Oblu Select Sangeli
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OBLU SELECT Sangeli is a Premium All-Inclusive resort in North Malé Atoll, in The Maldives. Positioning itself as a 5-Star Resort and a unique All-Inclusive Plan - The Serenity Plan - offering sumptuous cuisine, including fine-dining options. Along with an array of activities, sports, and unlimited beverages and a range of contemporary accommodation from 6-categories.
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Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Free breakfast
Beach
Canoeing
Babysitting
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Wifi
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Fitness classes
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Poolside bar
Diving
Snorkelling
Aerobics
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Nightclub / DJ
Kids club
Free airport transportation
Airport transportation
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Head massage
Massage
Salon
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
Butler service
Private check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Air conditioning
Private beach
Housekeeping
Room service
Minibar
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Extra long beds
Safe
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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5.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Family
Languages Spoken
English, Arabic, Chinese, Hindi and 2 more
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North Malé Atoll, 20094
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Oblu Select Sangeli is lauded for its exceptional cleanliness, with guests consistently impressed by the immaculate rooms and public spaces. The Serenity Plan is popular for providing good value, though some have noted certain activities can be pricey. The service at the hotel earns rave reviews, with staff members noted for their friendly and efficient nature. Set in a prime location, the hotel offers stunning views that enhance the guest experience. The rooms are celebrated for their spaciousness and modern amenities, and the lively atmosphere, complete with entertainment options, is frequently praised. Guests are also delighted by the extensive amenities, including luxurious villas and diverse dining experiences.
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Debbie H wrote a review Mar 2024
Reading, United Kingdom
Hotel's Favourite
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We have just returned after a blissful 11 days in what can only be described as paradise. This is going to be a lengthy review, but that is because we want to do Oblu Select Sangeli justice

We arrived at Male and it was very easy to spot the staff from the resort who were holding a colourful placard. The two gentlemen took our cases, offered us seasickness tablets (had already taken one beforehandl!) and took us to the speedboat dock. They were so friendly and helpful, offering to take pictures of us in front of the Maldives sign and offering loads of information including when our speedboat was due to depart. We didn’t have to wait long and we were off! The journey was about 50 minutes and life jackets, cold towels and water were all provided.

We arrived to a gloriously sunny day at Sangeli, to be met by a welcoming party, including the General Manager, Phillipe, and drummers. What a fantastic welcome! This was followed by champagne and cold towels and a very entertaining welcome chat by Philippe and his staff. Our room wasn’t ready so our host, Sherif, took us to the bar and organised some drinks, added us to a WhatsApp group on our phone so he could message us and we spent a lovely hour or so sitting in the bar looking out at the white sand beach and turquoise water.

Off to our over water villa (no. 416, ocean side). What can we say… the room was HUGE, spotlessly clean and had every amenity you could possibly want. The mini fridge was stocked with beer, wine (white and red), Coke, Fanta, milk and bottles of water. There were snacks in the form of peanuts, cashews and pistachios and potato or (very spicy) beetroot crisps. A coffee machine and pods, together with a selection of tea, was also provided. Our room was serviced daily by Kivyan who is so talented in respect of bed decorations! He is amazing and was so accommodating and friendly – thank you Kivyan for all your personal touches as they really made a difference! It was lovely to stand under the rainfall shower looking out of the picture window at the ocean (had to be a bit careful in case unexpected snorkellers swam by lol!). There was an abundance of shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, etc. all by The White Company. We spent hours on the deck lazing on the loungers, listening to the gentle lapping of the waves and spotting turtles, rays, black tipped reef sharks and an abundance of multi coloured fish. We also had the occasional visit by a heron! The steps down to the ocean are easy to manoeuvre and there is even a shower hose to rinse off with when you come back up. I had never snorkelled before but it was so easy and incredibly exciting to do so from the villa – thoroughly recommend!

