Boasting an extensive leisure and wellness facilities, OZEN Reserve Bolifushi - A Luxury All-Inclusive Resort (ex Jumeirah Vittaveli) is a beautiful island ideal for families looking for spacious and affordable accommodation in the Maldives, with a children's and teenage club. Located in South Male Atoll, the ultra-luxurious resort offers an unparalleled island living with grand spaces, access to sun-kissed ocean beaches and gourmet dine-by-design experiences. With traditional Maldivian architecture and elegance, the hotel is also good for honeymooners, where you will find total privacy in water villas.
Best Time to Visit OZEN Reserve Bolifushi
Maldives is a beach destination that is sun-kissed and has a weather which is year-round suitable for a trip. However, the best time to visit Maldives is between November and April, i.e., during the dry season. December to March marks the peak tourist season or the best season to visit OZEN Reserve Bolifushi as, during this season, rainfall is almost negligible, and weather remains extremely pleasant. This period is also regarded as the best season to visit OZEN Reserve Bolifushi for honeymoon as couples get an opportunity to enjoy all types of activities due to ideal weather conditions. Though, being the busiest season in Maldives, it is also the period when beach resorts in Maldives are expensive.
Activities to do at OZEN Reserve Bolifushi
Facilities on the island include an Asian-inspired spa, yoga classes, a gym, and an excellent water-sports center that makes good use of a thriving house reef. Snorkeling equipment is complementary and bicycles are provided, though many need attention.
All of the villas and suites have their own private pools, and are surrounded by wooden sundecks, cabanas, and padded loungers. For diving, the area is very well known and understood now as this was the first area to be discovered and mapped for diving. There's also a semi-submarine coral trip available.
This is a huge, special, inventive place with 5 rondello-style land rooms and 4 fine over-water rooms. The best quiet space of all, outside of your room, is the spa. Using the organic Ela products they have put together a range of standard and creative treatments. There are treatments for the whole family and even some for the children only.
In 2018 Vittaveli officially opened the first ice rink in the Maldives. There is an ice skating museum in honor of Olympic gold medalist Evgeni Plushenko at the resort’s ice skating rink. In the same year, the resort launched an enchanting overwater wedding pavilion. The Wedding Pavilion sits serenely tucked away in the resort's overwater fine dining complex. Panoramic glass doors provide 360-degree views, and decorations can be adjusted to suit the wedding couple's personal wishes.
In 2022 OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI has launched its first 'Hukuru Ufaa', an event celebrating the creative vision and exquisite skills of local artisans. On every Friday, local artists are invited to share their creations. Guests can discover timeless craft from islands across the nation.
Dining at OZEN Reserve Bolifushi
You can dine in elegance and complete your vacation experience with the wide variety of culinary alternatives provided by the free hot breakfast buffet each morning. A bar selling drinks and light snacks is located in the eating establishments, which also provide grilled meats and seafood and cuisines from the Mediterranean to the Maldivian. This is the ideal place to watch the sun set. The skill involved in creating great cuisine for all palates is valued at OZEN Reserve Bolifushi. The award-winning chefs uphold an excellence culture at the three alluring restaurants based on a respect of individuality offered within the context of a flavorful culinary journey and distinctive luxury service.
Tradition Saffron- The royal, opulent, and rich Indian culinary traditions are all reflected in the traditional Saffron restaurant. The pinnacle of exquisite dining at OZEN Reserve, this exclusive establishment will dazzle you with inventive flavors and a striking presentation of meals. Three outdoor eating cabanas, a chef's table, and a swing for after-dinner leisure are all part of the restaurant, which is set up in a garden in the style of a Maharaja. The menu features a variety of set dinners that are imaginative reimaginings of traditional Indian dishes. You can select to eat authentic Thalis (platters), created for fans of traditional Indian cuisine, on alternate days.
Vista Del Mar- The resort's primary buffet restaurant, Vista Del Mar, offers all-day dining options. The restaurant specializes in Pan Asian cuisine with traditional favorites and delicious Maldivian specialties interwoven. Dishes are cooked at live cooking stations and presented in original Asian utensils, ranging from appetizers to sweets. Dining at Vista is a delightful fusion of flavor, entertainment, and delectable pleasures all with a "Pan Asian" flair. This is where the core of indulgent dining takes place—a magnificent venue with mesmerizing vistas and roomy seating areas suitable for casual socializing.
Sangu- Beach Bar and Grill at OZEN Reserve Bolifushi. Candlelight and cocktails lead the way for an evening of delicious lobster, red snapper and prime steak, lovingly grilled to perfection. Let the lapping waves awaken your appetite for an indulgent beachside experience filled with a variety of sizzling barbequed temptations. Dining at Sangu is the perfect way to enjoy timeless experiences offered with an inimitable touch of refinement by the beach. Enjoy the exquisite simplicity of succulent barbequed delicacies. Exquisite fish, seafood and prime steaks are bursting with infused aromas chargrilled to perfection.
Origine- Origine is an over-water restaurant at OZEN Reserve with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. The restaurant's unique selling point is the stunning fusion of elegant French cuisine with the outstanding design aspect. Its magnificent design frames the natural beauty of Bolifushi island and is a tribute to exceptional cuisine. Perfectly subtle service enhances the restaurant's opulent, modern, and cozy atmosphere. The ultimate culinary adventure takes place while dining at Origine, a special overwater venue. In a unique and fashionable setting designed to pique your interest and enrich your dreams of delectable encounters, superbly produced Mediterranean flavors are served.
Cuvée- Cuvée, a chic wine library that just opened in April 2018, has over 350 labels from prestigious vineyards all throughout the world, including few exclusive bin end wines. Cuvée is a part of the tranquil and exclusive overwater venues that appeal to romantic couples vacationing in the luxury resort and is situated within Origine, the overwater French fine dining restaurant at OZEN Reserve Bolifushi. The library is specifically created to appeal to those who enjoy good wine, with panoramic glass walls that also serve as a venue for special events and degustation dinners.
Ozar bar- It features a cabanas or casual seating to unwind with a lazy lunch or a signature drink at this lively overwater spot.
How to Reach OZEN Reserve Bolifushi
It is located close to the airport, just 15 km from Malé. A short 20-25 minutes ride on-board a luxurious motorized catamaran from Velana International Airport in Malé brings you to OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI. Combined return airport transfers by luxury catamaran are complimentary.
