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North Malé Atoll, 20094 North Male Atoll, Maldives
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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAmazing sea with almost everykind of fish
Dear Ali, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli. Thank you for your review of the resort. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you soon. Warm regards Jenni Hartatik General Manager
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWell kept an army of staff look after it well. House reef is near the villa with a range of beautiful fish, sharks and turtles we saw on a daily basis. Occasionally saw a sting ray. We understood that August was rainy and off season. However everyday we stayed for 7 days it was beautifully sunny and water was crystal clear but choppy. Currents were strong but that added to the fun. Array of cuisines catered for everyone. Sue Chef Daladalan (may be I misspelt-apologies, BM Shiva and chef Vjay were extremely attentive and helpful esp with our infant. Special mention to bar manager Pradeep who was very helpful with every detail requirements not only ours but others who were at the hotel and led his team well. Dilanka from Wok was super helpful and mashed his team well to help guests. Neil and Isuru kept the guests spirited and engaged in various activities which was exciting. Our room attendant Gokarna was super efficient and has eye for detail. Everytime we returned to Suite the place was spotless and constantly checked with us if we were ok. Nihad who received us at the airport and also accompanied us on snorkelling was super. If I had missed anyone’s names I apologise as it’s a huge team effort to maintain and suppprt a packed hotel. We loved every day of our 7 day stay. We will certainly return. Must say that the resort is super child and family friendly. Tashi at the spa was very polite and skilful masseuse.
I have listed a few below so the hotel can improve Fish dishes - several days smaller Tuna was served which many might not know is full of tyraminase and can trigger allergy. But this type of fish is cheap. It would have been nicer to have had Seer or King fish. Grilled fish and prawns given its an island. Lobster was never seen. Expensive 5 star resort I expect items such as king prawns and lobster should be served without having to pay additional. Mosquitoes were a menace and I came home with hundreds of bites inspite of repellent creams etc. main issue is when you are sun-lounging or relaxing out side the villa or dining.
Dear Hewamadduma, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed and thoughtful review following your recent stay with us. We're absolutely delighted to hear that your 7-day holiday was filled with sunshine, vibrant marine life, delicious cuisine, and warm hospitality. Your kind words about our team truly mean a lot. We’re thrilled that so many of our colleagues — including Sous Chef Danang (thank you for the kind note about the spelling!), BM Shiva, Chef Vijay, Bar Manager Pradeep, Dilanka from Wok, Neil, Isuru, Gokarna, Nihad, and Tashi at the spa — contributed to making your stay so special. We'll be sure to share your appreciation with them and the rest of our team. They’ll be happy to know their efforts stood out and made a difference to your experience, especially in caring for your infant and making your family feel so welcomed. We also truly value your constructive feedback. Regarding the fish options, we appreciate your insights. We always strive to offer a diverse and high-quality dining experience, and your comments about the seafood selection and variety are noted and will be shared with our culinary team for review. As for the mosquitoes — we understand how frustrating that can be. Despite regular fumigation and preventive measures, nature sometimes gets the upper hand in tropical environments. However, your feedback helps us identify areas where we can do even better, and we will continue working to improve outdoor comfort for our guests. Thank you once again for your thoughtful review and for highlighting the family-friendly atmosphere of the resort. We are so happy to know that you created wonderful memories here — and we can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable stay. Warm regards Jenni Hartatik General Manager
Dear Hewamadduma, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed and thoughtful review following your recent stay with us. We're absolutely delighted to hear that your 7-day holiday wa… Show more
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThis was a perfect holiday in the Maldives. We felt very spoilt, with a luxurious over water pool villa, with all inclusive everything. The food, service and drinks were top notch, the island had all you could wish for a relaxing tropical holiday. The house reef was lovely with an abundance of vibrant fish life. We also saw a turtle, rays, cuttlefish and several sharks. Our villa was always prepared so beautifully. Thank you for a wonderful experience. We hope to be back!
