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Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasvsSelectum Luxury Resort Belek

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Five-Star·★ 4.7
Selectum Luxury Resort Belek
Selectum Luxury Resort Belek
Five-Star·★ 4.8

Scores at a Glance

Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasSelectum Luxury Resort Belek
Overall
8.9
8.5
Beach
8.9
8.3
Food
8.8
8.5
Service
9.0
8.4
Rooms
8.7
8.3
Value
8.8
8.2
Romance
8.7
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasMeasureSelectum Luxury Resort Belek
(better)8.9Overall Score8.5
5-starStar Rating5-star
4.7 (1,273)Google Rating4.8 (10,184) (better)
From $217Price / Night (pp)From $176 (better)
NoAdults OnlyNo
ListedKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
60 minAirport Transfer–

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.
See supplier details at Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas

Selectum Luxury Resort Belek

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed: 4–12. Puppies World Kids Club, aquapark, lunapark, teen PlayStation activities and family pools make this a strong family all-inclusive. 2026 summer lists chargeable babysitting for ages 2–12 and Teen Club from 13; no upper teen age is newly verified. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Costs extra. 2026 summer concept lists 24-hour room service as chargeable.
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. Mırmır: 7+ nights: one chosen Fish/Italian/Turkish visit per stay, not one each. Reservations required; repeats and shorter-stay visits cost extra. Sumak: 7+ nights: one chosen Fish/Italian/Turkish visit per stay, not one each. Reservations required; repeats and shorter-stay visits cost extra. Mazzini: 7+ nights: one chosen Fish/Italian/Turkish visit per stay, not one each. Reservations required; repeats and shorter-stay visits cost extra. El Primo: Steak restaurant is excluded from complimentary specialty allowance; reservation required. Select 7/24: Complimentary only outside Main Restaurant buffet hours; not unlimited parallel dining during buffet service. Official dining page lists main, family and multiple à la carte venues. For minimum seven-night stays, guests can dine in any à la carte restaurant once free, by reservation.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 3 people in one accommodation. Luxury Room; Deluxe Room; Superior Room. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at Selectum Luxury Resort Belek

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.

Selectum Luxury Resort Belek

Highlights

  • 7 pools
  • 8 places to eat
  • Full-service spa

Why choose it

  • Strong kids club, teen activities and aquapark.
  • Large rooms compared with many Turkish all-inclusives.
  • Good dining breadth.
  • Beachfront Belek location.

Keep in mind

  • À la carte dining has reservation and stay-length rules.
  • Large family-resort energy may not suit quiet travelers.
  • Pool-count taxonomy differs across sources.
  • Coordinates are not verified as exact main entrance.

All Scores

Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasMeasureSelectum Luxury Resort Belek
(better)8.9Beach8.3
(better)8.8Food8.5
(better)9.0Service8.4
(better)8.7Rooms8.3
8.4Pools9.2 (better)
(better)8.8Value8.2
8.3Family9.4 (better)
8.7Romance–
7.9Nightlife8.1 (better)

Of the 11 measures we call, Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas leads on 6 and Selectum Luxury Resort Belek leads on 5.

Vibes

Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasMeasureSelectum Luxury Resort Belek
YesRomance–
YesLivelyYes

Activities

Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasMeasureSelectum Luxury Resort Belek
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesNightlifeYes
YesKidsYes
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