Scores at a Glance
Hotel Dos Playas CancúnHotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Overall
6.9
8.9
Beach
8.4
8.9
Food
6.8
8.8
Service
6.9
9.0
Rooms
6.2
8.7
Value
7.6
8.8
Romance
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8.7
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
6.9
Overall Score
8.9
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.1 (8,609)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,161)
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
30 min
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
8.9
6.8
Food
8.8
6.9
Service
9.0
6.2
Rooms
8.7
6.8
Pools
8.4
7.6
Value
8.8
6.8
Family
8.3
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Romance
8.7
—
Nightlife
7.9
Vibes
—
Romance
Yes
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
—
Nightlife
Yes
Hotel Dos Playas Cancún
- 2 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 30 min from CUN
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 60 min from MLE
Pros — Hotel Dos Playas Cancún
- Good Playa Tortugas location
- Optional all-inclusive plan
- Swimmable beach reports
- Lower-cost Cancun positioning
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 — Hotel Dos Playas Cancún
- Rooms and maintenance complaints
- Mixed food quality
- No verified supervised kids club
- Service and cleanliness inconsistency
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.