Scores at a Glance
Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasMaxx Royal Belek Golf Resort
Overall
8.9
9.0
Beach
8.9
8.6
Food
8.8
9.1
Service
9.0
·
Rooms
8.7
·
Luxury
·
9.4
Value
8.8
7.4
Romance
8.7
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.9
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (1,167)
Google Rating
4.8 (4,623)
From $272
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
–
All Scores
8.9
Beach
8.6
8.8
Food
9.1
9.0
Service
–
8.7
Rooms
–
8.4
Pools
9.2
–
Luxury
9.4
8.8
Value
7.4
8.3
Family
9.0
8.7
Romance
–
7.9
Nightlife
–
–
Adventure
8.7
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Lively
–
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Golf
Yes
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 60 min from MLE
Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort
- 10 pools
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
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 · Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort
- Extensive official pool complex with heated options.
- Large entry-level suite sizes compared with many all-inclusive resorts.
- Strong family facilities and golf positioning.
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 · Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort
- Premium pricing can make value highly season-dependent.
- Ultra All Inclusive boundaries for top-shelf labels and some activities require further manual confirmation.
- Large luxury resort footprint may not suit travelers seeking a boutique stay.