Dear Christina, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli. Thank you for your truly lovely review — we are absolutely delighted to hear that your stay at OBLU SELECT Sangeli was everything you dreamed of and more. It’s wonderful to know that your time in our overwater pool villa felt so luxurious and relaxing. We’re thrilled that the all-inclusive experience — from the gourmet cuisine and curated cocktails to the warm, attentive service — made you feel thoroughly pampered. The vibrant marine life on our house reef never fails to amaze, and we’re so glad you had the chance to encounter turtles, rays, cuttlefish, and sharks — such magical moments that define the true beauty of the Maldives. Your kind words about the care and detail put into preparing your villa mean a lot to our housekeeping team — they take great pride in creating a serene and welcoming space for each guest. Thank you once again for choosing our island paradise. It was a pleasure to host you, and we sincerely hope to welcome you back in the not-too-distant future for another unforgettable escape. Warm regards Jenni Hartatik General Manager
Dear Christina, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli. Thank you for your truly lovely review — we are absolutely delighted to hear that your stay at OBLU SELECT Sangeli was everything you dreamed of and more. It’s wonderful to know that your… Show more
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything about this hotel and island was beyond amazing. The beautiful turquoise waters, the white sand and the overwater bungalows are a sight to behold. My husband and I were here on our honeymoon and it could not have been more perfect. What blew us away was the hospitality and the friendliness of the hotel staff. My husband can’t eat gluten so the restaurant staff, specially Da Nang and Vijay at ‘The Courtyard’ restaurant made sure he had alot of gluten free options available. They went out of their way to arrange special meals for us. Special thanks to Nazeel, our butler who made sure all our requests were fulfilled timely. Thanks to Kaiom our housekeeping guy who made such cute animal figures when he came to turn the bed in the evening. He kept our honeymoon villa meticulously clean at all times. The food, entertainment and spa facilities were all top notch. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a dream vacation.
Dear Maryam, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us. We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that your honeymoon stay was everything you hoped for and more! It’s always our goal to create unforgettable moments for our guests, and we're so pleased to know that the turquoise waters, white sands, and your overwater bungalow set the perfect backdrop for your special trip. Your kind words about our team truly mean a lot to us. Da Nang, Vijay, Nazeel, and Kaiom will be overjoyed to hear they helped make your stay so memorable – we’ll be sure to pass on your special thanks to them. We're also delighted to hear that our team was able to accommodate your husband's dietary needs with care and attention. Ensuring our guests feel comfortable and well looked after is something we take great pride in. Thank you once again for choosing us for such a special occasion. We look forward to welcoming you both back someday – perhaps for an anniversary celebration! Warm regards Jenni Hartatik General Manager
Dear Maryam, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us. We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that your honeymoon stay was everything you hoped for and more! It’s alway… Show more
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation with easy access to the beach and reef.
Limited activities for the children especially when it was raining. Food choice seemed to be predominantly focussed on Asian cuisine.
Dear Martyn, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you appreciated our location and the easy access to the beach and reef — it's something many of our guests truly enjoy. We also appreciate your comments regarding the children's activities and food variety. We're sorry to hear the rainy weather limited options for your children, and we understand how important it is to keep little ones entertained in all conditions. Your feedback will help us as we look into improving our indoor activity offerings and expanding our menu to cater to a broader range of tastes. We hope to welcome you and your family back in the future, and provide an even better experience. Warm regards Jenni Hartatik General Manager
Dear Martyn, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you appreciated our location and the easy access to the beach and reef — it's something many of our guests tru… Show more
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSangeli is a very pretty island with great food, friendly staff and everything you could want of a Maldivian island. We chose to stay in a beach villa with pool and we were very pleased to have chosen this level of room. We were in 211 which was on the main island but furthest away from the main pool, bar and restaurant. This for us was perfect as a couple without children. We had our 'own' peaceful paradise piece of beach just in front of our villa. The mini bar was topped up daily with wine, beer and soft drinks along with snacks though we could have also taken the 5 min walk to the bar and brought out takeaway drinks. There were beach villas without pools on the other side of the main island and a long walkway of water villas joined the facility end of the main island with the adult only (during the daytime) island. On this smaller island were 2 speciality restaurants, a pool and a bar with a separate walkway to the honeymoon water villas. The day we visited this smaller island for our serenity package included 1 x speciality lunch we found the pool area to be very quiet which again gave us a relaxing afternoon. The lunch at the just grill restaurant was lovely although we were suprised to see that the adult only rule had been overuled on the day we visited so lunch was accompanied by the noise of kids tv on phones. The main buffet courtyard restaurant and pool bar were great and there was a great selection of excellent food and quality cocktails and mocktails on the all inclusive menu. There was also a wide choice of decent wine on all inclusive. We only stayed for 3 nights so we didn't see much of the entertainment or visit the spa. However the app has a good varied daily programme of activities and if you stay for longer there is a spa treatment included in the all inclusive plan. Snorkling on the house reef was good and there was a pretty lagoon reef area where the current wasn't too strong.
