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Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasvsZafiro Palace Andratx

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas

Five-Star·★ 4.7

Zafiro Palace Andratx

Five-Star·★ 4.6

Scores at a Glance

Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasZafiro Palace Andratx

Overall

8.9

8.8

Beach

8.9

8.0

Food

8.8

9.0

Service

9.0

8.8

Rooms

8.7

9.1

Luxury

9.0

Value

8.8

7.9

Romance

8.7

8.9

8.8

Overall

8.9

8.0

Beach

8.8

9.0

Food

9.0

8.8

Service

8.7

9.1

Rooms

—

9.0

Luxury

8.8

7.9

Value

8.7

—

Romance

Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas	Measure	Zafiro Palace Andratx
(better)8.9	Overall Score	8.8
5-star	Star Rating	5-star
(better)4.7 (1,273)	Google Rating	4.6 (862)
(better)From $217	Price / Night (pp)	From $244
No	Adults Only	No
Listed	Kids' Club	Listed
Near coast	Beachfront	Near coast
Mid-size	Resort Size	Mid-size
60 min	Airport Transfer	35 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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Zafiro Palace Andratx

Kids' club & childcare: Kids’ club listed. Family facilities and an activity club are described by travel media and booking sources, but official age bands were not verified. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service: Available with limits. Recent guest reports describe room service as included under all-inclusive, but official rate-level terms should be checked.
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 4 people in one accommodation. Junior Suite; Junior Suite Private Pool; Junior Penthouse Suite with Plunge Pool; 7 more categories at this capacity. 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.

Zafiro Palace Andratx

Highlights

7 pools
6 places to eat
Full-service spa
Swim-up suites
35 min from PMI

Why choose it

High-end suite resort with private-pool and swim-up options.
Strong food and restaurant quality sentiment.
Excellent pool depth and resort design.
Walkable access to Camp de Mar beach and local dining.

Keep in mind

All-inclusive is optional, not the default product.
Restaurant booking system can be frustrating.
Premium pricing can reduce perceived value.
Not directly beachfront.

All Scores

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas	Measure	Zafiro Palace Andratx
(better)8.9	Beach	8.0
8.8	Food	9.0 (better)
(better)9.0	Service	8.8
8.7	Rooms	9.1 (better)
8.4	Pools	9.2 (better)
–	Luxury	9.0
(better)8.8	Value	7.9
8.3	Family	8.6 (better)
8.7	Romance	–
7.9	Nightlife	–
–	Quiet	8.5