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Mahekal vs RIU

Mahekal and RIU, side by side: every number below comes straight from our catalog — real guest ratings, our category scores, and the honest included-vs-extra research behind each resort.

Mahekal ranking · RIU ranking · How we score

By the numbers

MahekalRIU
Resorts in our catalog15
Average guest rating★ 4.4★ 4.4
Guest reviews analyzed4,72522,402
Nightly rates$300–$500/nightUnder $300–$500/night
Adults-only resortsNone — all-ages1 of 5
Five-star resorts1 of 15 of 5
WhereMexicoAruba, Costa Rica, Maldives
Overall score8.7/108.2/10
Beach score8.6/108.7/10
Food score8.6/107.8/10
Service score8.8/108.2/10
Rooms score8.4/107.9/10
Pools score8.8/108.4/10
Value score8.0/107.9/10
Romance score8.5/108.2/10
Family score8.4/108.2/10
Nightlife score7.8/108.1/10
Wellness score8.5/107.7/10

Chain averages across the resorts in our catalog — individual properties vary, so tap into each ranking before you book.

The properties to shortlist

Best of Mahekal

  1. 1.Mahekal Beach Resort — Playa del Carmen, Mexico · ★ 4.4
Full Mahekal ranking

Best of RIU

  1. 1.Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas — · ★ 4.7
  2. 2.Hotel Riu Palace Aruba — · ★ 4.3
  3. 3.Riu Palace Aruba — Palm Beach, Aruba · ★ 4.3
Full RIU ranking

Want it property-level? Put Mahekal Beach Resort and Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas head-to-head — or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.

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