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Oblu Nature Helengeli

★★★★

OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO is a 4-star superior all-inclusive resort on Helengeli Island at the edge of North Male Atoll, a 50-minute complimentary speedboat transfer from Male International Airport.

Island
Helengeli
Atoll
North Male Atoll
From the airport
50 min by speedboat
Villa types
9
Meal plans
AI
Restaurants & bars
5
The island

A thrilling 50 minutes speedboat ride from Malé International Airport, OBLU NATURE Helengeli offers up all the magic of flora and fauna. With its island-inspired, bohemia vibe, Helengeli is a favorite amongst Maldives all-inclusive resorts for avid explorers, snorkelers, and channel divers. Comprising 116 villas with vibrant, tropical interiors amidst lush vegetation, the resort has its very own house-reef just metres from the shore and home to a spectacular display of marine inhabitants all year round.

Overwater villasHoneymoonDivingFamily
OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO is a 4-star superior all-inclusive resort on Helengeli Island at the edge of North Male Atoll, a 50-minute complimentary speedboat transfer from Male International Airport. Villa categories span Deluxe Beach Villas to overwater Lagoon, Sunset, Sunrise and Honeymoon Sunset Water Villas, most with private pools. The OBLU Island Plan covers buffet dining at The Spice, unlimited beverages at Raa Bandhi Bar, complimentary snorkelling and non-motorised watersports, and stay-length specialty dining privileges at Just Grill and Raga Route, alongside a house reef just steps from the shore.
  • House reef and dedicated snorkelling jetty just steps from the shore
  • Complimentary speedboat transfer, 50 minutes from Male International Airport
  • Honeymoon Sunset Water Villa and other overwater pool villa categories
  • OBLU Island Plan with unlimited beverages and stay-length specialty dining at Just Grill and Raga Route
  • Complimentary snorkelling equipment and non-motorised watersports throughout the stay
  • On-site Dive Centre with extensive diving courses and excursions
  • Kids Nature Centre and an Adults Only Pool
In pictures

A look around Helengeli

Oblu Nature Helengeli
Oblu Nature Helengeli
Oblu Nature Helengeli
Where you stay

9 ways to stay

Deluxe Beach VillasBeach

Deluxe Beach Villas

Beach
Deluxe Beach Villa with PoolBeach

Deluxe Beach Villa with Pool

BeachPrivate pool
2BR Family Villa with PoolBeach

2BR Family Villa with Pool

BeachPrivate pool

Two-bedroom family villa.

2BR Beach Suite with PoolBeach

2BR Beach Suite with Pool

BeachPrivate pool

Two-bedroom beach suite.

Lagoon Villa with PoolOverwater, inner lagoon

Lagoon Villa with Pool

Overwater, inner lagoonPrivate pool
Sunset Water Villa with PoolOverwater, sunset facing

Sunset Water Villa with Pool

Overwater, sunset facingPrivate pool
Sunrise Water Villa with PoolOverwater, inner lagoon

Sunrise Water Villa with Pool

Overwater, inner lagoonPrivate pool
Water Suite with PoolOverwater, inner lagoon

Water Suite with Pool

Overwater, inner lagoonPrivate pool
Honeymoon Sunset Water Villa with PoolOverwater, sunset facing

Honeymoon Sunset Water Villa with Pool

Overwater, sunset facingPrivate pool
Meal plans

Choose how you dine

Every board basis this island sells. Open a plan for exactly what it covers and what it leaves out.

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OBLU Island Plan™

BreakfastLunchDinnerDrinks
What it covers
  • Complimentary airport transfer by speedboat, arrival and departure, with representatives meeting guests at the airport
  • Welcome drinks and wet wipes on arrival
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet with beverages counter at The Spice (Breakfast 07:00-10:30, Lunch 12:00-14:30, Dinner 19:00-22:00)
  • Traditional savory and sweet Maldivian snacks at Hedhikaa Hut (16:00-18:30)
  • Unlimited signature cocktails, mocktails, beverages and Bar Gratis at Raa Bandhi Bar (09:00-01:00)
  • Friday Boduberu performance at Raa Bandhi Bar
  • Indian Ocean Night every Friday: food selection and beverages (wines, beers, soft beverages) with attentive assistance
  • Specialty dining scaled by length of stay: 4+ nights = one meal at Just Grill or Raga Route; 8+ nights = two meals (one at each); 14+ nights = three meals (one at Just Grill, one at Raga Route, one more at either)
  • One complimentary Traditional Line Fishing per guest per stay (08:00-09:30)
  • One complimentary Sunset Local Dhoni Ride per guest per stay (17:15-18:30)
  • In-villa minibar replenished daily with 2 beer cans, 4 non-alcoholic carbonated drinks, and 0.5ml bottled mineral water
  • Complimentary use of snorkelling equipment throughout the stay
  • Complimentary use of non-motorized watersports equipment: Stand-Up Paddle Boards and Kayaks (08:30-12:30, 14:30-18:30)
  • Live music entertainment: duo band or DJ five days a week, Boduberu on Fridays
  • Complimentary access to the fully equipped overwater gymnasium (06:00-21:00)
  • Weekly and seasonal group activities: yoga, aerobics and more
  • Unlimited soft beverages, beers and wines at The Spice during meal periods
  • Wide selection of liquor including whisky, gin, vodka and rum; 9 cocktails and 6 mocktails on the signature menu; house pour wine menu (sparkling, red, white, rose); two draught beer options; soft drinks, packaged juice, tea & coffee and drinking water

Not included

  • Raa Bandhi Connoisseurs selection (chargeable)
  • Just Grill lunch (chargeable, 12:00-14:30)
  • Just Grill and Raga Route dinner with wine pairing beyond the stay-length specialty dining allowance
  • Raga Route sunset cocktail with canapes (chargeable, 17:00-18:30)
  • ELE|NA Spa & Wellness (fully chargeable, not part of the OBLU Island Plan)
  • Early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability, additional cost)
Eat & drink

5 places to eat and drink

From breakfast on the lagoon to the last drink of the night.