Nothing not to like
Dear Cheryl, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli. Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing OBLU SELECT Sangeli for your Maldivian escape! We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay in the Beach Villa with Pool — Villa 211 is indeed a tranquil spot, and it’s great to know the peaceful setting suited your preferences perfectly. It’s always our goal to create that balance between privacy and access, and we’re glad you were able to enjoy your own little slice of paradise just steps from your villa. We truly appreciate your kind comments on our all-inclusive offerings, from the well-stocked minibar and beachside service to the wide variety of drinks and dining experiences. Your feedback regarding the serenity package lunch is noted, and we do apologize for the unexpected disruption to the adult-only atmosphere — we’ll take this on board as we continue to enhance the guest experience across all areas of the resort. It’s wonderful that you were able to enjoy the house reef, lagoon snorkeling, and the app-based daily programme, even during a short 3-night stay. We hope next time you’ll have the opportunity to explore even more — including our spa and evening entertainment. Thank you once again for your kind words. It was a pleasure to have you with us, and we hope to welcome you back for a longer stay in the near future. Warm regards Jenni Hartatik General Manager
Dear Cheryl, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli. Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing OBLU SELECT Sangeli for your Maldivian escape! We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay in the Beach Villa with Pool — Villa 2… Show more
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything was amazing, we had the best vacation in the most beautiful place. All the staffs were very friendly and always ready to help. Food was amazing with different varieties for every meal, special thanks to head chef and chef Vijay Rana to make our stay memorable one. We enjoyed every minute till the end. Its a must visit place and I highly recommend it wish to visit again
Dear Mohammed Siddiqulla, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli. Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had such an amazing vacation with us and that our team made your stay so memorable. Your kind words about our friendly staff and the variety of food truly mean a lot to us. Chef Vijay Rana and our Head Chef will be thrilled to know their efforts were appreciated – we’ll be sure to pass on your special thanks to them. It was our pleasure to have you as our guest, and we’re so happy to know that every minute of your stay was enjoyable. Thank you again for your recommendation – we can’t wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable stay! Warm regards Jenni Hartatik General Manager
Dear Mohammed Siddiqulla, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli. Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had such an amazing vacation with us and that our team made your stay so memorable. Yo… Show more
Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff are the true stars of this hotel. From the landscape officers to the Foods & Beverage staff to the cleaning teams, not to mention the therapists at Elena Spa. Hard working and very attentive staff, everyone is trying to make sure that we have a memorable stay. As this is our third time to this resort, the staff (at least those still here) still remembered us and offered a warm welcoming. Special shout out to F&B manager Shiva who organised for us a special birthday celebration how thoughtful. This guy has eyes everywhere and intervened tirelessly every day to ensure everything runs smoothly. And chefs Rahul and chef Vijay for catering to our child with special needs, so that our lunch/diners would be hassle free. The premises are still well maintained and equipped, perfect cleaning every day. Some minus wears and tears but that’s normal life due to sea salt and overtime erosion. Are we in holidays to enjoy or to pickle on those little things? Snorkelling still wonderful: colourful fishes, tortoises, Nurses sharks, etc.. at 10 meters from the villa.
