Winner:JOINT GOLD Best All-Inclusive Hotel for Families
Who:THE OZEN COLLECTION - South Male Atoll, Maldives
What:OZEN LIFE MAADHOO & OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI
Why:
A short speedboat from Velana International Airport, THE OZEN COLLECTION offers one of the Maldives’ most effortless luxury escapes. Its two resorts—OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI and OZEN LIFE MAADHOO—sit in luminous lagoons in the South Malé Atoll, combining private-island seclusion with seamless access.
Villas and multi-bedroom residences are designed for families of every size, whether you prefer beachside living or overwater retreats. Thoughtful touches—from two-bedroom pool pavilions to overwater suites with slides—blend fun with comfort, letting both adults and children feel at home.
Our Junior Travel Awards judges could see that children are incredibly well catered for here. The resorts boast spacious and engaging kids’ clubs, guided marine excursions with resident biologists, complimentary bicycles, and an array of water sports to ensure every age is entertained. Teens can explore the lagoon or dive into activities, while younger children enjoy calm, shallow waters and soft white beaches. Guests are free to join events or retreat to quiet private corners, making it ideal for multi-generational stays.
The all-inclusive offering is refreshingly complete with dining, spa treatments, snorkelling trips, and daily activities all included, letting families focus on spending time together instead of planning. Every villa has a dedicated butler, or Hiyani, available 24/7 via WhatsApp, turning any request—big or small—into a seamless experience.
"Taking the family to the Maldives is no small feat so if you’re going to do it, do it right and book OZEN! The kind of quiet luxury escape that feels out of this world. And, an opportunity to experience true luxury in the Maldives for every family size. They offer a great variety of options to suit the best set-up for your children’s ages and needs."
"Exceptionally polished and luxurious, with a strong all-inclusive concept and memorable setting... an impressive offering for families with older children who appreciate a calmer, high-end environment."
"I love that the all-inclusive offering is so truly inclusive that you won't be shocked by a huge bill of extras at check out!"
"Luxury while also all-inclusive is a travel unicorn, so to find this and for it to be in the beautiful Maldives is a wonderful for a diving-crazy family like ours. Also, we have a very travel-sick daughter- often reaching the best reefs and most luxurious atolls is difficult for us as they are only accessible by seaplane, so it's so helpful that this is only as boat ride away."
“Having experienced both resorts, it’s hard to choose one over the other. However, for families, I’d confidently point you toward Bolifushi, home to the largest kids’ club in the Maldives, no less! Both are set in out-of-this-world surroundings, where every little luxury you could want from a dream getaway is right in front of you - no pressure, no purse, and truly no place like it. When can I go back?"
OZEN LIFE MAADHOO
OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI Ocean Pool Suite with Slide
OZEN LIFE MAADHOO Master Bedroom
OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI Kids Club Pool Area
What make its Special...
At THE OZEN COLLECTION, luxury all-inclusive is designed around families. Across OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI and OZEN LIFE MAADHOO, spacious villas and multi-bedroom residences make travelling with children genuinely easy, whether you prefer toes-in-the-sand beach living or overwater stays above the lagoon.
Accommodation flexes to suit families of every size. Thoughtfully planned two-bedroom villas offer privacy for parents and space for children, while playful overwater suites with slides add a sense of adventure without losing sight of comfort or design. Everything feels considered, from layouts to location.
The all-inclusive experience removes the usual holiday logistics. Dining, snorkelling trips, spa treatments and activities are arranged seamlessly, allowing families to focus on time together rather than planning. Every villa comes with a dedicated butler -on hand 24/7 via WhatsApp -making last-minute requests or changes effortless.
Children are exceptionally well catered for, with some of the largest and most engaging kids’ clubs in the Maldives, while guided excursions and resident marine biologists ensure young guests connect with the natural world as much as they enjoy the resort itself.
The result is rare: a Maldives escape where families feel as indulged, relaxed and looked after as couples, without compromise.
Ideal for...
THE OZEN COLLECTION welcomes couples, friends, families and multi-generational groups alike. Even at full capacity, the resorts feel spacious, letting families relax together while still finding quiet corners when needed.
Young children can paddle safely in the calm, aquamarine seas or play on the powder-white beaches, while teens dive into a wide range of included watersports and activities. Dining is equally effortless, with a variety of flavours and experiences included, ensuring every taste—young and old – is satisfied.
It’s a place where families can truly be together without compromise: sharing, exploring, playing -and still finding space to breathe.
"As a final testament to the generosity of THE OZEN COLLECTION, the average check-out bill is just $60 - usually only for incidental gift shop purchases. Everything else is included, meaning families can truly leave their wallets behind and focus on enjoying every moment together."
Junior Fact File
UK tour operators include Best at Travel: 2026 lead in price for a seven night holiday at OZEN LIFE MAADHOO from £2,051pp based on a family of two adults and two children under 12 sharing an Earth Villa including flights & boat transfers. www.bestattravel.co.uk
Or book direct:
OZEN LIFE MAADHOO – from USD 1255 per night, two sharing at Earth Villa with INDULGENCE™ Plan, including complimentary luxury speedboat transfers from Velana International Airport.
OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI – from USD 1,650 per night, two sharing at Earth Pool Villa with RESERVE™ Plan, including complimentary luxury catamaran transfers from Velana International Airport.
