Ozen Life Maadhoo vs. Ozen Reserve Bolifushi: All you must know before you go

Location

Both, Ozen Life Maadhoo and Ozen Reserve Bolifushi are located in the heart of the Maldives, South Male Atoll, renowned its picture-perfect beaches, clear turquoise waters, and one of the best diving in the Maldives.

Both islands are accessible by luxury speedboat from Male Airport, but the journey to OZEN Life Maadhoo is 25 minutes longer. While guests await a luxury catamaran voyage to the Island, they can indulge in complimentary amenities such as refreshing drinks, Wi-Fi access & more at THE OZEN COLLECTION Lounge at Velana International Airport.

Unlike OZEN Life Maadhoo, Ozen Reserve Bolifushi is in the atoll's channel and thanks to currents, attracting a rich marine life with spectacular snorkeling at the house reef easy for beginners or experienced snorkelers. On the other side the island's interior is beautiful too to explore with complimentary bicycle rental service.

Maadhoo Island is protected by a wide barrier reef on the ocean side and has a stunning lagoon with most beautiful turquoise waters suitable for swimming for guests of all ages. Calm waters and white-sand beaches make Maadhoo a prime vacation spot, especially for anyone who’s interested in water sports. As for fish life, twice a day the resort offers free snorkeling excursions to the best coral reefs around the island.

The beaches are perfect on both islands and staff work so hard to ensure the grounds are groomed to perfection. As one of the leading eco-resorts in the Maldives, both of The OZEN's properties have Green Globe Certification for environmental sustainability.

What's included

Encompassing all elements of a lifestyle luxury holiday experience in the Maldives, OZEN Life Maadhoo and OZEN Reserve Bolifushi offer an All-Inclusive holidays that combine tranquility and adventure, intricate dining experiences, thritlling activities and bespoke comfort from arrival and to departure.

OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI curates an unsurpassed holiday experience through the lavish, all-encompassing RESERVE™ Plan that allows the guests to fully immerse yourself in the magic of the Maldives. From wine & dine at seven dining options to premium spirits, to complimentary activities and adventures, to free airport roundtrip transfers, wellness experience, and in-villa maxi bar, an every item of hassle free stay is designed to provide a personalized escape that unfolds into an extraordinary vacation.

Taking indulgence to a new level THE INDULGENCE™ PLAN at OZEN Life Maadhoo is more generous since it additionally includes scuba diving, underwater restaurant experience and exclusive spa services for the guests.

Dining options

The islands of OZEN Maldives have similar food traditions, which bring together the influences of the India, Sri Lanka, Pan Asian and the Maldivian cuisine, including modern Mediterranean, European and the Middle East. And of course, at OZEN Life Maadhoo and OZEN Reserve Bolifushi, there’s the poolside gems to enjoy casual snacks and drinks — don’t forget to order a refreshing cocktail while you take in the sparkling ocean views.

If you have a fussy eater kids don't worry both resorts have a kids menu that all of the restaurants use. There are also good plant based options for vegans and vegetarians on the both islands. The food reviews are excellent both there and there, and the service is top notch.

In addition to fine dining, both THE OZEN's properties is a great places to experience wine and champagne in the Maldives with carefully selected wineries through exclusive partnerships and dedicated events including unforgettable tasting sessions.

Raising the dining experience to a higher level OZEN Life Maadhoo boasts with M6m Underwater restaurant with spectacular underwater views, and Gin is In bar with selection of rare & exquisite gins in Maldives, while OZEN Reserve Bolifushi offers a journey through Asia’s largest all-inclusive wine collection at CUVÉE, the cellar with more than 300 wine and champagne labels from around the world.

Accommodation

Comparing accommodation between OZEN Reserve Bolifushi and OZEN Life Maadhoo we should note that villas at Bolifushi is more spacious and luxurious and all comes with private pools. Also OZEN Reserve Bolifushi is one of the few resorts in the Maldives that has a water villas with slides to deliver guests directly into the Indian Ocean, and this fun addition will delight your children.

The ultimate accommodation at Bolifushi is The Royal RESERVE features main 'Sanctuary' and two guest villas, breath-taking ocean vistas, exclusive access to a private beach, an intimate spa, overwater bar, a personalised buggy and a wine cellar.

