Villa Sandpiper Maldives

When booking a holiday at Villa Sandpiper, you will enjoy your very own island paradise at the romantic Oblu Select resort on Sangeli Island. Villa Sandpiper is a deluxe beach villa with a private pool, nestled on the lush green northern side of Sangeli Island amongst swaying palm trees, tropical gardens, a pristine, glistening white sand beach and crystal clear, turquoise waters brimming with vibrant coral life. The idyllic Sangeli Island is located in the northwestern tip of Male Atoll in the Maldives. Guests arrive by complimentary speedboat in 50 minutes, having been warmly greeted at Male International Airport. You will arrive to the island’s welcoming sounds of Bodu Beru drumming. What a fantastic start to your five star holiday!
In total, Oblu Select boasts 124 luxury villas and 13 luxury suites, spread along stunning white beaches and some perched over the turquoise lagoon on stilts. The villas combine a very welcoming tropical design with modern comforts. The vibrant, colourful tones create a warm ambience where you can relax thoroughly in the privacy of your villa or suite. Villa Sandpiper is one of 14 stand-alone beach villas with pools. The villa offers a delightful, high-ceilinged bedroom with a romantic, canopied kingsize bed, a day bed and a walk-in wardrobe. It’s partially open-air bathroom is an absolute delight with his and hers sinks, a gorgeous freestanding bath and a stunning rainshower. How wonderful to shower and bath in total privacy in the open air! Luxurious bath robes, towels and slippers are provided for your comfort. Traditional Maldivian architecture is fused with trendy design, creating a fabulously comfortable space with some gorgeous lounge furniture. The warm red tones and luxurious soft furnishings blend beautiful with the rich wooden floor. You will step out to a lush, private, tropical garden with your 13 sqm private plunge pool, shaded lounge seating and luxury loungers, the perfect spot to enjoy your holiday read. The garden leads straight to the fine white sands and breathtaking panoramic vistas. The size of this delightful, romantic retreat is 101 sqm. The villa is ideal for a couple though you can add extra beds and cots to sleep a couple and 2 children or 3 adults and 1 child. Within Villa Sandpiper you will discover a minibar which is restocked daily with complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and snacks and tea and coffee making facilities. The lovely staff will pop in every evening to provide a dreamy turn down service.
Olbu Select offer a brilliant ‘Serenity Plan’ for your stay. It is an extensive, fully encompassing, hassle free plan including dining and drinking options, spa treatments, watersports and excursions. You literally just turn up and indulge yourselves in constant treats! This comprehensive, all-inclusive holiday package is very generous and blends all the elements of a blissful tropical stay. The resort boasts several restaurants and some wonderfully atmospheric bars. Guests enjoy complimentary use of snorkeling and non-motorised watersports equipment thoughout their stay. This includes stand-up paddle boards, kayaks and pedalos. The resort’s gym is very well equipped and available to guests. There are yoga, strength training, pilates and other sessions that can be enjoyed. The children’s club arranges many activities to keep the young ones happy. Guests are also invited to one complimentary sunset fishing trip during their stay, weather permitting and one complimentary excursion such as local island cultural experiences, guided snorkeling trips or moonlight cruises. Once a week, Sangeli Island comes alive with local Bodu Beru music and a DJ night plus there are live music performances three times a week. One Banyan is the adult only island on the resort, home to the spa, two fine dining restaurants, an ocean facing swimming pool and a bar. The Serenity Plan includes some amazing spa treatments. These vary depending on the duration of your stay. One thing you can guarantee when booking a stay at Villa Sandpiper is that you will return home with magical holiday memories and fully refreshed!Villa Sandpiper, a fabulous beach villa with its own private plunge pool, is located on the prestigious, five star Oblu Select resort on Sangeli Island. It enjoys a gorgeous waterfront setting with a private tropical garden. Sangeli Island is just 50 minutes by speedboat after arriving at Male International Airport. You will receive such a warm welcome with chilled water and refreshing face towels offered on the speedboat and Bodu Beru drumming on arrival at the island. Oblu Select is operated by the popular Indian Ocean hospitality brand, Atmosphere Hotels and Resorts. You will soon discover that Sangeli offers the most discerning of travellers an exotic holiday experience of the highest calibre. It enjoys some of the most outstanding dive and snorkeling locations in the entire Male Atoll. The resort boasts several restaurant options and some gorgeous bars. It offers a beautiful garden Spa and Wellness Complex, two swimming pools and a fully-equipped overwater gym. Non-motorised watersports are offered on a complimentary basis and motorised watersports and SSI and PADI courses are available.
