Being marketed as the 'Island of Love' due to its adults-only policy, guests will be dazzled with a vibrant tropical design, pristine beaches, and blissful relaxation.
A brand by Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts, COLOURS OF OBLU, is set to add another luxury resort to its portfolio with the opening of OBLU SELECT Lobigili on 24 March 2022, It is only a 15-minute speedboat ride away from the capital city so talk about convenience!
In the Maldivian language of Dhivehi, ‘Lobi’ means love and ‘Gili’ means island. Lobigili is, in essence, the island of love. Blessed with verdant foliage, this five-star adults-only resort features 68 contemporary beach and water villas – all assuring gorgeous views of the incandescent turquoise-blue lagoon.
Guests will be able to fully immerse themselves and just let everything be taken care of for them with the resort’s exclusive Lobi Plan(TM). With this plan, guests can enjoy specialty fine-dining, unlimited beverages, spa services, Indian Ocean excursions, a selection of non-motorized watersports as well as a fully stocked minibar replenished daily.
As per the brand, they will be continuing their varieties of fine dining experiences and starting off, at Ylang-Ylang, the All-Day Dining Restaurant, delectable world cuisine with intimate nooks for couples and a unique book corner are unmissable. The Swing Bar with its chilled-out beachside vibe is beyond perfect. It features chic hammocks, swings, and a stunning infinity pool that is one of the largest in the Maldives. Evenings come alive with handcrafted, aromatized cocktails and hypnotic DJ and Live Band performances that spark passion.
That is not all. As specialty dining experiences, there is Gaadiya 17 Food Truck serving grab-and-go game meat grills to be relished in a fun, open-air setting on the beach under starry skies. And an exotic ONLY BLU Underwater Restaurant, one of the largest underwater restaurants in the country, where guests can experience impeccable modern gourmet cuisine with a pairing of red and white wines.
For those who wish to be adventurous with the love of their life, the resort offers a variety of activities designed for couples such as romantic sunset cruises, snorkeling at the marine-rich house reef, kayaking over brilliant cyan waters, yoga on the beach, and fitness sessions at an overwater gymnasium.
And for those who want to be pampered together, the resort's spa is a must-visit! ELE | NA The Spa – designed exclusively for couples and adults. The tranquil spa complex features four secluded double treatment rooms with couples bath.
Exclusive locally inspired spa treatments include,
• Lobi Dhooni (Love Bird) - A choice of coconut shell massage or Maldivian sand massage, coconut body scrubs, nourishing scalp treatment, face mask and bath ritual.
• Hithun Hithath (Heart To Heart) - A couples therapy that uses organically treated bamboo stalks to massage the body followed by a relaxing facial and bath ritual.
• Dhekanbalun (You & Me) - This couple’s detox package flushes out toxins through hot and cold stone therapy followed by a crystal face massage and bath ritual.
Wanting to explore something new? You can also choose to stroll over to neighboring Ailafushi island and mix it up with a different world of enchanting sights, sounds and culture.
Jorge Amaro, the General Manager of OBLU SELECT Lobigili, says “We are excited to welcome our first guests. Whether they seek the romance of solo travel, a one-of-a-kind celebration with friends, or sharing some intimate ‘us time’ with their partner, our secluded sanctuary offers a perfectly chilled-out getaway amidst surreal ocean vistas.”
More information about the resort and its facilities, in detail, can be found on its official website.
The COLOURS OF OBLU portfolio also includes – OBLU SELECT Sangeli, OBLU NATURE Helengeli, and OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi (opening in early May 2022).