Scores at a Glance
Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasOBLU SELECT Sangeli
Overall
8.9
9.1
Beach
8.9
9.1
Food
8.8
9.0
Service
9.0
9.2
Rooms
8.7
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Value
8.8
8.8
Romance
8.7
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.9
Overall Score
9.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (1,167)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,445)
From $272
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
50 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
9.1
8.8
Food
9.0
9.0
Service
9.2
8.7
Rooms
–
8.4
Pools
–
8.8
Value
8.8
8.3
Family
8.5
8.7
Romance
9.3
7.9
Nightlife
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
–
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
Yes
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 60 min from MLE
OBLU SELECT Sangeli
- 2 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 50 min from MLE
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 · OBLU SELECT Sangeli
- Very strong all-inclusive package with transfers included.
- Good dining, drinks, snorkeling and villa variety.
- Private-pool beach and overwater categories.
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 · OBLU SELECT Sangeli
- Spa and specialty dining entitlements can be offer-specific.
- Family-friendly atmosphere may not suit couples seeking adults-only everywhere.
- Manual review needed for exact kids-club age bands.