Scores at a Glance
Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasMayia Exclusive Resort & Spa
Overall
8.9
9.3
Beach
8.9
7.7
Food
8.8
9.5
Service
9.0
9.3
Rooms
8.7
9.2
Luxury
—
9.2
Value
8.8
8.8
Romance
8.7
9.4
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.9
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (1,161)
Google Rating
4.8 (1,266)
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
70 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
7.7
8.8
Food
9.5
9.0
Service
9.3
8.7
Rooms
9.2
8.4
Pools
9.0
—
Luxury
9.2
8.8
Value
8.8
8.3
Family
—
8.7
Romance
9.4
7.9
Nightlife
8.4
—
Quiet
8.6
—
Wellness
8.8
—
Remote work
7.8
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
Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 70 min from RHO
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 — Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa
- Premium all-inclusive evidence
- Adults-only luxury setting
- Strong food and branded-drink inclusion
- Modern rooms and private-pool options
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 — Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa
- Stony beach feedback
- À la carte reservations can fill
- Not family-friendly
- Exact entrance coordinate needs manual confirmation