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Ayodya Resort BalivsHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Ayodya Resort BaliHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Quick Stats
8.4
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (13,056)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,152)
From $140
Price / Night (pp)
From $272
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
25 min
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
8.9
8.3
Food
8.8
8.4
Service
9.0
8.0
Rooms
8.7
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Pools
8.4
8.2
Value
8.8
8.8
Family
8.3
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Romance
8.7
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Nightlife
7.9
7.8
Quiet
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Vibes
Ayodya Resort Bali
Quiet
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
RomanceLively
Activities
Ayodya Resort Bali
SpaWater sportsKids
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids
Ayodya Resort Bali
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from DPS
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 60 min from MLE
Pros — Ayodya Resort Bali
- Strong swimmable beach for Bali.
- Family facilities, kids club, splash pad and large pool areas.
- Distinctive Balinese resort atmosphere.
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 — Ayodya Resort Bali
- All-inclusive is a paid add-on.
- Some room categories may feel dated.
- Large resort scale is not ideal for boutique-resort travelers.
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.