeing you all again next year… Read more
Second time going to this amazing island. Location, villas, cleanliness excellent standard. The staff are amazing and nothing is too much trouble for them. In particular Zakki (entertainment) and Sam (host). They made our holiday extra special. Can’t thank them enough. Both a great asset to the team. Look forward to seeing you all again next year for another truly amazing holiday. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating BEST STAY EVER!🐬🏝️🐠

Mar 26, 2026 Annie L

From the moment we arrived, we knew this trip was going to be something special. The staff at the courtyard gave us such a warm and genuine welcome, setting the tone perfectly for what turned out to be an incredible stay. We stayed in a stunning water villa with a private pool, and waking up, and falling asleep, to those breathtaking views every… Read more
From the moment we arrived, we knew this trip was going to be something special. The staff at the courtyard gave us such a warm and genuine welcome, setting the tone perfectly for what turned out to be an incredible stay. We stayed in a stunning water villa with a private pool, and waking up, and falling asleep, to those breathtaking views every day was surreal. The sunsets were simply the best we’ve ever seen, honestly unforgettable. The little touches, like the slide on the main island, added such a fun and unique element to the experience. The food and drink were exceptional throughout. The variety of restaurants meant we were never short of options, and every meal felt like a treat. The live cooking stations were a real highlight, and the cocktails were on another level, creative, delicious, and perfectly crafted every time. We also loved taking part in the cocktail making and towel origami activities, which added a fun and memorable touch to our stay. What truly made this trip stand out, though, was the people. Sam and Zaki went above and beyond to make our stay extra special. Zaki is not only an incredibly talented singer, his entertainment was a highlight of our evenings, but also such a kind and genuine person. He made a real effort to personalise our experience and ensure we got the absolute best out of our stay. Sam was equally fantastic. He has an amazing personality and always had our best interests at heart. We loved that we could have a laugh and joke with him, while he still maintained a high level of professionalism at all times, it made everything feel relaxed yet perfectly taken care of. His service was exceptional and we loved meeting him! We made full use of everything the resort had to offer, the beach, the main pool, and our villa pool, and loved having that variety. It never felt crowded, which made the whole experience incredibly peaceful and relaxing. There was never a dull moment. The snorkelling trip and fishing trip were both amazing additions, we genuinely looked forward to them, and they exceeded expectations. The underwater camera in our villa was another unique touch, we loved watching it and even falling asleep to it each night and seeing a shark! Overall, this was a flawless luxury experience that we’ll never forget. Every detail, every moment, and every person contributed to making it truly special. We’d return in a heartbeat! Read less
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Mar 26, 2026 Relax24211476340 Gillingham, United Kingdom

Just got back from our second visit, this time with the kids and we had an even more amazing time than last year. Location, facilities, weather, room, everything really was 5/5. But what sets it aside from the rest is the staff, especially Zakki and Sam, who went above and beyond and made our holiday even more memorable. Thank you, we will be… Read more
Just got back from our second visit, this time with the kids and we had an even more amazing time than last year. Location, facilities, weather, room, everything really was 5/5. But what sets it aside from the rest is the staff, especially Zakki and Sam, who went above and beyond and made our holiday even more memorable. Thank you, we will be back next year. Read less
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Mar 26, 2026 Lewis A

This was honestly the best experience of my life. The water villa with pool was absolutely amazing, perfect amount of privacy and the communal bar/pool area was absolutely stunning. the cleanliness was superb and i have never met such kind staff. My experience would not have been the same without Sam and Zaki. Both went out of their way to make… Read more
This was honestly the best experience of my life. The water villa with pool was absolutely amazing, perfect amount of privacy and the communal bar/pool area was absolutely stunning. the cleanliness was superb and i have never met such kind staff. My experience would not have been the same without Sam and Zaki. Both went out of their way to make this experience better than any other, Zaki even making our experience better during his day off. Sam gave me a signed football shirt from all staff and both of these are only some of the examples that i have of both of these two being superb at their job. All staff had great banter which you do not usually see and we will definitely be coming back same time next year. The excursions are so good, fishing and jet ski’s were the most beautiful experiences and i CANNOT WAIT to return here next year. no other place in the maldives can compare to this Read less