OZEN LIFE MAADHOO

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

The hotel

This is no ordinary Maldivian island. Sure it has the turquoise lagoon, powdery sands, and overwater and beachfront villas (all with sunrise or sunset views and some with butler service or lap pools) but, OZEN LIFE MAADHOO, Maldives brings something new to the beach: their Indulgence All Inclusive plan. Everything you need is covered. There are champagne breakfasts, scrumptious lunches, and dinners at its international, IndoCeylon, Peking, R.A.W, M6m and Joie de Vivre restaurants. There are bottomless drinks with Champagne, whiskies, international beers, premium spirits, and more than 80 wines. There’s your complimentary mini-bar, topped up daily - even the champagne. There are unlimited snorkelling excursions and non-motorised water sports. And, the longer you stay, the more complimentary diving or spa treats you get.

Amenities

  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

In South Malé Atoll, Maadhoo is a north-south island, with its villas facing due east or west for the best sunrises and sunsets. It has a large lagoon and is close to excellent dive sites packed with marine life. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 45 minutes by speedboat, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Hotel information

95 luxurious standalone villas. All with mini-bar (replenished daily with champagne, wine, beers, soft drinks and a snack selection), flat screen TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, furnished terrace, and complimentary WiFi access.

Earth Villas are 185sqm, are in a beachfront location, and have a large sundeck and tropical garden, plus a spacious outdoor bathroom with handcrafted bathtub and monsoon shower. Each has 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

The Indulgence Plan All Inclusive includes: 

Breakfast buffet at The Palms with Champagne and smoked salmon. A selection of light lunchoptions with live cooking stations at The Palms, plus Joie De Vivre offering refreshing meals, such as calamari sandwiches, served in the comfort of pool side sunloungers and romantic, shaded cabanas. For dinner guests can dine at The Palms all Day dining offering a variety of daily specials and “à la carte” dishes with Mediterranean influences, made to order from menu and live cooking stations, along with an extensive salad and dessert bar, on Fridays The Palms hosts the Grand Indian Ocean Gala Dinner featuring an expansive dinner, Maldivian entertainment, live music, and welcome cocktail (All Other outlets closed for dinner on the Friday night). Fine dining restaurants also open for dinner include Traditions Peking and Traditions Indoceylon (pre booking required). In addition guests receive one fining dining experience (for lunch or dinner and must be pre booked) in the underwater restaurant (stays of 4 nights or more, children under 12 can only dine here for lunch on Mondays andThursdays).  Premium drinks including Champagne, variety of spirits, beer, liqueurs and a selection of wines, signature cocktails and mocktails, fresh juices, milkshakes, soft drinks, mineral water, exotic teas and coffee, at selected outlets, 9:00am–1:00am. Over 25 top gin brands available in the GIN IS IN bar. Sunset fishing once per stay (weather permitting), plus one complimentary excursion per guest per stay, from a selection of excursions (weather permitting). Access to ELENA Wellness Complex, Sports & Recreation Centre; fully equipped gym, outdoor and indoor recreational activities. Complimentary selection of non-motorised water sports: windsurf board & sail, catamaran rental, canoe rental, stand-up paddle board rental, snorkelling excursions (two excursions per day, weather permitting, arranged every day of the week to a selection of six nearby snorkelling sites), complimentary snorkelling equipment. Guests staying 4–5 nights receive one 60-minute spa treatment or one dive, 6–8 nights receive two 60-minute spa treatments or two dives, 9–12 nights receive three 60-minute spa treatments or three dives and 13–16 nights receive four 60-minute spa treatments or four dives (all per person per stay, guests must have a valid PADI dive certificate). An array of daily organised activities at the Kids Club. Daily music and DJ night. Complimentary airport transfer by deluxe speedboat. Please note: All Inclusive plan ends at 11:00am on the day of checkout. 

