OBLU SELECT Sangeli

Todor Todorov

The resort is very nice, we had a water villa facing east, which was great, a big and fully equipped room and the house reef was just in front of our deck! The house reef is excellent, saw turtles, sharks, eagle rays and lots of colourful fish and corals. Top! Service was great everywhere in the resort especially mentioning the restaurant and reception staff. Food was really gourmet in the 2 a la cart restaurants, definitely a must visit. The main restaurant buffet was a bit of a let-down, repetitive, very Indian/eastern oriented, only the few live stations saved it. Definitely not 5 star. Service was great though. Dive center was another let down, not flexible, nothing special in the excursions we went to, have been to much more adventurous and special excursions in other Maldives resorts. Spa was excellent, really professional, a must try and some procedures included in AI. The reason for the overall 3 stars is the departure trip to the airport- reception staff was great, but once boarding the boat the crew told us to sit in the back since front seats are “reserved for staff”, we did, next to the engine. It is a not a totally closed boat, so no air-con and no water provided, waves kept hitting and our seat and we got all wet, hot and by the time we got to the airport we needed a change of clothes! See pic. So, overall, 5 stars I have to give for staff, reef, rooms and must mention that Sangeli is definitely a great AI option for first time Maldives visitors with kids. Couples, repeats and keen snorkellers/divers could find a better option for the price.

Sandeep Sherman

One of the most beautiful places you still stay at. The staff are incredibly thoughtful and took care of us from the time we landed in male to the moment we left. The food was excellent, especially the Indian food. The entire property was so clean and well cared for, it's hard to find anything wrong with it. We spent our vacation snorkeling, swimming, relaxing on the beach and drinking/eating. The snorkeling right off the property was gorgeous, we saw plenty of marine life and the reef around the property has been well taken care of by the hotel.

Nancy Mo

We had an unforgettable experience at OBLU SELECT Sangeli in the Maldives! The island is absolutely stunning, with a beautiful beach and crystal-clear waters. We stayed in a water villa that faced the sea, and it was a dream come true. The villa’s location allowed us to see a variety of fish swimming right below us – perfect for snorkeling! The underwater world here is vibrant and full of life. The service was exceptional. Every staff member went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. They truly make you feel like you’re at home. The food was another highlight – there’s a great variety of delicious dishes, all prepared with care and full of flavor. Many thanks again to all the staff on the island for their thoughtful and warm service.

Jude Sleiman

We stayed June 2024 for 5 nights. To say this resort was magical is an understatement. Starting off with the free transfers, which were very smooth and easy. We arrived to the resort within an hour, with stunning views of the water along the way. We were greeted by the staff waving at us from a distance and once we got off the boat we were lead to the lobby. We were served champagne (however my family does not drink so we got apple juice in champagne flutes instead. Cheers!) and we went through the process of checking in which was relatively quick. Once we were checked in we were taken on a tour of the entire resort on a golf cart by one of the staff. We got the whole run down, including the sunset bar with spectacular views, the oceanfront pool where DJ's often play during the day, the restaurant where we'd have our all inclusive 3 meals a day, the activities center where we could pick up our free snorkels, etc... we were elated. Our villas were beachfront and so it felt like we had our own private beach on a different side than the beach the pool faced. The rooms were perfect and had outdoor showers. We truly had no complaints. The minibar was stocked with snacks and drinks we could enjoy. Two sunbeds were right outside each villa. We were there for 5 nights including during father's day. We paid for a surprise decoration of the rooms my dad and uncle were staying in and we also had no idea what the decorations would look like when we went to surprise them, and they were so pleased, and so were we. The staff truly go above and beyond. Even in everyday housekeeping as well as turndown service at night, our rooms were left spotless with towel art every time & a sweet note from the person who cleaned the room. The food!! My god the food was spectacular, which I feel like is not always the case with all-inclusive resorts. It never got boring, and everyday was a new cuisine type with a few staples that remained constant. There were so many stations and options that even with 5 nights we did not get to try it all. Also included in the rate was 2 restaurant experiences in the mini island attached to the main resort, which blew us away. We also each got a 45min massage at the Spa for free as part of the rate (only for guests staying 5+ nights). It was great and refreshing. The resort app also showed us a daily schedule of activities to do around the resort which always made things fun. We were a group of 9 people (2 families split into 4 villas) with almost all the kids being above 18, so people had different interests and some wanted to relax while others wanted more adventure and so we really enjoyed the flexibility this resort provided us. The free snorkel gear was put to good use by me (I saw reef sharks and all sorts of fish), and our rate included a guided snorkel trip on a boat around the resort home reef which was amazing (saw a turtle) and it gave guests with not as much experience a chance to try snorkeling. We also had a sunset traditional fishing trip included which we took on our last day and had a lot of fun with although no guests nor staff managed to catch anything. I think the staff felt a little bad so they took us to an area where we got to see so many sharks in the water it was truly amazing!! That topped off our last day. To give you an example of how attentive and kind the staff are, it was Eid during our trip which is a Muslim holiday my family celebrates. The staff were so kind to let us join them at the staff mosque in the resort (remember, Maldives is a Muslim country) and made us goodie bags and brought food to my parents room at sunset for my mom who had chosen to fast the day before. My dad also requested non-alcoholic beer but was disappointed to find out the resort had none so the staff got someone to go to Male and buy a case for my dad which he enjoyed on his final day. On the last day we all got boxes with food to eat on the way to the airport. WOW is all I have left to say as I am running out of space to say more.

Jamie Worley

I highly recommend the Oblu Sangeli! Staff were amazing, snorkeling/reef were incredible, the Indian food station was delicious, the child care at the kids club was perfect, and Safwan made our trip with his attention to detail. For example, he brought food to our room when he knew one of our children slept through lunch. The sunset fishing and the house reef trip were unbelievably enjoyable. Overall I wish I could give more than 5 stars.