The food at Sangeli is incredible. I think we could have stayed for a month and would never have got bored with it! There is an egg station for breakfast for omelettes, all styles of eggs, bacon, potatoes, sausages, etc. They have a huge breakfast buffet including a pancake/crepe/waffle station. The main breakfast buffet always has a selection of international items. We didn’t go to the restaurant for lunch as we stayed at the adult only pool and ate there (again, incredible food!). Dinner – well, words fail me. Every single meal was off the scale delicious with a huge selection of international foods, salads, soups, meats, breads, curries to name but a few. And the desserts were not only beautiful but delicious. We would like to commend the Executive Chef for his excellent menu and food delivery! The service for drinks in the restaurant cannot be faulted – attentive, polite, friendly and prompt! We would like to mention the three ladies who greeted us every morning and evening at the restaurant – Sahiba, Maiha and Husmiya – you are all incredible and a credit to Sangeli!

We ate in the two specialty restaurants, Just Grill and Just Wok, and the food was out of this world. We can honestly say that we had the best steak we have ever eaten! It was so lovely to talk to the staff who were so helpful and friendly. We didn’t get a chance to get the name of the very tall gentleman who served us all 3 nights but we would like to thank him.

The adult pool area on One Banyan is lovely. There are six sets of sunbeds with parasols (two sunbeds each) so if you don’t get there early there is a chance you won’t be able to bag a sunbed! There are Balinese beds but they don’t have much shade. The pool is perfect for a swim or just to stand in at the edge and read! The two bar staff at the pool, Pavan and Susan, are amazing. They remembered what we drank, were lovely to chat to and looked after us for the whole time we were there – thank you!

It is well worth going early to the Rock to view the sunset – there are only a few seats on the upper tier but that is definitely the best view (and the cocktails aren’t bad either!).

We had two massages each included in the Serenity Plan. Well, what can we say? Neither of us have ever had a massage before so were slightly apprehensive but my goodness, what an experience! It will be on my list of regular activities from now on! Our masseurs were Chamini and Chamika who were fabulous. After the first massage we asked for them again for the second one and we would highly recommend! After the massage we relaxed in the zen garden with sparkling water and ginger tea – bliss!

If you are worried about how to get about on Sangeli – don’t! It is so easy to flag down a buggy or just call one from the room. Alternatively, if you are at, say, the adult pool, they will phone for a buggy and it’s usually there within five minutes. The bonus is the buggy driver will stop along the way and point out rays, sharks, dolphins, etc!

In summary, we would like to thank everyone at Sangeli – you are all incredible – but would particularly like to mention:

Philippe – a very hands on General Manager who is approachable, friendly and leads an amazing team.
Kivyan (Villa)
Chamini (Spa)
Chamika (Spa)
Pavan (adult only pool)
Susan (adult only pool)
Sahiba (Courtyard greeter)
Maiha (Courtyard greeter)
Husmiya (Courtyard greeter)
Sherif (Host)

If we had to make two suggestions, it would be the following:

We thoroughly enjoyed chatting to the staff and finding out their history and how they came to be at Sangeli. It would be nice if their name tags could perhaps have the flag or name of their home country as it was fascinating learning about their homes!

The adult pool is very relaxing but it would be really helpful to have some type of handrail to help getting in and out of the pool – I have two replacement knees and although I am very mobile, I just need that extra reassurance on the last step out of the pool.

