# Oaga Art Resort Maldives 2026 — All-Inclusive, 60 Villas > Oaga Art Resort 2026 review: 5-star boutique, 60 villas, world's largest mural pool, all-inclusive. North Malé Atoll, from $800/night. Source: https://luxatolls.com/resorts/oaga-art-resort/ · Last updated: 2026-10-21 · Language: en · Prices in US dollars (USD) unless stated otherwise --- [Resorts](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/)/[North Malé](https://luxatolls.com/atolls/north-male/)/Oaga Art Resort # Oaga Art Resort Walk an island gallery of 300+ hand-painted murals, swim the world’s largest mural pool, watch folk tales over a five-course dinner, and order midnight snacks until 6am. 5-Star Resort Free Speedboat 45 min All-Inclusive Only Atoll [North Malé](https://luxatolls.com/atolls/north-male/) Villas 60 Transfer Speedboat Transfer Cost Complimentary Packages From Request Quote Meal Plans AI Secret Price Secret Price Tailored to your dates Get a Personalised Quote More inclusions than direct Opened 2023 Oaga occupies a niche no other Maldives resort attempts: art-immersive, culturally Maldivian, and radically inclusive. The single 'Greatest All-Inclusive' rate is pitched as radically complete, and the cultural programme is authentically Maldivian. Ten overwater villas out of sixty and a variable house reef are the trade-offs. 01 Villas· 02 Dining· 03 Inclusions· 04 Activities· 05 Reef· 06 Transfer· 07 Verdict·08 FAQ Lux Pulse™Updated Oct 04, 2026 · [How we score](https://luxatolls.com/how-we-rate/) Solid & Improving **371 new reviews** in the past 6 months across Google, TripAdvisor & Booking.com. Average rating **4.5 / 5** from 1,354 total reviews. +12% review volume vs. prior 6 months [How we score](https://luxatolls.com/how-we-rate/) 3 Awards since 2023 Best Design Hotels TTM Awards '23 Maldives Tourism Award (×2) Maldives Tourism Ministry '23 Travelers' Choice TripAdvisor '25 How It Compares ## Oaga Art vs. Other Resorts Where this resort sits across the dimensions that matter most when choosing a Maldives property. Budget · Ultra-Luxury Adaaran Club Kurumba Soneva Fushi Oaga Art Lively · Secluded Kuredu Lily Beach Kudadoo Oaga Art Easy Access · Remote Kurumba Anantara Kihavah Park Hyatt Hadahaa Oaga Art Couples · Family Komandoo W Maldives Siyam World Oaga Art Boutique · Large Resort Makunudu (36) Coco Bodu Hithi (100) Meeru (286) Oaga Art (60) Poor Reef · Exceptional Finolhu Vilamendhoo Oaga Art Oaga Art Reference resorts Accommodation ## Choose Your Villa 60 villas across four categories — every single one with pool access. The Veyoge Gallery Pool Villas share the spectacular mural pool, while Haruge, Bodu Haruge, and Odi villas each have private plunge pools. The Odi Water Villas are the standout: overwater with an infinity pool and a waterslide launching directly into the lagoon. Beach · All pool Gallery Pool Villas From $800 56–292 sqm · 32% larger than avg Veyoge Gallery Pool Villa · Sleeps 2 · 56 sqm · Pool · $800 Three Bed Room Radhun Residential Suite with Private Pool and Slide · Sleeps 6 · max 3 children · 292 sqm · Pool · On request Beach · All pool Beach Villas with Pool From $1,••• 156 sqm · 18% larger than avg Haruge Beach Villa with Private Pool · Sleeps 4 · max 3 adults · 156 sqm · Pool · $1,••• Bodu Haruge Beach Villa with Private Pool · Sleeps 4 · max 3 adults · 156 sqm · Pool · $1,••• Overwater · All pool Odi Water Villas From $1,••• 164–166 sqm · 25% larger than avg Odi Water Villa with Private Pool · Sleeps 3 · 166 sqm · Pool · $1,••• Two Bed Room Avi Water Suite with Private Pool · Sleeps 4 · 164 sqm · Pool · On request Not sure which villa is right? We'll match you based on your group size, budget and priorities. Prices shown are indicative low-season per night. See the season guide in the sidebar for how rates vary by time of year. We'll confirm exact pricing for your dates. Every quote from us includes the 10% service charge, 17% GST and the $12 per person per night green tax, so the price we quote is the price you pay. Pricing Get your secret price Secret Price Custom package · Your villa choice · Meal plan · Transfers Sending Quote Request Sent We'll reply within 24 hours with a personalised itinerary and exact pricing. Reference Check your inbox for a confirmation. Tailor your trip Send Lux Exclusive Share your dates and preferences — we'll build a bespoke package with villa, meal plan, transfers and exclusive inclusions you won't find elsewhere. More inclusions than booking direct Get a Personalised Quote Quotes handled by [Tym's team](https://luxatolls.com/about/) of Maldives travel professionals. 