Scores at a Glance
Bluebay Beach Resort & SpaHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Overall
8.7
8.9
Beach
8.7
8.9
Food
8.6
8.8
Service
8.9
9.0
Rooms
8.5
8.7
Value
8.5
8.8
Romance
8.6
8.7
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (1,577)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,161)
From $152
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
8.7
Beach
8.9
8.6
Food
8.8
8.9
Service
9.0
8.5
Rooms
8.7
8.5
Pools
8.4
8.5
Value
8.8
8.4
Family
8.3
8.6
Romance
8.7
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Nightlife
7.9
8.6
Quiet
—
8.4
Adventure
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
—
Yes
Adventure
—
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
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Nightlife
Yes
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 60 min from MLE
Pros — Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
- Beautiful Kiwengwa beachfront and tropical gardens.
- Friendly staff and strong food feedback.
- Good family and couples fit with suites, kids club, spa and watersports.
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 — Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
- Swimming can vary by tide.
- All-inclusive drink range may not satisfy premium-liquor expectations.
- Some room and facility age comments appear across guest sources.
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.