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Gloria Serenity ResortvsHotel Riu Palace Maldivas

Gloria Serenity Resort
Gloria Serenity Resort
Five-Star·★ 4.8
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Five-Star·★ 4.7

Scores at a Glance

Gloria Serenity ResortHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Overall
9.3
8.9
Beach
8.7
8.9
Food
9.0
8.8
Service
9.2
9.0
Rooms
9.4
8.7
Luxury
9.3
·
Value
8.4
8.8
Romance
·
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Gloria Serenity ResortMeasureHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
(better)9.3Overall Score8.9
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.8 (2,817)Google Rating4.7 (1,273)
(better)From $190Price / Night (pp)From $217
NoAdults OnlyNo
ListedKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
–Airport Transfer60 min

Gloria Serenity Resort

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Available with limits. 2026 summer / 2026–27 winter: ordinary 24-hour room service costs extra. Complimentary entitlement is listed for King Suite, Deluxe Villa, Serenity Villa, Queen Villa, King Villa, VIP Villa, Presidential Villa, Platinum card and Long Stay 28+ nights; confirm exact booking eligibility.
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. Kül: Specialty dining is chargeable for ordinary rooms, with eligible-room/card/long-stay exceptions. Teppanyaki remains chargeable for everyone; River Landing is seasonal. Confirm reservations and booked entitlement. Le Jardin Au Printemps: Specialty dining is chargeable for ordinary rooms, with eligible-room/card/long-stay exceptions. Teppanyaki remains chargeable for everyone; River Landing is seasonal. Confirm reservations and booked entitlement. Fuego: Specialty dining is chargeable for ordinary rooms, with eligible-room/card/long-stay exceptions. Teppanyaki remains chargeable for everyone; River Landing is seasonal. Confirm reservations and booked entitlement. Chef: Specialty dining is chargeable for ordinary rooms, with eligible-room/card/long-stay exceptions. Teppanyaki remains chargeable for everyone; River Landing is seasonal. Confirm reservations and booked entitlement. Aka & Teppanyaki: Specialty dining is chargeable for ordinary rooms, with eligible-room/card/long-stay exceptions. Teppanyaki remains chargeable for everyone; River Landing is seasonal. Confirm reservations and booked entitlement. River Landing: Specialty dining is chargeable for ordinary rooms, with eligible-room/card/long-stay exceptions. Teppanyaki remains chargeable for everyone; River Landing is seasonal. Confirm reservations and booked entitlement. Estela: 2026 concept lists 24-hour international dining; this is restaurant service, not free room delivery. Tetrasomia (main buffet). 10 a la carte: Aka (Japanese), Le Jardin Au Printemps (French), La Trattoria Romana (Italian), Fuego (steakhouse), Serenity Steak House, Estela (Mediterranean/Asian), Sha (Japanese), River Landing Fish Restaurant (seafood), plus additional venues. 14 bars. Ultra all-inclusive. Bon Vivant patisserie on top floor.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
See supplier details at Gloria Serenity Resort

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

Gloria Serenity Resort

Highlights

  • Full-service spa

Why choose it

  • Very high Tripadvisor review volume and strong category ratings.
  • Luxury Belek resort with golf, spa, beach, pools and family amenities.
  • Official ultra-all-inclusive positioning.

Keep in mind

  • Airport shuttle is extra according to Expedia.
  • Some reviews mention surcharges affecting perceived value.
  • Exact main-entrance coordinate still needs manual verification.

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

Gloria Serenity ResortMeasureHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
8.7Beach8.9 (better)
(better)9.0Food8.8
(better)9.2Service9.0
(better)9.4Rooms8.7
(better)9.1Pools8.4
9.3Luxury–
8.4Value8.8 (better)
(better)8.8Family8.3
–Romance8.7
–Nightlife7.9
8.2Quiet–
7.8Remote work–

Of the 10 measures we call, Gloria Serenity Resort leads on 8 and Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas leads on 2.

Vibes

Gloria Serenity ResortMeasureHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
YesQuiet–
–RomanceYes
–LivelyYes

Activities

Gloria Serenity ResortMeasureHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
YesSpaYes
YesGolf–
YesWater sportsYes
YesKidsYes
–NightlifeYes
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