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Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasvsRoyalton Splash Riviera Cancun

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas

Five-Star·★ 4.7

Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun

Five-Star·★ 4.4

Scores at a Glance

Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasRoyalton Splash Riviera Cancun

Overall

8.9

8.4

Beach

8.9

6.8

Food

8.8

8.2

Service

9.0

8.3

Rooms

8.7

8.5

Luxury

8.0

Value

8.8

8.3

Romance

8.7

6.5

8.9

8.4

Overall

8.9

6.8

Beach

8.8

8.2

Food

9.0

8.3

Service

8.7

8.5

Rooms

—

8.0

Luxury

8.8

8.3

Value

8.7

6.5

Romance

Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas	Measure	Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun
(better)8.9	Overall Score	8.4
5-star	Star Rating	5-star
(better)4.7 (1,273)	Google Rating	4.4 (6,912)
From $217	Price / Night (pp)	From $189 (better)
No	Adults Only	No
Listed	Kids' Club	Listed
Near coast	Beachfront	Near coast
Mid-size	Resort Size	Mid-size
60 min	Airport Transfer	20 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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Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun

Kids' club & childcare: Kids’ club listed: 4–12. Kids Stay Free on select family suites (one child + one teen). Babysitting available for younger children at extra cost. Dedicated teens programming and lounge for 13–17. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service: Included. 24-hour room service included
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 10 people in one accommodation. Diamond Club™ Luxury Chairman Two Bedroom Suite Ocean Front. 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.

Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun

Highlights

6 pools
12 places to eat
Full-service spa
Butler service
Swim-up suites
20 min from CUN

Why choose it

One of the largest on-site water parks in the Caribbean with 14 slides and two lazy rivers
Modern, spacious suites with quality beds and rain showers
Strong variety of included a la carte dining with no reservations required
Excellent for multi-generational families with dedicated kids and teens programming
Convenient location near Cancún airport

Keep in mind

Beach water quality and sargassum can disappoint guests expecting pristine Caribbean swimming
Can feel crowded and noisy with high family occupancy
Some indoor activities (Game Up) cost extra
Service consistency varies by venue and time of day according to reviews

All Scores

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas	Measure	Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun
(better)8.9	Beach	6.8
(better)8.8	Food	8.2
(better)9.0	Service	8.3
(better)8.7	Rooms	8.5
8.4	Pools	9.1 (better)
–	Luxury	8.0
(better)8.8	Value	8.3
8.3	Family	9.0 (better)
(better)8.7	Romance	6.5
(better)7.9	Nightlife	7.0
–	Quiet	5.5
–	Adventure	8.5
–	Wellness	7.5