It was the trip of a lifetime for us, something that we had wanted to do for the last 40+ years and we could not have chosen a better place. Thank you again to Philippe and every single member of staff at Sangeli – you made our dream come true!
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Date of stay: February 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Sribanta Acharya, Owner at Oblu Select Sangeli
Responded 12 Mar 2024
Dear Debbie H, Greetings from OBLU SELCT Sangeli! Thank you for choosing OBLU SELECT Sangeli as your holiday destination and appreciate you taking the time to give us your valuable feedback on TripAdvisor. I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude or the wonderful review you recently left on TripAdvisor about your experience at OBLU SELECT Sangeli. Your kind words mean a great deal to us and truly brightened our day. It brings us immense joy to know that you enjoyed your time with us and that our team’s efforts contributed to making your stay memorable. Your compliments about our staff are deeply appreciated and will be shared with the entire team. We take pride in providing exceptional service, and your recognition motivates us to continue exceeding expectations. At OBLU SELECT Sangeli guest satisfaction is our top priority, and we are delighted to hear that we achieved that goal during your stay with us. Your feedback inspires us to maintain our commitment to excellence and continually improve our services. Appreciate your suggestions as below: “It would be nice if their name tags could perhaps have the flag or name of their home country as it was fascinating learning about their homes! The adult pool is very relaxing but it would be really helpful to have some type of handrail to help getting in and out of the pool – I have two replacement knees and although I am very mobile, I just need that extra reassurance on the last” We would be definitely looking into this. It was our pleasure to host you and once again, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with fellow travelers on TripAdvisor. We are very grateful, and we look forward to welcoming you back to our little island paradise. Warm regards Sribanta Acharya Executive Assistant Manager
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KtoTheBee wrote a review Sept 2020
Letchworth Garden City, United Kingdom
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
We spent 7 nights (not enough!) here in a overwater villa with a pool. (Room 502) which has a great view of the jetty and guests enjoying watersports as well as the amazing crystal ocean! Food was fab, our fave was Indian night on Friday where the food was exceptional and authentic (we are Indian!). Rooms were spacious, slightly dated but didn’t bother us. No AC in bathroom, we managed to wedge the wooden ‘no smoking’ sign in the door to keep it open and cool down the bathroom, (shhh!) Full sized White Company toiletries, so no need to take shampoo, shower gel and lotion if you would be happy to use these. We were given snorkel masks and snorkel life jackets (complimentary) which we used from our villa. If you are a strong confident swimmer then a water villa without the pool is fine. We were glad to have the pool as we aren’t strong swimmers and there is a current. Jet ski for 30 mins was around 200USD which was reasonable and fun! Wine and beer and potato chips are replenished in your room daily. TIP: Take your own refillable water bottle if you don’t like drinking from glass bottles. Our favourite staff worked in the bar and were so lovely and friendly: Yathribb and a Vaishnu. We already miss them, such humble guys and an asset to OBLU. REQUEST: Would love to have had a full length mirror in the room and a mirror above the desk with a light.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Jorge Amaro, General Manager at Oblu Select Sangeli
Responded 12 Sept 2020
Dear KtoTheBee, आपको बधाई! What a wonderful piece of review from yours about your 1-week stay with us at OBLU Select at Sangeli. Your experience seems so delighting by the way you describe paradise view from the overwater villa. Also to set your expectations with our dining services especially on Indian night! We'd love to make you experience a unique, harmonious island living with our spacious room amenities and villa facilities. It's nice to hear you managed to swim above and under water! Thanks for giving actual reviews to help our fellow readers, especially the Jet Ski as highlight! Our colleagues deserve a token from us for their hard work with your favorite drink! We'll keep your request on our list for future consideration on resort upgrade. We'd love to see you again soon! Keep in touch and stay safe. Regards, Jorge Amaro General Manager
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William Cheng wrote a review Aug 2020
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
+1
