Head to head

Bluesun Hotel Neptun - All InclusivevsHotel Riu Palace Maldivas

Share as a post ↗
Bluesun Hotel Neptun - All Inclusive
Bluesun Hotel Neptun - All Inclusive
Four-Star·4.4
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Five-Star·4.7

Scores at a Glance

Bluesun Hotel Neptun - All InclusiveHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Overall
7.8
8.9
Beach
8.5
8.9
Food
7.2
8.8
Service
7.8
9.0
Rooms
7.4
8.7
Value
8.0
8.8
Romance
8.7
Scores out of 10 — higher is better

Quick Stats

7.8
Overall Score
8.9
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (1,982)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,161)
From $58
Price / Night (pp)
From $272
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
120 min
Airport Transfer
60 min

All Scores

8.5
Beach
8.9
7.2
Food
8.8
7.8
Service
9.0
7.4
Rooms
8.7
8.0
Pools
8.4
8.0
Value
8.8
8.2
Family
8.3
Romance
8.7
6.6
Nightlife
7.9
7.4
Quiet
7.0
Remote work

Vibes

Yes
Quiet
Romance
Yes
Lively
Yes

Activities

Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Spa
Yes
Nightlife
Yes

Bluesun Hotel Neptun - All Inclusive

  • 2 pools
  • 3 restaurants & bars
  • 120 min from SPU

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas

  • 1 pools
  • 3 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Overwater bungalows
  • 60 min from MLE

Pros — Bluesun Hotel Neptun - All Inclusive

  • Strong beach access on the Makarska Riviera.
  • Good family fit with kids club, children’s pool, and family rooms.
  • Clear official all-inclusive meal schedule.

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 — Bluesun Hotel Neptun - All Inclusive

  • Food and dining-room atmosphere receive mixed feedback.
  • Croatia is a new country for the current catalog vocabulary.
  • All-inclusive drinks are limited compared with Caribbean-style resorts.

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.
View Bluesun Hotel Neptun - All InclusiveCheck Rates
View Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasCheck Rates