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). LONU is open for lunch for adults only every day except Friday, eligible with minimum 4-night stay (pre-booking required). 

In addition guests receive one fining dining experience (for lunch or dinner and must be pre booked) in the underwater restaurant - 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 18 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 Service 5 stars/Resort is tired.

Aug 15, 2026 LGHarvey Gourock, United Kingdom

We were a family, my husband and I, teenage son and my mother, visiting from the UK. The best things about Ozen were the staff. They were without exception, excellent. I want to name, Natey, Hakeem, Jo, Boni and Salaudin. Also the manager in Joie de VIVRE, I cannot recall his name. He’s an honest, one I wish I’d read before booking. First of all,… Read more
We were a family, my husband and I, teenage son and my mother, visiting from the UK. The best things about Ozen were the staff. They were without exception, excellent. I want to name, Natey, Hakeem, Jo, Boni and Salaudin. Also the manager in Joie de VIVRE, I cannot recall his name. He’s an honest, one I wish I’d read before booking. First of all, weather. We were told to expect small bursts of rain. What we had was small bursts of sun. Of our 7 days we had no full sunny days. It was mostly overcast, with periods of sun. Quite short. Then we had a full 24 of rain, which did not stop. High winds and to be honest it was a bit scary. Obviously the weather cannot be controlled but if we’d known we wouldn’t have gone. The resort, on first sight is very pretty. But it’s quite old and to be honest looking tired. I think the majority needs a renovation. This was the most disappointing part. We booked a wind villa. It’s very beautiful but furniture was chipped, curtains were a little marked and just needing replaced. The bathroom was the same. Taps/sinks etc were marked and rusting. Tiling was very old and grout was marked. This really let the room down. Other points - mini bar was good, but no spirits. The restaurants felt generally the same, though not quite as worn. More just a little dated in places. Cleaning was good, but not great. I think the resort buildings could also do with a deep clean. But as said a renovation would really be required. Think floor tiles in Joie de VIVRE. Cracked etc. The great - the food. We loved the food. We preffered Peking/Indoceylon/M6M to the Palms. But everything was great. We really didn’t have anything that wasn’t good. Our son is very fussy and they really helped with that. I guess what I’m saying is that the resort is being let down by the fabric of the place. The staff, food and service was the very best. Truly warm. Our only other comment would be that the resort was too quiet for us, after 9pm you hardly saw another guest. The requests appeared to be around 70% Chinese families and with children they were in bed very early. We prefer a later night life, so we found it just too quiet. Read less
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Aug 15, 2026 Kaili B

I had a very good holiday in Maldives, and I really like my butler,beautiful Bella. I am really graceful for her help and service. We feel very happy here.
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Aug 15, 2026 Liying Z

An exceptional island with outstanding service, especially the butler TUYA who was extremely attentive. OZEN will definitely be my second visit to this island.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A wonderful stay

Aug 14, 2026 705nigarm Baku, Azerbaijan

A Wonderful Stay We had a wonderful stay and would like to thank the entire team for their hospitality and professionalism. Special thanks to **Ahil, Bram, Rahu, Beverly, Aziza and the entire M6M team; Tomi and the entire JDV team; Cinta and Boni from Palms; Shazeen; Aalif; Harsh from Palms for his especially gentle and attentive care towards… Read more
A Wonderful Stay We had a wonderful stay and would like to thank the entire team for their hospitality and professionalism. Special thanks to **Ahil, Bram, Rahu, Beverly, Aziza and the entire M6M team; Tomi and the entire JDV team; Cinta and Boni from Palms; Shazeen; Aalif; Harsh from Palms for his especially gentle and attentive care towards our children; Praveen, our sushi chef; Nasheed from Palms; Munnu; and Erika.**Praveen from fruit station Palms, Chef's Praveen and Sunny ( try their lamb chops). Sorry if i forgot others names, you all are amazing🙏Spa girls Lasmi, Yulia, Aman, Choki, Sujhita, Lily you also were amazing, thanks for everything. Our butler, **Maftuna**, was attentive throughout our stay and regularly checked in to make sure everything was going well. We really appreciated her thoughtful approach. We would also like to mention the **General Manager**, who personally came out every day to meet and speak with guests. It was nice to see that level of personal involvement and attention to the guest experience. The **Cuban band** was another highlight. They were excellent musicians, with great performances and an impeccable choice of music. We genuinely enjoyed listening to them. The **female DJ** also did a great job and contributed to a very enjoyable atmosphere throughout our stay. Overall, a very positive experience. The team was professional, attentive and welcoming, and the combination of service, music and atmosphere made our stay truly enjoyable. We would be happy to return. Read less
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Aug 14, 2026 Gaynor M

Long wait at airport for other passengers to arrive before speedboat departure. No pool/billiards table or teens room so nothing for teens to do. On the plus side the pool bar is good bar staff very good and attentive. Indian restaurant very good