OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

The hotel

Newly re-opening and updated in 2023 OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO, welcomes back its guests with a delightful vibrant look and feel… Renowned for its quality and service, the OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO brings with it enticing and refreshing interiors and design and a new island resort concept. You will benefit from the latest in hotel luxuries alongside the timeless treats a Maldivian island guarantees. Treats like diving at the 5-star PADI dive centre, snorkelling in crystal waters, relaxing by a choice of swimming pools (including an adults-only pool in a secluded area of the island) and strolling on sugar white sands that have barely seen a footprint. In a quiet spot on the less-developed northeast rim of the atoll, OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO has an exotic and unique house reef, home to pelagic fish, just metres from its shoreline, so it’s a good job the use of snorkelling gear’s included in your All-Inclusive plan, not to mention one a la carte dining experience at Just Grill or Raga Route for every 4 night stay, both if staying 8 nights and selected excursions and activities. Best of all... It's only 50 minutes away from the airport on a complimentary speedboat transfer.

Amenities

  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

On the quiet northeast rim of the North Malé Atoll, with renowned diving just offshore. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 50 minutes complimentary speedboat transfer, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Hotel information

152 villas and suites. All with air-conditioning, outdoor veranda, ceiling fan, open-air bathroom, sun loungers, flat-screen TV with cable channels, iPod docking stations, WiFi*, kettle, safe and hairdryer. 


Deluxe Beach Villas are elegant and comfortable villas offering direct access to the beach and the lagoon beyond. Chic interiors feature fresh, vibrant colours and cosy furnishings with pleasant fabrics in tropical shades and prints. Together with a relaxing aura – these deluxe beach villas in Maldives offer comfortable interiors and a classic Maldivian touch. Deluxe Beach Villas have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.


All-Inclusive of: The Oblu Island Plan™ includes buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at the main restaurant, The Spice. One dining experience at Just Grill specialty restaurant or Raga Route based on a minimum 4 night stay or one meal at each based on a 8 night stay, daily local snacks at Hedikaa Hut, unlimited beverages and drinks at The Spice, Just Grill, Raga Route, adults-only pool, and Helen’s Pool Bar. In-villa mini-bar replenished once daily with beer and non-alcoholic carbonated drinks, and bottled water. One complimentary sunset fishing and one complimentary local island excursion per person during stay. Complimentary speedboat transfers are included within the price shown.  

Please note: All Inclusive will cease at 11:00am on your day of departure.

Water Villas with Plunge Pool are larger still, with over-sized plunge pool, direct lagoon access and sunset views from king bedroom, sleeping maximum 3 adults.  

Beach Suites with Pool, have it's own 20 sq m swimming pool, spacious outdoor area, 1 master king bedroom and 1 twin bedroom, sleeping maximum 4 adults.  

Deluxe Beach Villas with Pool are elegant and comfortable villas offering direct access to the beach and the lagoon beyond. Chic interiors feature fresh, vibrant colours and cosy furnishings with pleasant fabrics in tropical shades and prints. Together with a relaxing aura – these deluxe beach villas in Maldives offer comfortable interiors and a swimming pool to relax.

Lagoon Villas with Pool offer spectacular sunset views, these exclusive villas are built half on land and the deck opens into the serene turquoise lagoon with the pool overlooking the ocean. 

Sunrise Water Villa with Pool are cosy, colourful and newly built overwater villas offering individual sundecks with direct access to the Ocean and a pool to enjoy endless Ocean views.

Sunset Water Villa with Pool rooms are cosy, colourful and newly built overwater villas offering individual sundecks with direct access to the Ocean and a pool to enjoy the beauty of Maldivian Sunsets.    

Two Bedroom Family Rooms with Pool are spacious with colourful amenities, two bathrooms and ample outdoor area with swimming pool and direct access to the beach.

  • Room Upgrade: Book by 30 Jun '24 to receive a complimentary room upgrade from a Lagoon Villa with pool to a Sunrise/Sunset Water Villa with pool for completed stays up to 31 Oct '24, when staying a minimum of 4 nights. Room upgrades are subject to availability at the time of booking. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. Terms and conditions apply. 
  • Booking Bonus: Book by 30 Jun '24 to receive up to 15% off the accommodation cost for travel up to 31 Oct '24. Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

The Spice restaurant (live cooking stations and buffets; open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Just Grill* (à la carte, seafood and meats; open for dinner), Helen's Bar (adjacent to pool, with weekly theme nights and evening entertainment). Raga Route (newly created, restaurant serving progressive Indian cuisine). 

