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Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasvsSunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas

Five-Star·★ 4.7

Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino

Four-Star·★ 3.8

Scores at a Glance

Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasSunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino

Overall

8.9

7.4

Beach

8.9

8.4

Food

8.8

7.0

Service

9.0

7.3

Rooms

8.7

6.8

Luxury

6.6

Value

8.8

7.6

Romance

8.7

8.9

7.4

Overall

8.9

8.4

Beach

8.8

7.0

Food

9.0

7.3

Service

8.7

6.8

Rooms

—

6.6

Luxury

8.8

7.6

Value

8.7

—

Romance

Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas	Measure	Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino
(better)8.9	Overall Score	7.4
(better)5-star	Star Rating	4-star
(better)4.7 (1,294)	Google Rating	3.8 (5,027)
From $217	Price / Night (pp)	From $160 (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. Palm buffet, Krystal fusion, Yu Hi Japanese on Palace island; full access to Riu Atoll venues via footbridge - about 11 outlets across both islands The current Palace directory also lists Sofia and Beef Steak House at the adjoining Atoll complex. Own-island restaurant counts and shared-complex outlets must remain separate; the approximate combined outlet total is not newly certified.
Single accommodation capacity: Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.

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Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino

Kids' club & childcare: Kids’ club listed: 3–12. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service: Included. 24-hour access to F&B
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 4 people in one accommodation. Deluxe Room; Ocean View Room. 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.

Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino

Highlights

3 pools
Full-service spa
20 min from CUR

Why choose it

Real snorkeling beach
Kids clubs included
Walkable Mambo strip

Keep in mind

Rooms and public spaces show age
Food is average
TA sits at 3.7

All Scores

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas	Measure	Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino
(better)8.9	Beach	8.4
(better)8.8	Food	7.0
(better)9.0	Service	7.3
(better)8.7	Rooms	6.8
(better)8.4	Pools	7.4
–	Luxury	6.6
(better)8.8	Value	7.6
(better)8.3	Family	7.8
8.7	Romance	–
(better)7.9	Nightlife	7.0
–	Quiet	6.0
–	Remote work	6.6