Scores at a Glance
Baron Palace Sahl HasheeshHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Overall
9.0
8.9
Beach
9.1
8.9
Food
8.8
8.8
Service
9.0
9.0
Rooms
8.8
8.7
Luxury
9.0
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Value
8.5
8.8
Romance
8.8
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (6,823)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,167)
From $187
Price / Night (pp)
From $272
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
–
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
9.1
Beach
8.9
8.8
Food
8.8
9.0
Service
9.0
8.8
Rooms
8.7
8.9
Pools
8.4
9.0
Luxury
–
8.5
Value
8.8
8.2
Family
8.3
8.8
Romance
8.7
6.8
Nightlife
7.9
8.6
Quiet
–
8.4
Adventure
–
8.7
Wellness
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
–
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh
- 6 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 60 min from MLE
Pros · Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh
- Strong Red Sea beachfront setting.
- Premium All-Inclusive plan with multiple à la carte restaurants.
- Heated winter pools and children’s pool.
- Club, swim-up and private-pool room options.
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 · Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh
- All-inclusive is not clearly the only default board basis.
- Exact beverage, room-service and à la carte restrictions require rate-plan verification.
- Property-specific Reddit coverage is weak.
- Coordinates need manual main-entrance verification.
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.