We miss the pastry chef ( chef Patil) and his opulence dessert buffet, whether for breakfast ( viennoiseries) and specialities from over the world ( legendary cheese cake with Indian spices, baklava etc..). We share His realisation to the pastry chef in France and they were impressed. We are not yet used to the new chefs but will eventually. The international buffet at courtyard is still impressive but to enhance the culinary experience, would have been nice to have more western dishes ( bœuf bourguignon, pommes duchesse, French fried, tournedos, schnitzel, supreme volaille aux champignons etc..). The Indian station ( courtyard signature ) still delicious ( suggestion to elevate the true Indian cuisine experience: charcoal boneless meat instead of oven roasted meat please). We go to this paradise destination to pamper ourself : for the lady, a hair saloon would have been nice :-)
Dear Line, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli. Thank you so much for your heartfelt and thoughtful review. It was an absolute pleasure to welcome you back to OBLU SELECT Sangeli for your third visit — we’re truly honored to be your choice for a paradise getaway time and time again. We are especially delighted that our team made such a meaningful impression on you. Your kind words about the dedication and warmth of our staff — from the landscaping and housekeeping teams to the F&B and Elena Spa teams — truly mean the world to us. We are incredibly proud of individuals like Shiva, Chef Rahul, and Chef Vijay, whose attention to detail and personalized care help create the seamless, relaxing holiday experience we strive to provide for all our guests. We’ll be sure to share your compliments with them — they’ll be thrilled to know their efforts made your stay even more memorable. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the comfort and cleanliness of our facilities, and also appreciate your understanding regarding the natural wear and tear that can come from our island environment. Your insights help us continue to prioritize maintenance and upkeep. Thank you for the lovely feedback on the snorkeling experience as well — there’s something truly magical about stepping into the water right outside your villa and being surrounded by vibrant marine life! We genuinely appreciate your suggestions regarding the buffet variety, including the Western dishes and enhancement of the Indian cuisine station. Your note about the charcoal preparation and your fondness for Chef Patil's creations are well taken, and we will certainly pass this feedback to our culinary team to help inspire future menu enhancements. Lastly, your idea about adding a hair salon is a wonderful one — we are always exploring new ways to improve our facilities and services, and this kind of guest feedback is invaluable to that process. Thank you once again for taking the time to share your experience in such detail. We truly value your continued support and loyalty, and we hope to welcome you back for many more memorable stays in the future. Warm regards Jenni Hartatik General Manager
Dear Line, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli. Thank you so much for your heartfelt and thoughtful review. It was an absolute pleasure to welcome you back to OBLU SELECT Sangeli for your third visit — we’re truly honored to be your choice f… Show more
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was amazing. They took care of everything we needed. The villa was big and beautiful also. Food was well varied and really good. Staff were very attentive to our needs.
The pool of the villa was small and shaded so it was a big cold. The view from the villa of the ocean was blocked with alot of trees. Was a pity we didn’t have a clear view of the ocean. Would have liked more activities in the evening for entertainment.
Dear Olivia, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you found our staff attentive and helpful, and that you enjoyed the spaciousness and beauty of the villa, as well as the variety and quality of the food. Your kind words mean a lot to the entire team. We also appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the pool size and shade, the limited ocean view, and the desire for more evening entertainment options. Your comments have been shared with our management team as we continually look for ways to improve the guest experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future — and to provide an even more memorable stay next time. Warm regards Jenni Hartatik General Manager
Dear Olivia, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you found our staff attentive and helpful, and that you enjoyed the spaciousness and be… Show more
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWhat a great place. We had a wonderful stay with you. No complaints about accom staff food etc etc. The transfer back to Male however was dire. It was an uncomfortable and unpleasant experience to end a gt holiday. The boat was all over the place due to the Monsoon weather. Given the accuracy of meteorological technology these days and the expectation of Monsoon conditions for some mths each year I wondered why alternative transfer arrangements could not be put in place. I'm not an expert but a bigger boat maybe or allowing more time for the journey or seaplanes.
