OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

Arrival getty
Arrival area and pool bar
Element X
Ocean View Family Rooms
Ocean View Family Room - master
Ocean View Family Room - master
Ocean View Family Room - kids area
Ocean View Family Room - kids area
Only BLU
Beach Villa
Beach Villas
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Water Villas
Water Villa
Water Villa
Element X
Pool
Kids Club
Kids Club Karaoke Room
Kids Club
Pool
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Arrival getty
Arrival area and pool bar
Element X
Ocean View Family Rooms
Ocean View Family Room - master
Ocean View Family Room - master
Ocean View Family Room - kids area
Ocean View Family Room - kids area
Only BLU
Beach Villa
Beach Villas
Beach Villa
Beach Villa
Water Villas
Water Villa
Water Villa
Element X
Pool
Kids Club
Kids Club Karaoke Room
Kids Club
Pool

The hotel

Embrace island life at OBLU EXPERIENCE Ailafushi, a lively retreat driven by smart services, playful design, and incredible experiences. You'll arrive in style with a complimentary speedboat transfer, and as soon as you reach the island of Ailafushi, you're sure to feel relaxed - after all, you'll be surrounded by stunning sea views, soft warm sands, and plenty of Maldivian charm! On the Fushi PlanTM, you'll enjoy delicious meals from Element X's impressive show kitchens and expansive buffet, before heading to X360 for a refreshing drink to accompany the entertainment of the night. Non-motorised water sports are included for 15 minutes a day, as is use of the over-water gym, so those who like to keep active will have lots to enjoy. This is a fun, lively island with lots going on including the daily DJ around the pool and live bands in the evening, but if you fancy making your stay even more special, why not head underneath it? A trip to Only BLU, the underwater restaurant, is an absolute must for a meal that you'll never forget.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Located on Ailafushi Island in Male Atoll, and connected to the neighbouring island OBLU SELECT Lobigili by a 270m long jetty. Complimentary speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport on arrival and departure, taking approximately 15 minutes.

Hotel information

268 rooms, all with ocean views, in-villa WiFi access, safe, large flat screen LCD TV, cable TV, vanity, air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, drinking water bottles, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and robe and slippers. Ocean View Rooms are snug, homey, duplex-style one-bedroom villas, smartly designed to maximise space and comfort, and with a veranda with comfy daybed. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.


All-Inclusive - The Fushi PlanTM

Inclusions:

  • Complimentary airport transfer by speedboat on arrival and departure, taking approximately 15 minutes. On arrival, guests are received by the airport team and escorted to the jetty for transfer, with chilled water and refreshing face towels provided
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Element X (self-assisted buffet spread with international cuisine and live cooking stations)
  • Dining and entertainment at X360 Bar
  • UNLIMITED orders of regular spirits and beers and house pour wines from the grab and go counter at X360
  • ONE signature cocktail at X360
  • UNLIMITED house pour wines and beers available at the self-assisted sections at Element X
  • Select wine pairings at Copper Pot Food Truck
  • Soft drinks, mineralised water, pre-packet juices and an assortment of tea and coffee available at all outlets
  • Entertainment with daily live music performances and DJ at the X360 Bar
  • Unlimited access to the fully-equipped over-water gymnasium
  • Daily organised group activities
  • Complimentary use of non-motorised water sports equipment (kayak, SUP and paddle board - maximum of 15 minutes per person per day per each item)
  • Kids Club and activities


Please note: specialty dining at the Copper Pot Food Truck and Only BLU under-ocean restaurant are non included in the plan, and are chargeable.

Please note: resort check-in time is at 2pm, and check-out time is at 12 noon. Late check-out is subject to availability on the day of departure at an additional cost. The Fushi PlanTM privileges will stop at 11:00am on departure day.

Beach Villas are just a few steps from the beach, with a private outdoor veranda and garden, inviting interior, walk-in wardrobe leading to a spa-like bathroom, double vanity, and a semi open-air bathroom. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Water Villas stretch into the dazzling lagoon, and are accessed by wooden jetty. Each water villa is shaped like a traditional Maldivian Boat – a ‘dhoni’ – creating a feeling of a romantic hideaway. With a private deck, and a staircase into the water, and a semi open-air bathroom. 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Element X (all-day dining, self-assisted buffet with international cuisine and show kitchens). X360 (main pool bar with scenic lagoon views, daily evening entertainment). The Copper Pot Food Truck (food truck with seafood and meat grills, open for dinner)*. Only BLU (under ocean restaurant open for lunch and dinner. Adult-only except for select lunchtimes when children are welcomed to dine)*.

*Please note: these restaurants are available to dine in at a supplementary cost.

Daily live music performances and DJ at X360 Bar. In-house band.

