OBLU SELECT Sangeli

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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Water Villa With Pool
Beach Villa
Water Villa
Beach Villa with Pool
Beach Villa with Pool
Beach Villa
Water Villas
Water Villa
Water Villa
Water Villa with Pool
The Sangs pool bar
The Sangs pool bar
The Sangs pool bar
The Courtyard
The Courtyard
One Banyan Island
The Courtyard
The Courtyard
Beach Villa with Pool
Beach Villas
Honeymoon SELECT Ocean Villa
Honeymoon SELECT Ocean Villa
Honeymoon SELECT Ocean Villas
Honeymoon SELECT Ocean Villa
Honeymoon SELECT Ocean Villa
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Suite
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Suite
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Suite
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Suite
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Suite
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Water Villa With Pool
Beach Villa
Water Villa
Beach Villa with Pool
Beach Villa with Pool
Beach Villa
Water Villas
Water Villa
Water Villa
Water Villa with Pool
The Sangs pool bar
The Sangs pool bar
The Sangs pool bar
The Courtyard
The Courtyard
One Banyan Island
The Courtyard
The Courtyard
Beach Villa with Pool
Beach Villas
Honeymoon SELECT Ocean Villa
Honeymoon SELECT Ocean Villa
Honeymoon SELECT Ocean Villas
Honeymoon SELECT Ocean Villa
Honeymoon SELECT Ocean Villa
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Suite
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Suite
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Suite
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Suite
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Suite

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 by 15 Aug '26 to receive up to 20% off the accommodation cost between 18 May '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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Perfect Honey Moon ending

Jun 11, 2026 iago_615 Madrid, Spain

We spent the final days of our honeymoon at OBLU SELECT Sangeli in a Water Villa, and it was the perfect ending to an unforgettable trip. The island is beautiful, the snorkeling was fantastic, and we especially enjoyed the fishing excursion. Every experience was well organized and helped create wonderful memories. We would like to thank Aiham and… Read more
We spent the final days of our honeymoon at OBLU SELECT Sangeli in a Water Villa, and it was the perfect ending to an unforgettable trip. The island is beautiful, the snorkeling was fantastic, and we especially enjoyed the fishing excursion. Every experience was well organized and helped create wonderful memories. We would like to thank Aiham and the entire reception team for their kindness, professionalism, and genuine care throughout our stay. From the moment we arrived until the day we left, we always felt welcomed and looked after. We would also like to recognize the excellent service provided by the restaurant team, the pool bar staff, and the housekeeping team. It is impossible to remember every name because so many people contributed to making our stay special, but everyone was attentive, friendly, and always smiling. A special mention goes to Tore, who introduced us to Rainbow Fish grilled Maldivian-style. It was absolutely delicious and one of the culinary highlights of our trip. All the chefs and culinary professionals were outstanding and made every meal a pleasure. Thank you to everyone at OBLU SELECT Sangeli for making the final chapter of our honeymoon so memorable. The combination of the beautiful island, the Water Villa, the activities, the food, and the exceptional hospitality made this a truly unforgettable experience. We hope to return one day. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating An Unforgettable Vacation with Exceptional Service

Jun 11, 2026 Nurzhan D

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Niheart, Ardhi, Ali, Hazim, Lahero, Martini, and Nazir. You made our stay truly exceptional. Your kindness, professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality made us feel welcome from the very first day. The service was outstanding, the food was amazing, and every moment of our… Read more
We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Niheart, Ardhi, Ali, Hazim, Lahero, Martini, and Nazir. You made our stay truly exceptional. Your kindness, professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality made us feel welcome from the very first day. The service was outstanding, the food was amazing, and every moment of our vacation was filled with warmth and care. This has been one of the most unforgettable holidays we have ever had. People like you are the reason guests return. We will definitely come back, and a big reason for that is the wonderful team that looked after us so well. Thank you for creating such beautiful memories for us. We hope to see you all again very soon! With love and gratitude ❤️ Nurzhan Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing Honeymoon escape in paradise

