Nova Maldives vs OBLU SELECT Lobigili
Two Maldives resorts at a similar price: from about $650 and $650 a night. Below are only the points where they really differ.
Choose Nova Maldives if you…
- + care most about snorkelling (87 vs 72 out of 100)
- + want to snorkel from the beach: house reef excellent vs good
- + travel with young kids: all ages welcome, the other is adults only
Choose OBLU SELECT Lobigili if you…
- + care most about quiet & private (79 vs 62 out of 100)
- + care most about villa / pool (76 vs 68 out of 100)
- + want it quiet: adults only
Side by side
| Nova Maldives | OBLU SELECT Lobigili | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Ari Atoll | North Malé Atoll |
| Tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Low season / night | $625–$1,389 | $625–$1,111 |
| High season / night | $903–$2,083 | $903–$1,667 |
| Transfer | Seaplane · 30 min | Speedboat · 20 min |
| Meals included | All-inclusive | All-inclusive |
| House reef | Excellent | Good |
| Children | All ages | adults only |
| Guest rating | Tripadvisor 4.9 · Google 4.8 | Tripadvisor 5.0 · Google 4.8 |
Experience scores (out of 100)
| Snorkelling | 87 | 72 |
|---|---|---|
| Beach | 73 | 77 |
| Dining | 66 | 67 |
| Villa / pool | 68 | 76 |
| Value | 77 | 83 |
| Quiet & private | 62 | 79 |
| Lots to do | 66 | 66 |
Scores are derived from each resort’s facts and are for comparing these two, not an absolute rating. Room rates are editorial estimates; check a live quote before booking.