Earth Villas with Pools are similar to Earth Villas but also feature an 8-metre-long infinity lap pool (20sqm) overlooking the lagoon, a guaranteed sunset/sunrise view, welcome bottle of Champagne and canapés, daily exotic fruit basket, 2 bottles of your preferred spirits from the mini-bar menu, 2 bottles of your preferred wine from All Inclusive menu a day (1 red, 1 white), and optional early morning muffin service with tea or coffee (until 8:00am). Each villa has 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Earth Pool Pavilion - 2 Bedroom Suites are 285sqm and have a 35sqm private pool with mood lighting, shared Butler service, a living room and outdoor lounge, 2 bedrooms with private bathrooms, welcome bottle of Champagne and canapés, daily exotic fruit basket, 2 bottles of your preferred spirits from the mini-bar menu, 2 bottles of your preferred wine from All Inclusive menu a day (1 red, 1 white), and optional early morning muffin service with tea or coffee (until 8:00am). Each has 1 king-size bed, and 1 room with twin beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Wind Villas are 85sqm, are overwater villas at the north of the island, and have an ellipse-shaped bathtub with uninterrupted views of the horizon. Each has 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Wind Villas with Pools are as per the Wind Villas but are 112sqm and also feature an 8-metre-long infinity lap pool (20sqm) with mood lighting, overlooking the lagoon, a guaranteed sunset view, welcome bottle of Champagne and canapés, daily exotic fruit basket, 2 bottles of your preferred spirits from the mini-bar menu, 2 bottles of your preferred wine from All Inclusive menu a day (1 red, 1 white), and optional early morning muffin service with tea or coffee (until 8:00am). Each has 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

The OZEN Residence is 430sqm and is an overwater villa at the tip of the pier with incredible views, with a 35sqm overwater pool, private Butler service, personal gym, maid’s room with separate access, kitchenette, outdoor dining pavilion, 3 bedrooms with 3 private bathrooms, welcome bottle of Champagne and canapés, daily exotic fruit basket, 2 bottles of your preferred spirits from the mini-bar menu, 2 bottles of your preferred wine from All Inclusive menu a day (1 red, 1 white), and optional early morning muffin service with tea or coffee (until 8:00am). The suite has 2 king-size beds and 1 room with twin beds, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

The Palms (international restaurant with theme nights, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), Traditions – IndoCeylon (south Asian including Indian, Sri Lankan, and Maldivian, open for dinner), Traditions – Peking (Chinese, open for dinner), M6m (modern underwater seafood restaurant, open for lunch and dinner, over 12s only except Mon and Thu lunchtime), Joie de VIVRE (poolside bar and pizzeria, open until 9:00pm), RAW Food Bar (sushi platters and healthy food options and beverages, open for lunch). GIN IS IN (sundowner adults-only bar).

OZEN special activities and events (seasonal, weekly).

Outdoor swimming pool. ELENA Spa – A Luxury Spa* (gym, beauty salon*, steam, sauna, saltwater pool, Jacuzzi, and yoga, Tai Chi and Reiki sessions*, and treatments*). Dolphin Base, a PADI-certified dive school* and water sports base, with scuba diving trips*, PADI courses*, and equipment*; windsurfing, kitesurfing, catamaran use, canoeing, pedalo boats, stand-up paddle boarding, motorised water sports*, and non-motorised water sport lessons*; snorkelling excursions, with equipment, and 2 snorkelling excursion shuttles a day to a selection of six sights. Adventure Excursion Menu including dolphin adventure*, local island visits*, sunset cruises*, and sandbank picnics*. Sunset fishing excursions*. Semi-submarine trips*. Floodlit tennis court. OZEN Kids’ Club (organised activities, games and exploration).

Babysitting service*. Complimentary WiFi access. Butler/Concierge service. 

*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. 

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating A little slice of heaven!

Nov 19, 2024 perkinian

Everything about OZEN LIFE MAADHOO is incredible. From the welcome at the airport and the luxury speed boat crossing to the welcome at the pier you are treated like royalty; what a very special arrival. This continues throughout your stay with all of the staff doing whatever it takes to make your holiday a wonderful, memorable experience.… Read more
Everything about OZEN LIFE MAADHOO is incredible. From the welcome at the airport and the luxury speed boat crossing to the welcome at the pier you are treated like royalty; what a very special arrival. This continues throughout your stay with all of the staff doing whatever it takes to make your holiday a wonderful, memorable experience. Special mention to our butler Simah who provided an incredible service and was always available via WhatsApp. Also to Jashim who kept our villa spotless and left us palm leaf messages on our bed every day. The food was amazing in every restaurant with the highlights for us being lunch at Lonu (real Maldivian food; just wow!) and evening meal at M6M with wine pairing (awesome!). A final special mention for the young man (so sorry not to remember your name) in the Gin is In Bar for one (or two!) of the best negronis ever!! We already can’t wait to return. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Simply Perfection!!!

