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 Oct '26 to receive up to 25% off the accommodation cost between 15 Aug '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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Aug 18, 2026 chamila j Sri Lanka

Our time at OBLU SELECT Sangeli was perfection from start to finish.The natural beauty of the island stunning with water villa arrangements.but what truly sets this resort apart is the outstanding staff.Every team member greeted us with genious warmth and service.We had an increadible time and highly recommend oblu select to anyone visiting the… Read more
Our time at OBLU SELECT Sangeli was perfection from start to finish.The natural beauty of the island stunning with water villa arrangements.but what truly sets this resort apart is the outstanding staff.Every team member greeted us with genious warmth and service.We had an increadible time and highly recommend oblu select to anyone visiting the Maldives I would like to express my gratitude specially to Lahiru ,Aadhil ,Dilanka and Kader made our stay more memorable Thanks a lot 🫡🙏 Read less
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Aug 18, 2026 Saliya M

We had a wonderful stay at OBLU SELECT Sangeli Maldives. Everything was perfect, from the beautiful surroundings and stunning water villa to the excellent service provided by the entire team. A special thank you to Bar Supervisor Lahiru for his exceptional service, kindness, and friendly attitude. He always made us feel welcome and went above and… Read more
We had a wonderful stay at OBLU SELECT Sangeli Maldives. Everything was perfect, from the beautiful surroundings and stunning water villa to the excellent service provided by the entire team. A special thank you to Bar Supervisor Lahiru for his exceptional service, kindness, and friendly attitude. He always made us feel welcome and went above and beyond to make our experience truly special. We would also like to sincerely thank Restaurant Manager Dilanka for his professional service and warm hospitality. His attention to detail and friendly approach made our dining experiences even more enjoyable. A big thank you as well to Room Boy Kadar for keeping our room clean and comfortable and for his helpful, caring, and friendly service throughout our stay. We would also like to give a special appreciation to Front Office Adhil for his warm welcome, helpfulness, and excellent service. His friendly and professional approach made us feel comfortable and well taken care of throughout our stay. We truly appreciate their hard work, dedication, and genuine hospitality. They all played a big part in making our holiday even more memorable. Thank you to the entire OBLU SELECT Sangeli team for giving us such a wonderful experience. We created so many beautiful memories and would definitely love to come back again. ❤️ Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read less
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Aug 18, 2026 Mikołaj D

Its our second time here and its just as we remembered it, which is great! The staff makes you feel like you are still at home and you don’t feel like you are a couple thousands kilometers away. Food is great, in every restaurant including the main one and the other two with ala karte. We will be coming here every once in a while! Thank you for… Read more
Its our second time here and its just as we remembered it, which is great! The staff makes you feel like you are still at home and you don’t feel like you are a couple thousands kilometers away. Food is great, in every restaurant including the main one and the other two with ala karte. We will be coming here every once in a while! Thank you for the hospitality! Special credits for Ardhi, Firey, Kader, Dilanka and team from wok and grill you are the best! If we forgot about someone, we appologise and we are grateful for meeting all of you. You are doing an amazing job worth remembering. Read less
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Aug 18, 2026 Cui Y

The room cleanings is really good, and Sikdar will prepare special surprise every day. That was really fantastic experience. For the room was very nice, and we saw several sharks under through our room. All in all is perfect.
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Aug 18, 2026 HyunSik E

Such a beautiful, nice, cool resort I recommend it to travelers And nazeel, who acted as our guide, is soooo kind.he was there to assit us anytime of the day we had a great time only becouee of him