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OBLU SELECT Lobigili - Premium All-Inclusive with Free Transfers

Maldives Islands, Maldives
$950-1,400/ night

Book this if You want a hassle-free, adults-only Maldives honeymoon with a quick speedboat transfer and a massive underwater restaurant included in the price.

Why People Love It

  • Only BLU underwater restaurant (largest in Maldives) included for stays of 4+ nights
  • 15-minute speedboat transfer means you're sipping cocktails 45 mins after landing
  • The 'Lobi Plan' is genuinely comprehensive: unlimited premium drinks, excursions, and minibar restocked daily

Quick Take: It’s a 'manufactured' paradise near the capital, so you trade total isolation for convenience and incredible all-inclusive value.

Reviewed by @three_overseas: I stayed in this water villa at OBLU SELECT Lobigili and waking up to that turquoise lagoon was unreal. The glass floor in the living room and the private pool right over the ocean made it the perfect romantic escape. Truly paradise.

Guest Who Stayed Here Said

The hype

Reviewers are obsessed with the 'spotless' cleanliness and the genuine kindness of the 'Island Hostesses' (butlers).

Reality check

The 'Nest Water Villas' (sunrise side) face the lagoon and sister island, meaning less privacy and more potential noise than the sunset side.

  • You hate long seaplane transfers and want to be in the water immediately
  • You're a foodie who wants underwater dining without a $500 surcharge
  • You want a modern, brand-new room with zero wear and tear

Cleanliness & Maintenance

9.8
  • Housekeeping: Impeccable. Twice daily service (morning clean + turndown).
  • Bathroom hygiene: Spotless. No reports of mold or grout issues (likely due to the resort being new).
  • Maintenance: Pristine condition. Everything works.
  • Linens & towels: Fresh, high-thread-count, and plentiful.
  • Odors & scents: Fresh ocean breeze, no musty smells reported.

Sleepability™

8SILENT
SILENT
0-4LOUD
4-7.5MODERATE
7.5-10SILENT
  • Speedboat traffic in the North Male Atoll
  • Music drifting from the sister island (Ailafushi) if staying in Sunrise villas

Before you book

Good to know

  • The 'Lobi Plan' privileges end at 11:00 AM on checkout day, even if your flight is late.
  • You can visit the sister island Ailafushi for a change of scenery (and their bar), but they can't visit you.
  • Drone photography is strictly prohibited to protect guest privacy.

What to pack

  • Reef-safe sunscreen (the house reef is right off the villas)
  • Rash guard for snorkeling (sun is intense)
  • Dressy-casual outfits for Only BLU (no swimwear allowed)

Room Genie

Best picks

  • SunNest Water Pool Villa (Sunset Side) – Best for snorkeling access, privacy, and sunset views.
  • SunNest Beach Pool Villa – Great if you prefer sand at your doorstep; these also face the sunset/ocean side.

Rooms to avoid

  • Nest Water Villas (Sunrise Side) – No pool, faces the lagoon/sister resort (less private), and often shaded in the afternoon.

Room Request Genie – copy & paste

“I am celebrating a special occasion and kindly request a 'SunNest' villa on the Sunset side of the island. We are looking for maximum privacy away from the jetty and the view of Ailafushi.”

FAQ & Hidden tips

Everything you actually want to know before you book.

Is the underwater restaurant really free?

Yes, one fine-dining experience at Only BLU is included if you stay 4 nights or more. Additional dinners are chargeable.

Can I hear planes from the airport?

Yes, you are only 15 minutes away. It's not deafening, but you will see and hear air traffic.

Is it adults only?

Strictly 18+. However, the connected island Ailafushi is family-friendly, so you might see kids if you walk over there.

Do the water villas have pools?

Only the 'SunNest Water Pool Villas' have pools. The standard 'Nest Water Villas' do not.

How is the snorkeling?

Surprisingly good for a new island. The house reef drop-off is accessible from the Sunset side villas.

Is alcohol included?

Yes, the Lobi Plan includes unlimited premium brands, cocktails, and a daily replenished minibar.

Insider Tips

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    Book your Only BLU dinner immediately upon arrival (or before) to get a window seat – they fill up fast.

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    The 'Gaadiya 17' food truck offers a game meat dinner (venison, ostrich) that is also included once for 4+ night stays – don't miss it.

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    The gym is overwater and has incredible views; go at sunrise for a workout with a view.

5 things to know before you go

  • 💡The sand is 'reclaimed' and can be a bit coarser/shelly than natural atoll islands – bring flip flops.

  • 💡You can see the trash island (Thilafushi) smoke in the far distance from certain angles depending on wind/weather.

  • 💡The 'arrival experience' includes a saxophone player and a rose – cheesy to some, romantic to others.

  • 💡The bathroom in the water villas has a glass floor panel under the vanity.

  • 💡You can walk to the sister resort Ailafushi for a 'party vibe' at their X360 Bar if Lobigili gets too quiet.

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