Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Overall
8.8
8.9
Beach
8.6
8.9
Food
8.2
8.8
Service
8.5
9.0
Rooms
8.8
8.7
Luxury
8.5
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Value
8.3
8.8
Romance
·
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (51,294)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,167)
From $119
Price / Night (pp)
From $272
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
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Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
8.9
8.2
Food
8.8
8.5
Service
9.0
8.8
Rooms
8.7
9.0
Pools
8.4
8.5
Luxury
–
8.3
Value
8.8
9.2
Family
8.3
–
Romance
8.7
–
Nightlife
7.9
7.4
Quiet
–
7.7
Accessibility
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
–
–
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 60 min from MLE
Pros · Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- All-suite room inventory.
- Strong review-platform ratings for a large family all-inclusive.
- Three pools, children's water park and broad sister-resort access.
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 · Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- Large resort scale creates walking-distance and crowding tradeoffs.
- Restaurant reservations can be a friction point.
- Beach entry is not universally smooth.
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.