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Best beach resort holiday I’ve ever done. We spent four nights in O select and it’s just magical and not enough for us. It’s perfect for couple or family or friends trip. Basically two major room type-beach/overwater villa to choose without feeling confused We did all inclusive package with overwater villa. The room is big and clean and you got all you need. Easily see beautiful fishes in the water. If you wanna swim with fish, get snorkel equipment which you can keep for the whole trip and you will be amazed by how clear and clean the water is. The drinks choice are fantastic and classic. Some people might think you would get cheap wine and cocktails but it’s definitely not the case in this resort. The buffet changes menu everyday that I don’t complain about the variety at all. The staffs are very very friendly and efficient and apply high hygiene standard to let us feel relax from the pandemic. Since we need to get PCR test in order to get back to our country, resort arranged swab test for us and get the results at right time. Thank you so much Oblu select. If there’s next chance to go to Maldives we would for sure choose atmosphere group again.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Jorge Amaro, General Manager at Oblu Select Sangeli
Responded 25 Aug 2020
Dear chiaocheng, You'll always be our best guest here at OBLU Select at Sangeli as we bring you the best experience you deserve here in the beautiful Maldives! Thank you for choosing to stay with us for a 4-night staycation. We're glad that you had a wonderful trip from the overlooking, mesmerizing view of paradise from our uniquely-designed villa made for the leisure of your comfort to a captivating scene to the sun, sea and sand with our sea creatures to greet. A taste to your favorite dining and drinks are definitely worth remembered by our talented Chefs and skillful bartenders. We work hard to enjoy you get to maximize the fun and safety with our upgraded service on keeping you secured. We'll always open doors for you anytime at Atmosphere Hotels and Resorts. We wish you a safe solace at your home. :) Regards, Jorge Amaro General Manager
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vikram v wrote a review Jul 2021
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Just got back from a holiday with kids from this amazing resort. Which lived up to the expectations.
It was smooth ride from the airport to the hotel took about 50 mins to reach on a speed boat and we were quickly checked in by Divya assistant front office manager and we were taken to the restaurant for lunch as it was closing time.
I tried booking for 4 nights in water villa with pool as there was no availability we had to settle down for 2 nights at Water villa with pool and 2 nights at beach villa without pool.
There are a few people I would like to mention.
While checking in I asked Divya if she could change our room to a beach villa with pool after the first 2 nights to our surprise we were upgraded to a 301 family villa with pool which had 2 bed rooms and bathrooms and the kids really loved it. All thanks to Divya she made our holiday special.
Shariya from the front office always with a smile on her face helped us as much as she could.
Tirupathi from the rock bar served us amazing cocktails and occasionally saw him at breakfast and lunch at courtyard and Venkat who changed the mini bar drinks in the room every day changed them to our choice.
Coming to food we were served breakfast,lunch and dinner at courtyard which served good food and we got bored after the second day they really don’t charge much in the spread every day except a few dishes and Friday night was gala night where they served a lot of Indian food.
We tried food at just grill for dinner which was very average and felt nothing great.
Simply veg was was an option to dine,we did try it and was not really impressed too.
Coming to the drinks they were served all day and did try a few cocktails whiskey sour and LIIT were our favourites.
Coming to the rooms they are cleaned twice daily and we were in room no 518 which had a small patch of sand under our villa kids loved it.
We chose to go for sunset fishing one of the evenings they were around 20 people on board and sadly none of us caught a single fish it was a fun ride tho.
When is comes to the reef they are not many fishes around water villas and beach villas and occasionally saw a few fishes and it’s defiantly not place to snorkel.The best place to see some fishes around is at the rock bar you can see a few reef sharks and lots of parrot fishes and other colourful fishes.
We had an amazing time and would love to come back again!!
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Monica Suri, General Manager at Oblu Select Sangeli
Responded 27 Jul 2021
Dear vikram v, Warm Greetings! Thank you for choosing OBLU Select at Sangeli as your family holiday destination in the Maldives and taking time to give us your valuable feedback. We appreciate your kind words about your varied experiences here and the fact that you truly enjoyed yourself, makes us all very happy. Our team always does their best to deliver memorable experiences and we are all elated to have you, our valued guests, appreciate the offerings and services we give. We would love to welcome you back in the future. Best Regards Monica Suri General Manager
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M P wrote a review Feb 2020
