OZEN LIFE MAADHOO

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

Thisis no ordinary Maldivian island. Sure it has the turquoise lagoon, powderysands, and overwater and beachfront villas (all with sunrise or sunset viewsand some with butler service or lap pools) but, OZEN LIFE MAADHOO, Maldivesbrings something new to the beach: their INDULGENCE™ Plan - All Inclusive plan. Everythingyou need is covered. There are champagne breakfasts, scrumptious lunches, anddinners at its international dining outlets - TRADTION INDOCEYLON, TRADTION PEKING, LONU, HUDHU BAY – Beach Club, M6m, Gin Is In, and JOIE de VIVRE. 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 snorkellingexcursions and non-motorised water sports. And, the longer you stay, the morecomplimentary 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 luxury 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 lunch options 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 international influences, made to order from menu and live cooking stations, along with an extensive salad bar with homegrown greens 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 TRADITION PEKING and TRADITION 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 - M6m-Minus Six Meters (stays of 4 nights or more, children under 12 can only dine here for lunch on Mondays and Thursdays).  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 are 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 Elements of Nature Spa and Wellness Complex, OZENERGYS -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. 

Please note: Meal plan inclusions are defined by the hotel and are subject to change at any time without notice.

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), TRADITION INDOCEYLON ( Indian and Sri Lankan, open for dinner), TRADITION PEKING (Chinese, open for dinner), M6m - Minus Six Meters (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), LONU (Modern Maldivian Cuisine, open for lunch) Gin is in (sundowner adults-only bar). HUDHU BAY (Beach Club – open for light bites and cocktails during day time and Sri Lankan Mud Crab dinner from sundown – not included in the plan).

OZEN special activities and events (seasonal, weekly).

Outdoor swimming pool. ELENA Elements of Nature 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 My Peaceful Paradise

Jan 31, 2026 Avuda

As a long-standing repeater guest who has returned to Ozen Life Maadhoo time and again, I can honestly say I have fallen deeply in love with this extraordinary place and, most of all, with its wonderful people. It's like this perfect little peaceful spot right in the heart of the Indian ocean, where you can totally unplug and just soak in the calm… Read more
As a long-standing repeater guest who has returned to Ozen Life Maadhoo time and again, I can honestly say I have fallen deeply in love with this extraordinary place and, most of all, with its wonderful people. It's like this perfect little peaceful spot right in the heart of the Indian ocean, where you can totally unplug and just soak in the calm vibes, with those stunning blue waters all around. Everything here's top-notch - the villas are super cozy, always spotless, and just feel so welcoming, like your own little hideaway. But what really blows us away every time is the staff. Their service is just unbeatable; they pay attention to every tiny detail and make sure you're taken care of in ways that feel so genuine and thoughtful. I have to give a huge shoutout and thanks to some folks who made our stay extra special: our butlers Siri and Ayush, who were always on it with their awesome dedication and little touches that meant a lot. Their care during our visit was second-to-none. Then there's Chef Sunny - the dishes he prepared were absolutely delicious and full of flavor, like works of art on a plate. The housekeepers Noushad and Raju kept things impeccably clean without ever being intrusive. In the restaurants, Erika, Rahul, Ahil, and Tiff were fantastic, always smiling and making meals fun and memorable. Moreover, Choki and Dawa therapists from the Spa centre were brilliant, while Zaain from Joie de Vivre was a star with his spot-on service and excellent cocktails. Finally, we cannot forget to thank the General Manager, Resort Manager, and the restaurant managers as well - they were so welcoming with their kind words, genuine hospitality and the caring touch during our stay. Ozen Life Maadhoo is still our go-to paradise, and we are already counting down to our next trip. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The staff make this place great, resort needs some TLC

Jan 29, 2026 cherylhinton Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

We very much enjoyed our holiday but felt that there were a few things that did mean we didn’t quite have the experience we had expected, especially based on all of the amazing reviews. The highlights: - The staff are incredible. We loved that they could be they could be their best selves every day. - The room was excellent and well appointed,… Read more
We very much enjoyed our holiday but felt that there were a few things that did mean we didn’t quite have the experience we had expected, especially based on all of the amazing reviews. The highlights: - The staff are incredible. We loved that they could be they could be their best selves every day. - The room was excellent and well appointed, everything was perfect in there. - Food was incredible, every meal was excellent. - The Dive team and snorkelling every day were really amazing people. They guided and engaged with you and made sure you saw everything to be seen. - We loved speaking to the Marine Biologists and seeing them look after everything. Room for Improvement - We should have been made aware of the building work before coming, to be honest I didn’t expect to hear the digger, every single day. We could not sit out in our garden because of the noise. Had we known we would have changed to another island. We called it the monster, but we could not even nap in the afternoon due to the noise. - M6M was closed all of our stay apart from the last night. Might seem insignificant as other good restaurants but feel like we should have been informed of the closure as eating here was a draw for us. We would have liked to visit more than once. - Traditions is overly hot, uncomfortably so - I understand there has been damage and the shutters cannot open, but portable air con or other ventilation is required. Apparently it will be renovated soon to add glass and air con and this cannot happen soon enough. It seems like the resort needs some work, which they are clearly carrying out. They absolutely have the people and the food service right and these things contribute to a great holiday and with a few improvements, it would be great. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing End to Honeymoon