2 swimming pools (1 adults-only). Spa*. Poolside gym. 5-star PADI dive centre. Snorkelling. Recreational facilities, including volleyball, badminton, pool table, darts and board games. Fitness and wellness activities*, such as sunrise yoga and aqua aerobics.

Complimentary WiFi available.

* 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 Pure enjoyment

Apr 22, 2024 Arthur W

We arrived safely after the long journey and I have already completed my first day at work... I was not used to that at all. We were so spoiled by you!! ..oh, how I would love to go back to your beautiful Indian restaurant Raga Route! I really enjoyed it! A dream!! ..all the best and thank you again for your friendly manner, Chinmoy and all the… Read more
We arrived safely after the long journey and I have already completed my first day at work... I was not used to that at all. We were so spoiled by you!! ..oh, how I would love to go back to your beautiful Indian restaurant Raga Route! I really enjoyed it! A dream!! ..all the best and thank you again for your friendly manner, Chinmoy and all the other staff!! We had a wonderful time and will never forget it! Hopefully see you soon! And thank you very much!!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very good service clean and friendly nice place for diving

Apr 19, 2024 336grzegorzl Sanok, Poland

Very good service friendly nice sea very good for diving. Good foods very nice service on the restaurant the same for cleaning service. Nice sup-rice for bridhay by cleaning room team. Nice diving center with a couple of interesting events.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Out of the blue experience, surrounded with blue everywhere, wonderful animals in sea, good food and wonderful staff.

Apr 19, 2024 Akshay K

This has been one of our best vacations ever. OBLU nature, Helengeli, is indeed a fabulous resort in midst of beautiful sea all around. The staff here are very courteous and guidance throughout the stay was very useful as well. The marine life around the resort, especially towards the sunset side is superb! We managed to see a variety of fishes,… Read more
This has been one of our best vacations ever. OBLU nature, Helengeli, is indeed a fabulous resort in midst of beautiful sea all around. The staff here are very courteous and guidance throughout the stay was very useful as well. The marine life around the resort, especially towards the sunset side is superb! We managed to see a variety of fishes, sharks, turtle… The food was fabulous in all restaurants Spice, Raga route, Just grill we dined. The dinner at Just grill was the most memorable for us, the arrangements was special dining beach side with music of the waves. The kids club was very useful, since we travelled with our daughter we could leave her under the good care of the OBLU staff and have some memorable snorkelling experiences. Thank you! Read less
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Apr 17, 2024 Klára J

This trip was truly magical, we’ve felt welcomed since the very first minute we arrived to this beautiful resort. One of the things I would stress out is the nature and sealife here, snorkelling is a must do here. We saw turtles and countless number of fishes in the ocean, as well as sharks, manta and many more. The icing on the cake must have… Read more
This trip was truly magical, we’ve felt welcomed since the very first minute we arrived to this beautiful resort. One of the things I would stress out is the nature and sealife here, snorkelling is a must do here. We saw turtles and countless number of fishes in the ocean, as well as sharks, manta and many more. The icing on the cake must have been the dolphins we got to witness during one of the complimentary trips on a traditional boat. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating OBLU HOLIDAY DELIGHT

Apr 16, 2024 nicholasv156 Cobham, United Kingdom

The 5 key highlights of our wonderful family holiday to celebrate a milestone anniversary were: 1. All the friendly, happy and professional staff at the resort with special thank you and mentions to: Ellie and Thelma in dining/kitchen Bagus who makes best cocktails in bar Abba and Franci at the dive centre Aun for keeping our room awesome and… Read more
The 5 key highlights of our wonderful family holiday to celebrate a milestone anniversary were: 1. All the friendly, happy and professional staff at the resort with special thank you and mentions to: Ellie and Thelma in dining/kitchen Bagus who makes best cocktails in bar Abba and Franci at the dive centre Aun for keeping our room awesome and his super creative towel art designs Aye looking out for us generally 2. The reef is exceptional. Easy to access from the beach for snorkeling. Well laid out. Great sea life including rays, sharks, turtles, and most of the maldive tropical reef fish if not all of them. Not to mention several dolphin visits. 3. The food and drink. An incredible selection of the most amazing dishes that literally cater for all tastes - and including some amazing local Maldivian dishes too. Incredible sea food. Desert options always a highlight for our family. An incredibly generous and value for money all inclusive experience. 4. Resort facilities. Two great hotel pools - one adult only. Awesome gym overlooking the ocean. Additional restaurants with amazing food options. Helens bar. Sunset jetty. Main beach. Personal pool for our room. 5. Choice of activities and equipment. Very well equipped and maintained dive centre with great dive team, boat and equipment. Sunset cruises. Manta snorkelling. SUP, sailing, snorkelling, kayaking, windsurfing, jet skis. Read less