Surrey, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We had a beach villa (125) which was perfectly positioned on a quiet part of the beach but only a 3-4 minute walk to the restaurant and main bar. The room was great, bed very comfy, and the en suite with outdoor bath was excellent. The service from all staff was very friendly and welcoming, but a special mention to our room attendant Gokarna, who was beyond first class, very thorough and attentive but never obtrusive and always super polite. Snorkelling from the beach was good, and we enjoyed the views from the Gym. There was a good range of cocktails in the bar, and a reasonable choice of wine with the food, but it was no more than £6-8 supermarket wine. The food in the two a la carte restaurants was good, but unfortunately you only eat at those once each, so for the rest of the week it’s the buffet, which is reasonable by typical buffet standards, but a bit mixed: tuna cooked to order (rare) at the grill station was delicious, but the beef was on the chewy side. Overall, mainly 5 stars but the buffet brings it down a fraction to 4.5
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Date of stay: January 2020
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Response from OBLUSangeli, General Manager at Oblu Select Sangeli
Responded 18 Feb 2020
Hey M P, what a clickbait title! That's great to hear about your pleasant stay here at OBLU Select at Sangeli. Beach villa definitely gave you a good view from sunset to sunrise and all aspects of paradise. The detailed review of the villa you stayed in was pretty much what we cater for guests like you. We appreciate the feedback you're sharing in terms of our bar and dining services and your taste preference. Thank you for recognizing our colleague who have put dedication into work and ensuring the satisfaction, like every hard working employee deserves, will be included on the list on our employee recognition day. See you again soon! Regards, Jorge Amaro General Manager
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Travelling_SESAN wrote a review Jan 2020
Basel, Switzerland
5.0 of 5 bubbles
A real gem of a resort where every team member we encountered seemed genuinely happy to be there. Having travelled extensively over the world, we know that’s not a given so a huge amount of credit to the team there for keeping their employees smiling. Now onto the details! We stayed in the over water villas with an infinity pool. The difference with these compared to the other ones is that they have a glorious view of the sunset from the pool/deck. The rooms and bathrooms are spacious and immaculate and there is plenty of fresh drinking water in glass bottles which is replenished every day. The resort is all inclusive and the main restaurant does a great breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet with good variety, live cooking stations and theme nights over the festive season. The variety of drinks including mocktails is great! Even when you’re hanging out at the pool or beach, the staff are constantly coming up to you asking if you want to get drinks (which are included). Now that’s service:) We have always been skeptical of ‘all-inclusive’ resorts but these guys know how to do it right. Even though the resort was full over the Christmas break, we never had to queue for meals or wait too long for a drink. There were also plenty of sun beds around the pool and beach. The snorkeling off the beach is fantastic and I guess you would expect that in the Maldives:)! We used the spa twice and the massages were great. There is a nice gym, exercise & yoga sessions as well as a dive center. The resort is about a one hour boat ride from the airport but once you get there, it’s bliss! Oh and get ready to play volleyball with the hotel staff every evening before sundown. This is an outstanding resort and I hope we can come back and enjoy it again:)
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Date of stay: December 2019
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Room Tip: Over water deluxe villas with a pool have a sunset view
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Response from OBLUSangeli, General Manager at Oblu Select Sangeli
Responded 12 Jan 2020
Good day Travelling_SESAN, Thank you for choosing us as your holiday destination. Here at OBLU Select at Sangeli, we strive hard to make sure our beloved guests like you are having the fun times (like we, too) during your stay, and not just that, keeping the good memories after shall retain with us as well. Isn't the view from water villa a genuine paradise? We have to admit! For the interior, we have planned carefully for you to have a unique experience of the 'OSS' style. Glad you liked dining at The Courtyard and a sip to Sang's Bar in a good timing during our Festive Season! We have planned day-to-day activities for guests and special service too which you liked. Elena Spa has got you covered to relax all the way in the midst of fun with a touch of our resort inclusions such as the Elena Gym and TGI. Our colleagues had fun also playing and interacting with guests which seem a pretty cool work environment. We appreciate the positive feedback you've given as even you're a worldwide traveler. It's a pleasure to be named your top pick! Looking forward to welcome you back. :) Fantastic Regards, Jorge Amaro General Manager