Dear Schofield, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli. Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful stay and that our accommodation, staff, and dining met your expectations — it truly means a lot to us. We’re very sorry, however, to learn that your return transfer to Malé was uncomfortable due to the challenging monsoon weather. We fully understand how an experience like that can leave a lasting impression, especially at the end of an otherwise relaxing holiday. While we strive to ensure all transfers are as smooth and safe as possible, we acknowledge that monsoon conditions can sometimes affect comfort during sea travel. Your suggestion regarding alternative arrangements, such as larger boats, additional travel time, is both thoughtful and appreciated. We will share your feedback with our transport and operations teams as we continue to review how we can improve the guest experience — particularly during the seasonal monsoon months. We’re grateful for your insights, and we truly hope to welcome you back again in the future — this time with a more comfortable journey from start to finish. Warm regards Jenni Hartatik General Manager
Dear Schofield, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli. Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful stay and that our accommodation, staff,… Show more
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewIt was amazing experience Stuff are very helpful and facilities are suitable for all what we need
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Dear Waleed, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli! Thank you for your review of our resort. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again. Warm regards Jenni Hartatik General Manager
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe resort in general is great place to visit The staff are friendly and helpful they try there best accommodate your request The food is great with many different choices The over water villa it has great view privacy in general is good if you are in the swimming pool but if other guests are snorkeling then just be aware the you might be exposed if privacy is important for you in general it good privacy The boat transfer takes 55 min once the boat move it depends on your arrival time the waiting time for the boat to leave could go to 1 to 1 and half as it combined transport and the same applies to the return we you could arrive to the airport very early but that is all acceptable as the distance is quite far , the boat ride could be rough it is windy something you can't blame any one for it where you should be prepared with motion sickness pills to avoid getting sick if you are not used to such conditions, the boat was big with air-conditioning and clean and closed. Overall great place
Dear Mohd, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli. Thank you for sharing your recent experience at OBLU SELECT Sangeli. We’re delighted to know that you found the resort to be a great place to visit and that you enjoyed the variety of food, the views from your overwater villa, and the warmth and attentiveness of our team. Your feedback regarding the privacy in the overwater villas is much appreciated, and we’re glad you found the overall privacy to be good. We understand your point regarding occasional visibility from snorkeling guests and will continue to take guest comfort and privacy into consideration where possible. We also appreciate your observations about the boat transfer process. Due to the location of the island, the shared speedboat transfer times can vary depending on flight schedules and sea conditions. We're glad to hear you found the boat clean and comfortable, and we completely agree that guests should be prepared for the open-sea journey, particularly on windier days. Thank you again for your helpful comments and for recommending OBLU SELECT Sangeli as a great destination. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable island escape! Warm regards Jenni Hartatik General Manager
Dear Mohd, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli. Thank you for sharing your recent experience at OBLU SELECT Sangeli. We’re delighted to know that you found the resort to be a great place to visit and that you enjoyed the variety of food, th… Show more
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEverything really, almost too hard to sum it all up. It was our first Maldivian holiday and did not disappoint. We loved the overall balance of well-organised and not-too-long transfers from the airport, the generous two-bedroom beach house with pool, the pristine nature (beaches, vegetation, reef and marine life), the hugely varied buffet meals, the truly comprehensive all-inclusive package, the outstanding SPA experience, the wonderfully friendly staff. It was just the perfect level of relaxed luxury for us and we can therefore not do anything but give full marks :-)
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Dear Rajiv, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli! Thank you for taking the time to share such a heartfelt review of your first Maldivian holiday with us at OBLU SELECT Sangeli. We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience was everything you had hoped for—and more! From the seamless airport transfers and spacious two-bedroom beach house to the beauty of our island’s natural surroundings and vibrant marine life, we’re delighted that each element contributed to a truly memorable stay. It’s especially rewarding to know that our all-inclusive Serenity Plan, varied dining options, and SPA experience exceeded your expectations. Your kind words about our team’s friendliness mean a great deal to us—they are at the heart of what makes Sangeli so special. It was our pleasure to host you, and we’re so happy to know you found the perfect balance of relaxed luxury. We hope this will be the first of many visits to our island paradise. Warm regards Jenni Hartatik General Manager
Dear Rajiv, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli! Thank you for taking the time to share such a heartfelt review of your first Maldivian holiday with us at OBLU SELECT Sangeli. We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience was everyt… Show more
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewOblu Select Sangeli offered an unforgettable holiday experience. The cleanliness of the resort, the quality of the food, and the overall service were truly outstanding. The sea was breathtaking, and the facilities were excellent. All the staff members were kind and welcoming. A big special thanks to Chef Vijay – his care and the wonderful meals he prepared made our stay even more enjoyable. It was an amazing experience!
