Scores at a Glance
Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasKaiSol Romance Resort Sahl hasheesh
Overall
8.9
9.0
Beach
8.9
9.1
Food
8.8
8.8
Service
9.0
9.1
Rooms
8.7
8.5
Value
8.8
8.6
Romance
8.7
9.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.9
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (1,161)
Google Rating
4.7 (6,143)
From $272
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
9.1
8.8
Food
8.8
9.0
Service
9.1
8.7
Rooms
8.5
8.4
Pools
8.4
8.8
Value
8.6
8.3
Family
—
8.7
Romance
9.2
7.9
Nightlife
—
—
Quiet
8.8
—
Wellness
8.2
—
Remote work
7.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
—
—
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
—
Yes
Kids
—
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 60 min from MLE
KaiSol Romance Resort Sahl hasheesh
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 2 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 30 min from HRG
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.
Pros — KaiSol Romance Resort Sahl hasheesh
- Strong adults-only romance positioning.
- Calm swimmable beach with easy entry.
- Several included à la carte restaurants under the all-inclusive plan.
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.
Cons — KaiSol Romance Resort Sahl hasheesh
- Premium/imported drinks are not clearly included.
- Room service and spa are extra.
- Not a strong snorkeling-from-shore choice.