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Resort chains · Head-to-head

Pullman vs RIU

Pullman 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.

Pullman ranking · RIU ranking · How we score

By the numbers

PullmanRIU
Resorts in our catalog15
Average guest rating★ 4.9★ 4.4
Guest reviews analyzed3,12322,402
Nightly ratesUnder $300–$500/night
Adults-only resortsNone — all-ages1 of 5
Five-star resorts1 of 15 of 5
WhereMaldivesAruba, Costa Rica, Maldives
Overall score9.1/108.2/10
Beach score9.0/108.7/10
Food score9.0/107.8/10
Service score9.2/108.2/10
Rooms score9.3/107.9/10
Value score8.8/107.9/10
Romance score9.1/108.2/10
Family score8.6/108.2/10

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

The properties to shortlist

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

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