Embrace island life at OBLU XPERIENCE 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/mocktail at X360 plus a choice of selected cocktails from the bar menu
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.
Ocean Family Two Bedrooms are the same as the Ocean View Rooms, with the addition of a second bedroom with bunkbeds in a story book theme for children, 2 bathrooms, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.
Booking Bonus: Book by 11 Feb '25 to receive up to 25% off the accommodation cost between 1 Mar–20 Dec '25.
Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply.
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.
Based on 2106 reviews
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Week in the paradise
Feb 2, 2025GoPlaces118646Espoo, Finland
Our trip to OBLU experience Ailafushi was really great. This tropical paradise was just what we expected.
Water villa was spacious and well maintained. Housekeeping Abu and Amir did very good job. Abu even organised guide to us for tour around Male city. Elena spa’s Anny makes really nice nails and was very friendly. All employees around the…
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Our trip to OBLU experience Ailafushi was really great. This tropical paradise was just what we expected.
Water villa was spacious and well maintained. Housekeeping Abu and Amir did very good job. Abu even organised guide to us for tour around Male city. Elena spa’s Anny makes really nice nails and was very friendly. All employees around the resort were very friendly and helpful.
At snorkelling trip we saw many colourful fishes and even one shark. Lobster dinner at the beach was really amazing experience. Also dinner at under ocean restaurant Only Blu exceeded expectations.
Gym facilities were well equipped and we used it every morning. PT’s were very friendly and helpful.
Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner had a lots of choices and food was tasty.
We had very nice week in OBLU experience Ailafushi. Thank you for every employees at the resort.
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Feb 1, 2025thedeep09Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
We stayed 6 nights in water villa 601 which was nearest the complex.
Villa had large day bed outside to watch the sea, bed indoors comfy. Villa sleeps 3, personally I wouldn't stay in Villa with child as the railings around steps to sea have large gaps which child could fall through into deep sea (and maybe strong current).
Bathroom had…
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We stayed 6 nights in water villa 601 which was nearest the complex.
Villa had large day bed outside to watch the sea, bed indoors comfy. Villa sleeps 3, personally I wouldn't stay in Villa with child as the railings around steps to sea have large gaps which child could fall through into deep sea (and maybe strong current).
Bathroom had toiletries and a complimentary in case you forgot which had toothbrush/toothpaste etc which we used as our luggage went missing for 24 hours.
Island well designed every view is picturesque. Several beaches, soft sand. Resort is in 2 halves joined by bridges, water between these is calm not tidal, ideal for snorkeling and swimming with black tip reef sharks. Can also snorkel from beaches.
Sunsets seen from beach, so no matter what accommodation you have you can see it.
Restaurant has 3 areas: including dedicated areas for Asian and Indian. Good choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Our luggage was delayed i bought 200ml sun cream from shop USD 59 plus 10% plus 16%...
We checked out 6am and had amazing sunrise photos.
Staff friendly and always smiling.
Would recommend.
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Bar area is a massive let down
Jan 30, 2025LockhartdKnutsford, United Kingdom
Plus points- food very good with plenty of options albeit the restaurant has the feel of a large service station canteen. Room very nice and very comfortable. Grounds well maintained.
Negative points- feels very man made and a bit like Center Parcs or an upmarket caravan park. The bar area is truly awful with plastic glasses only and very loud…
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Plus points- food very good with plenty of options albeit the restaurant has the feel of a large service station canteen. Room very nice and very comfortable. Grounds well maintained.
Negative points- feels very man made and a bit like Center Parcs or an upmarket caravan park. The bar area is truly awful with plastic glasses only and very loud music and flashing lights from 6.30pm most nights. This was a really big negative for us. Cocktails naff.
The pool area is crammed with sun beds and generally busy.
We had to check out from our room at 7.30am being 1 hour before our speed boat transfer departure. This is a ridiculous situation bearing in mind that the normal check out time is 12 noon. We were actually hounded out of the room at 7.30am as cleaners wanted access!!! This was all related to our flight time which is nothing to do with the hotel. Why we could not have stayed in the room until 8.15am I have no idea!
Would I return- No thanks.
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Very nice resort
Jan 30, 2025RamadamaNew Providence, New Jersey
We stayed in a cottage on the beach, which we loved because we could just walk out to the beach and swim. The room was super cute and we loved the outdoor, private shower. The staff is super nice and very accommodating. Although, I don't usually like all inclusive accommodations, the food was very good with many options. The pool was very large…
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We stayed in a cottage on the beach, which we loved because we could just walk out to the beach and swim. The room was super cute and we loved the outdoor, private shower. The staff is super nice and very accommodating. Although, I don't usually like all inclusive accommodations, the food was very good with many options. The pool was very large and a perfect temperature.
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