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Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasvsMayia Exclusive Resort & Spa

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas

Five-Star·★ 4.7

Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa

Five-Star·★ 4.8·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasMayia Exclusive Resort & Spa

Overall

8.9

9.1

Beach

8.9

8.1

Food

8.8

9.4

Service

9.0

9.2

Rooms

8.7

9.0

Luxury

9.2

Value

8.8

8.6

Romance

8.7

9.4

8.9

9.1

Overall

8.9

8.1

Beach

8.8

9.4

Food

9.0

9.2

Service

8.7

9.0

Rooms

—

9.2

Luxury

8.8

8.6

Value

8.7

9.4

Romance

Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas	Measure	Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa
8.9	Overall Score	9.1 (better)
5-star	Star Rating	5-star
4.7 (1,273)	Google Rating	4.8 (1,339) (better)
(better)From $217	Price / Night (pp)	From $315
No	Adults Only	Yes
Listed	Kids' Club	Not applicable
Near coast	Beachfront	Near coast
Mid-size	Resort Size	Mid-size
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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Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa

Kids' club & childcare: Not applicable: adults only
Room service: Included. Official accommodation page states guests may enjoy 24/7 room service.
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 4 people in one accommodation. Premier Bungalow Suite Sea View; Premier Bungalow Suite Swim Up Sea View. 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.

Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa

Highlights

Adults-only all-inclusive
Full-service spa
Swim-up suites
60 min from RHO

Why choose it

Excellent food and drink reputation.
Adults-only, polished design.
Official room grid is strong and transparent.

Keep in mind

Remote Rhodes location.
Pebble beach is not ideal for barefoot sand lovers.
Reservation process gets some mixed feedback.

All Scores

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas	Measure	Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa
(better)8.9	Beach	8.1
8.8	Food	9.4 (better)
9.0	Service	9.2 (better)
8.7	Rooms	9.0 (better)
8.4	Pools	9.1 (better)
–	Luxury	9.2
(better)8.8	Value	8.6
8.3	Family	–
8.7	Romance	9.4 (better)
(better)7.9	Nightlife	7.8
–	Quiet	9.0
–	Wellness	8.8
–	Remote work	7.8