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Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasvsJade Mountain

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas

Five-Star·★ 4.7

Jade Mountain

Soufrière, St. Lucia

Five-Star·★ 4.7·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasJade Mountain

Overall

8.9

9.3

Beach

8.9

8.5

Food

8.8

9.1

Service

9.0

9.4

Rooms

8.7

9.6

Luxury

9.7

Value

8.8

7.2

Romance

8.7

9.8

8.9

9.3

Overall

8.9

8.5

Beach

8.8

9.1

Food

9.0

9.4

Service

8.7

9.6

Rooms

—

9.7

Luxury

8.8

7.2

Value

8.7

9.8

Romance

Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas	Measure	Jade Mountain
8.9	Overall Score	9.3 (better)
5-star	Star Rating	5-star
4.7 (1,273)	Google Rating	4.7 (583)
(better)From $217	Price / Night (pp)	From $1181
No	Adults Only	Yes
Listed	Kids' Club	Not applicable
Near coast	Beachfront	Oceanfront
Mid-size	Resort Size	Boutique
60 min	Airport Transfer	60 min

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.

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Jade Mountain

Kids' club & childcare: Not applicable: adults only
Room service: Available with limits. Daily continental breakfast included via room service; in-sanctuary dining available
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 3 people in one accommodation. Star Infinity Pool Sanctuary; Moon Infinity Pool Sanctuary; Sun Infinity Pool Sanctuary; 2 more categories at this capacity. Adult limit unverified.

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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.

Jade Mountain

Highlights

Open-wall infinity pool sanctuaries
Piton mountain views
Organic chocolate lab
Scuba & snorkel included

Why choose it

Extraordinary Piton and Caribbean Sea views from open-wall sanctuaries.
One of the strongest romance and honeymoon products in the Caribbean.
Signature private infinity-pool sanctuaries.
High-service boutique scale with only 29 sanctuaries.
Access to Anse Chastanet beach, non-motorized water sports, estate walks, and resort activities.

Keep in mind

Very expensive compared with most Caribbean resorts.
Not directly beachfront in the conventional sense.
Open-air design means no air conditioning, TVs, radios, or phones in the standard room concept.
Limited nightlife and not a good fit for guests seeking a busy party resort.
The road and hillside setting may not suit travelers who want easy flat walking.

All Scores

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas	Measure	Jade Mountain
(better)8.9	Beach	8.5
8.8	Food	9.1 (better)
9.0	Service	9.4 (better)
8.7	Rooms	9.6 (better)
8.4	Pools	9.4 (better)
–	Luxury	9.7
(better)8.8	Value	7.2
8.3	Family	–
8.7	Romance	9.8 (better)
(better)7.9	Nightlife	5.8
–	Quiet	9.4
–	Adventure	8.6
–	Wellness	9.0
–	Remote work	6.8