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Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
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Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
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Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Four-Star
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★ 4.5
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Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Five-Star
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★ 4.7
Overall
Beach
Food
Service
Rooms
Luxury
Value
Romance
Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Quick Stats
8.4
Overall Score
8.9
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (5,222)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,147)
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Price / Night
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No
Adults Only
No
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
15 min
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
8.2
Beach
8.9
8.3
Food
8.8
8.7
Service
9.0
7.9
Rooms
8.7
8.4
Pools
8.4
8.2
Value
8.8
8.7
Family
8.3
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Romance
8.7
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Nightlife
7.9
7.8
Quiet
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7.4
Remote work
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Vibes
Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Quiet
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Romance
Lively
Activities
Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Spa
Water sports
Kids
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Spa
Water sports
Nightlife
Kids
Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
1 pools
7 restaurants & bars
Full-service spa
15 min from PVR
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
1 pools
3 restaurants & bars
Full-service spa
Overwater bungalows
60 min from MLE
Pros — Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Convenient beachfront Hotel Zone location close to the airport and town.
Strong recurring praise for friendly staff and service.
Better-than-average all-inclusive food feedback for its price tier.
Good family amenities, including kids club, teen club, pool activities and beach access.
Manageable resort size compared with mega-resorts.
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 — Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Rooms and building structure can feel older than newer luxury all-inclusives.
Pool area can get crowded during peak periods.
Beach is pleasant and accessible but not the main reason to choose Puerto Vallarta over Caribbean beach destinations.
Not walkable to Zona Romántica or the Malecón for most travelers.
Some recent guest comments mention construction noise or facility-update periods.
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.
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