Bhubaneswar: Ozen Reserve Bolifushi is celebrating being named the world’s best all-inclusive hotel in the world, in TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2023.Released this week, and with rankings compiled by analysing 12 months of TripAdvisor review data from more than 1.5 million hotels, it was named number one all-inclusive hotel in the world, and placed at number two in the overall ‘Best of the Best Hotels’ category in the world.
The success of Ozen Reserve Bolifushi credited to Salil Panigrahi, a highly accomplished hotelier in the Maldives. Guided by the core philosophy of “Joy of Giving ” and prioritizing long-term relationships over short-term gains.
Shri Panigrahi’s leadership and vision will soon be seen with an upcoming arrival in India, as The OZEN Collection aims to offer a unique blend of opulence and immersive experiences, showcasing the country’s rich cultural heritage and natural beauty.
The Resort is situated just a 30 minute luxury catamaran ride away from Male. Opened in December 2020, it is a bespoke private island resort, and one of just a few Maldives resort islands completely surrounded by coral reef, offering snorkelling opportunities. 90 secluded villas and RESERVE retreats are divided into eight categories, offering 1-3 bedrooms, located overwater or on the beach. Each features a private pool, and either direct beach or lagoon access, with some offering fun slides directly into the lagoon, and all with a twice-daily restocked maxi bar included in The RESERVE Plan, and with 24/7 service from a private butler, or ‘Hiyani’. Highlights also include four restaurants and two bars, a chef’s garden offering ‘garden to table’ dishes, the tranquil ELE|NA spa and wellness centre, an overwater gym and one of the largest kids’ club in the Maldives. With plenty to entertain, options include complimentary non-motorised water sports, as well as the Maldives’ first eco-friendly open air ice rink. A dive centre, motorised water sports and private yacht charters also on offer.
With the Resort scoring an average 5/5 rating from over 1,971 reviews, TripAdvisor reviewers described the resort as ‘Heaven on earth!’, ‘The best honeymoon destination’ and ‘Wonderful holiday in paradise’.
