Overwater villas with glass viewing panels to watch the teeming vibrant sea life under; bespoke eating experiences with the sand in your toes; an natural spa with therapies rooted in nature and an all-inclusive ethos that ensures you don’t have to spare a considered your pockets, simply your waistline! Ozen Reserve Bolifushi is every thing you possibly can think about from an ultra-luxury Maldivian five-star resort, however with the added bonus of exhilarating and entertaining experiences for all ages. The Luxurious Editor lately stayed on the Ozen Reserve Bolifushi, so learn on to find extra about this unimaginable resort.
The Ozen Way of life
The Ozen Reserve Bolifushi is a part of a group of two Ozen resorts within the Maldives, the opposite being the Ozen Life Madhoo which we’ve got additionally visited. The island’s philosophy is all about cultural authenticity, freedom and connecting with the weather. Because of this, the atmosphere right here is warm-spirited and private, with experiences curated to create an uncluttered and actually indulgent getaway. The placement is distant, guaranteeing among the best surroundings on earth, but you’ll by no means be uninterested in a lot to see and discover each within the resort and within the native neighborhood (on land and water!).
Your Entry To Paradise
One of many many advantages of reserving an Ozen Assortment vacation is that the minute you land at Male airport and step into the arrivals corridor you possibly can change off and let workers assume for you. The resort group are ready to greet you, take your luggage and escort you to the Ozen lounge within the airport the place refreshments and funky air-con await! The Ozen Life Maadhoo airport group will then maintain every thing and coordinate your boat journey to the resort.
On arrival on the resort, a chilly towel and freshly opened coconut are prepared and ready for you, together with a particular Maldivian welcome within the type of drumming while a home made palm leaf necklace will probably be positioned round your neck, as you’re invited to examine in.
The RESERVE Plan and RESERVE Expertise
The resort’s modern Ozen Reserve Plan and Reserve Expertise supply two completely different ranges of ultra-luxurious all-inclusive experiences that indulge you with an array of unique advantages. From limitless superb eating on the resort’s gourmand eating places to an intensive collection of premium drinks, branded spirits and signature cocktails in addition to day by day refilling of your mini-bar, every thing is taken care of to make sure a seamless and indulgent keep.
Earth and Ocean
Lodging on the island is both on the beachfront (Earth) or overwater (Ocean), unfold throughout eight classes and designed to take one of the best benefit of both the dawn or sundown. However whichever of those choices you select, you’re assured of your individual personal pool and direct seaside or lagoon entry – in some instances the latter is achieved through an extended slide immediately out of your overwater villa! In addition to charming thatched roofs and excessive ceilings, with decor that fuses a conventional native aesthetic with the newest in modern residing. Some have overwater sand decks and hammocks and a number of bedrooms, for these holidaying with household and mates.
Earth Villas
Throughout our keep we had been hosted in an Earth Pool Reserve Sundown With Two Bedrooms
Entrance Door & Entrance
There are such a lot of little ending touches everywhere in the resort, I liked the sand pressed “Welcome Residence” message on the door of the property.
Lounge
MiniBar
The time period “minibar” doesn’t do the providing justice – it’s infact a considerable cupboard housing not only a espresso machine but additionally drawers stuffed to the brim with varied snacks. The fridge inside is abundantly equipped, boasting champagne, a collection of superb white wines, together with an assortment of beers, tender drinks, and pleasant treats like Toblerone and Ferrero Rocher. It’s clear they’re actually indulging us and it’s topped up twice a day too!
Welcome
Fundamental Bed room
Lavatory
The lavatory flows from inside to exterior and there may be an inside and outside bathe which additionally connects with the wrap-around swimming pool.
Upstairs Lounge
Housing a pool desk, one other mini-bar with sweets and tender drinks for kids and an outdoor terrace.
Upstairs Bed room and Lavatory
One other massive bed room with twin beds (these will be modified to a king-size mattress relying on the visitor configuration). There’s additionally a big visitor rest room too.
Outside and Pool
The personal outside space is big with a big eating desk, day mattress and wrap-around pool. Only a 10-second stroll and also you attain your individual secluded seaside space.
Signature Hiyani Service
Being a visitor on the resort means you obtain a Signature Hiyani Service. Your private Hiyani (the phrase means “shadow”, however is finest understood as a butler on this context) will supply a round the clock service caring for every thing throughout your journey and a useful Whatsapp service means help is barely ever a name or message away.
Bikes
Complimentary bikes are a enjoyable and simple method to get across the island, and should you don’t really feel like biking or strolling, use the WhatsApp quantity to name for an electrical buggy which may whisk you to any a part of the island in minutes.
Ocean Villas
These distinctive overwater residences supply beautiful ocean views that may depart you in awe. Located alongside a non-public wood jetty, They embody a 35m² infinity pool and a non-public seaside deck, many embody an thrilling 23-meter water slide taking you on an exciting journey straight into the glowing blue Indian Ocean.
The Royal Reserve
On the high finish of the lodging choices, lies The Royal Reserve. Not one, however three properties interconnected to kind a non-public palace, which is good for these travelling with an entourage of workers, or as half of a giant group.
The lead visitor stays in the principle Sanctuary, with a residing space full with a Bang & Olufsen™ sound system, a non-public fitness center, a non-public spa pavilion, a six-seater jacuzzi with an in-built TV and a deep soaking Kelly Hoppen™ bathtub. A king-sized villa and a twin-bedded villa are additionally a part of The Royal Reserve enclave. Company obtain in-villa eating on the 10-seater desk, have entry to a chauffeur, 24-hour Hiyani (butler) providers and a chef, waiter and spa therapist offering three hours of therapies every day.
