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
Kids Club
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 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 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 11 Feb '25 to receive up to 20% off the accommodation cost between 18 Feb–20 Dec '25.
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 (fine-dining, 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. TGI Dive & Water Sports Centre* (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.
Based on 3535 reviews
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Unkempt hotel
Jan 30, 2025Анастасия Д
It seams like hotel has no owner, or general manager. Positive: nice and clean villa, nice staff, good food in ala cart restaurants.
Negative: hotel is self is not cleaned enough (plastic bags, dirty leafs, falling on you palms leaves), bed smell in the middle of the island, bad view because of strange concrete structure in the water, which are…
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It seams like hotel has no owner, or general manager. Positive: nice and clean villa, nice staff, good food in ala cart restaurants.
Negative: hotel is self is not cleaned enough (plastic bags, dirty leafs, falling on you palms leaves), bed smell in the middle of the island, bad view because of strange concrete structure in the water, which are partly destroyed, slide did not work, very bed beach near villa 303. We saw RATS two times. We were many time on Maldives, and never saw it. They do fumigation when you go to the dinner and breakfast and you breath it. Really sharp tile in main pool.
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Excellent Vacation
Jan 27, 2025Çağatay A
Every moment we spent in the hotel was very special and enjoyable with Mr. Sherif's attention and smiling face. The hotel was extremely clean and comfortable, the rooms were spacious and modernly furnished. The food was delicious and the variety was very satisfying. The staff were very willing to help with everything and were always smiling.Thank…
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Every moment we spent in the hotel was very special and enjoyable with Mr. Sherif's attention and smiling face. The hotel was extremely clean and comfortable, the rooms were spacious and modernly furnished. The food was delicious and the variety was very satisfying. The staff were very willing to help with everything and were always smiling.Thank you very much to Mr. Sherif and the whole team for this unforgettable vacation. I would definitely recommend it!
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Beautiful, wonderful, amazing resort - great experience!
Jan 26, 2025OnAir13805133773Sofia, Bulgaria
I highly recommend OBLU Select resort! Me and my family we had excellent and enjoyable holiday. Everything was wonderful and amazing: house and outer reefs, accommodation and service, staff and management, food and drinks, activities and excursion, and of course the nature.
Great and amazing stay.
We’ll be back.
Special kudos to: Laura, Dabu,…
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I highly recommend OBLU Select resort! Me and my family we had excellent and enjoyable holiday. Everything was wonderful and amazing: house and outer reefs, accommodation and service, staff and management, food and drinks, activities and excursion, and of course the nature.
Great and amazing stay.
We’ll be back.
Special kudos to: Laura, Dabu, Jo, Sia, and all the other ladies and guys from the restaurants and bars whose names I didn’t remember how they were spelled - warn thank you!
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Amazing Holiday
Jan 26, 202517lozzaLondon, United Kingdom
We have just returned from 12 nights at OBLU Select.
What an amazing place, the staff really do make it. They can’t do enough for you and are so kind.
We stayed in a water villa which was perfect for us, as you can snorkel off the villa and this made it lovely walking up to each morning.
The food, although we are not particular fans of all…
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We have just returned from 12 nights at OBLU Select.
What an amazing place, the staff really do make it. They can’t do enough for you and are so kind.
We stayed in a water villa which was perfect for us, as you can snorkel off the villa and this made it lovely walking up to each morning.
The food, although we are not particular fans of all inclusive exceeded our expectations as the variety and quality was second to none. We looked forward to every meal.
Just Wok and Just Grill you get to eat out depending on how many nights you are there are both excellent restaurants.
We visited the Spa and had our complimentary treatments which was an added bonus, the staff here are also amazing.
The weather was a bit hit and miss whilst we were there but it didn’t stop us from enjoying ourselves and we were really sad to have to leave this beautiful island.
Big shout out to Mohamed who works in the Courtyard and also Mad ( short name) who works at Sangs. Really nice guys who always made time to speak.
We can’t wait to return soon!
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Great experience and a very nice place to visit
Jan 26, 2025panagiota l
Everything is perfect the team and service are very polite and friendly.
Lahiru and his team made us feel very welcome and the service was great 👍🏼.
The food in the restaurant was very delicious and plenty variety of food for every taste.
Rooms are very clean and 2 times per day they are coming to check.
I’m suggesting that hotel to everyone 👌
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