Scores at a Glance
Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasPremier Le Reve Hotel & Spa
Overall
8.9
9.0
Beach
8.9
8.6
Food
8.8
8.9
Service
9.0
9.1
Rooms
8.7
8.8
Luxury
·
8.9
Value
8.8
8.5
Romance
8.7
9.1
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.9
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (1,167)
Google Rating
4.7 (4,040)
From $272
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
39 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
8.6
8.8
Food
8.9
9.0
Service
9.1
8.7
Rooms
8.8
8.4
Pools
8.8
–
Luxury
8.9
8.8
Value
8.5
8.3
Family
–
8.7
Romance
9.1
7.9
Nightlife
–
–
Quiet
8.9
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
–
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
–
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 60 min from MLE
Premier Le Reve Hotel & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 39 min from HRG
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 · Premier Le Reve Hotel & Spa
- Adults-only beachfront setting.
- Strong food, service and room sentiment.
- Multiple pools plus private beach.
- Quiet romance fit.
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 · Premier Le Reve Hotel & Spa
- VIP ultra-all-inclusive benefits cost extra.
- Property-specific Reddit coverage is weak.
- Exact main-entrance coordinates need verification.
- Not suited to families or high-energy nightlife seekers.