OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO

Mau Mau (Mau)

The snorkeling experience at was truly extraordinary. The pristine waters were unbelievably clear, allowing for unparalleled visibility. As soon as I dipped my head underwater, I was greeted by a mesmerizing world of vibrant coral reefs and an abundance of fish. The sheer variety of marine species was astounding, with schools of colorful fish gracefully swimming around me. Beyond snorkeling, the resort's staff continued to provide exceptional service in all aspects of my stay. They were always ready to assist with any requests, ensuring that every need was promptly met.

Baro Katia

Amazing resort, very well taken care of. Full of vegetation. Not too big. Buffet is very very good with A LOT of choice. Staff is super friendly and helpful. We did the fishing trip, caught a fish and were able to eat it at lunch. The snorkelling is world class (and I dive and snorkel a lot) : we saw boxfish, pufferfish, moray eels, turtles, octopus, black tip sharks, white tip sharks, napoleon wrasse, rays, nice and healthy corals and every other Maldivian fishes you can find on the list! You can even see sharks from the pontoon. Rooms are super nice, bed is confortable, bathroom is huge. They even thought of little extras : umbrellas, rain jackets, flip flops, torch. 100% recommend.

Janny Siebertz-Becker

Als repeat guest we had a very warm welcome. The different people of the staff were very kind, very good trained and always asking if they could do anything to make us feel more happy. But once more we enjoyed every Minute of the stay in our "paradise " nice deluxe Bungalow, very good good in the Restaurants. For us most important: the reef is perfekt for snorkeling. We saw dolphins, turtles and wonderful fishes. We will come back next year 👏❤

Fasy Ismail

We recently had the pleasure of staying at Helengeli Maldives, and it was an experience we won't soon forget. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with open arms and treated to exceptional hospitality throughout our stay. A huge thank you to Executive Chef Lal, Chef Sato, Restaurant Manager, and Front Office Manager Salaam for making our stay truly unforgettable. Chef Lal and Chef Sato delighted our taste buds with their culinary creations, each dish a masterpiece of flavor and presentation. The attention to detail and dedication to providing exceptional dining experiences were evident in every meal. The Restaurant Manager Varun ensured that our dining experiences were nothing short of perfect, with impeccable service and personalized recommendations that exceeded our expectations. And Front Office Manager Salaam went above and beyond to ensure that our stay was seamless from start to finish, making us feel valued as guests and assisting us with any needs or requests. Special thanks also to General Manager Aly for overseeing such a remarkable team and ensuring that every aspect of our stay exceeded our expectations. Your leadership and commitment to excellence truly made our experience at Helengeli Maldives unforgettable. Overall, our experience at Helengeli Maldives surpassed all expectations, thanks to the exceptional team and their commitment to excellence. We can't wait to return and create more cherished memories in this beautiful paradise.

Ray Saperia

Food and Drink. My preference is to experience a happy environment and I need to feel safe and comfortable whilst on holiday. This island has everything for me in abundance. The resort can house about 300 guests and is set up to accommodate them in all aspects. Probably just short of 200 during our visit and sun-beds and seats were never a problem. Meals are buffet style eaten in dining areas that are cleverly positioned to give the appearance of not sitting in a large hall. On arrival for each meal you are very politely greeted and shown to a table of your choice. There are two outside deck areas which prove popular since they perch above the lapping sea and the ceiling is the star filled sky. Be prepared for smiley people who understand what service is. Yes, you collect your own food but if you require any assistance whatsoever it’s there because there is no shortage of helpful staff. On our first visit for food we were greeted by the charming Varuun. I told him it was our first day and he fully explained the format. Varuun spent time with us showing us the various seating areas and introduced us to the buffet. A considered choice of various foods to cater for all tastes. I counted fourteen choices on the centre aisle alone. And there are roaming chefs to explain ingredients and advise. There are also individual chef stations serving Indian, Italian, and, of course, Maldivian. Chefs Ryan and Ravi were outstanding. Evening meals are accompanied by drinks of your choice brought, and regularly topped up, to your table, and anything else you need, by the ever attentive Sam, Dele, Aafaag, Simpa, John, Ajay, Nash and Eloise, (pardon!). All will serve with a smile, conversation, and happiness. They’re all there at breakfast too! So, breakfast. Unbelievable choice yet again. I’m traditional on English breakfast and it’s all there. But no ready fried rubber eggs here! With the exception of scrambled and boiled, how do you like your eggs? Try the ever smiling Binod. Poached, omelette, and fried to perfection and just how you like them. Because Binod prepares them in front of you and you say how and when. Top man! After a hearty breakfast we skipped lunch each day but the buffet lunch is again an array of foods. At 4pm snacks are available in the bar. There is the option of two on-site eateries which are waiter served. A stay of four nights allows a complimentary meal in one of your choice. A stay of more than nine nights allows two. You can also choose to eat at these on other evenings at a charge. Raga Route, is described as serving Indian Progressive food. There are three areas to sit. Three tables are outside, and then there are two decent sized rooms, one air conditioned and one open ended affected by outside temperature. The food is excellent and different to the Indian style food served in the UK. Service is excellent and very attentive. John and Simpa were on duty when we ate there and added to our enjoyment by explaining the dishes and wines and engaging in conversation, something that is the theme of this island. The second restaurant is named Just Grill. The roof is high and there is an overall feeling of space. It is far from just a grill! We were greeted by the always smiling Aye and shown to our table on the open side next to the beach. Ajay was our waiter for the night and made our visit special. The food is exceptional as is its presentation, accompanied by drinks of your choice. Chef Rohit takes the time to visit your table to enquire of your enjoyment. Nice touch. The main bar is substantial and opens to the beach and pool on one side and a view over the sea on another. There is music each night. Sameer, Bagus, and Thiha give excellent service and engage in conversation at the bar. Wita and others offer table service with a smile. Friday is Maldivian Night. Drums (Aafaag again!) and voices are infectious and you are encouraged to join in the dancing, usually by Nash and Fira who will spot you in the crowd. Best holiday ever!