Head to head
Ayada MaldivesvsHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Ayada MaldivesHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (620)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,152)
From $209
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
105 min
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
9.3
Beach
8.9
8.9
Food
8.8
9.2
Service
9.0
9.4
Rooms
8.7
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Pools
8.4
9.3
Luxury
—
—
Value
8.8
—
Family
8.3
9.5
Romance
8.7
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Nightlife
7.9
9.2
Quiet
—
9.1
Wellness
—
Vibes
Ayada Maldives
RomanceQuiet
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
RomanceLively
Activities
Ayada Maldives
SpaWater sportsKids
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids
Ayada Maldives
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 105 min from MLE
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 60 min from MLE
Pros — Ayada Maldives
- Exceptional private-island setting.
- Strong villas, private pools and overwater options.
- High dining breadth for a remote resort.
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 — Ayada Maldives
- Transfer logistics are substantial.
- All-inclusive is optional and tiered.
- Selected items and premium experiences can carry supplements.
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.