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Sanjayss900 wrote a review Aug 2021
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed in a water villa with pool which was very spacious and had an amazing view. We could snorkel from our room anytime during the day. The staff were exceptionally friendly. Special Shoutout to Roshan and Isuru (one banyan bar), Sofi (sangs bar) and Marwa(reception) who were superb. Housekeeping was very punctual and ensured we were not at all disturbed. Live performances were wonderful especially by Sakithe(Zack) who had an amazing voice and was a brilliant crowd puller.
Though the WIFI was reachable throughout the resort , the speed was terribly slow. Could not even properly load immigration sites to upload required documents prior to departure.
Sangs bar could have atleast had a small food menu though the CourtYard was adjacent to it especially since Hedhika hut operates only for 2 hours.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Monica Suri, General Manager at Oblu Select Sangeli
Responded 14 Aug 2021
Dear Jet787816, Warm Greetings! Thank you for choosing OBLU Select at Sangeli as your holiday destination in the Maldives and for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. Our team always does their best to deliver memorable experiences and we are all elated to have you, our valued guests, appreciate the offerings and services we give. We appreciate all the comments we receive and would like to say thank you for your observations. We have taken note of the recommended improvement you have outlined, and rest assured that we are continuously working on enhancing our product. Thank you once again. It was our sincere pleasure to have you at OBLU Select and we look forward to welcoming you back. Best Regards Monica Suri General Manager
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Gary S wrote a review Dec 2020
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5.0 of 5 bubbles
My wife and I recently celebrated our 30th anniversary with holiday to the Maldives. Oblu Sangeli had been recommended to us by one of our friends who had travelled there a few weeks earlier. Quite impromptu, we booked a 8 night 9 day stay in the a water villa with the all inclusive Serenity package ( well worth it ).
Like most locations in the Maldives it was was idyllic just three years old it is beautifully laid out , maintained and run quietly and efficiently by the GM Jorge. Nothing was too much and everyone doing the extra mile to make this one of best holiday experiences ever. From the time we arrived Injaaz Front Office Manager ( who also saw us off) gave us a tour of the facilities and got us into the rhythm of the island, to Shaifu and Nazim our villa support men who catered for all our whims, Sergey and Sally in the bars who kept us well refreshed , Sandra Front of House who kept popping up with a smile at the three eating venues, Ashis who looks after the gym giving classes and keeping hydrated. I did five dives , each one very special but made even more so by Jelle , Faraa and the boat crew a who made each one a joy plus being very pampered ( everything is done for you - except the dive of course). This to mention but a few of the staff as they were all friendly with exceptional focus on customer service. Food was great especially the Just Grill restaurant.
In the words of Arnie @ 'We'll be back.....' ( close)
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Date of stay: November 2020
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Room Tip: Water villa about 150 metres from the Bayaan Island facing the sea. Wonderful sunrises and 40...
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Response from Jorge Amaro, General Manager at Oblu Select Sangeli
Responded 11 Dec 2020
Dear Gary, Fantastic Greetings from OBLU SELECT at Sangeli. A big Thank you from you, the team highly appreciated your positive feedback in TripAdvisor. A very short detailed and priceless message from us is truly impeccable. Our mention dear colleagues, are very happy for the lovely message. I’m humbled with the recognition of our dear colleagues who made your stay exceptional surely, we will include them in our recognition day. My heartfelt thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us. Truly we work all hard to have a guest like you carried with unforgettable experience. See you soon at OBLU SELECT at Sangeli! Sending smiles across the miles! Best Regards, Jorge Amaro General Manager
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JENNI L wrote a review Jan 2020
Jersey, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We went to the Oblu last year and if you are trying to find your perfect Maldives holiday I hope you might find my review helpful. We have just returned after a holiday at the Olhuveli and I have just written this review for that holiday to compare with this one (no comparison !)
