Scores at a Glance
Ambre, A Sunlife ResortHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Overall
8.5
8.9
Beach
8.7
8.9
Food
8.1
8.8
Service
8.6
9.0
Rooms
7.6
8.7
Value
8.4
8.8
Romance
8.6
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.9
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (13,877)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,167)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $272
Yes
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
–
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
8.7
Beach
8.9
8.1
Food
8.8
8.6
Service
9.0
7.6
Rooms
8.7
8.1
Pools
8.4
8.4
Value
8.8
–
Family
8.3
8.6
Romance
8.7
–
Nightlife
7.9
8.0
Wellness
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
–
Kids
Yes
Ambre, A Sunlife Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 2 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 60 min from MLE
Pros · Ambre, A Sunlife Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive format.
- Strong beachfront setting on the east coast.
- Large review base.
- Friendly staff and good value sentiment.
Pros · Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
- Strong guest ratings across TripAdvisor, Expedia, Hotels.com, and Booking.com.
- 24-hour all-inclusive model is straightforward and value-oriented for the Maldives.
- Modern rooms, including overwater suite categories.
- Guests repeatedly praise food, cleanliness, and friendly staff.
- Access to neighboring RIU Atoll adds activity and dining flexibility.
Cons · Ambre, A Sunlife Resort
- Rooms are often described as basic or needing refresh.
- East-coast wind can affect beach days.
- Only three restaurants compared with larger luxury resorts.
- Premium drink boundaries need confirmation.
Cons · Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
- The modern built environment may feel less natural or boutique than older-style Maldives islands.
- Transfer logistics and inclusions need careful verification.
- Some activities are located on or shared with the RIU Atoll side.
- Not ideal for travelers seeking an ultra-secluded, high-design luxury resort.