Scores at a Glance
Hotel Cozumel & ResortHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Overall
7.7
8.9
Beach
8.1
8.9
Food
7.1
8.8
Service
8.0
9.0
Rooms
7.0
8.7
Value
8.0
8.8
Romance
—
8.7
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
7.7
Overall Score
8.9
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.2 (3,612)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,161)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $272
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
10 min
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
8.1
Beach
8.9
7.1
Food
8.8
8.0
Service
9.0
7.0
Rooms
8.7
8.2
Pools
8.4
8.0
Value
8.8
—
Family
8.3
—
Romance
8.7
7.4
Nightlife
7.9
6.8
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Lively
Yes
—
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
—
Spa
Yes
Hotel Cozumel & Resort
- 1 pools
- 10 min from CZM
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 60 min from MLE
Pros — Hotel Cozumel & Resort
- Optional all-inclusive flexibility
- Large pool
- Walkable to town
- Good snorkeling access
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 Cozumel & Resort
- Rooms are dated
- Food variety limited
- Not true beachfront
- Exact entrance coordinate needs manual review
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.