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East WindsvsHotel Riu Palace Maldivas

East Winds

Four-Star·★ 4.7

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas

Five-Star·★ 4.7

Scores at a Glance

East WindsHotel Riu Palace Maldivas

Overall

9.4

8.9

Beach

8.8

8.9

Food

9.2

8.8

Service

9.5

9.0

Rooms

9.0

8.7

Value

8.8

Romance

9.4

8.7

9.4

8.9

Overall

8.8

8.9

Beach

9.2

8.8

Food

9.5

9.0

Service

9.0

8.7

Rooms

8.8

Value

9.4

8.7

Romance

Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

East Winds	Measure	Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
(better)9.4	Overall Score	8.9
4-star	Star Rating	5-star (better)
4.7 (163)	Google Rating	4.7 (1,273)
From $415	Price / Night (pp)	From $217 (better)
No	Adults Only	No
Unverified	Kids' Club	Listed
Near coast	Beachfront	Near coast
Mid-size	Resort Size	Mid-size
90 min	Airport Transfer	60 min (better)

East Winds

Kids' club & childcare: No kids’ club listed
Room service: Unverified
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 3 people in one accommodation. Ocean Front Suite. Adult limit unverified.

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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

East Winds

Highlights

1 pool
1 place to eat
Full-service spa
90 min from UVF

Why choose it

Only 30 cottage-style accommodations.
Excellent service and food sentiment.
Quiet romantic beach-garden setting.
Strong inclusive activity list for a small resort.

Keep in mind

Limited pool and nightlife infrastructure.
Not suitable for families with young children.
Long transfer from UVF.
Coordinates are not verified as the exact main entrance.

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

East Winds	Measure	Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
8.8	Beach	8.9 (better)
(better)9.2	Food	8.8
(better)9.5	Service	9.0
(better)9.0	Rooms	8.7
7.9	Pools	8.4 (better)
8.8	Value	8.8
–	Family	8.3
(better)9.4	Romance	8.7
–	Nightlife	7.9
9.5	Quiet	–