OBLU SELECT Sangeli

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

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. The main Sangeli Island and the smaller adults-only island, One Banyan, are linked by a string of overwater villas, plus the exclusive honeymoon select ocean villas— you can amble between the spa, 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.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • 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 and The Rock. 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 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. 

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 lagoon access, 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 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 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.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 30 Jun '24 to receive up to 20% 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. 

3 restaurants: The Courtyard (all-day dining menu with buffet, live cooking stations, and theme nights), JustWok (contemporary Pan-Asian menu, outdoor dining area), Just Grill (fine dining seafood and meat grill menu, open for lunch and dinner). The Sangs pool bar (with fresh local afternoon snacks by Mr Fry). 

Music and DJ nights (three times a week). Live music (weekly).

Outdoor swimming pool, One Banyan Pool (adults-only) and kids' pool. ELENA Spa*. Fitness centre. Atmosphere Aqua Club* (stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, pedalo, snorkelling equipment, diving* and sunset fishing trips – weather permitting). Unlimited snorkelling excursions included during stay. Excursions*. 

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating An unforgettable vacation !

Mar 27, 2024 David M Versailles, France

This was our 4th trip to the Maldives and it was the best one yet. Everything and everyone was wonderful. The boat transfer from the airport was easy and comfortable. We were greeted with a glass of Prosecco and big smiles. Once we were in our water villa, the 1st thing that I saw was a beautiful stingray that came toward us as if to say welcome… Read more
This was our 4th trip to the Maldives and it was the best one yet. Everything and everyone was wonderful. The boat transfer from the airport was easy and comfortable. We were greeted with a glass of Prosecco and big smiles. Once we were in our water villa, the 1st thing that I saw was a beautiful stingray that came toward us as if to say welcome to Oblu. The villa was very clean and more than comfortable. (The only slight inconvenience was that the bathroom didn’t have a/c so the difference in temperature between the main room and the bathroom was always a bit surprising.) The food was varied every night and it was regularly delicious. Both the Wok and the Grill were marvelous. (Tip: if you want more food in either restaurant, all you have to do is ask with a smile and your wish is their command.) The diving center was wonderful. Tom and Michelle made our dives unforgettable- we dived with whale sharks (very rare), mantas, stingrays just to mention a few. Whether you snorkel or dive the house reef is a never ending spectacle of marine life. (Sharks, stingrays, turtles and a multitude of fish) The staff was simply amazing, especially Maggie who tried to satisfy our every wish. The massages in the spa were professional and most relaxing. There is a wonderful feeling of solidarity on the island. I hope that Oblu Sangeli will remain the magical place that it was during our vacation and won’t become a victim of its own success, like so many islands. We stayed at Baros 2 years ago and I can assure you that Oblu’s quality was almost as good but for half the price. We’re sure to return to our little bit of paradise. (Can you tell that we adored Oblu Sangeli?!) Read less
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Mar 27, 2024 Road20556 London

We stayed for nine marvellous nights at the resort. The water villa was perfect and one of the lovely features was the floor window to observe the water and passing marine life. The restaurants were very good with a huge variety of choice and a good choice of drinks was available in both the restaurant and bars. We also enjoyed the convenience of… Read more
We stayed for nine marvellous nights at the resort. The water villa was perfect and one of the lovely features was the floor window to observe the water and passing marine life. The restaurants were very good with a huge variety of choice and a good choice of drinks was available in both the restaurant and bars. We also enjoyed the convenience of the drink selection in the mini bars. The diving and snorkelling were great and the night snorkelling was a very special experience meeting the local shark community. I really enjoyed the morning yoga sessions and also made use of the gym with its beautiful views across the lagoon. We found all the staff really friendly and welcoming and would like to say a special thanks to Layaan our room attendant who did a great job keeping the room in order and for decorating it for my birthday, a very impressive picture display with banners,balloons and cakes. We also enjoyed the towel models 😀 A fabulous holiday and one with many treasured memories. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating An unbelievable experience - everything was perfect

