Scores at a Glance
Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasRixos Premium Belek
Overall
8.9
9.0
Beach
8.9
8.8
Food
8.8
8.9
Service
9.0
8.8
Rooms
8.7
8.5
Luxury
·
9.0
Value
8.8
8.5
Romance
8.7
8.2
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 (9,563)
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
40 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
8.8
8.8
Food
8.9
9.0
Service
8.8
8.7
Rooms
8.5
8.4
Pools
8.8
–
Luxury
9.0
8.8
Value
8.5
8.3
Family
9.3
8.7
Romance
8.2
7.9
Nightlife
8.4
–
Quiet
7.0
–
Adventure
8.8
–
Wellness
8.7
–
Remote work
7.8
–
Accessibility
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Lively
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 60 min from MLE
Rixos Premium Belek
- 5 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
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 · Rixos Premium Belek
- Excellent family infrastructure and included Land of Legends access.
- Large private beach and strong pool/spa footprint.
- Broad dining, snack and bar program with daily minibar refills.
- Very high review volume with consistently strong overall sentiment.
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 · Rixos Premium Belek
- Lively entertainment can reduce quiet-resort appeal.
- A la carte booking and seasonal venue availability can frustrate some guests.
- Some extras, including airport shuttle and spa treatments, are not part of the base plan.
- Large-resort scale means peak-period crowding is possible.