We have just returned from 9 nights at the Olhuveli and I really felt I needed to give an honest opinion to others viewing this in order to help them make a decision. Last year we went to the Oblu at Sangeli. We went in the same first week of January and had beautiful weather both times (no mosquitos experienced at either). At the Oblu we had a water villa with pool and a glass floor which was amazing. At the Olhuveli we opted for the grand beach villa with pool which was also very nice but I understand from others that the water villas are rather dated. At the Oblu you can snorkel straight from your villa and see lots of fish but at the Olhuveli you need to snorkel at the end of their jetty to see anything. If you have children then the Olhuveli is for you because half the guests were children! What we weren't so keen on is the fact that it is two islands joined together by a bridge and you are only allowed to eat your 'inclusive' meals at the restaurant on your own island. We noticed on the first night that there was far more choice in the bigger restaurant and asked to speak to the manager, he wasn't so happy with us but arranged for us to meet with the restaurant manager who said it was ok to swap, however we heard other people being charged $65 dollars per person to eat there which is totally unfair as we have all paid the same price for inclusivity. The other thing to bear in mind, it is quite a walk between the two islands and as my husband had a bad knee our whole holiday was dictated by being at the buggy stop at the right time to travel between the two (all the activities are on the bigger island) and they only went every half an hour. Although the sea is beautiful here it is very sharp under foot with broken coral on some of the beaches (unfortunately ours!)
Most of the guests were Japanese or Chinese and very much catered for and so I struggled to be honest to find nice food each evening and basically ate pasta for 9 days as everything else was so hot and spicy or unrecognisable! The service was also quite poor and drinks/coffee usually took about 15 mins to arrive. To compare this with the Oblu is very easy. The food there was exquisite and the service amazing, you were greeted at every meal time and taken to a table and drinks came instantly. It is very quiet & relaxing with very few children and a much nicer place I believe for a honeymoon. Incidentally we paid the same amount for both places. The Olhuveli is building even more villas and goodness only knows how they are going to cope with so many more people when they struggle now ! However, i suggest the Olhuveli is probably better if you have children as they will all have a friend to play with racing around the restaurant !
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Date of stay: February 2019
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Response from OBLUSangeli, General Manager at Oblu Select Sangeli
Responded 26 Jan 2020
Greetings 393jennil, Warm welcome to OBLU Select at Sangeli! It feels good to have you back! It gives us pride and joy of receiving guests like you, and honor to offer the best we can in every minute of your stay. We appreciate the positive review you're writing us given in any situation, we do our best to take care of guests and ensure everyone is having fun. Glad you liked the view of the pool underneath the water waves that give you an actual vibe of paradise island with the real-time access to have a close encounter to marine friends. Our restaurants cater world-class cuisine that offers delight of different nations which you liked in an unrecognizable way! We are grateful for the compliments you have shared with resort inclusions and amenities. Your feedback is important to us. We'll take note on the constructive points you raised so we could use these to upgrade our service in the future. We're more than happy to assist you on your next stay with us! Regards, Jorge Amaro General Manager
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Acliff1969 wrote a review Jan 2020
Wakefield, United Kingdom
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
I really was overwhelmed with which hotel to chose for our trip to Maldives but I honestly couldn’t have chose better.
Staff are fantastic Katrina Hafeez Hishan to name a few. Nothing is too much trouble you only have to ask. We got a fantastic welcome when we got off the speed boat which takes approx 45 mins from airport. The rooms are lovely soft comfortable beds and pillows. Beach and bath towels provided. Room tidy twice a day beds made mini bar t bags filled and turn down with a chocolate on your pillow on a night. Rooms are spotless clean.
Food is so good and plenty of choice. The adults bar and pool also served good food.
We saw baby sharks sting rays and multiple fish on our snorkelling tour. The guys on there were so helpful as I was a little scared. The sea isn’t freezing either. The weather was great the whole time.
Paddle boats, bikes volley ball and diving are available daily. The spa is great I had massage and faciL for approx £100 then you can use the lily pad all day with steam room access.
