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Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasvsPlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas

Five-Star·★ 4.7

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Five-Star·★ 4.5

Scores at a Glance

Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasPlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Overall

8.9

8.1

Beach

8.9

8.3

Food

8.8

7.8

Service

9.0

7.9

Rooms

8.7

8.5

Value

8.8

7.7

Romance

8.7

8.9

8.1

Overall

8.9

8.3

Beach

8.8

7.8

Food

9.0

7.9

Service

8.7

8.5

Rooms

8.8

7.7

Value

8.7

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Romance

Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas	Measure	Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
(better)8.9	Overall Score	8.1
5-star	Star Rating	5-star
(better)4.7 (1,285)	Google Rating	4.5 (5,116)
(better)From $217	Price / Night (pp)	From $260
No	Adults Only	No
Listed	Kids' Club	Listed
Near coast	Beachfront	Near coast
Mid-size	Resort Size	Mid-size
60 min	Airport Transfer	35 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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Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Kids' club & childcare: Kids’ club listed. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service: Included. 24/7 room service included
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 8 people in one accommodation. Director's Suite Two Bedroom; Producer's Suite Two Bedroom. 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.

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Highlights

2 pools
8 places to eat
Full-service spa
Butler service
35 min from LIR

Why choose it

Stylish all-suite resort with Hollywood-themed personality.
Good views, sunsets, and Papagayo scenery.
Marriott Bonvoy participation.
Star Class can substantially improve the experience.
Family-friendly amenities, kids recreation, spa, and fitness.

Keep in mind

Hilly layout and shuttle dependence are recurring complaints.
Food and service are inconsistent by guest report.
Beach is scenic but not always considered the strongest swimming beach.
Some guests feel the resort is small or limited without excursions.

All Scores

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas	Measure	Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
(better)8.9	Beach	8.3
(better)8.8	Food	7.8
(better)9.0	Service	7.9
(better)8.7	Rooms	8.5
(better)8.4	Pools	8.3
(better)8.8	Value	7.7
8.3	Family	8.4 (better)
8.7	Romance	–
7.9	Nightlife	8.3 (better)
–	Remote work	8.0