The all-inclusive Serenity Plan offers a selection of freshly prepared snacks served at the cool Hedhikaa Hut, breakfast, lunch and dinner at The Courtyard, the resort’s main restaurant plus fine dining experiences. The Courtyard serves a delicious buffet, live cooking stations and theme night meals. The fine dining experiences must be pre-booked and include the resort’s vegetarian restaurant, Simply Veg and their seafood and grill restaurant, Just Grill. The number of fine dining experiences is dependant on the number of nights you are staying. Children under 16 years old can only dine at the fine dining restaurants during dinner at certain times. Guests can enjoy unlimited beverages from a selection plus limited numbers of signature cocktails. The Sangs is the main pool bar, The Rock is the gorgeous sunset bar built on stilts in a shallow lagoon and the One Banyan Island pool bar is just for adults.
The resort is very buzzy with plenty of activities and adventures. There are music and DJ nights, live musicians, sunset fishing trips, other excursions plus lots of watersports. There is an excellent selection of organised activities for children and young adults at the Kid’s Club.
The resort’s Elena Spa at the adult only One Banyan Island offers specially crafted wellness experiences, therapies and massages using luxurious products. There are 6 double treatment rooms, a yoga pavilion, a steam room and very professional staff who are waiting to offer these pampering treats. If you are staying for up to 7 nights with the package, you will be offered one 45 minute spa treatment, 8-11 days gives two treatments, 12-15 nights, three treatments and 16-19 nights includes four treatments. Of course, you can pay for more. Honeymooners, couples and adult friends can immerse themselves in secluded tranquility on the idyllic One Banyan Island.
The TGI Dive and Water Sports Centre enjoys a multilingual team of professionals who will take guests to discover the underwater wonders of the Maldives. Sangeli Island is blessed with vibrant and exotic locations including the outer reefs and the inner lagoon at the centre of both islands and the location of the overwater villas. The deep blue depths showcase wonderful, vibrant hues of corals and a huge variety of sealife.  At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Please contact our Excellence Luxury Villas concierge team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport transfers- Babysitting/childcare services
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
The Resort
OBLU SELECT at Sangeli offers the discerning traveller an all-encompassing hassle-free beach holiday experience in the Maldives. The resort has a variety of ‘contemporary designed’ villas and suites, a selection of restaurants & services, amidst some of the MOST exotic dive and snorkeling locations in the entire Male’ Atoll.
Activities & Facilities
– Elena Spa & Wellness Situated on Sangeli’s ONE BANYAN ISLAND – ELENA Spa at Sangeli offers specially crafted and comprehensive wellness experiences, therapies and massages using a range of decadent products. With 6 double treatment rooms, yoga pavilion, steam room facilities. With a team of certified professionals, guests can embark upon holistic journeys surrounded by the calming and natural tropical surroundings.- Leisure, Recreation & Fitness Resort facilities include a fully fledged gymnasium with regular fitness activities throughout the week. TWO main pools, one of which is at ONE BANYAN ISLAND – strictly for Adults Only. The OBLU Select at Sangeli guest experience includes a variety of weekly theme nights, events, and festive happenings throughout the year!- Diving & Snorkeling PADI courses are available at TGI Dive & Watersports Centre at Sangeli along with their multilingual team of professionals are ready to take guests through the wonders of Maldives lying below the surface of the water. Blessed with vibrant and exotic locations suitable for both snorkelling and diving! Locations include the outer reefs, as well as the inner lagoon at the center of both islands and chain of overwater villas. The lagoon itself is home to a variety of small reef-fish species throughout the year!- Watersports The deep blue depths showcase wonderful hues of corals with a huge variety of the native Maldivian underwater environments in a relatively small space with high biodiversity. Additionally, they also offer a range of water sports options, both motorized and non-motorized, for guests to experience and learn – as well as exotic island excursions and cruises!
Restaurants & Bars
– Dining Experiences Selection of freshly prepared local snacks, breakfast, lunch & dinner served at THE COURTYARD – our main restaurant; combination of sumptuous buffet, live cooking stations, and theme nights.ONE a la carte fine Dining experience per guest during stay at EACH of the specialty restaurants.- Beverages UNLIMITED consumption of regular International brands from a selection of Spirits, Wines & Beer.UNLIMITED consumption of Signature Cocktails from a Selection of 10.- Activities & Adventure Music & DJ Nights – THRICE in a week “LIVE MUSIC” ONCE a week.Sunset fishing ONCE per guest during stay (weather permitting).ONE Complimentary excursion per guest from a selection of excursions per stay (weather permitting).