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Costao do Santinho ResortvsHotel Riu Palace Maldivas

Costao do Santinho Resort
Costao do Santinho Resort
Five-Star·★ 4.8
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Five-Star·★ 4.7

Scores at a Glance

Costao do Santinho ResortHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Overall
8.4
8.9
Beach
8.5
8.9
Food
8.3
8.8
Service
8.1
9.0
Rooms
·
8.7
Value
7.7
8.8
Romance
·
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Costao do Santinho ResortMeasureHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
8.4Overall Score8.9 (better)
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.8 (44,353)Google Rating4.7 (1,273)
(better)From $159Price / Night (pp)From $217
NoAdults OnlyNo
ListedKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
60 minAirport Transfer60 min

Costao do Santinho Resort

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed. Official and guest sources emphasize children's programming, recreation and activities for all ages. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Unverified
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 8 people in one accommodation. Luxo 3 Bedrooms. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at Costao do Santinho Resort

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Unverified
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
See supplier details at Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas

Costao do Santinho Resort

Highlights

  • 7 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 60 min from FLN

Why choose it

  • True all-inclusive resort on Santinho Beach.
  • Strong family programming and large activity inventory.
  • Multiple included restaurants and broad resort infrastructure.

Keep in mind

  • Large resort footprint and group business can reduce quiet-resort feel.
  • Some premium drinks, tours and spa services cost extra.
  • Beach swimmability can vary with Atlantic surf.

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas

Highlights

  • 1 pool
  • 3 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Overwater bungalows
  • 60 min from MLE

Why choose it

  • 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.

Keep in mind

  • 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.

All Scores

Costao do Santinho ResortMeasureHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
8.5Beach8.9 (better)
8.3Food8.8 (better)
8.1Service9.0 (better)
–Rooms8.7
(better)8.6Pools8.4
7.7Value8.8 (better)
(better)9.0Family8.3
–Romance8.7
–Nightlife7.9
7.2Quiet–
8.4Adventure–

Of the 9 measures we call, Costao do Santinho Resort leads on 4 and Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas leads on 5.

Vibes

Costao do Santinho ResortMeasureHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
YesQuiet–
YesAdventure–
–RomanceYes
–LivelyYes

Activities

Costao do Santinho ResortMeasureHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
YesSpaYes
YesGolf–
YesWater sportsYes
YesKidsYes
–NightlifeYes
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