OBLU SELECT Lobigili is a 5 star, adults only retreat reached by a short speedboat transfer from Male. Designed for couples, the resort combines contemporary style with designs inspired by nature to create the perfect romantic getaway. The exclusive Lobi Plan meanwhile offers a comprehensive all inclusive plan allowing guests to simply relax and indulge in a luxurious island escape.
Villas at OBLU SELECT Lobigili are bright and spacious but also feel very homely, with warm wooden floors and soothing colour schemes throughout. Guests preferring over water accommodation can choose between the luxurious Nest Water Villas and the SunNest Water Pool Villas, both of which offer an overwater hammock and direct access to the lagoon. Those wishing to be just steps from the beach can opt for a SunNest Beach Pool Villa, featuring a private pool with views over the ocean and a plush bathroom with an open-air bathtub.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in Ylang-Ylang restaurant, the resort's main restaurant which blends a la carte dining with live cooking stations, buffets and theme nights. The Swing Bar, located alongside the beach and infinity pool offers traditional Maldivian snacks alongside a wide selection of cocktails and international spirits, beers and wines. Guests staying four nights or more are also treated to one complimentary fine dining experience per stay at the resort's underwater restaurant, ONLY BLU, which is open for lunch and dinner.
OBLU SELECT Lobigili's exclusive Lobi Plan also includes complimentary use of snorkelling equipment, kayaks and stand up paddle boards. A sunset fishing trip and guided snorkelling trip are also included, and guests are treated to a complimentary 45 minute spa treatment for every four nights they stay. Other facilities at the resort include a fully equipped overwater gym and guests can also walk across to Ailafushi island next door, where sister resort OBLU Xperience Ailafushi is located.
The villas are beautiful and very spacious. I particularly liked the over-water villas which somehow felt very homely, whilst being surrounded by turquoise waters. Lobigili would be perfect for young couples and honeymooners as there are touches of romance all around the resort from the moment you arrive.
68 villas are located on the beach and on stilts over the water and all have a vibrant and contemporary style. All villas have a king size bed, air conditioning and ceiling fan, Wi-Fi, complimentary minibar replenished daily, tea and coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, bathrobes and slippers, telephone, in-villa safe and a flat screen television.
Location: OBLU SELECT Lobigili is in North Male Atoll, reached by a complimentary 15 minute speedboat transfer from Male
Children: OBLU SELECT Lobigili is an adult only resort welcoming guests over the age of 18
Facilities: Infinity pool, spa, overwater fitness centre, tennis, watersports including snorkelling, paddle boarding, kayaking, jet skiing, tube rides, wakeboarding, waterskiing, kneeboarding, surfing and catamaran sailing, PADI dive school, excursions including sunset fishing and snorkelling trips
Dining: Stays at OBLU SELECT Lobigili are on an All Inclusive basis. Ylang Ylang is a contemporary buffet restaurant with live pizza and tandoor counters, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Swing Bar is a stylish pool bar serving Maldivian snacks from late afternoon to early evening. Only BLU is an underwater restaurant serving gourmet dinners 6.8 metres below sea level. Gaadiya 17 Food Truck offers casual fine dining under the stars and is open for dinner