Dear Enes, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli! Thank you very much for your kind words and for sharing your experience at OBLU SELECT Sangeli. We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your holiday with us was unforgettable and that you enjoyed the resort’s cleanliness, facilities, and especially the culinary offerings. It’s wonderful to know that the breathtaking beauty of the sea and the warm hospitality from our team made such a positive impression. Your special mention of Chef Vijay is truly appreciated—he will be thrilled to hear that his care and creations added such joy to your stay. On behalf of the entire Sangeli team, thank you once again for choosing us for your holiday. We would be honored to welcome you back for another memorable getaway in the future. Warm regards Jenni Hartatik General Manager
Dear Enes, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli! Thank you very much for your kind words and for sharing your experience at OBLU SELECT Sangeli. We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your holiday with us was unforgettable and that you enjo… Show more
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewFrom the time we booked our stay to our arrival, the team in charge of guest liasons was professional & timely in all their responses.When we arrived at the airport we were met and taken to the jetty. From collecting our luggage to getting on the boat it took 15 minutes. Our plane landed at 09:30, so were quite luckly in that regard. When we arrived at Sangeli, the view was nothing short of magical we were then given a warm welcome and shown to our villa almost immediately. The villa itself is quite spacious and kept well. There is a good balance between creature comforts, like air-conditioning and a coffee machine with a mini bar which if you are on the serentity plan is refilled daily. While also allowing for there to be a blend with nature, the outdoor bathroom area for one. We could literally walk right on to the beach from the villa and the waves were always calm. The attention to detail is commendable, from the how the meals are served and hats off to the chefs at the Courtyard, Just Grill & Just Wok. The servers, maitre'D and host/hostess are all very welcoming and were constantly making positive interactions with my kids especially my youngest(6 year old). The desserts are absolutely delicious. The pastry chefs are no joke, managing to serve up such delectable delights every night. The buffet meals were always being changed so you don't feel it is the same thing every single night. If you have a chance making a trip to One Banyan to enjoy the exquisite meals served at Just Grill and Just Wok it is well worth it. There are buggies to help you get round if walking is not your thing. When I wasn't with my children I liked to walk around. Both with and with out them i was able to spot sharks just while walking. Visit the Rock bar for snorkeling during low tide in the morning for a chance to spot a baby shark. Thank you to all the staff who really pay attention and work hard to make everything magical on your visit.
Everything was amazing. The Kids club was fantastic, too! The spa was just sublime. Loved every moment there. I would only suggest an umbrella rack to be put outside some of the common areas especially during the rainy season. The weather can sometimes be unpredictable. So having umbrellas ready should a downpour start with a place to drop them off when one moves from area to area would make this fantastic resort even better.
Dear Cynthia, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli! Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review of your recent stay with us at Sangeli. We are truly delighted to hear that your experience—from the moment you booked until your departure—was seamless, memorable, and filled with moments of joy for you and your family. It’s wonderful to know that you appreciated the efficiency of our arrival process, the spaciousness and comfort of your villa, and the thoughtful blend of modern amenities with natural surroundings. We’re especially glad that the direct access to the beach and the calm waves added to the magic of your stay. Your kind words about our culinary team at The Courtyard, Just Grill, and Just Wok are deeply appreciated. Our chefs and service team work with passion and care to ensure each meal is a special experience, and we’re thrilled that this came through—especially in the desserts! We’re equally happy to hear that your children were well looked after and engaged, particularly by our Kids Club team and restaurant staff. It means the world to us to know your youngest felt so welcomed and included. Thank you also for highlighting the serenity of the spa, the scenic walks, and the marine life encounters—those are all moments we hope every guest gets to enjoy. Your suggestion regarding umbrella racks is much appreciated and will be taken into thoughtful consideration as we continually seek to enhance guest comfort, especially during unpredictable weather. Once again, thank you for choosing to spend your time with us. We hope to welcome you and your family back to our little paradise in the near future. Warm regards Jenni Hartatik General Manager
Dear Cynthia, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli! Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review of your recent stay with us at Sangeli. We are truly delighted to hear that your experience—from the mome… Show more
Reviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe food was absolutely outstanding. (All meals). We could request any special need; the staff went out of their way to accommodate us in any way. The standard of the meals is commendable!! We would also like to special mention the improvement in the gardens. The gardens developed in the past 6 months to an absolute amazing feature. Well done to every single person working in the heat. We could feel the proudness!!!!!!
Dear Andre, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed every meal and that our team was able to meet your special requests with care and dedication. Your kind words about the standard of our cuisine mean a great deal to our kitchen and service staff—they take great pride in creating memorable dining experiences. We’re also especially grateful for your recognition of the improvements in our gardens. It’s heartening to know the transformation stood out to you. Our gardening team has indeed put in a tremendous amount of effort over the past few months, often in challenging conditions, and your appreciation means the world to them. Thank you once again for your thoughtful feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future! Warm regards Jenni Hartatik General Manager
Dear Andre, Greetings from OBLU SELECT Sangeli! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed every meal and that our team was able to meet your special requests with care and dedication. Your … Show more