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Heritance Ahungalla
Five-Star
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★ 4.7
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Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Five-Star
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★ 4.7
Scores at a Glance
Heritance Ahungalla
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Overall
8.2
8.9
Beach
8.1
8.9
Food
8.3
8.8
Service
8.4
9.0
Rooms
8.0
8.7
Value
7.8
8.8
Romance
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8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.2
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (11,444)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,167)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $272
No
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
120 min
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
8.1
Beach
8.9
8.3
Food
8.8
8.4
Service
9.0
8.0
Rooms
8.7
8.4
Pools
8.4
7.8
Value
8.8
7.3
Family
8.3
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Romance
8.7
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Nightlife
7.9
8.2
Quiet
–
7.1
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
–
–
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Heritance Ahungalla
2 pools
3 restaurants & bars
Full-service spa
120 min from CMB
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
1 pools
3 restaurants & bars
Full-service spa
Overwater bungalows
60 min from MLE
Pros · Heritance Ahungalla
Beachfront setting with ocean-facing rooms.
Two confirmed pools.
Good food and service signals across recent reviews.
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 · Heritance Ahungalla
All-inclusive inclusions are less transparent than dedicated AI brands.
Kids-club evidence is weak.
Some room-condition comments suggest category and renovation status matter.
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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