OBLU NATURE Helengeli-All-Inclusive with free Transfers

The staff, ambience and food

They took 3 hours to provide a bigger size life jacket which put a pause in our planned activities

We really enjoyed our stay. The island is beautiful, the staff were very friendly and helpful, and the overall service was excellent. We especially appreciated that everything was clearly included in our package, including taxes and speedboat transfers, so there were no unexpected extra charges. The resort was clean, peaceful, well organized, and we had a wonderful holiday overall.

Some extras were quite expensive. For example, $8 for a simple keychain feels too expensive, especially for guests who want to buy several small souvenirs for family and friends. Water sports activities and spa treatments were also very expensive. We would also have liked to see more variety in seafood. Tuna was available every day, but during our 6-day stay, crab was the only noticeably different seafood option. For a resort in the Maldives, we expected a wider selection of fresh seafood.

We came here for our honeymoon, and it was our first time visiting. The island was absolutely beautiful, and the atmosphere was amazing. The staff were incredibly attentive and dedicated. They helped us with everything we needed and were very friendly and welcoming. We went diving, which was an exciting first experience for both of us, and we received incredibly professional support throughout the experience. The food was amazing, and the location of our room was perfect. Since our room was right by the ocean, we were able to enjoy the beautiful ocean to the fullest. As someone visiting the Maldives for the first time, I would absolutely recommend the Maldives, and especially this place.

The house reef was incredible, the best we have ever seen. So much marine life and well instructed go and no go zones. Staff were lovely, and so friendly, all of the time. Gardens and island were kept pristine. Bed was comfy. Room was clean and tidy. Daily room service was great. Arrival speedboat was easy to use and offered cooling towels which was a nice touch.

Other than snorkel (which is stunning) there’s nothing to do. Very limited excursions, 2 if I recall correctly. Excursions are $773USD per person where the same is $100USD on other islands. No outside excursions permitted so you can’t leave to go do something. All inclusive, at that price point, didn’t translate to our expectations and past experience. Manager kindly assured if we had asked during our stay then maybe extras could have been given. Bottom shelf liquor only included at bar and restaurant, everything else for a fee; the adults only pool bar was a mini fridge with sprite, coke, and viet beer (as same as room mini bar) not a serviced bar. Cocktails were very ordinary. Ad said three restaurants but caveat is that you can’t dine at leisure, you dine at buffet for each meal and are given one complimentary meal at one of the other two restaurants only. Extras on menu were for a fee. The two restaurants were pre-booked completely before we even got to island but staff squeezed us into one. Food seemed same as buffet. Buffet food had a pretty good variety but at least half of the food tasted very processed or seemed to use leftovers reused from meal before. Our room was cleaned well during our stay but on arrival there was a half eaten chocolate bar in fridge, and dirty glassware around our pool. Snorkel gear was very ratty.