Scores at a Glance
Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasLadera Resort
Overall
8.9
9.0
Beach
8.9
—
Food
8.8
8.9
Service
9.0
9.0
Rooms
8.7
9.6
Luxury
—
9.3
Value
8.8
7.5
Romance
8.7
9.8
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
4.6 (747)
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
45 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
—
8.8
Food
8.9
9.0
Service
9.0
8.7
Rooms
9.6
8.4
Pools
—
—
Luxury
9.3
8.8
Value
7.5
8.3
Family
—
8.7
Romance
9.8
7.9
Nightlife
—
—
Quiet
9.4
—
Wellness
8.6
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
—
—
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
—
Yes
Nightlife
—
Yes
Kids
—
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 60 min from MLE
Ladera Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 45 min from UVF
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 — Ladera Resort
- Exceptional Piton views
- Adults-only
- Private plunge pools in every suite
- Airport transfers included
- Strong romance fit
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 — Ladera Resort
- Not beachfront
- Only one restaurant
- Open-air rooms are not for everyone
- All-inclusive-like coverage is package-dependent