24-hour response. Deal Alerts Be first to know when **Oaga Art** has a deal — exclusive rates and upgrades, sent only when there's something worth sharing. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. Season & Pricing Guide Dec 20 – Jan 10 · Peak · Highest rates Jan – Apr · High · +25–40% May – Jun · Shoulder · +10–15% Jul – Nov · Low · Best value Peak season fills 4+ months ahead. Shoulder season offers the best balance of weather, price and availability. Similar Resorts [Club Med Kani North Malé · Same atoll From $250 /night](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/club-med-kani/) [Sheraton Maldives Full Moon North Malé · Budget alternative From $240 /night](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/sheraton-full-moon/) [Coco Bodu Hithi North Malé · Premium upgrade SPECIAL $3,004 / 4 nights](https://luxatolls.com/resorts/coco-bodu-hithi/) Share your dates & preferences — we'll build your perfect package. Dining ## 2 Restaurants & 2 Bars Oaga's dining leans on theatre and authenticity rather than sheer volume. The open-air Kaa Kada food market is the daily hub with five live stations and a late-night Midnight Munchies service. Samaasaa delivers the Maldives' first theatrical dining experience — folk-tale performances paired with five-course menus. Two bars complete the scene: a poolside social hub and a beachfront beer garden. Kaa Kada Multi-cuisine The main dining hub built as an open-air food market with five live stations: Asian, seafood, mixed grill, pasta, and Maldivian. Themed nights rotate daily. A late-night Midnight Munchies service caters to jet-lagged arrivals. Setting · Open-air · Street-food market Our tip · Don't skip Midnight Munchies — the late-night snack service is uniquely Oaga AI included Samaasaa Theatrical Dining The Maldives' first theatrical dining experience — a five-course tasting menu paired with traditional folk tale performances in a hand-crafted Fann'ge hut. Setting · Traditional Fann'ge hut · Dinner only Our tip · Book early — the intimate setting means limited nightly covers Supplement Raa Baa Pool Bar The social heartbeat — poolside bar with tropical cocktails, high tea service, live music evenings, DJs, and bonfire nights. Doubles as the afternoon snack hub. Setting · Poolside · Live music Our tip · Stay for the bonfire nights — live music and beachside cocktails AI Drinks Sobi Bar Beer Garden Beachfront beer and gin garden with artisan craft beers, premium gins, and a vintage vinyl collection. Beer tastings run here. Setting · Beachfront · Vinyl collection Our tip · Try the local selection at the craft beer tasting AI Drinks Meal Plans ## Dining Inclusions Oaga operates all-inclusive only — there is no BB, HB, or FB option. The plan is branded the 'Greatest All-Inclusive'. | Plan | Restaurants | Alcohol | Minibar | ~pp/day | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | All-Inclusive | All restaurants & bars · Midnight Munchies | House | Daily | Included | All-Inclusive · Included All restaurants & bars · Midnight Munchies Alcohol · House · Minibar · Daily Meal plan prices are a guide only — generally an average across the year. Resorts can change them at any time, they often vary by season, and a plan sold in one season may not be offered in another. We'll confirm what's available and the exact price for your dates. Experiences & Activities ## Your Days on the Island Oaga blends water sports with art and cultural immersion. The 300+ hand-painted murals make the island itself an experience, and the programme spans art classes, music workshops, a recording studio, Maldivian cooking, and cocktail mixing. Water Sports & Diving PADI 5-Star · House reef snorkeling · Hoara X-centre PADI 5-Star dive centre · Discover Scuba available House reef snorkeling · Shore access · guided sessions included Kayaking & SUP · 30 min/day Jet skiing Parasailing Kite surfing Excursions 2 included excursions · sunset cruise · guided reef snorkel Sunset cruise Guided house reef snorkel Dolphin watching Night fishing Local island visit Spa & Wellness Hoba Spa · 6 overwater treatment rooms · Dhivehi Beys healing Hoba Spa · 6 overwater rooms · Dhivehi Beys traditional medicine Sound healing sessions Yoga & pilates · Daily sessions Beys Foshi' therapies · Traditional Maldivian healing Dhan'dahelu Dhan'du gym · 24/7 outdoor calisthenics **Hoba Spa.