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Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasvsO2 Beach Club & Spa

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas

Five-Star·★ 4.7

O2 Beach Club & Spa

Five-Star·★ 4.5

Scores at a Glance

Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasO2 Beach Club & Spa

Overall

8.9

Beach

8.9

7.8

Food

8.8

Service

9.0

8.7

Rooms

8.7

9.0

Luxury

8.8

Value

8.8

8.0

Romance

8.7

8.8

8.9

Overall

8.9

7.8

Beach

8.8

Food

9.0

8.7

Service

8.7

9.0

Rooms

—

8.8

Luxury

8.8

8.0

Value

8.7

8.8

Romance

Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas	Measure	O2 Beach Club & Spa
8.9	Overall Score	8.9
5-star	Star Rating	5-star
(better)4.7 (1,273)	Google Rating	4.5 (690)
(better)From $217	Price / Night (pp)	From $591
No	Adults Only	No
Listed	Kids' Club	Unverified
Near coast	Beachfront	Near coast
Mid-size	Resort Size	Mid-size
60 min	Airport Transfer	20 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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O2 Beach Club & Spa

Kids' club & childcare: Unverified
Room service: Available with limits. Official dining-events page lists room service during restaurant operating hours with a tray charge.
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 2 people in one accommodation. Luxury Junior Suite Pool 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.

O2 Beach Club & Spa

Highlights

3 pools
4 places to eat
Full-service spa
20 min from BGI

Why choose it

Strong luxury all-inclusive dining and beverage scope.
Walkable St. Lawrence Gap location with nearby restaurants and nightlife.
Modern suites, three pools and two swim-up bars.
Good Wi-Fi and laptop-friendly room setup for light remote work.
Babysitting is available for families even though the resort skews adult.

Keep in mind

Beach swimming can be inconsistent.
Room service carries a tray charge.
Some benefits are tied to booking channel, suite category or minimum stay.
Peak periods can bring sunbed and restaurant-reservation pressure.

All Scores

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas	Measure	O2 Beach Club & Spa
(better)8.9	Beach	7.8
8.8	Food	8.8
(better)9.0	Service	8.7
8.7	Rooms	9.0 (better)
8.4	Pools	8.8 (better)
–	Luxury	8.8
(better)8.8	Value	8.0
(better)8.3	Family	8.1
8.7	Romance	8.8 (better)
7.9	Nightlife	8.1 (better)
–	Wellness	8.8
–	Remote work	8.2