Eating On Your Phrases
Select from a collection of superb eating venues, every providing a novel atmosphere and delectable delicacies. From tantalising Asian flavours impressed by Indian spices at Custom Saffron to the unique Arabic mezze delights served at Sangu Seaside, and multisensory superb eating at ORIGINƎ, every restaurant has one thing to go well with each event, time of day and culinary cravings. Most of the elements come from the resort’s personal kitchen backyard and are freshly procured from the native fishermen. You can too prepare bespoke eating, corresponding to floating breakfasts in your personal pool (extra on that under) and lantern-lit sundown picnics on the close by sandbank.
ORIGINƎ
Step into the world of ORIGINE, the place eating turns into a mesmerising journey of the senses. This distinctive culinary escapade presents the chance to savour the best, freshest elements reworked into beautiful, aromatic creations that awaken each sense. And there’s an added delight: the in-house sommelier expertly selects the right wine companions from a fascinating, restricted collection of international wines and glowing delights, culminating in an all-encompassing celebration of flavours past creativeness!
Sangu Seaside And Bar
Head all the way down to Sangu Seaside, the place you possibly can take pleasure in a novel mix of Arabic cultures. Delight within the suave fusion of Fashionable Levant and Moroccan Delicacies, together with dishes from varied areas corresponding to Morocco, Cyprus, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, and Syria. From genuine mezze platters to flavourful tagines and mouthwatering shish-tawook, the menu guarantees a journey by means of these culinary traditions.
Lunch
Dinner
Custom Saffron
Expertise the enriching gastronomy of India centred across the star ingredient ‘saffron’ – broadly used within the Indian subcontinent. Saffron, identified for its rarity, visible enchantment, and delicate flavour, has been favoured by royalty since historic occasions. The restaurant, named after the spice, presents a journey into this heritage with recreated historic Indian recipes, offered within the type of a thali. Get pleasure from a welcome drink of Moët & Chandon champagne and bask in a night of Indian delicacies.
Vista Del Mar
Bask in a chic and deeply resonant eating affair, fantastically infused with a rejuvenating ‘By the Ocean’ philosophy, on the all-day eating institution often called Vista del Mar. This culinary haven presents a worldwide gastronomic journey the place you possibly can delve right into a collection of beautiful dishes sourced from internationally. The thoughtfully crafted menu spans a various array of choices: from the purity of contemporary sushi and sashimi to the heartwarming embrace of pizzas and pasta; from the fragrant attract of nasi goreng to the comforting heat of steaming noodle bowls and the irresistible temptation of dim sum creations.
Ozar
The cosy resort bar, situated beside the principle pool, presents is open day and evening. All through the day, it buzzes with exercise, providing particular RESERVE drinks, elegant excessive tea, molecular mixology, unique cocktails, premium espresso, and contemporary juices. Because the day turns into night, the bar transforms into an electrical hub with sundowners taking the highlight. Whereas worldwide DJ units and dwell music creates the temper to take you into the evening.
Breakfast
This takes place in Vista Del Mar and presents a beautiful array of choices to begin the day, served buffet type with some sizzling dishes made to order.
Be sure you order the Maldivian Breakfast – this was an actual spotlight for me. It was completely scrumptious and is made utilizing contemporary fish with a kick of spiciness.
Floating Breakfast
One other eating spotlight is the floating breakfast which will be pre-ordered and served at your villa, this feast is positioned into your pool and permits you to get that Instaworthy breakfast photograph.
Memorable Experiences For All Ages
Ozen Reserve Bolifushi has an array of exhilarating actions to supply. Dive into the colourful underwater world of the Maldives with thrilling snorkelling and diving experiences, in addition to semi-submarine rides. Embark on a sundown fishing journey or set sail on a non-public luxurious yacht to discover the azure waters. And watch films underneath the celebs, within the resort’s alfresco cinema.
Households travelling with little ones will recognize the Kuda Koli Youngsters Membership, a haven of enjoyable and leisure for kids of all ages. Supervised by skilled workers, youngsters can interact in their very own actions and academic experiences giving dad and mom the liberty for some grown-up time.
And if you wish to rise up shut and private with stingrays with out getting moist, be sure to head alongside to the day by day fish feeding.
Pool Space
Open all day with drinks and snacks served to your daybed, you possibly can simply whereas away a couple of hours studying a great e book right here.
Naturopathic Wellness Journeys
Observe the trail of therapeutic and rejuvenation, underneath the professional steering of the Ele | Na Spa group. Guide overwater and garden-based natural therapies impressed by nature’s components, at your leisure. Or embark on a complete wellness journey that features; a pre-arrival session, an in-villa welcome, a dietary plan to fit your itinerary, one wellness practitioner session, one spa remedy, one wellness exercise per day, complimentary entry to workshops, a vegan lunch within the oceanside spa backyard, a farewell wholesome dinner on the seaside and after-care suggestions to take house.
Remaining Ideas
Ozen Reserve Bolifushi prides itself on offering an elite and personal expertise for its visitors. With solely a restricted variety of villas and suites, you possibly can relish the tranquillity and seclusion that this magical island sanctuary presents. I can assure it’s laborious to return to on a regular basis life after a keep right here.