** Six treatment rooms housed in four overwater villas, blending traditional Maldivian medicine (Dhivehi Beys) with modern science. Led by award-winning wellness pioneer Xubba, the spa uses locally sourced handmade oils customised per guest. Sports & Recreation Mural pool · art classes · recording studio · petting zoo World's largest mural pool · Hand-painted by local artists Art & painting classes Music workshops & recording studio · Available to all guests Maldivian cooking class Cocktail mixing class Petting zoo Beach volleyball Kids & Family Fiyoh daily programme · Ollie’s Farm · family art sessions Clayware & cookie baking workshops · Part of the daily Fiyoh creative programme Coconut radio building · STEM project — kids build a working radio from a coconut Crab races Fisherman’s Apprentice · Handline fishing lessons for kids Ollie’s Open Farm · Goats, ducks, chickens, rabbits — kids feed the animals Bubble Master intro diving · PADI kids’ scuba experience in shallow water Sandbank dinner excursion · Private island with chef and live music — families book together Personalised memory photo book · Staff compile photos from the child’s stay as a keepsake **Family Creative Programmes.** Oaga’s art identity extends to families: Free Flow sessions at the Suvasthi Art Studio let parents and children paint or sculpt with resident artists, Take Notes offers instrument lessons with in-house musicians, and Learn-A-Dish is a hands-on cooking class with the culinary team. Resort Facilities ## What's on the Island Checked against the resort's own information. If something you need isn't listed, ask us before you book. - Dive centre - Spa - Gym - Yoga - Kids club Family & Kids ## Family-Friendly Features Oaga's all-inclusive-only model keeps family budgeting simple. The Fiyoh Kids Club welcomes all ages with STEM activities, treasure hunts, and a petting zoo. The Odi Water Villas feature a waterslide launching into the lagoon, and the nightly art and music workshops give kids creative outlets beyond the typical resort programme. Fiyoh Kids Club Ages All ages · 9am–6pm Babysitting $25/hr Shallow Lagoon Calm, shallow water safe for young children Highlights for Kids Waterslide into lagoon · Petting zoo · Art painting classes · Midnight snack service Family Villa Options Bodu Haruge Beach Villa with Private Pool Snorkeling & Marine Life ## House Reef & Underwater 5.5 House Reef Lux Atolls Reef Score · top 50% of Maldives resorts #### Shore entry · south and east sides of island Reef sharks · Dolphins · Parrotfish · Guided snorkel included The house reef is accessible from shore along the southern and eastern sides of the island. Guest reports vary — some describe it as excellent with reef sharks and dolphins, while others found it limited on certain sessions. The dedicated PADI 5-Star dive centre offers boat excursions to better nearby reefs. Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports. Regularly spotted here (+5) Reef Sharks Sighted during snorkeling sessions Dolphins Spotted playing near the island during snorkeling Sea Turtles Present on the house reef Tropical Reef Fish Parrotfish particularly abundant Stingrays Present on sandy flats Not typical at this reef (−2) Manta Rays Excursion distance — not at house reef Whale Sharks Not at house reef Getting There ## Transfer from Malé Forty-five minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport — complimentary for all guests, available 24/7. One of very few Maldives resorts offering free transfers. Speedboat Complimentary Velana Airport → Maaranfushi (45 min) Free included for all guests 24/7 availability. No booking required. Children of all ages welcome. Resort island map — Oaga Art Resort Our Take ## Who This Resort is For Reviewed by [Tym Lewtak](https://luxatolls.com/about/), founder of LuxAtolls Updated Oct 04, 2026 Oaga Art Resort is genuinely different in the Maldives: a locally owned art island on a single all-inclusive board basis, where the cultural programming — from theatrical dining to Dhivehi Beys spa treatments — is authentically Maldivian. The midnight snack service adds practical value. The trade-offs are a smaller overwater offering and a variable house reef, but for guests who want personality over polish, it's one of the most distinctive choices in the atolls. #### Ideal for - Art lovers and creatives — 300+ hand-painted murals, a recording studio, and art/music workshops give this resort a personality unlike any other in the Maldives - Families who want an all-inclusive with genuine activities — the Fiyoh Kids Club entertains all ages, and the programme runs from excursions to cooking classes - Couples seeking a boutique experience with complimentary transfers — free speedboat eliminates the typical USD 300–600 transfer cost - Those who value Maldivian authenticity — 100% locally owned and managed, with Dhivehi Beys spa traditions and theatrical folk-tale dining #### Consider elsewhere if - Guests wanting extensive overwater options — only 10 of 60 villas are overwater - Snorkeling purists — the house reef is variable; nearby resorts like Baros have superior reefs - Those wanting a traditional luxury experience — the art-forward, street-food-market style may feel unconventional Why Book Through Lux Atolls ### More Than Just a Booking What you get with us vs. booking direct or through a generic OTA Book with Lux Atolls Best rate guarantee on partner resorts — we match or beat what you find elsewhere Exclusive package inclusions negotiated through our direct resort relationships Transparent pricing — transfers, taxes, and meal plans quoted upfront, no hidden fees Personal trip advisor — villa matching, meal plan guidance, and honest recommendations Maldives-only expertise — we know every reef, transfer route, and seasonal sweet spot Direct resort contact — if something needs fixing, we call the GM, not a call centre No booking fees, no hidden charges — the price we quote is the price you pay Book Through Others Published rack rate — no negotiated extras No package inclusions beyond the standard rate Transfer costs and taxes added at checkout Generic customer support with no local knowledge One-size-fits-all recommendations across dozens of destinations Issues routed through a ticketing system, not a person Hidden fees and service charges added late in the process Frequently Asked Questions ## Oaga Art Resort — FAQ **Is the speedboat transfer to Oaga Art Resort free?** Yes — complimentary for all guests, 24/7 availability. The 45-minute speedboat from Velana International Airport is included in every booking. One of very few Maldives resorts offering free transfers. **Is Oaga Art Resort all-inclusive?** Yes — all-inclusive only. There is no BB, HB, or FB option, and the plan is branded the 'Greatest All-Inclusive'. **Is Oaga Art Resort good for families?** Yes — children of all ages are welcome. The Fiyoh Kids Club offers STEM activities, art and crafts, treasure hunts, a petting zoo, and a dedicated play area. Children aged 13+ are charged at the adult rate. **What makes Oaga Art Resort unique?** Three things: it's the only art-immersive resort in the Maldives with 300+ hand-painted murals and the world's largest mural pool; it's 100% Maldivian-owned and managed with authentic cultural programming including Dhivehi Beys spa traditions and theatrical folk-tale dining; and the all-inclusive covers complimentary transfers, midnight snacks, and activities that most resorts charge extra for. **Does Oaga have overwater villas?** Yes — 10 Odi Water Villas with private infinity pool and a waterslide launching directly into the lagoon. At 166 sqm, they're spacious. However, the majority of villas (50 of 60) are on the beach. Secret Price tailored to you Get Quote Get your secret price Quotes handled by [Tym's team](https://luxatolls.com/about/) of Maldives travel professionals. 24-hour response. 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