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The OBLU SELECT Lobigili, the ‘Colors of OBLU’ brand under Atmosphere Hotels and Resorts has grabbed the “Best New Hotel” award at the 2023 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards.<\/p>\n

The property received the “rookie of the year” status, ranking first place in the world in this year’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotel awards.<\/p>\n

The luxury property, conveniently located 15-minute speedboat trip away from the country’s main air gateway, Velana International Airport (VIA) is a renowned haven for couples and honeymooners seeking a once-in-a-lifetime getaway. The property’s name is derived from two Dhivehi words; “LOBI” which signifies love, and “GILI” meaning island, translating to “Island of Love”.<\/p>\n

To select the award winners, TripAdvisor analyzed 12 months of review date from January 1 to December 31, 2022 from real travelers covering over 1.5 million hotels.<\/p>\n

In its bid to ensure an unforgettable holiday experience, Atmosphere Hotels has introduced a wide variety of exciting activities and dining options. The property features a restaurant that caters to a variety of international cuisines and a takeaway spot for fast-food enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

Lobigili’s “Only Blu” is also the largest underwater restaurant currently in the Maldives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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