Scores at a Glance
Delphin Imperial HotelHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Overall
8.5
8.9
Beach
—
8.9
Food
—
8.8
Service
—
9.0
Rooms
—
8.7
Value
—
8.8
Romance
—
8.7
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (7,216)
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
15 min
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
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Beach
8.9
—
Food
8.8
—
Service
9.0
—
Rooms
8.7
—
Pools
8.4
—
Value
8.8
—
Family
8.3
—
Romance
8.7
—
Nightlife
7.9
Vibes
—
Romance
Yes
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
—
Nightlife
Yes
Delphin Imperial Hotel
- 4 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from AYT
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 60 min from MLE
Pros — Delphin Imperial Hotel
- Ultra All Inclusive
- Extensive a la carte restaurants
- Beachfront Lara location
- Aquapark and pools
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 — Delphin Imperial Hotel
- Large-resort crowding
- Seasonal operations
- Room-count source conflict
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.