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Hedonism II
Hedonism II
Four-Star·★ 4.6·Adults Only
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Five-Star·★ 4.7

Scores at a Glance

Hedonism IIHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Overall
8.2
8.9
Beach
8.7
8.9
Food
7.8
8.8
Service
8.0
9.0
Rooms
6.8
8.7
Luxury
6.6
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Value
8.0
8.8
Romance
7.5
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Hedonism IIMeasureHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
8.2Overall Score8.9 (better)
4-starStar Rating5-star (better)
4.6 (1,695)Google Rating4.7 (1,273) (better)
From $300Price / Night (pp)From $217 (better)
YesAdults OnlyNo
Not applicableKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
90 minAirport Transfer60 min (better)

Hedonism II

Kids' club & childcare
Not applicable: adults only
Room service
Available with limits. Late-night beach grill service; not a 24-hour in-room hot menu as advertised elsewhere
Dining reservations
Confirmed walk-in: Dining Terrace, Pastafari, Harrysan, Flame, Beach Grill, Clothing Optional Beach Grill. Other reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 2 people in one accommodation. Garden View (Prude / clothing-optional side); Ocean View (Prude side); Nude-side Garden View; 1 more categories at this capacity. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at Hedonism II

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

Hedonism II

Highlights

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 6 pools
  • 6 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 90 min from MBJ

Why choose it

  • Unmatched nightlife and social energy
  • Seven Mile Beach setting
  • Premium open bar
  • No reservations dining

Keep in mind

  • Rooms lag the party product
  • Not a quiet or remote-work resort
  • Transfers not in the base plan
  • Not appropriate for guests seeking a conventional couples-only stay

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

Hedonism IIMeasureHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
8.7Beach8.9 (better)
7.8Food8.8 (better)
8.0Service9.0 (better)
6.8Rooms8.7 (better)
8.3Pools8.4 (better)
6.6Luxury–
8.0Value8.8 (better)
–Family8.3
7.5Romance8.7 (better)
(better)9.3Nightlife7.9
4.5Quiet–
7.8Adventure–
6.8Wellness–

Of the 13 measures we call, Hedonism II leads on 1 and Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas leads on 12.

Vibes

Hedonism IIMeasureHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
YesRomanceYes
YesLivelyYes
YesAdventure–

Activities

Hedonism IIMeasureHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesNightlifeYes
–KidsYes
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