OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

Embrace island life at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi, a lively retreat driven by smart services, playful design, and incredible experiences. You'll arrive in style with a complimentary speedboat transfer, and as soon as you reach the island of Ailafushi, you're sure to feel relaxed - after all, you'll be surrounded by stunning sea views, soft warm sands, and plenty of Maldivian charm! On the Fushi PlanTM, you'll enjoy delicious meals from Element X's impressive show kitchens and expansive buffet, before heading to X360 for a refreshing drink to accompany the entertainment of the night. Non-motorised water sports are included for 15 minutes a day, as is use of the over-water gym, so those who like to keep active will have lots to enjoy. This is a fun, lively island with lots going on including the daily DJ around the pool and live bands in the evening, but if you fancy making your stay even more special, why not head underneath it? A trip to Only BLU, the underwater restaurant, is an absolute must for a meal that you'll never forget.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Located on Ailafushi Island in Male Atoll, and connected to the neighbouring island OBLU SELECT Lobigili by a 270m long jetty. Complimentary speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport on arrival and departure, taking approximately 15 minutes.

Hotel information

268 rooms, all with ocean views, in-villa WiFi access, safe, large flat screen LCD TV, cable TV, vanity, air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, drinking water bottles, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and robe and slippers. Ocean View Rooms are snug, homey, duplex-style one-bedroom villas, smartly designed to maximise space and comfort, and with a veranda with comfy daybed. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

All-Inclusive - The Fushi PlanTM

Inclusions:

  • Complimentary airport transfer by speedboat on arrival and departure, taking approximately 15 minutes. On arrival, guests are received by the airport team and escorted to the jetty for transfer, with chilled water and refreshing face towels provided
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Element X (self-assisted buffet spread with international cuisine and live cooking stations)
  • Dining and entertainment at X360 Bar
  • UNLIMITED orders of regular spirits and beers and house pour wines from the grab and go counter at X360
  • ONE signature cocktail/mocktail at X360 plus a choice of selected cocktails from the bar menu
  • UNLIMITED house pour wines and beers available at the self-assisted sections at Element X
  • Select wine pairings at Copper Pot Food Truck
  • Soft drinks, mineralised water, pre-packet juices and an assortment of tea and coffee available at all outlets
  • Entertainment with daily live music performances and DJ at the X360 Bar
  • Unlimited access to the fully-equipped over-water gymnasium
  • Daily organised group activities
  • Complimentary use of non-motorised water sports equipment (kayak, SUP and paddle board - maximum of 15 minutes per person per day per each item)
  • Kids Club and activities

Please note: specialty dining at the Copper Pot Food Truck and Only BLU under-ocean restaurant are non included in the plan, and are chargeable.

Please note: resort check-in time is at 2pm, and check-out time is at 12 noon. Late check-out is subject to availability on the day of departure at an additional cost. The Fushi PlanTM privileges will stop at 11:00am on departure day.

Beach Villas are just a few steps from the beach, with a private outdoor veranda and garden, inviting interior, walk-in wardrobe leading to a spa-like bathroom, double vanity, and a semi open-air bathroom. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Water Villas stretch into the dazzling lagoon, and are accessed by wooden jetty. Each water villa is shaped like a traditional Maldivian Boat – a ‘dhoni’ – creating a feeling of a romantic hideaway. With a private deck, and a staircase into the water, and a semi open-air bathroom. 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Ocean Family Two Bedrooms are the same as the Ocean View Rooms, with the addition of a second bedroom with bunkbeds in a story book theme for children, 2 bathrooms, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Element X (all-day dining, self-assisted buffet with international cuisine and show kitchens). X360 (main pool bar with scenic lagoon views, daily evening entertainment). The Copper Pot Food Truck (food truck with seafood and meat grills, open for dinner)*. Only BLU (under ocean restaurant open for lunch and dinner. Adult-only except for select lunchtimes when children are welcomed to dine)*.

*Please note: these restaurants are available to dine in at a supplementary cost.

Daily live music performances and DJ at X360 Bar. In-house band.

Large infinity pool. Daily live music performances and DJ at the X360 Bar. Pool Zumba. In-house band. Over-water gymnasium. Daily organised group activities. Non-motorised water sports. Weekly and seasonal group activities such as yoga, strength training, Pilates and more. One of the largest kids’ clubs in the Maldives, with top-level for older kids and teenagers, lower deck for younger kids, and a separate food corner for kids within the club. PADI Certified dive school*. ELE|NA Spa* complex. La Promenade* with shops.

* Denotes local charge.