Jun 11, 2026 Marta G

We spent the last 5 days of our honeymoon at Oblu Sangeli after travelling around Japan for 2 weeks, and honestly it was exactly what we needed: pure relaxation. This was everything we wanted from an all-inclusive resort. No thinking, no planning, just enjoying the sea, the beach, the food, and switching off completely. The service throughout the… Read more
We spent the last 5 days of our honeymoon at Oblu Sangeli after travelling around Japan for 2 weeks, and honestly it was exactly what we needed: pure relaxation. This was everything we wanted from an all-inclusive resort. No thinking, no planning, just enjoying the sea, the beach, the food, and switching off completely. The service throughout the hotel was outstanding, especially at the buffet and reception. A special thanks to Aiham, who made our stay even more enjoyable with his kindness and professionalism. The food was surprisingly even better than expected, especially at the main buffet, where there was always a lot of variety and great quality. The open bar also made everything more fun and carefree during the day and evenings. Our water villa was amazing — waking up surrounded by that water never gets old. If we ever come back, we would probably spend a bit extra for a water villa with a private pool, as they looked incredible. The only downside for us was that we expected a slightly more couples-oriented atmosphere and fewer families with children. It did not ruin the experience at all, but as honeymooners we were imagining something a little quieter and more romantic overall. That said, we had an amazing stay and left feeling completely recharged. Perfect end to our honeymoon. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A wonderful journey，my first-ever Maldives escape.

Jun 11, 2026 Stut S

The island’s overall facilities are comprehensive, with beautiful and extensive greenery. The overall experience is comfortable; if the full score is 100, I would rate the overall experience an 85. The beach villa is very convenient and well-equipped. However, the body of water facing our room didn't offer much to explore. I hope they can try to… Read more
The island’s overall facilities are comprehensive, with beautiful and extensive greenery. The overall experience is comfortable; if the full score is 100, I would rate the overall experience an 85. The beach villa is very convenient and well-equipped. However, the body of water facing our room didn't offer much to explore. I hope they can try to accommodate guests' preferences as much as possible in the future. The overwater villa is quite far from the main restaurant, which is a bit inconvenient. The housekeeping for the beach villa was just average—they only replaced basic amenities and cleaned the floor. They didn’t even tidy up the used cups and drinks, which was not great. On the other hand, the cleaning for the overwater villa was exceptionally thorough. The staff member Sikdar was incredibly nice and made everything look brand new. He deserves a special shout-out! I’d give the accommodation experience an 80 overall. Regarding food, the restaurant updates its menu quickly, offering a wide variety of international cuisines and hosting regular themed activities. The Chinese Corner is centrally located, which is great. As a Chinese guest, I initially struggled a bit with the adapted flavors of the Chinese dishes. But after discussing it with the staff, they quickly made targeted adjustments specifically for me. I felt very well taken care of, and the service experience was fantastic. In particular, Restaurant Manager Dinesh was extremely enthusiastic and frequently checked in to ask how we liked the dishes. He truly elevated the entire dining experience to another level, making us feel exceptionally comfortable. Food from other regions was delicious and mostly to our liking. Special thanks to Head Chef Tore and the Indian Cuisine Chef for being so warm and patient. However, the dessert section was a bit too sweet for the two of us, as we prefer low-sugar options. I’d give the dining environment a 95. Thanks to the manager and some of the chefs, the service score jumps from an 85 to a 95. Thank them again! In terms of service, the overall response time was acceptable. However, due to a shortage of buggies, getting around from the overwater villas was quite inconvenient. Here, I must give a special mention to a staff member named Schaufaan, who helped us retrieve our snorkeling mask. The diving instructors were also very patient. Service at the restaurants was generally good, but the bar area had slower responses. There was also a noticeable gap in housekeeping standards between the beach and overwater villas. Our Chinese-speaking butler Meng was highly responsible and very helpful. Overall, I’d give the service an 80. Last but not least, the house reef snorkeling experience was surprisingly good. My advice is to get into the water early in the morning; if you're lucky, you'll have the chance to spot sea turtles and even sharks. It was definitely a highlight of the trip! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic family holiday. The best

Jun 10, 2026 George W

Thank you Oblu Sangeli for a fantastic holiday. Food and personal service was the best. Thank you especially to David for organizing a spectacular birthday for my wife and his contribution to our stay. To Lahiru and Shiruhaan for their dedicated service in making our holiday perfect.