Scores at a Glance
Awasi PatagoniaHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Overall
9.4
8.9
Beach
·
8.9
Food
9.1
8.8
Service
9.3
9.0
Rooms
9.5
8.7
Luxury
9.6
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Value
·
8.8
Romance
9.6
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.4
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (96)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,167)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $272
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
120 min
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
–
Beach
8.9
9.1
Food
8.8
9.3
Service
9.0
9.5
Rooms
8.7
–
Pools
8.4
9.6
Luxury
–
–
Value
8.8
–
Family
8.3
9.6
Romance
8.7
–
Nightlife
7.9
9.7
Quiet
–
9.8
Adventure
–
4.8
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
–
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Water sports
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Awasi Patagonia
- Full-service spa
- 120 min from PNT
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 60 min from MLE
Pros · Awasi Patagonia
- Exceptional private-guide and 4WD excursion model.
- Only 14 villas on a private reserve.
- High-end food, service and scenery.
- Strong honeymoon and once-in-a-lifetime adventure fit.
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 · Awasi Patagonia
- Not a beach all-inclusive.
- Country is outside current catalog vocabulary.
- Very remote and expensive.
- Weak fit for remote work.
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.