OZEN Life Maadhoo offers 94 Villas in 5 different categories ranging from over-water to beach villas as well as THE OZEN RESIDENCE to choose from. All units boast ocean views, nature-inspired design and vibrant highlights create an elegant, private stay that complements the spectacular tropical setting. However many of the rooms here definitely need updating, not to speak of a little renovation backlog with a slightly outdated facility.

Activities

Both OZEN Reserve Bolifushi and OZEN Life Maadhoo offer a wide range of activities to choose from. From aquatic explorations to renewal of vows the resorts invite you to write your own chapter of world-class adventure in the Maldives.

The South Male Atoll is famous for its world-class scuba diving: the house reef at OZEN Reserve Bolifushi provides an excellent place to begin a shore dive. For experienced divers, the Kandooma Thila near OZEN Life Maadhoo is a great dive site to find more challenging options.

If getting your scuba on sounds too intimidating, there are lots of other ways to enjoy Maldives warm, crystal clear waters: Explore the vibrant depths in a semi-submarine or take guided snorkel trip to immerse yourself in a world of coral reefs and diverse marine life including sharks, turtles and rays.

The Maldives' waters are stunningly azure, so make sure your Maldives itinerary includes water sports, sailing a catamaran (ideally at sunset) or just marveling at the ocean sunset from the comfort of your private pool.

If you're staying at OZEN Reserve Bolifushi and fancy a day trip to experience some hallmarks of the Maldives vibrant culture, check out the metropolis of Malé known for its stark contrast to the laid-back lifestyle in other parts of the island nation.

What better way to spend the day with family and friends than building a treasure trove of delightful moments at the beach! With a world of immense possibilities for guests of all ages Hudhu Bay brings refined elegance to holidays at OZEN LIFE MAADHOO.

The importance of a moment is truly elevated with an unforgettable wine tasting sessions, guided by the resort's wine experts as well cooking lessons with renowned chefs.

With a child's joy is at the heart of everything THE OZEN offers, both islands are Family-friendly with Kids' Clubs, family facilities and a plethora of activities for children, their days will be brimming with adventure and laughter in a nurturing and secure environment.

For a really memorable honeymoon indulge in personalised culinary creations crafted by your private chef with 'Dine by Design' experience, then snuggle up with your loved ones to enjoy watching a movie on the big screen under the stars.

Wellness

An award-winning global spa and wellness brand ELE|NA partners with OZEN Life Maadhoo and OZEN Reserve Bolifushi with the 'Wellness Your Way' program in the holistic journey of wellness, healing, and relaxation within the island.

The transformative journeys include itineraries tailored for the individual needs, highlighting holistic treatments, alternative therapies and gourmet plant-based cuisine throughout the all-inclusive stay.

To stay fit on vacation the resorts offers fitness, tennis and yoga experience.

Value

With a prime location in stunning surroundings, a collection of luxury accommodation to rival many in the Maldives, including “reserves” with slides, curated experiences and exclusive service, OZEN Reserve Bolifushi is more expensive overall. A typical all-inclusive stay may cost between 1400 to 3400 USD per night, with the most lavish experiences reaching much higher especially in high season. Although the value is debated, with luxurious amenities and extensive dining options some travelers finding the all-inclusive holiday superb, others feel the high prices for extras detract from the overall value. Nevertheless warm and professional service at the resort enhances the vacation experience significantly.

As THE OZEN's former flagship property in the Maldives Ozen Life Maadhoo stands out for its simplicity and traditional Maldivian style, exquisite dining options and breathtaking views that guests especially appreciate. While the resort's amenities are widely celebrated for their luxury and variety, a some villas are a little tired and didn’t quite match the standard guests expected with the room rate. For discerning travelers these minor shortcomings are compensated with pristine beaches and clear waters, variety of dining options, a unique experiences and outstanding service enhanced by the personalized attention from butlers for an exceptional luxury all-inclusive experience beach holiday in the Maldives. The island life at Ozen Life Maadhoo is consistently lauded for its serenity and enchanting vibe, providing a sense of value that most find justifies the cost, although a few guests deem it pricey.

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