Scores at a Glance
Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasReethi Faru Resort
Overall
8.9
8.9
Beach
8.9
9.1
Food
8.8
8.5
Service
9.0
8.8
Rooms
8.7
8.8
Luxury
·
8.6
Value
8.8
8.4
Romance
8.7
9.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.9
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (1,167)
Google Rating
4.6 (977)
From $272
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
–
All Scores
8.9
Beach
9.1
8.8
Food
8.5
9.0
Service
8.8
8.7
Rooms
8.8
8.4
Pools
7.8
–
Luxury
8.6
8.8
Value
8.4
8.3
Family
8.2
8.7
Romance
9.0
7.9
Nightlife
–
–
Quiet
9.2
–
Adventure
9.0
–
Wellness
8.4
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
–
–
Quiet
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes
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
Reethi Faru Resort
- 1 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
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 · Reethi Faru Resort
- Strong house-reef and snorkeling appeal.
- Wide villa range from garden to two-bedroom overwater suite.
- All-inclusive and dine-around all-inclusive package options.
- Good fit for couples, families needing two-bedroom villas and quiet-island travelers.
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 · Reethi Faru Resort
- All-inclusive inclusions vary by package.
- Premium drinks and some menu items may cost extra.
- Pool is secondary to the beach and lagoon.
- Transfers add cost and planning complexity.