Scores at a Glance
Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay ResortHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Overall
7.3
8.9
Beach
8.9
8.9
Food
7.0
8.8
Service
7.2
9.0
Rooms
6.7
8.7
Value
7.8
8.8
Romance
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8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
7.3
Overall Score
8.9
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.3 (3,456)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,167)
From $76
Price / Night (pp)
From $272
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
20 min
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
8.9
7.0
Food
8.8
7.2
Service
9.0
6.7
Rooms
8.7
7.4
Pools
8.4
7.8
Value
8.8
7.6
Family
8.3
–
Romance
8.7
7.8
Nightlife
7.9
Vibes
Yes
Lively
Yes
–
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Resort
- 2 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from SEZ
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 60 min from MLE
Pros · Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Resort
- Excellent Beau Vallon beachfront location.
- Walkable to restaurants, shops and beach activity.
- Multiple dining outlets and casino.
- Good value compared with many Seychelles beach resorts.
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 · Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Resort
- All-inclusive terms are not well documented by the official site.
- Room condition is mixed.
- Not a luxury all-inclusive experience.
- Property-specific Reddit coverage is thin.
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.