Maadhoo island, the home of OZEN LIFE MAADHOO, is celebrating 10 years of welcoming guests in 2026.  Regarded by UK tour operators as setting the bar for luxury all-inclusive resorts in the Maldives, OZEN LIFE MAADHOO took over the island in 2020 and remains one of the UK’s top selling Maldives destinations.  Popular with couples, families and friends, so generous is its offer, it no longer regards itself as ‘all inclusive’ but as offering ‘The INDULGENCE™ Plan’, which leaves most guests with a nil balance to pay a check out, despite a fully occupied and indulgent stay.

Set on a perfect north-south island covered in lush green vegetation, this private island is 900 metres long and 80 metres wide and also super-easy to reach, via direct overnight flights from London to Male and then, with the harbour just steps from the international airport, just a 45-minute speedboat ride from Malé.

For those yet to discover OZEN LIFE MAADHOO, or for those keen to return, here are 10 great reasons to book a holiday to there:

All encompassing, The INDULGENCE™ Plan covers delicious dine-around experiences in speciality restaurants and premium alcohol brands including branded Champagne and up to 80 wine labels, as well as wellbeing sessions, activities, kids’ clubs, excursions and spa treatments, all in one package.  Guests don’t need to reach for their wallet during their stay as virtually everything is included, with just the boutique gift shop, motorised water sports or additional treats the only temptations to spend during a stay.

Offering exceptional dining, The INDULGENCE™ Plan covers all six restaurants in the resort, including the unique underwater M6m, where diners can spot fish, sharks and sting rays swimming past. The other, equally spectacular options, are an indulgent Champagne breakfast at THE PALMS (all-day restaurant), speciality cuisine at TRADITION INDOCEYLON and TRADITION PEKING, modern Maldivian cooking at tiny 12-table beachside LONU, and pizzas at the poolside JOIE de VIVRE, not forgetting that each villa gets a daily restock of its ‘maxi’ bar, which can be tailored to individual tastes.

Each guest receives a tailored itinerary upon check in – this ensures every guest, staying at least four nights, has reservations at each speciality restaurant, and a booked complimentary spa treatment.  No-one misses out at OZEN LIFE MAADHOO, with a stress-free stay tailored for all.

OZEN LIFE MAADHOO is perfect for secluded family getaways, with regular offers inviting two kids aged up to 11 years staying for free, when sharing their parent’s villa.  The OZEN KIDS – Kids Club, located near the beach, offers extensive play areas, including a large but shallow natural salt pool and a sandpit, as well as shaded indoor and outdoor spaces and a full programme of activities for children aged four and over.

The resort has 94 stylish villas across beachfront and overwater locations, plus the standalone THE OZEN RESIDENCE. 46 beachfront ‘Earth’ villas are idyllically situated on the soft sands of the island’s tranquil fringes, offering breath-taking views of the Maldivian skyline, while 49 overwater ‘Wind’ villas, elevated on elegant stilts, provide super-romantic picturesque ocean panoramas. Always evolving, 12 new ‘Wind Villa with Jacuzzi & Slide’ were added in late 2025 and are proving very popular with guests, offering direct access straight into the Indian Ocean.

THE OZEN RESIDENCE deserves its own mention. Set in a secluded location at the end of the pier, this opulent three-bedroom overwater residence showcases an array of magnificent amenities with awe-inspiring vistas of the Indian Ocean. Among its highlights are a 35m² overwater pool with its own over water sandy beach terrace, as well as a private gym and an outdoor dining pavilion with a chefs table, perfect for celebration dinners.
OZEN LIFE MAADHOO is home to one of the Maldives’ largest hydroponic farms, as part of its sustainability initiatives. Spanning 140 square metres, the soilless cultivation farm grows 13 varieties of leafy greens and herbs using 90% less water than traditional farming, with water consumption reduced from 250 litres to just 50 litres per kilogram, meeting 70% of the islands lettuce demand and also supplying sister resorts.  The resort also utilises innovative floating solar panels to generate sustainable power and, guided by its two in-house marine biologists, runs a conservation programme that nurtures over 2,000 coral fragments on artificial ‘spider frames’ across a 300-metre section of its house reef.

As you would expect when holidaying on an island in the middle of the Indian Ocean, there are plenty of water-based activities in which to indulge. The use of windsurfers, catamarans, canoes and stand-up paddle-boards is complimentary, so guests can head out onto the turquoise waters any time, plus twice daily boat trips to some great snorkelling spots is also included for all guests.  With the option to swap an included spa treatment for a dive credit, there’s also an on-site PADI dive centre, and motorised water sports are also additionally available.

Bespoke treatments at the ELE|NA Elements of Nature Spa are included for every guest, with a one-hour treatment for stays from four nights, two treatments from six nights, three from 10 nights or four from 14 nights.  Additionally, guests at OZEN LIFE MAADHOO can enjoy daily wellbeing included sessions such as sunrise yoga, breathwork and meditation classes.

Over the years, OZEN LIFE MAADHOO has won numerous awards, covering every aspect of its activities. For example, this year it was named Joint Gold Winner for ‘Best All-Inclusive Hotel for Families’ at the Junior Travel Awards 2026, while in 2025 TripAdvisor recognised it as being one of the Best of the Best 2025 for its exceptional quality and traveller ratings.  By 2025, OZEN LIFE MAADHOO, alongside its sister resort OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI, had also achieved Green Globe Gold certification, awarded to members that maintain certification for five consecutive years for their commitment to responsible, eco-conscious hospitality.

Overnight rates at OZEN LIFE MAADHOO start from USD 1255 (approx. £910), based on two sharing an Earth Villa on the INDULGENCE™ Plan, including complimentary speedboat transfers to and from Velana International Airport, Male.  www.theozencollection.com/maadhoo

UK tour operators featuring THE OZEN COLLECTION include Best at Travel, Inspiring Travel, Elegant Resorts, Virgin Holidays, Carrier and Destinology.