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 Great place for couples and families

Dec 31, 2025 Khalid A

The place was great with good facilities Staff are very welcoming and helpful. Views are nice. Food was also delicious with good timings throughout the day.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Christmas relaxation - amazing water villa in Ailafushi, expertly cleaned by Hardik, who is always so friendly

Dec 31, 2025 Odyssey219604

Great place for a Christmas get away, beautiful sea villa, kept clean and tidy by the amazing Hardik who was always so friendly and would do anything for us to make our stay comfortable. Great location and with blue seas surrounding you there is nothing better than snorkelling or swimming of the villa or beautifully kept beaches. Staff here are… Read more
Great place for a Christmas get away, beautiful sea villa, kept clean and tidy by the amazing Hardik who was always so friendly and would do anything for us to make our stay comfortable. Great location and with blue seas surrounding you there is nothing better than snorkelling or swimming of the villa or beautifully kept beaches. Staff here are wonderful and we’ve had the best time, Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Holiday Location

Dec 29, 2025 Akshaya P

Lovely experience with a relaxed atmosphere for spending time with family. Interesting activities like fireshows, snorkling lessons etc. Room service was great and our room attendor Russ went an extra mile and kept the room spotless. Restaurent staff showed great hospitality and the food was great.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The 30th Birthday of my dreams!!

Dec 28, 2025 Zena Sophia S

I visited the Maldives for the first time and had a wonderful experience at this resort. There was 8 of us, and it is perfect for larger groups and families. It is different to other Maldives resorts, it had entertainment during the day and night (such as aqua aerobics and foam parties). The pick up from the airport was really smooth, and we were… Read more
I visited the Maldives for the first time and had a wonderful experience at this resort. There was 8 of us, and it is perfect for larger groups and families. It is different to other Maldives resorts, it had entertainment during the day and night (such as aqua aerobics and foam parties). The pick up from the airport was really smooth, and we were instantly greeted by reception staff from the boat. I was celebrating my 30th birthday and the staff went totally above and beyond. This was definitely the highlight of the holiday, so I want to give a huge and special shout out to the staff involved (below). They planned sooo many surprises for me - the bakery made the 30th birthday cake of my dreams, they completely decorated my room and I was blindfolded to my room and greeted by the team in traditional Maldivian dress, who were playing the drums and singing happy birthday. When I went inside my villa, that was the BEST surprise of all. Apparently this had never been done before, but there was a jet ski outside my room and one of the dive centre men was on a flyboard holding up a "Happy Birthday" banner. That was such an incredible moment and he was so talented, he was doing so many tricks my whole family were amazed! Honestly the hotel team were incredible and I cannot thank them enough for making the 30th bday memories of my dreams <3 A HUGE thank you to..... - Water Villa room service teams (Abu and team) - Veru (Resort Management) - Dive Centre team The buffet had a lot of variety everyday, the Indian and Thai stations were 10/10. I was impressed that all the soft drinks were from cans. I was really impressed that the TV had lots of English channels. Staying in the water villas was a dream and saw lots of marine life, like baby sharks, crabs and stingrays right from our villa. Everything was walkable (except the gym that is further out), but there's always buggies if you can't walk. I had a 60 minute neck and shoulder massage for about $100 which I thought was very reasonable, and the spa staff were lovely. The underwater restaurant is definitely worth booking for the experience - it is the biggest in the Maldives and Asia, there are a few sharks and colourful fish to spot! The gym is good, staff lovely, crystal clear water, great food and comfortable room. Another highlight was our dolphin and sunset cruise excursion. For two days in a row it was cancelled due to rain, but once again the hotel staff were so flexible and friendly and took us out on a boat for two hours - just as our family. We got to see lots of dolphins and I'm really grateful the dive team arranged this private trip just for us. The photography team were also really good and we got some great pics to take home too. xx There are some improvements I'd recommend, but overall the great experiences totally outweighed my recommendations: - The water villas are quite small for 3 people, and the showers are very temperamental for hot water. I love really hot showers, especially as it was an outdoor shower and it was only ever lukewarm Read less
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Dec 28, 2025 justine d

The Oblu xperience is a beautiful hotel with lovely beaches. We stayed in a sunrise water villa which was perfect and the bed was really comfortable. The food was really good, lots of choice. The restaurant staff were welcoming and friendly. Niya the restaurant supervisor gave an outstanding service, Our housekeeper Hardik kept our room very clean… Read more
The Oblu xperience is a beautiful hotel with lovely beaches. We stayed in a sunrise water villa which was perfect and the bed was really comfortable. The food was really good, lots of choice. The restaurant staff were welcoming and friendly. Niya the restaurant supervisor gave an outstanding service, Our housekeeper Hardik kept our room very clean and tidy, he always checked to see if we were happy and if we needed anything, nothing was a bother for him. Hardik went out of his way for any requests we had. The service we received from Niya and Hardik really stood out, they are a fantastic asset to the hotel. Read less