Scores at a Glance
Creta Maris ResortHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Overall
9.0
8.9
Beach
8.6
8.9
Food
9.0
8.8
Service
8.8
9.0
Rooms
8.4
8.7
Value
8.6
8.8
Romance
—
8.7
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (5,628)
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
25 min
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
8.9
9.0
Food
8.8
8.8
Service
9.0
8.4
Rooms
8.7
9.5
Pools
8.4
8.6
Value
8.8
9.5
Family
8.3
—
Romance
8.7
8.2
Nightlife
7.9
Vibes
Yes
Lively
Yes
—
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Creta Maris Resort
- 17 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from HER
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 60 min from MLE
Pros — Creta Maris Resort
- True all-inclusive product
- 17 pools and waterpark
- Seven restaurants and nine bars
- Blue Flag beachfront
- Excellent family and teen fit
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 — Creta Maris Resort
- Large resort scale
- Some room decor may feel dated
- Reservations and layout require planning
- Spa costs extra
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.