Restaurants & bars5

The Spice · International and Maldivian buffet

Self-assisted buffet and beverages counter; indoor seating and an outdoor wooden deck over the lagoon.

Breakfast 07:00-10:30 / Lunch 12:00-14:30 / Dinner 19:00-22:00
Hedhikaa Hut · Traditional Maldivian snacks
16:00-18:30
Just Grill · Mediterranean and Grillextra cost

Specialty dining; dinner included per the stay-length allowance (4+ nights = 1 meal at Just Grill or Raga Route; 8+ = 2 meals; 14+ = 3 meals). Lunch is always chargeable.

Dinner with wine pairing 19:00-22:00 (pre-booking) / Lunch 12:00-14:30 (chargeable)
Raga Route · Progressive Indianextra cost

Specialty dining; dinner included per the same stay-length allowance as Just Grill.

Dinner with wine pairing 18:30-22:00 (pre-booking) / Sunset cocktail with canapes 17:00-18:30 (chargeable)
Raa Bandhi · Cocktails, mocktails and beverages

'Bohemian chic' poolside bar with over-water hammocks, indoor games (table tennis, billiards, darts, chess), dance floor with DJ station. Friday Boduberu performance. Connoisseurs selection available at a charge.

Bar 09:00-01:00 / Pool 07:00-19:00
Things to do

Days on Helengeli

Excursion

  • Traditional Line FishingIncluded
  • Sunset Local Dhoni RideIncluded
  • Sunset Dolphin CruiseExtra cost
  • Starry NightExtra cost
  • Private ExcursionExtra cost
  • Big Game FishingExtra cost

Water sports

  • Snorkelling Equipment UseIncluded
  • Stand-Up Paddle Board / KayakIncluded
  • Manta SnorkelingExtra cost
  • Shark SnorkelingExtra cost
  • Turtle SnorkelingExtra cost
  • Aquarium SnorkelingExtra cost
  • Coral Garden SnorkelingExtra cost
  • Night SnorkelingExtra cost
  • Snorkeling LessonExtra cost
  • Personal Snorkeling GuideExtra cost
  • Jet SkiExtra cost
  • FlyboardExtra cost
  • Towable Rides (Funtube/Banana/Funbed)Extra cost
  • Board SportExtra cost
  • ParasailingExtra cost
  • WindsurfingExtra cost
  • Catamaran SailingExtra cost

Diving & snorkelling

  • Try Dive at the PoolIncluded
  • Single DiveExtra cost
  • Night Dive SupplementExtra cost
  • Private Dive GuideExtra cost
  • DAN InsuranceExtra cost
  • Dive Equipment Rental (Full Set)Extra cost
  • Bubblemaker (8-9 years)Extra cost
  • Discover Scuba Diving (10+ years)Extra cost
  • Scuba Diver CourseExtra cost
  • Open Water Diver CourseExtra cost
  • Advanced OW Diver CourseExtra cost
  • Rescue Diver CourseExtra cost
  • Emergency First Response CourseExtra cost
  • Enriched Air Nitrox CourseExtra cost
  • Deep Dive CourseExtra cost
  • Drift Diving CourseExtra cost
  • Freediving Level 1Extra cost
  • Freediving Level 2Extra cost

Spa & wellness

  • Overwater GymIncluded
  • Group Yoga / AerobicsIncluded

Kids

  • Kids Nature CentreIncluded
Included with your stay

The little things that come with it

  • One complimentary Traditional Line Fishing per guest per stay
  • One complimentary Sunset Local Dhoni Ride per guest per stay
  • Complimentary specialty dining at Just Grill/Raga Route scaled by length of stay (4+ nights = 1 meal; 8+ nights = 2 meals; 14+ nights = 3 meals)
  • In-villa minibar replenished daily with 2 beer cans, 4 non-alcoholic carbonated drinks, and 0.5ml bottled mineral water (unit as printed on source document — likely intended as 0.5L, see internalComments)
Island life

Spa, children, reef and romance

Spa

ELE|NA Spa & Wellness offers holistic treatments inspired by natural elements, nourishing mind, body and soul. All treatments and facilities are chargeable and not part of the OBLU Island Plan. Hours 09:00-20:00 (inferred from page ordering, see internalComments).

Children

Kids Nature Centre is an interactive learning center where young guests learn about the beauty of nature above and below the water. Hours 09:00-18:00 (inferred from page ordering, see internalComments).

House reef

Helengeli Island's house reef offers snorkeling just steps from the shore, with a dedicated snorkeling jetty; the island sits on the edge of North Male Atoll with channels on either side for varied corals and marine life.

Getting there

From the plane to your villa

  1. Male International AirportOur team meets you on arrival
  2. Speedboat50 minutes
  3. HelengeliNorth Male Atoll

Guests are met by resort representatives at the airport and escorted to the speedboat jetty.

The island map

Find your way around

Map of Oblu Nature Helengeli
At the resort

Facilities

SpaBarSpeedboatWater Sportsextra costWiFiRenewal of Vowsextra costA Romantic Photoshootextra costGymSwimming Pool
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