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Deluxe Beach Villa - OBLU Nature Helengili
A delightfully cosy villa adorned with comfortable furnishings, a picturesque window seat, and fresh tropical accents, opening onto a serene veranda.
- Stay
- 9 types
- Dining
- 4 venues
- Experiences
- 5 options
The resort
Overview
Refreshed and reimagined, OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO is a vibrant four-star retreat on a natural island in North Malé Atoll, 50 minutes by speedboat from Malé — home to a legendary house reef alive with reef sharks and turtles.
Highlights
- Legendary house reef with reef sharks, turtles, and colourful marine life
- New water villas with private pools and lagoon views
OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO sits on a natural island in North Malé Atoll, reopened with a vibrant new look in December 2023 — stylish water villas, beach villas enhanced with private pools, and a specialty restaurant, Raga Route. The island's legendary house reef puts reef sharks, turtles, and colourful marine life within easy reach of the shore.
Highlights
- Four dining venues, from Mediterranean grill to progressive Indian fine dining
- ELE|NA Ayur spa and a PADI Five Star Dive Centre with 30+ nearby dive sites
- Ocean-view Fitness Centre and an adult-only infinity pool
Why book with us
Best price guarantee
We match any competitor price — often beat major OTAs
Local expertise
Maldives travel specialists based in Hulhumalé
Flexible booking
Free cancellation options on eligible stays
24/7 support
Before, during, and after your trip
The island
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Stay in style
Accommodations
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Lagoon Villa with Pool - OBLU Nature Helengili
A lagoon-facing villa with a private pool, blending comfortable interiors with direct views over the water.
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Deluxe Beach Villa with Pool - OBLU Nature Helengili
The Deluxe Beach Villa's cosy comfort paired with a private 10 sqm pool on a serene veranda — fresh tropical accents throughout.
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Honeymoon Sunset Water Villa with Pool - OBLU Nature Helengili
A romantic overwater setting designed for heart-stirring memories, with golden sunset hues as the backdrop and a private infinity pool on the deck.
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Sunrise Water Villa with Pool - OBLU Nature Helengili
Perched half on land with a private deck opening onto the balmy lagoon, capturing the island's sunrise side over a private plunge pool.
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Sunset Water Villa with Pool - OBLU Nature Helengili
Perched half on land with a private deck opening onto the balmy lagoon, capturing the island's sunset side over a private plunge pool.
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Two Bedroom Family Villa with Pool - OBLU Nature Helengili
Set on the sunset side of the island with a spacious outdoor garden and deck — a master bedroom and a secondary twin-bed bedroom, both with open-air bathrooms, and direct beach access.
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Water Suite with Pool - OBLU Nature Helengili
An overwater retreat with panoramic Indian Ocean vistas — a master bedroom with walk-in closet, a plush bathroom, and a living room opening onto a sprawling deck with sunbeds, steps from house-reef snorkelling.
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Two Bedroom Beach Suite with Pool - OBLU Nature Helengili
A spacious family suite on the sunset side of the island, with a master bedroom and a secondary twin-bed bedroom, both with open-air bathrooms, and direct beach access.
Culinary experiences
Dining
Just Grill
Positioned right on the beach, this intimate open-air space pairs classic Mediterranean flavours with a relaxed, barefoot setting — fresh local catches and premium meats grilled over open flames, served with chilled wine under a starlit sky.
Raga Route
A progressive Indian restaurant reimagining classic, bold spices and heritage techniques in a sophisticated, contemporary space — a modern fine-dining experience that surprises the palate.
The Spice
A blend of international cuisine and Maldivian dishes with a live cooking station and fresh juice bar — a lagoon-facing wooden deck and indoor seating on a natural sandy floor.
Raa Bandhi Bar
Bohemian elegance meets tropical bliss by the pool, overlooking the Indian Ocean blues — expertly crafted cocktails and bar snacks, plus overwater hammocks and an indoor games area.
Explore and indulge
Facilities & activities
ELE | NA Ayur
An intimate spa hidden in the lush tropical garden, offering rejuvenating rituals and traditional and modern therapies inspired by the five natural elements — wood, fire, earth, metal, and water.
Fitness and Recreation
An ocean-view fitness centre with state-of-the-art equipment and breathtaking lagoon vistas, plus weekly group activities including yoga, aerobics, and pilates.
Diving
A PADI Five Star Dive Centre offering daily boat dives to nearby channels famed for manta ray sightings, plus night dives where bioluminescent plankton light up the reef's hidden corners.
Watersports and Snorkelling
Motorised and non-motorised water sports for every pace — sunrise paddleboarding and kayaking, free windsurfing when the breeze picks up, and included jet skis, banana boats, and ringo rides.
Excursions and Cruises
Sunset fishing, dolphin-watching cruises, and glass-bottom boat tours twice daily — one complimentary traditional line fishing trip and sunset local dhoni ride included per stay.
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