There are 2 little shops but sell really only essentials and fees flip flops and clothes. You get a pair of flip flops to use and take home.
We had a water villa. You can sit in the bath or have a shower looking out into the sea.
Absolutely nothing I can say negative about this place.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from OBLUSangeli, General Manager at Oblu Select Sangeli
Responded 14 Jan 2020
Good day Acliff1969, Greetings from OBLU Select at Sangeli! Thank you for choosing us as your 8-day holiday destination above all the picks in the beautiful island of Maldives, it's beyond our pleasure to accommodate you. We're happy to hear that you had a shared your pleasant experience here from arrival to departure. Glad you liked our welcome service with a traditional Maldivian Boduberu greeting! We are working hard to make sure you're having fun as you have come across all the way to your country, and you deserve this kind of leisure. We're happy to hear your positive feedback of our resort inclusions. Our colleagues are dedicated on giving you the best satisfaction you will ever imagine which you liked by giving more service to villas. Also, our Chefs from different countries have gathered to give you a taste of 'world-class' cuisine in a unique dining experience. Even our watersports and other activities added up the fun and learning. Above all fun, a treat to Elena Spa must've had made your day better. And bringing the 'OSS feels' home through our shop is a good thing to remember for a lifetime. We'd have to say that everything you'll see here is within paradise with marine animals to meet and greet! Thank you for the special mention of our colleagues who have assisted, they'll be definitely included on our list on employee recognition day. Looking forward to see you soon in the future. :) Regards, Jorge Amaro General Manager
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Lisa V asked a question Sept 2024
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania200 contributions101 helpful votes
Is there a beach at the Banyan Island area of the resort?
Answer from Eduardo C
23 contributions9 helpful votes
Not really. A lovely quiet pool and some nice sights. You can squeeze a dive and a swim from a little spot that looks like a port for small boats
leejnx asked a question Aug 2024
Derby, United Kingdom13 contributions3 helpful votes
Do the water villas with pool get the sun on the deck? Are they sunrise or sunset facing? Thanks!
john i wrote a tip Oct 2024
Yorkshire Dales National Park, United Kingdom5 contributions5 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Just relax and enjoy! "
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jenny c wrote a tip Oct 2024
Oxford, United Kingdom34 contributions21 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Villa 113/114 fab for easy access to pool etc. "
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Tatiana wrote a tip Oct 2024
Barcelona, Spain9 contributions1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Many activities including in Serenity plan."
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Luis wrote a tip Oct 2024
Queluz, Portugal9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Ideal para lua de mel ou familia"
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Leanne S wrote a tip Oct 2024
Glasgow, Scotland57 contributions5 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Remember beach shoes. Decent snorkelling equipment and don’t be entitled! Friendliness goes a long way. "
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PRICE RANGE
RM 3,376 - RM 5,203 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
MaldivesKaafu AtollNorth Male AtollSangeli Island
NUMBER OF ROOMS
137
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Frequently Asked Questions about Oblu Select Sangeli
What are some of the property amenities at Oblu Select Sangeli?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Oblu Select Sangeli?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Oblu Select Sangeli?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Oblu Select Sangeli?
Conveniently located restaurants include Oblu Select Sangeli, Kayto at Jumeirah Maldives, and Glow Restaurant Jumeirah Maldives.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Oblu Select Sangeli?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and fitness classes during their stay.
Does Oblu Select Sangeli have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Oblu Select Sangeli offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Oblu Select Sangeli have airport transportation?
Yes, Oblu Select Sangeli offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Oblu Select Sangeli located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.03 km away from the centre of Sangeli Island.
Are any cleaning services offered at Oblu Select Sangeli?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Oblu Select Sangeli?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Chinese, Hindi, Arabic, Indonesian, and Malay.
Does Oblu Select Sangeli have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the lagoon view available here.
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