Scores at a Glance
Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasPestana Porto Santo All Inclusive
Overall
8.9
8.3
Beach
8.9
8.8
Food
8.8
7.6
Service
9.0
8.2
Rooms
8.7
8.0
Value
8.8
8.3
Romance
8.7
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.9
Overall Score
8.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (1,167)
Google Rating
4.5 (3,089)
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
–
All Scores
8.9
Beach
8.8
8.8
Food
7.6
9.0
Service
8.2
8.7
Rooms
8.0
8.4
Pools
8.5
8.8
Value
8.3
8.3
Family
8.6
8.7
Romance
–
7.9
Nightlife
–
–
Wellness
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
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
Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
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 · Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive
- Direct access to Porto Santo's long beach.
- Strong family room and villa options.
- Four restaurants and three bars.
- Kids club, sports courts and multiple pools.
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 · Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive
- Themed dining is limited by stay length.
- Buffet feedback is mixed.
- Beach waves can be rough.
- Room service and spa treatments are extra.