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 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.

Rating summary

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Service and a Wonderful Stay, Despite Minor Drawbacks

Jul 28, 2026 Jason R

We really enjoyed our stay. Everyone gets a personal contact person, and ours was Niheart, who was always very committed to making sure we had the best possible holiday. The staff were friendly and always tried their best to make everything as pleasant as possible. The only minor issues were that there was only one beach umbrella for four people,… Read more
We really enjoyed our stay. Everyone gets a personal contact person, and ours was Niheart, who was always very committed to making sure we had the best possible holiday. The staff were friendly and always tried their best to make everything as pleasant as possible. The only minor issues were that there was only one beach umbrella for four people, and that due to the tides, there was hardly any beach left by the beach villas twice a day. All in all, it was an expensive holiday, but definitely worth every dollar. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Unforgettable and exceptional stay, worth a visit!

Jul 28, 2026 MC R

Our stay at Sangeli Select with the Serenity Plan was truly exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the excellent service, the immaculate cleanliness of the resort, and the warmth of every staff member. Everyone was kind, welcoming, and always greeted us with genuine smiles, making us feel right at home. A special thank you… Read more
Our stay at Sangeli Select with the Serenity Plan was truly exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the excellent service, the immaculate cleanliness of the resort, and the warmth of every staff member. Everyone was kind, welcoming, and always greeted us with genuine smiles, making us feel right at home. A special thank you to Sara and Sumanta from the reception for patiently helping us with all our documents and ensuring everything went smoothly. Their professionalism and attentiveness made our arrival and stay completely stress-free. We want to recognize the team for going the extra mile by beautifully decorating our bedroom to celebrate our sister’s special occasion. It was such a thoughtful surprise and made the celebration even more memorable. The food and the service at The Courtyard were excellent. The staff were attentive and friendly throughout our meals. While we would have loved to see a few more menu choices, the overall dining experience was fantastic. The Grill Wok was definitely our favorite! A special mention also goes to Dinesh from Wine & Dine. He shared so many helpful recommendations on where to explore the island and the best times to visit different spots. His suggestions made our trip even more enjoyable. Also Wida from Elena spa and all the staff member. Thank you for making us extra relaxed with freebies. Thank you to the entire Sangeli Select team for making our vacation so memorable. Your hospitality exceeded our expectations, and we truly appreciate all the care and effort you put into making every guest feel special. We will definitely be coming back! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Our shortest trip and one of our best

Jul 27, 2026 Ali Afrah H Male

Day and a half with family and my best friend's family. Not long. But Niheart, our host, is the reason it worked anyway. He read what the group needed and had things sorted before we asked, and he did it all without hovering once. On a stay this short, that's the difference between a nice visit and a good one. The boat ride over was lovely.… Read more
Day and a half with family and my best friend's family. Not long. But Niheart, our host, is the reason it worked anyway. He read what the group needed and had things sorted before we asked, and he did it all without hovering once. On a stay this short, that's the difference between a nice visit and a good one. The boat ride over was lovely. Welcome and send-off were both memorable, food was good throughout, and the kids' club kept the little ones happy long enough for the adults to actually sit down. Thank you, Sangeli. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Idyllic Maldives for the family

Jul 26, 2026 107adrianj Worcester, United Kingdom

First time in the Maldives and surpassed our expectations. Whole resort is exceptional: staff, cleanliness, service, over water villas. From the greeting at the airport to the easy transfer to the resort. All brilliant. The attentiveness of our butler Niheart was a great added touch - just checking with us now and then all is ok. Snorkelling it… Read more
First time in the Maldives and surpassed our expectations. Whole resort is exceptional: staff, cleanliness, service, over water villas. From the greeting at the airport to the easy transfer to the resort. All brilliant. The attentiveness of our butler Niheart was a great added touch - just checking with us now and then all is ok. Snorkelling it better on the non bay side of the water villas. Personally I am not sure the private pool was worth it as the sea is your pool. Food was great. Serenity plan with 2 al a carte meals, 2 boat trips and a spa treatment is excellent value. Faultless. Would recommend to anyone. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A dream holiday in paradise

Jul 25, 2026 Christopher M

A fantastic location. Pure paradise.All the staff were so friendly and always eager to help make our holiday more memorable, We had a beach villa with a pool which was directly on the beach which made it very private.It was absolutely beautiful 😍 Very good value. There are two Al a cart restaurants also the main buffet restaurant, the food… Read more
A fantastic location. Pure paradise.All the staff were so friendly and always eager to help make our holiday more memorable, We had a beach villa with a pool which was directly on the beach which made it very private.It was absolutely beautiful 😍 Very good value. There are two Al a cart restaurants also the main buffet restaurant, the food was amazing, so much choice with several cooking stations offering a range of exciting food to try . July I'm told is supposed to be the rainy season, we didn't get any every day was around 30°, their house reef is also fantastic were you can see an abundance of fish whilst snorkling. This was truly a 5 star experience ✨️, I highly recommend . Read less