OBLU SELECT Sangeli

The most perfect honeymoon ever!! We honestly can’t thank Oblu Select at Sangeli enough for giving us such an unforgettable experience. Our trip got off to a bit of a rough start due to some personal health stuff, and things weren’t going the way we hoped. But after a chat with Frank (the manager), everything changed. He really listened, empathised, and turned things around for us — and from that point on, we had the best time. I rely on reviews a lot when I travel, so I wanted to give back and share all the details that helped make this such a special trip. The Staff — just amazing! Every single member of the team was so friendly, hardworking, and genuinely great at what they do. You could tell they cared about our experience. It really made a difference, and it wasn’t just us — we heard the same from other guests too. I really hope the management looks after this team because they’re the heart of the place. We felt so well taken care of the whole time. Honeymoon Suite — absolutely stunning We spent 4 nights here and it was just… wow. It’s on a more private part of the island, super peaceful, and the view from bed over the infinity pool and the ocean? Unreal. Whether it’s your honeymoon or not, it’s the perfect place to relax with someone special. And shoutout to Nazeel, our butler — total legend. One of the best we’ve ever had (and we’ve had a few at other high-end hotels). He was always there when we needed him, super friendly, and just made everything run so smoothly. We’re so grateful to him for going above and beyond. The suite itself was huge, beautifully decorated, the minibar was always full, and we loved having direct access to the ocean to snorkel right from our deck. Pure paradise. Also, huge thanks to Vajje who looked after our room and did the daily clean. We didn’t get to meet him, but he did such an amazing job — even folding our clothes so neatly. Seriously impressive attention to detail. Overwater Villa We stayed here for our last 2 nights and it was also beautiful. You can’t go wrong with any of the villa choices here, to be honest. The Food — just wow We mainly stuck to the à la carte restaurants and every meal was top notch. Even the buffet was great, with a big variety and fresh options, plus live cooking stations. One thing we really loved was how the chefs actually came around to the tables to check in with guests — it made everything feel more personal and thoughtful. Big shoutout to Shaam at JustGrill — always greeted us with a huge smile and made us feel super welcome. Also turned out to be an amazing photographer — we’ve got some great shots thanks to him! What a fantastic waiter, excellent service every time! Huge thanks to the incredible chefs who looked after us throughout: • Executive Chef Danang — made us feel like royalty and always checked in to make sure we were happy. • Sous Chef Vijay — introduced us to South Indian dishes and was just as attentive when Chef Danang wasn’t around. • Pastry Chef Spidhar — the best desserts I’ve ever had. Beautifully presented and so delicious. • Chef Kamal at JustWok — also fantastic and made sure we had a lovely time every meal. They all made the dining experience something really special. Excursions We did the nurse shark snorkelling trip and it was incredible. Being so close to the sharks was surreal. The guides were great at explaining everything and making everyone feel safe and calm. We also snorkelled around the house reef a couple of times and got to see so many beautiful spots — even spotted a turtle! Romantic Extras One of our favourite moments was the private full moon boat ride — it was like something out of a movie. You can also do it as a group but we opted for the private version and it was magical. We also had a private movie night under the stars at the Rock Bar, and it was honestly perfect. Comfy cushions everywhere, fresh popcorn, drinks topped up regularly — all under a full moon and clear night sky. Just dreamy. The staff did a fantastic job and ensured we had the best time! We had 2 private dinners, one on the beach in a love shaped heart and another at the end of the pier. Both so romantic and beautiful , prices are a little expensive but I guess you are in the middle of the Indian Ocean so everything imported will be expensive. They did a Maldivan night where the staff members did a show and we danced all night, it eas so much fun! Water Sports The team here was absolutely fab — super experienced, friendly, and made everything feel really safe and fun. We tried flyboarding (which was such an adrenaline rush and way cooler than we expected!) and also did scuba diving, which was an amazing experience. They really know their stuff and made sure we had a blast from start to finish. Great products are given in the room! The White Company! Points to improve - yoga The yoga offered was not done properly by s yoga teacher but by a PT instead and it wasnt good, so we and the other couple there left early, i would recommend upgrading this. Other thna that… perfect! ⸻ So, long review — but we wanted to share it all. Oblu Select totally delivered the best honeymoon we could’ve imagined. Can’t recommend it enough if you’re heading to the Maldives. Read less

We had the most amazing holiday at OBLU Select Sangeli celebrating a milestone birthday with 12 of our friends. The island is absolutely spectacular with so much marine life. We stayed in a beach villa with a pool & an overwater villa & both were stunning. The all inclusive plan was comprehensive & we wished for nothing. The food was delicious in all the restaurants & the drinks were great & free flowing. The staff really made this resort, they were exceptional & went above and beyond to make our stay special. Sous Chef Vijay & his team went as far as making us a delicious personalised lunch on our last day. You can do as much as you want or as little as you want with the island having a relaxed vibe & plenty of privacy but also plenty of entertainment (the DJ was awesome) & optional activities planned. We could not fault anything & it far exceeded our expectations & wished we did not have to leave. Highly recommended. Read less

We absolutely loved the hotel we chose for our honeymoon. We stayed in one of the beachfront villas, and our room opened right up to the sea—it felt like we had our own private lagoon! Our room was cleaned and the minibar was restocked twice a day, so it was always spotless and tidy. We even joked that we wished we had this kind of service at home! The room was beautifully decorated for our honeymoon too—special thanks to Bappi for helping to make the villa look so lovely. The hotel even arranged a special massage package and a romantic dinner for honeymooners, and both were absolutely wonderful. The meals were incredibly varied and delicious; we feasted on amazing tropical fruits, and coming home a few kilos heavier was inevitable. A huge shout-out to Sherif for helping with our buggy service (which you can call right from your room) and for answering all our questions. Since he lived in Turkey, he even speaks Turkish! We also joined the complimentary sunset fishing and snorkeling activities included after a 4-night stay, and we had a blast. The hotel offers a honeymoon photography service too; we didn’t get to do an outdoor shoot at home, but I guess fate meant that our photos would be taken in the Maldives! :) All in all, we left extremely satisfied with every aspect of the service. It’s hard to find staff this friendly, who never miss a chance to say “good morning” or “good evening.” Thank you for everything, Oblu Select at Sangeli! Read less