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 Perfect Honeymoon in Paradise

Mar 16, 2026 Kenji G

We had the most wonderful honeymoon at OZEN LIFE MAADHOO. Everything about this resort was absolutely amazing and made our trip truly unforgettable. The island is incredibly beautiful, with crystal clear water, soft white sand, and a peaceful atmosphere that makes you immediately relax. Staying in a water villa and waking up to the view of the… Read more
We had the most wonderful honeymoon at OZEN LIFE MAADHOO. Everything about this resort was absolutely amazing and made our trip truly unforgettable. The island is incredibly beautiful, with crystal clear water, soft white sand, and a peaceful atmosphere that makes you immediately relax. Staying in a water villa and waking up to the view of the ocean every morning felt like a dream. The food was outstanding. Every restaurant offered something unique and delicious, and dining here was always a special experience. We especially enjoyed the underwater restaurant and the variety of international cuisines available at the resort. A very special thank you to our butler Siri, who took such great care of us during our stay. She was always kind, attentive, and ready to help with anything we needed. She helped us with activities and restaurant reservations, and she even kindly took beautiful photos for us during our honeymoon. Thanks to her, our stay became even more memorable. All the staff at the resort were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and we truly felt their warm hospitality throughout our stay. OZEN LIFE MAADHOO is a perfect place for a honeymoon, and we will always remember this beautiful experience. We hope to return again someday. Thank you for making our honeymoon so special. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating I recommend it for people who want to relax by the sea.

Mar 13, 2026 soichiro k

We visited for a vacation, and everything—the staff's service, the cleanliness of the facilities, and the delicious food—was top-notch. In particular, the hospitality of staff member Siri was exceptional and made our vacation many times more fulfilling. Thank you for the wonderful service.
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Mar 11, 2026 Graham P

Recently returned from our 4th trip to this Oasis in the Maldives, this time to celebrate a big birthday. Another fantastic experience visiting what is undoubtably one of the very best resorts in the Maldives, a quiet luxury resort, great guest rooms (we stayed in an Earth Villa with pool on the sunset side) fabulous food & drink and the most… Read more
Recently returned from our 4th trip to this Oasis in the Maldives, this time to celebrate a big birthday. Another fantastic experience visiting what is undoubtably one of the very best resorts in the Maldives, a quiet luxury resort, great guest rooms (we stayed in an Earth Villa with pool on the sunset side) fabulous food & drink and the most friendly, efficient people to look after you, literally nothing is too much trouble for them. There has been some discussion on various groups on the upgrade works that are taking place on the Island but if we had not of read about them we would never have known they were taking place, if you are planning a trip in the near future do not let this influence you in the slightest. As I have said all of the hotel staff are amazing and too many to mention but there are a few who I need to mention by name. Vipin, the Resort manager was everywhere continually checking on all the guests, thank you for the long chats and the laughter. Ayush our Butler, friendly, efficient and for never being far away when we needed things. Salauddin our room attendant, there twice a day and the room was maintained to a very high standard and thank you for the bed decorations. The bar, Joie de Vivre continues to be our 2nd home and a place we love visiting at lunch times to eat and in the evenings for pre dinner cocktails and after dinner nightcaps, the team including Anuj (The best bartender), Kien, Rejin, Tharika and Dani are simply amazing and so much fun, ably led by Prajwal who ensured we were spoilt and that I had the very best of birthdays, thank you. Also at the resort for a brief visit was the Ozen Sommelier, Rohip, who was working hard to support the bar team and actively working to help people to learn about wine and to improve the contents of the Ozen cellar which is already impressive. The restaurants all serve high quality food and as you would expect the service is of a high standard. At Palms, thank you to Risma who always has a smile on her face to cheer me up in the morning and good to see the lovely Erika working there on promotion to assistant manager. M6M continues to be so relaxing with a great menu, thank you to Beverly & Muskan for looking after us and to Terry the new Manager who has taken over seamlessly from Carol. Indoceylon is another of our favourite places to eat, looked after this year by the talented Chef Ali who cooked some amazing dishes, some of which were not on the menu. Serving us were Moothamin and Rahul, always friendly and attentive and never letting me go thirsty. All in all another fabulous holiday, thank you Ozen for making our holiday very special. Read less
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Mar 10, 2026 Miray S

amazing great staff great resort ayush ,muthamin , ahil were great
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Mar 2, 2026 aman a

Ozen Life Madhoo is truly a paradise. Stunning villas, crystal-clear waters, incredible dining (especially the unforgettable underwater restaurant experience at M6M), and above all, a team that makes you feel at home in the most luxurious way possible. A big thank you as well to Mootha and Prajwal, the restaurant supervisors, who ensured… Read more
Ozen Life Madhoo is truly a paradise. Stunning villas, crystal-clear waters, incredible dining (especially the unforgettable underwater restaurant experience at M6M), and above all, a team that makes you feel at home in the most luxurious way possible. A big thank you as well to Mootha and Prajwal, the restaurant supervisors, who ensured everything ran smoothly. Their professionalism and attention to detail did not go unnoticed. It’s clear they take great pride in delivering top-tier service. Our heartfelt appreciation goes to Vipin Chetri, the Hotel Manager, whose leadership is clearly reflected in the exceptional service culture of the resort. The team operates like a family, and that positive energy is felt in every interaction. We leave with beautiful memories and cannot wait to return. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a flawless Maldivian holiday. Read less