Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveSun Siyam Iru Fushi
Overall
8.8
9.0
Beach
8.6
9.2
Food
8.2
8.8
Service
8.5
9.1
Rooms
8.8
9.0
Luxury
8.5
·
Value
8.3
·
Romance
·
9.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (51,294)
Google Rating
4.8 (2,190)
From $119
Price / Night (pp)
From $235
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
–
Airport Transfer
45 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
9.2
8.2
Food
8.8
8.5
Service
9.1
8.8
Rooms
9.0
9.0
Pools
–
8.5
Luxury
–
8.3
Value
–
9.2
Family
9.0
–
Romance
9.0
7.4
Quiet
8.7
7.7
Accessibility
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Butler service
- 45 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 · Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
- Large choice of restaurants and bars for a Maldives resort.
- Strong beach, lagoon, and private-island appeal.
- Spacious villas and broad category range.
- Works well for both families and romantic trips.
- Recurring praise for warm service and clean, well-kept rooms.
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 · Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
- Seaplane logistics can add cost and scheduling constraints.
- A larger resort may feel less intimate than boutique private islands.
- Meal-plan inclusions should be reviewed carefully before booking.
- Travelers seeking an adults-only environment should choose another resort.
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