Scores at a Glance
Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasNayara Alto Atacama
Overall
8.9
8.8
Beach
8.9
·
Food
8.8
7.8
Service
9.0
8.8
Rooms
8.7
8.6
Luxury
·
8.8
Value
8.8
7.7
Romance
8.7
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.9
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (1,167)
Google Rating
4.6 (377)
From $272
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
–
8.8
Food
7.8
9.0
Service
8.8
8.7
Rooms
8.6
8.4
Pools
8.7
–
Luxury
8.8
8.8
Value
7.7
8.3
Family
–
8.7
Romance
–
7.9
Nightlife
–
–
Quiet
9.2
–
Adventure
9.4
–
Wellness
8.8
–
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Lively
–
–
Quiet
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
–
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
Yes
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 60 min from MLE
Nayara Alto Atacama
- 6 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from CJC
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 · Nayara Alto Atacama
- Outstanding Atacama setting near Pukara de Quitor.
- Official package includes all meals and daily guided excursions.
- Strong pool, spa and quiet-oasis profile.
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 · Nayara Alto Atacama
- Chile is outside the current country vocabulary.
- Food receives more mixed luxury-travel commentary than the setting and guides.
- Airport transfer is not verified as included.