Discover Romance In Paradise

In the middle of the Indian Ocean, where the horizon meets the deep waters and dreams dissolve in the magical world of the lagoon, lies the Maldives' hidden gem, the enchanting resort of OBLU SELECT Lobigili, the Island of Love.

Whether you are looking for an exciting honeymoon trip, an escape from the mid-life crisis, or are simply longing to spend some tender moments with your partner, this adult-only exclusive resort offers an escape to the veritable La La Land. The resort offers specially curated holiday experiences for couples and adults needing that special something.

Located in the North Malé Atoll, OBLU SELECT Lobigili resort run by hospitality major, Atmosphere Core, offers 68 adult-only villas in an architecturally exquisitely planned locale amidst tall palms, pristine white powder beaches, azure waters of coral reefs and a deep, mysterious ink blue ocean.

The Lobi Plan

The Lobi Holiday plan has it all. The joy of discovering the oceanic world combined with the pleasure of spending a blissful holiday in the lap of luxury.

The all-inclusive cost of the specially curated holiday includes a stay in the villas, meals and drinks at its restaurants, bar, and food truck, and most of the entertainment activities offered on the island. The resort provides complimentary pick and drop service from the Malé International Airport. It's a mere 50 steps from the airport to the jetty, from where the resort's speedboat takes you to your destination in 15 minutes.

Each of the 68 villas on the Island of Love boasts contemporary chic decor, including wooden flooring, comfortable king-size beds, side tables with modern electrical sockets to recharge your electrical gadgets, a large HD LED TV, spacious wardrobes, a snack bar, a coffee table, and comfy lounge seating. Besides these, the deck comes with chairs and a table, a private infinity pool, and bath amidst pristine nature.

Of the 68 villas, 24 are Sun Nest Beach Pool villas located on the beach; the rest, Sun Next Pool and Nest Water villas are built on stilts over the water. Each of the villas offers exclusive sunrise or sunset views, a well-stocked, daily replenished mini-bar (which includes chocolates, wines, beer and non-alcoholic beverages), AC-cooled rooms, and your access to the magnificent ocean around the property.

Entertainment & Activities

The resort offers various activities and entertainment for its guests. Tired of swimming, water sports and lazing around? Head for the beachside Swing Bar to hear a live band or DJ. The bar, with indoor and outdoor seating that includes intimate cabanas, hammocks, swings and a sprawling pool, offers unlimited liquor, signature mocktails, cocktails, and yes, Sheesha and cigars in the specially designated smoking section. This is where you let your hair down and your spirit soar above the ocean. Intimacy is made of these special moments.

During the day, the pool offers yoga and Zumba classes. Not far from here, you can stretch your muscles and relax your cells at the Ocean Water Fitness Centre, which houses the gym. At the Water Sports Hut, guests can approach the PADI-trained instructors for snorkelling, scuba diving, etc. One can also use the paddle boats, kayaks and jet skis the resort provides. As part of the stay, the resort also offers complimentary sunset fishing excursion into the ocean.

At its ELE I NA (an acronym for Elements of Nature) Ayur spa and wellness centre, couples can experience the healing powers of wood, fire, metal and water. The energies produced by these elements are channelled to provide a range of nature-based holistic treatments and massages (the Lobi Plan includes one 45-minute spa treatment for free).

When guests are ready for a change from the tranquil adults-only atmosphere, they can head to the neighbouring sister resort, OBLU Xperience Ailafushi, to enjoy a lively party vibe at its restaurants and bars. All through the two properties, one can either use the pathways for walking or take the electrical carts or buggies available at all times of the day.

The entire OBLU SELECT Lobigili resort is managed by a dedicated and trained female team who take special care of the guests. Inspired by the Joy of Giving philosophy, this passionate team of women ensures every aspect of your stay is thoughtfully managed—from securing a special dinner at the Only BLU under-ocean restaurant to arranging sunset cruises and fulfilling any special requests.

Dining

OBLU SELECT Lobigili offers several dining options for the guests to explore. All manner of food is available, from non-vegetarian fare to only vegetarian and vegan.

At Ylang-Ylang restaurant built on the beach, which includes interactive live-cooking stations, one can sample various cuisines: Italian, Mediterranean, Thai, Indian and Indonesian. It's an all-day restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. It has indoor and outdoor seating plus a library zone, where one can relax before or after dining. The chalkboard menu features surprise chef's specials every day. Its delicious dessert and salad stalls are known for offering mouth-watering options.

The Gadiya 17 is a food truck that recreates the beach shack experience of casual dining with white sand under your feet. Subject to prior booking, a three-course meal (meats and seafood) is offered here, paired with wines, beers, and other beverages. This casual dining option is ideal for the young at heart and those who love a bit of adventure.

But the pièce de résistance of the OBLU SELECT Lobigili is the speciality restaurant, Only BLU. This under-ocean restaurant, the largest in the Maldives, was built in Sri Lanka and then translocated to the island, where it was sunk into the ocean bed.

No construction was done on-site. In other words, this horseshoe-shaped restaurant, which offers a unique underwater vista of the ocean floor, was built without any damage to the environment. Here, couples can dine and watch the corals and fishes as they sway and swim around them. It's a truly beautiful sight to see a world one would normally see in a large aquarium, except it's not an aquarium but a real pulsating oceanic world. The restaurant offers modern gourmet food, desserts, wines, cocktails and other beverages.

The Accolades

There is no place on Earth that is as magical as the ocean. It is also the least explored part of the planet, yet it offers unimaginable pleasure and joy to the senses. Just as life on land gives us an opportunity to love, the ocean, as one writer put it, is "emotion incarnate." It is to tap this emotion that a paradise like OBLU SELECT Lobigili, the Island of Love, makes a holiday in the Maldives unforgettable.

OBLU SELECT Lobigili was recognised by Tripadvisor as the number one Luxury Hotel Worldwide and number two in the World. If any place deserves to be on your bucket list, it is this. Where else in the world can you find a love island?