Scores at a Glance
Hotel Catalonia Royal Tulum - Adults OnlyHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Overall
8.6
8.9
Beach
9.2
8.9
Food
7.6
8.8
Service
8.7
9.0
Rooms
8.6
8.7
Value
8.0
8.8
Romance
8.9
8.7
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.6
Overall Score
8.9
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (7,797)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,161)
From $98
Price / Night (pp)
From $272
Yes
Adults Only
No
—
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
80 min
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
9.2
Beach
8.9
7.6
Food
8.8
8.7
Service
9.0
8.6
Rooms
8.7
8.1
Pools
8.4
8.0
Value
8.8
—
Family
8.3
8.9
Romance
8.7
7.0
Nightlife
7.9
8.6
Quiet
—
8.0
Wellness
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
Yes
Yes
Quiet
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
—
Kids
Yes
Hotel Catalonia Royal Tulum - Adults Only
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 1 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 80 min from CUN
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 60 min from MLE
Pros — Hotel Catalonia Royal Tulum - Adults Only
- Excellent Xpu-Ha beach
- Adults-only setting
- Good room sizes
- Relaxed natural resort layout
- Seven-restaurant dining footprint
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 — Hotel Catalonia Royal Tulum - Adults Only
- Food quality can be inconsistent
- Cocktail quality varies by bar
- Limited nightlife
- Privileged-category upsell affects access to some perks
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.