RIU vs Taj

RIU and Taj, 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.

RIU ranking · Taj ranking · How we score

By the numbers

	RIU	Taj
Resorts in our catalog	4	1
Average guest rating	★ 4.4	★ 4.6
Guest reviews analyzed	17,489	999
Nightly rates	Under $300–$500/night	$800+
Adults-only resorts	1 of 4	None — all-ages
Five-star resorts	4 of 4	1 of 1
Where	Aruba, Costa Rica, Maldives	Maldives
Overall score	8.2/10	8.9/10
Beach score	8.7/10	9.0/10
Food score	7.8/10	8.5/10
Service score	8.3/10	9.2/10
Rooms score	7.9/10	9.0/10

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 RIU

Full RIU ranking

Best of Taj

1.Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives — South Malé Atoll, Maldives · ★ 4.6

Full Taj ranking

Want it property-level? Put Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas and Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives head-to-head — or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.

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