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Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasvsSamabe Bali Suites & Villas

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas

Five-Star·★ 4.7

Samabe Bali Suites & Villas

Five-Star·★ 4.7

Scores at a Glance

Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasSamabe Bali Suites & Villas

Overall

8.9

9.1

Beach

8.9

8.4

Food

8.8

9.0

Service

9.0

9.3

Rooms

8.7

9.4

Luxury

9.2

Value

8.8

8.1

Romance

8.7

9.3

8.9

9.1

Overall

8.9

8.4

Beach

8.8

9.0

Food

9.0

9.3

Service

8.7

9.4

Rooms

—

9.2

Luxury

8.8

8.1

Value

8.7

9.3

Romance

Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas	Measure	Samabe Bali Suites & Villas
8.9	Overall Score	9.1 (better)
5-star	Star Rating	5-star
4.7 (1,273)	Google Rating	4.7 (1,759)
(better)From $217	Price / Night (pp)	From $620
No	Adults Only	No
Listed	Kids' Club	Listed
Near coast	Beachfront	Near coast
Mid-size	Resort Size	Mid-size
60 min	Airport Transfer	30 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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Samabe Bali Suites & Villas

Kids' club & childcare: Kids’ club listed. Family suites/villas and signature activities support families, but the all-inclusive value is strongest for couples and families who will use dining and activities on-property. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service: Included. Official all-inclusive page describes 24-hour in-villa and in-suite dining.
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 5 people in one accommodation. Penthouse Ocean View Pool Villa; Two Bedroom Ocean Pool Villa. 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.

Samabe Bali Suites & Villas

Highlights

Full-service spa
Butler service
30 min from DPS

Why choose it

Large suites and villas with private-pool options.
Broad all-inclusive package with meals, drinks, room service and selected activities.
Quiet Nusa Dua clifftop setting with beach access.

Keep in mind

All-inclusive is package-dependent rather than automatic.
Bali travelers who like exploring local restaurants may not use the full package value.
Beach access and terrain may not feel as simple as a flat beachfront resort.

All Scores

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas	Measure	Samabe Bali Suites & Villas
(better)8.9	Beach	8.4
8.8	Food	9.0 (better)
9.0	Service	9.3 (better)
8.7	Rooms	9.4 (better)
8.4	Pools	–
–	Luxury	9.2
(better)8.8	Value	8.1
8.3	Family	8.4 (better)
8.7	Romance	9.3 (better)
7.9	Nightlife	–
–	Remote work	8.2