Large infinity pool. Daily live music performances and DJ at the X360 Bar. Pool Zumba. In-house band. Over-water gymnasium. Daily organised group activities. Non-motorised water sports. Weekly and seasonal group activities such as yoga, strength training, Pilates and more. One of the largest kids’ clubs in the Maldives, with top-level for older kids and teenagers, lower deck for younger kids, and a separate food corner for kids within the club. PADI Certified dive school*. ELE|NA Spa* complex. La Promenade* with shops.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good for families not for single childless couples food great staff fab

Nov 7, 2024 Donna Mary T London, United Kingdom

So now o am at the end of the holiday and I am over my grip of being left I. Reception for 4 hours on arrival I am going to give a true review to this hotel. Firstly do not come in British school holiday time if you can avoid it , this is a family island but people do not keep their kids under control or encourage them to use the loo and not the… Read more
So now o am at the end of the holiday and I am over my grip of being left I. Reception for 4 hours on arrival I am going to give a true review to this hotel. Firstly do not come in British school holiday time if you can avoid it , this is a family island but people do not keep their kids under control or encourage them to use the loo and not the pool. The food is lovely good products very tasty and not once have we been unwell, a lot of curry and Asian but there is the pasta and chips for the non adventureroud. The beach’s are small and ok the pool is nice very warm, and there are plenty beds and kept very very clean and tidy, including the loos around the reception pool area. Now my favourite bit of this holiday our water villa, originally booked a family room which was fabulous 801 but due to some works we were offered a move which included a water villa. A lot smaller that the family room and a sofa bed for our 16 year old but it was without doubt worth it. Big shout out to Mohamed who looked after us and our room for our stay, I have to say I have never known any one to pay so much attention to detail in looking after a room he was amazing and just made it better as when I arrived I was cross about the delay, so Mohamed really turned it around for our family. Thanks Mo 🥰 villa 639 has the loveliest view and the view is better on that side. Would I come back here yes, as the staff have made it fab including the spa ladies Gena joy and Janet, spent a load of time in the spa but omg so worth it. Read less
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Nov 7, 2024 50brendap1 Brisbane Region, Australia

excellent accommodation beautiful scenery so relaxing lots of fish and nurse sharks pool and aqua zumba so much fun cocktails were fantastic- lama makes a fabulous cosmopolitan housekeeping abu and ahmed were so attentive and looked after the room perfectly was well stocked up with cold drinks and towels very clean and tidy the groundsmen… Read more
excellent accommodation beautiful scenery so relaxing lots of fish and nurse sharks pool and aqua zumba so much fun cocktails were fantastic- lama makes a fabulous cosmopolitan housekeeping abu and ahmed were so attentive and looked after the room perfectly was well stocked up with cold drinks and towels very clean and tidy the groundsmen were so great keeping the grounds perfect had the lobster dinner on the beach that was very special all staff so friendly highly recommended 10/10 Read less
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Nov 6, 2024 泉希 合

08:42 Oblu Xperience Ailafushi Shawn C Great Honeymoon Resort We had an excellent stay at Oblu Ailafushi. The facilities are excellent, the food was great and a good variety, the bar was very accommodating with good drinks, we had a great massage, and the water villa was a unique experience for us. In particular, the room service was above and… Read more
08:42 Oblu Xperience Ailafushi Shawn C Great Honeymoon Resort We had an excellent stay at Oblu Ailafushi. The facilities are excellent, the food was great and a good variety, the bar was very accommodating with good drinks, we had a great massage, and the water villa was a unique experience for us. In particular, the room service was above and beyond, Hk Abu and Satanreally took care of us and each time we came back the room was perfect. They even made a special detail for our Honeymoon. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The cleanest hotel I have ever stayed in our room was fabulous

Nov 6, 2024 Donna T

We loved our time here and this is to say that the food was lovely the staff are amazing,location is central and the spa ladies joy,gena and Janet are fabulous: the most impressive thing about this hotel is the cleanliness’s and attention to detail, and we would like to thank our room man Mohammed who had his work cut out with my very untidy teen… Read more
We loved our time here and this is to say that the food was lovely the staff are amazing,location is central and the spa ladies joy,gena and Janet are fabulous: the most impressive thing about this hotel is the cleanliness’s and attention to detail, and we would like to thank our room man Mohammed who had his work cut out with my very untidy teen in our water villa. I have travelled the world from the Caribbean to the far east and no one has been as attentive and lovely as Mohammed. Thank you for a lovly holiday hope to see you again Read less
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Nov 6, 2024 SmokinChilli007 Sheffield, United Kingdom

Arrived here to beautiful weather, our luggage taken to our room (514), which was a stunning over ocean water villa which was kept immaculate by my man Shelby. Nothing is too much trouble for any of the team here. Today 5th November we both went on a trip with the water sports team, who again were amazing, their skill levels and patience showed… Read more
Arrived here to beautiful weather, our luggage taken to our room (514), which was a stunning over ocean water villa which was kept immaculate by my man Shelby. Nothing is too much trouble for any of the team here. Today 5th November we both went on a trip with the water sports team, who again were amazing, their skill levels and patience showed through, great bunch of guys. Loving everything about this place, so if you're thinking about the Maldives then think no more. Good food, amazing accommodation and swimming with 7 foot long nursery sharks and massive rays, what's not to like. 7 stars from me for the money. Read less