Scores at a Glance
Grand Hyatt Lanzarote Playa Dorada ResortHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Overall
8.1
8.9
Beach
8.6
8.9
Food
7.7
8.8
Service
7.8
9.0
Rooms
8.4
8.7
Luxury
8.2
·
Value
7.6
8.8
Romance
·
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.1
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (5,180)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,167)
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
35 min
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
8.9
7.7
Food
8.8
7.8
Service
9.0
8.4
Rooms
8.7
8.9
Pools
8.4
8.2
Luxury
–
7.6
Value
8.8
8.7
Family
8.3
–
Romance
8.7
7.5
Nightlife
7.9
8.0
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Lively
Yes
–
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Grand Hyatt Lanzarote Playa Dorada Resort
- 9 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from ACE
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 60 min from MLE
Pros · Grand Hyatt Lanzarote Playa Dorada Resort
- Current official all-inclusive luxury product.
- Nine pools and eight poolside bars.
- Beachfront and walkable Playa Blanca setting.
- Strong family-room and kids-club evidence.
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 · Grand Hyatt Lanzarote Playa Dorada Resort
- Recent negative reports raise food and service concerns.
- Room service carries a per-order supplement.
- Premium beverage exclusions may apply.
- Teen program strength is not well evidenced.
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.