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Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasvsMitsis Selection Laguna

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas

Five-Star·★ 4.7

Mitsis Selection Laguna

Five-Star·★ 4.8

Scores at a Glance

Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasMitsis Selection Laguna

Overall

8.9

9.0

Beach

8.9

7.7

Food

8.8

9.0

Service

9.0

9.2

Rooms

8.7

8.8

Value

8.8

8.6

Romance

8.7

8.9

9.0

Overall

8.9

7.7

Beach

8.8

9.0

Food

9.0

9.2

Service

8.7

8.8

Rooms

8.8

8.6

Value

8.7

Romance

Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas	Measure	Mitsis Selection Laguna
8.9	Overall Score	9.0 (better)
5-star	Star Rating	5-star
4.7 (1,264)	Google Rating	4.8 (6,087) (better)
From $217	Price / Night (pp)	From $170 (better)
No	Adults Only	No
Listed	Kids' Club	Listed
Near coast	Beachfront	Near coast
Mid-size	Resort Size	Mid-size
60 min	Airport Transfer	28 min (better)

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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Mitsis Selection Laguna

Kids' club & childcare: Kids’ club listed: 4–12. Kids club is officially described for ages 4–12; 2026 hotel description also lists a teens club with outdoor activities in July and August, plus babysitting for ages 4+ at extra charge. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service: Available with limits. General 24-hour room service carries a tray charge, while Presidential and Royal suites include free 24-hour room service.
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 4 people in one accommodation. Family Garden View; Family Sea View; Bungalow Family Sharing Pool; 1 more categories at this capacity. 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.

Mitsis Selection Laguna

Highlights

5 pools
6 places to eat
Full-service spa
Gated, 24-hour security
28 min from HER

Why choose it

True 24-hour ultra all-inclusive
Excellent restaurant and bar depth
Large heated pool landscape
Strong family facilities
Daily-refilled minibar
High staff-service sentiment

Keep in mind

Beach is mixed sand/pebbles rather than a soft-sand standout
À la carte restaurants need reservations
Spa and most watersports are extra
Room service usually carries a tray charge
Main family areas can be active rather than quiet

All Scores

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas	Measure	Mitsis Selection Laguna
(better)8.9	Beach	7.7
8.8	Food	9.0 (better)
9.0	Service	9.2 (better)
8.7	Rooms	8.8 (better)
8.4	Pools	9.2 (better)
(better)8.8	Value	8.6
8.3	Family	9.0 (better)
8.7	Romance	8.7
7.9	Nightlife	8.4 (better)
–	Quiet	7.8
–	Adventure	7.8
–	Wellness	8.4
–	Accessibility	7.8