Jan 27, 2026 Escape54579315547 Vilamoura, Portugal

We booked Ozen Life Maadhoo as part of our honeymoon. We were greeted on arrival at the airport by a welcoming staff member who directed us to the lounge where we had refreshments whilst we waited for our passports to be checked. After a 45 min boat ride from the airport, we recieved a Royal welcome from the staff with drums, it was such a nice… Read more
We booked Ozen Life Maadhoo as part of our honeymoon. We were greeted on arrival at the airport by a welcoming staff member who directed us to the lounge where we had refreshments whilst we waited for our passports to be checked. After a 45 min boat ride from the airport, we recieved a Royal welcome from the staff with drums, it was such a nice greeting and they all seemed extremely friendly. Our butler, Simah, introduced himself to us and gave us a brilliant tour of the island and our room. He very kindly also gave us an itinerary which he had crafted for us, we loved that he did this as it removed some of the admin of booking excursions and restaurants. Simah was amazing throughout our stay, he went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and was extremely responsive when we had a question or query. We loved his friendly, warm nature and his infectious energy - we could tell he genuinely cared about us having the best time and was a brilliant representative for Ozen Life Maadhoo. A highlight of our stay was our meal at the M6M restaurant, it was an unbelievable experience. The food was the best we had on the resort and they make sure to look after you whilst you admire all the wildlife. As the restaurant is embedded into coral and a natural landscape, the fish are drawn to the area so there’s constantly something to look at whilst you eat. A special mention to Muskan, she looked after us so well and gave off amazing energy and passion to her job. She made dining at M6M even more of a spectacle and we can’t thank her enough for that. The restaurants are all very good. Only downfall is that sometimes we felt that some dishes lacked flavour, as the resort has quite a variety of nationalities, we discovered it was probably to cater for everyone. If you requested the chefs to make the dish as authentic as they could, they were often more than happy to do that. 

Praveen was also a shining example of a staff member going above and beyond for guests. We met him on our first day at the sushi counter at the lunch buffet. He’s so warm and friendly and took the time to understand our preferences when it came to sushi. The next day we returned to the buffet and he’d prepared a plate of sushi tailored to our preferences. We loved this level of thoughtfulness and it made us feel extra special. 

The level of service and attention to detail of all the staff throughout our stay was amazing and we couldn’t recommend Ozen Life Maadhoo more. Thanks for such an amazing honeymoon. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Still fantastic after all these years.

Jan 27, 2026 griggstower Horsham, United Kingdom

Whilst it’s been over 5 years between our second and third visit, it was great to see that very little of the important stuff had changed. The people still make this place what it is and we reconnected with some old friends and met plenty of new ones this time over. The butler we had was probably the best so far, nothing was too much and he… Read more
Whilst it’s been over 5 years between our second and third visit, it was great to see that very little of the important stuff had changed. The people still make this place what it is and we reconnected with some old friends and met plenty of new ones this time over. The butler we had was probably the best so far, nothing was too much and he organised and reorganised our activities without any fuss. Was always polite and gave us a friendly smile whenever we bumped in to him during the day or evening. The food offerings are still of the highest quality and we enjoyed new experiences at the crab shack and Nona. The decor of the villa is looking a little tired but it still feels very much like being at home, albeit in a spectacular location! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Dream Family Vacation

Jan 27, 2026 nbuerkle Zurich, Switzerland

We were lucky enough to return to Ozen for the second time. Our first stay was three years ago for our honeymoon in a beautiful Water Villa, and this time we came back for a family vacation with our mother and our toddler. This time we booked the beautiful 2 Bedroom Villa with Pool (No. 507) on the sunset side. It was a great decision, as our… Read more
We were lucky enough to return to Ozen for the second time. Our first stay was three years ago for our honeymoon in a beautiful Water Villa, and this time we came back for a family vacation with our mother and our toddler. This time we booked the beautiful 2 Bedroom Villa with Pool (No. 507) on the sunset side. It was a great decision, as our child had so much to explore and the palm trees provided excellent natural shade. Normally, people say it can be windy and wavy on the sunset side, but for us it was calm and beautiful every single day. One day our pool lost a lot of water due to a hole, but it was repaired immediately. Everything here is simply perfect – from the pickup at the airport by the hotel boat until the very end of our stay. The food, drinks, service, and the friendliness of the staff are all at the highest level. Every single wish was fulfilled, and for our toddler everything was always specially prepared exactly as we requested. There is also an excellent variety of activities and experiences included, such as a sunset cruise, two massage vouchers per person, and diving trips, as the boat goes out several times a day. The gym is fantastic, and of course the unique experience at the underwater restaurant is absolutely unforgettable. Families with children are allowed to visit once per stay during the daytime, which we truly appreciated. It was a wonderful experience – even more beautiful than our last visit in the evening. When our child unfortunately got a little sick, a doctor came immediately to check on him and provided cough syrup, which we truly appreciated. There are only a few small points to mention: - the kids club is a bit sad, but we didn’t plan to leave our child there anyway. Also, the rooms are cooled quite strongly. -The wine selection is very large and excellent for us as wine lovers. However, the red wines really need to be served a bit cooler, as they were too warm, which was a pity. -On the day of departure, we were unfortunately not picked up at the villa as agreed, which caused unnecessary stress, even though we did manage to have breakfast. As Swiss guests, punctuality is very important to us. Overall, we were extremely satisfied and truly love Ozen. We will definitely come back again! Thanks to the whole Ozen Team for the great vacation. Read less