Nov 19, 2024 LibbyCawthorne Surrey, United Kingdom

We had Ozen recommended to us by pals who had been there. I have to say it exceeded our expectations. We had a Beach Villa with pool overlooking the lagoon. It was perfect. The view from our loungers was phenomenal. We ate at all of the resort restaurants. All excellent. Dinner in Palms was great. The a la carte menu was wonderful and also… Read more
We had Ozen recommended to us by pals who had been there. I have to say it exceeded our expectations. We had a Beach Villa with pool overlooking the lagoon. It was perfect. The view from our loungers was phenomenal. We ate at all of the resort restaurants. All excellent. Dinner in Palms was great. The a la carte menu was wonderful and also if you spoke to Chef at breakfast they were always happy to cook something for you if it was not on the menu. Superb. There wasn’t one member of Staff who didn’t go above and beyond to make your stay perfect, from the young boys who swept the sand around the villa to the Manager Elizabeth and everyone in between. We really appreciated everyone’s efforts even though they made it look effortless. My husband is disabled and 80 years old, but getting around was made simple by the superb Buggy service that was available to everyone. This was our first visit to the Maldives, but we wish we had found it lots of years earlier and would have visited much more often. We will definitely be back!!!!!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Simply paradise!

Nov 18, 2024 Gwen A

The resort was absolutely beautiful & the staff were amazing! Our personal butler, Ayush, was exceptional and helped with restaurants, spa & activity reservations and ensuring that we have everything we need during our stay! It was simply amazing to be pampered and just go with the flow:) We can be as busy as we want or just simply relax at our… Read more
The resort was absolutely beautiful & the staff were amazing! Our personal butler, Ayush, was exceptional and helped with restaurants, spa & activity reservations and ensuring that we have everything we need during our stay! It was simply amazing to be pampered and just go with the flow:) We can be as busy as we want or just simply relax at our villa. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The perfect honeymoon destination

Nov 18, 2024 Chris Y

Me and my wife came to Ozen Life Maadhoo for our honeymoon - it was paradise. We stayed in both a jungle and water villa during our time, both were fantastic in their own way. Gorgeous private beaches and access to the water from your back door, the rooms are stunning. Big shout out to Imraan and Raju who took meticulous care of our little home… Read more
Me and my wife came to Ozen Life Maadhoo for our honeymoon - it was paradise. We stayed in both a jungle and water villa during our time, both were fantastic in their own way. Gorgeous private beaches and access to the water from your back door, the rooms are stunning. Big shout out to Imraan and Raju who took meticulous care of our little home from home - Imraan's towel sculptures were always a fantastic surprise. As massive foodies, we were excited about the different restaurants the island had to offer - but the food was above and beyond what we could have expected and that is all down to the chefs. Keen to flex their cooking muscles, they would actively ask us if there was anything off menu we would like. The menu itself was already incredible, but one night in particular we had a South Asian inspired feast that left us speechless. Chefs Aakash, Sunny and Anil took dishes we already adore and made the best versions we've ever had. The best food I've had, period. The service during our stay was immaculate, the staff are personable, friendly but very professional - everyone seems to take immense pride in their work. If there's something you want, the team seem to know before you've even asked. Me and my wife were choked up leaving on our last day because we'd genuinely made real connections with everyone: Adila, Ahil, Carol, Beverly, Luham, Maishan, Risma, Maria and everyone who works at M6M (A breathtaking underwater restaurant on the island) all made our honeymoon the most idyllic it could be. The highlight of our trip was the snorkeling. I am a very poor swimmer but the guides made me feel very safe. By the end of our nine night stay, we had been snorkeling at least seven or eight times. The sea life is incredible and if you're willing to spend a little extra; you can see Sharks, Rays, Turtles and if you're very lucky Dolphins. But even on the inclusive morning and afternoon trips, you still might see all of the above, as we did! All the snorkeling guides were knowledgable and just very cool! Nadeem and every member of the team made the trips out into the water our favorite part of the holiday. The easiest review I've ever had to write, incredible staff, incredible experience. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A pleasant journey

Nov 17, 2024 Meng F

We had a pleasant journey here, people here are really nice. Ayush helpt us a lot and made everything ready for us. The food here is delicious, the room is clean, and the ocean is beautiful. We like here very much and may come again in the following years.