Mar 26, 2024 lizzywendywilliams Hampshire, United Kingdom

Wow, where do I begin? Sangeli, the sister hotel to Helengeli is incredible. I had the pleasure of spending four nights at this dreamy location with my niece. Our beach villa room (number 112) was nothing short of stunning, complete with luxuriously comfortable pillows. The indoor/outdoor bathroom was a delightful touch, meticulously cleaned every… Read more
Wow, where do I begin? Sangeli, the sister hotel to Helengeli is incredible. I had the pleasure of spending four nights at this dreamy location with my niece. Our beach villa room (number 112) was nothing short of stunning, complete with luxuriously comfortable pillows. The indoor/outdoor bathroom was a delightful touch, meticulously cleaned every day by the attentive Amir. The Courtyard restaurant served up an incredible array of options—fresh, delicious, and abundant. The staff truly embodied the spirit of hospitality, making our dining experiences memorable. We also had two incredible a la carte dinners as we were on the Serenity Plan. The Sangis bar was a gem, with live music in the evenings and a laid-back vibe during the day. Picture this: sipping a cocktail while gazing out over the gorgeous pool and the seemingly endless expanse of blue sea. It felt like a slice of paradise, and I couldn’t help but feel incredibly fortunate. Lahiru and his team provided impeccable service, always accompanied by genuine smiles. When my niece needed medical attention, the resort doctor was exceptional—kind, caring, and attentive. And a massive thank you to Mona from the dive centre, who took exceptional care of my niece after a slightly choppy night snorkel and is just a genuinely, lovely person. Thank you Mona 💖🙏 While Sangeli lacks the house reef that Helengeli boasts, we still had an unforgettable time. Daytime snorkeling trips were mesmerizing, and the night snorkel was nothing short of magical. But the icing on the cake? Snorkeling with manta rays, where we must have encountered close to 20 mantas. An experience we’ll cherish forever. Thank you to the crew who took us out and gave us such an amazing time. To the entire Sangeli team: thank you for creating such a perfect trip. Lili and I deeply appreciate your hard work and dedication. You truly rock! 🌟🌴🌊 Read less
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Mar 26, 2024 paulandjaney Yorkshire

This is by far is the best place we have ever been, i would recommend this resort to all my family and friends. The staff and the ambience is 7*. Just to mention a few names:- Our room service guys were called Sikdar and Mr Sandeep, went above and beyond required standards. Fabulous people. I would also like to mention Mohammed at the Rock and… Read more
This is by far is the best place we have ever been, i would recommend this resort to all my family and friends. The staff and the ambience is 7*. Just to mention a few names:- Our room service guys were called Sikdar and Mr Sandeep, went above and beyond required standards. Fabulous people. I would also like to mention Mohammed at the Rock and at Sangs bar, super service...what a lovely gentleman. ShakeB - The engineer who showed us around the Island and how all the plant worked and functions. Also another mention the manager at Sangs bar Lahiru, went above and beyond expectations. Finally a big shout out to the manager of the whole resort Lyndon - What more can i say? Wonderful and so helpful. Until next time. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Happiness! So much fun! Everything is beautiful!

Mar 26, 2024 Qi D

Great exclusive experience. The snorkeling environment in the water house is great. The buffet in the main restaurant is delicious and has a wide variety of Asian catering options. Special thanks to Laura who helped us adjust our room, twice changed our spa reservations and repeatedly showed me the best sunset and snorkeling spot on the island. I… Read more
Great exclusive experience. The snorkeling environment in the water house is great. The buffet in the main restaurant is delicious and has a wide variety of Asian catering options. Special thanks to Laura who helped us adjust our room, twice changed our spa reservations and repeatedly showed me the best sunset and snorkeling spot on the island. I was very touched.Thank u Laura. Hope to see you again on oblu island. Read less