Newly refurbished in 2023, the 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
Kids Club
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
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 two meals (one at Just Grill and one at Raga Route) based on a 8 night stay, or three meals (one at Just Grill, one at Raga Route and one meal at Just Grill OR Raga Route) based on a 14 nights stay and above. Selection of unlimited soft beverages, beers and wines at The Spice during meal times. A selection of unlimited signature cocktails, mocktails, beer, soft beverages, and spirits at Raa Bandhi Bar along with Bar Gratis. A selection of paired wines, beers and soft beverages with tea and coffee at Specialty dining experiences; Just Grill and Raga Route. In-villa mini-bar replenished once daily with two beer cans and four non-alcoholic carbonated drinks, and 0.5ml bottled mineral water. One complimentary sunset fishing and one complimentary local island excursion per person during stay. Complimentary speedboat transfers are included within the price shown. One complimentary Traditional line fishing per guest per stay. One complimentary Sunset Local Dhoni ride per guest per stay. Complimentary use of snorkelling equipment and use of non-motorised water sports equipment.
Please note: All-Inclusive will cease at 11:00am on your day of departure.
Lagoon Villa with 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.
Booking Bonus: Book by 11 Feb '25 to receive up to 35% off the accommodation cost booking between 5 Jan –17 Oct '25.
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 31 Mar '25 to receive up to 30% off the accommodation cost booking between 5 Jan–17 Oct '25.
Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. Terms and conditions 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), Raa Bandhi 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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Paradise Found 🏝️
Dec 25, 2024120akshayvBothell, Washington
Stunning island design, flawlessly planned activities, and breathtaking snorkeling experiences made our stay unforgettable. Sunset photo shoots at the jetti? Pure magic!
Shoutout to the incredible staff: Rajat (culinary genius), Noora (reception rockstar), Simpa (hostess extraordinaire), Warren, and Tina (melodic masters)! Their warm hospitality…
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Stunning island design, flawlessly planned activities, and breathtaking snorkeling experiences made our stay unforgettable. Sunset photo shoots at the jetti? Pure magic!
Shoutout to the incredible staff: Rajat (culinary genius), Noora (reception rockstar), Simpa (hostess extraordinaire), Warren, and Tina (melodic masters)! Their warm hospitality and expertise earned a well-deserved 100/100.
Minor suggestion: adjustable in-room music volume would be a nice touch.
Overall, an absolute gem of a destination!
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Amazing stay with wow snorkeling experience
Dec 23, 2024Iraida K
This is an amazing hotel with a beautiful house reef where you can see plenty of fish. We specifically chose this hotel for snorkeling, and it did not disappoint. We stayed for 2 nights in a beach villa and 2 nights in a water villa. Personally, I realized I prefer the beach villa more.
The staff were incredibly friendly, starting from the…
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This is an amazing hotel with a beautiful house reef where you can see plenty of fish. We specifically chose this hotel for snorkeling, and it did not disappoint. We stayed for 2 nights in a beach villa and 2 nights in a water villa. Personally, I realized I prefer the beach villa more.
The staff were incredibly friendly, starting from the General Manager, which really stood out. This is my third visit to the Maldives, and I found the staff here to be more relaxed, which created a welcoming and calming energy that made our stay even better.
However, I would like to highlight a few areas for improvement:
Food Variety: The options in the restaurant were quite limited. I would suggest adding a simple grill menu, as it’s a popular choice for many guests. Breakfast could also benefit from more options, such as poached eggs and avocado dishes.
Lighting: The passageways around the resort could use more lighting, and the water villas would benefit from additional lights pointing towards the water, so guests can better enjoy watching the fish at night.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I hope these suggestions help make the resort even better!
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The highlight of our trip was the exceptionally friendly Ablo staff.
Dec 23, 2024Noof A
Feedback on Our Maldives Trip:
1. Exceptional Staff:
The staff, overall, was extremely friendly, respectful, and always ready to assist with all our needs. Special thanks to the restaurant team for their professionalism and dedication. Your choice of staff is truly excellent.
2. Food Quality:
The food was outstanding—abundant, clean, and varied.…
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Feedback on Our Maldives Trip:
1. Exceptional Staff:
The staff, overall, was extremely friendly, respectful, and always ready to assist with all our needs. Special thanks to the restaurant team for their professionalism and dedication. Your choice of staff is truly excellent.
2. Food Quality:
The food was outstanding—abundant, clean, and varied. Most of the chefs were very welcoming and genuinely cared about our feedback, which added a personal touch to our experience.
3. Suggestions for Improvement:
• We hope to see an outdoor cinema added to enhance the evening atmosphere.
• Providing activities specifically for Muslims, especially for women, would be a thoughtful addition.
4. Privacy Concern:
Some activities, like snorkeling, impacted the privacy of our room. We recommend improving the layout or planning to avoid such issues.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we truly appreciate the management’s efforts in delivering such a memorable stay.
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Honeymoon Dream!
Dec 19, 2024I9339YXgabrielm
Espectacular hotel! And the Black Water band is amazing!!! All the food, service, activities, beach, and spa are out of this world! Recommend 100%! This is the best destination for honeymooners or for just having a family vacation! Definitely, worth the travel time!
Almost perfect
Dec 17, 2024962meWombourne, United Kingdom
Just returned from a great relaxing stay at this very good hotel. Sea life in abundance with easy access to viewing points around reef. Our room was cleaned to perfection each day by Haneef who always had a smile on his face and lovely to chat to every day. Food was generally very good but got a bit repetitive over time. Raga route is worth a…
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Just returned from a great relaxing stay at this very good hotel. Sea life in abundance with easy access to viewing points around reef. Our room was cleaned to perfection each day by Haneef who always had a smile on his face and lovely to chat to every day. Food was generally very good but got a bit repetitive over time. Raga route is worth a visit where we were very well looked after by chef Rajat and Rizki .Just grill is also good for a change from buffet although I think both restaurants could benefit from a few more choices on their menu. Kessi , Wita , Haikal and Anjali looked after us in the bar and made sure our glasses were never empty !
The spa is also very good and Ida does amazing massages!
Few little things is the reason for 4 and not 5 star review as follows -
Waited at airport for over two hours for speedboat which after 16 hours travelling is not ideal to say the least !
Limited choice of drinks and cocktails weren’t the best . Anything not in the A I plan was expensive.
First time we’ve ever been charged extra for oil when having spa treatment the spa is also close to arrival jetty so not that relaxing when the boats are constantly revving engines outside ! It would have been nice if snacks were available when restaurants were closed as in other places we’ve been and the mini bar needs improvement. Also we were surprised to see diesel tractors being used ( sometimes very early in morning ) as opposed to the buggies on other islands. The entertainment leaves at lot to be desired as the same duo are on six nights each week and sorry to say were very poor in sound and choice of songs (although the D J was very good ) . Shop was also very expensive $58 plus tax for sun cream .
We had a seat in restaurant by doors near ocean to try and benefit from the sea breeze but on more than one occasion people were smoking right outside and smoke was blowing through over tables ( I smoke and didn’t even consider lighting up so near to where people are eating .
Overall we had a great time and the staff were on it at all times although hotel was at less than 50% occupancy so could be different when full. Probably wouldn’t return but only because there are a lot more places to see !
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Paradise Found 🏝️
