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Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Five-Star·4.7
Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
Five-Star·4.7

Scores at a Glance

Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasZemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
Overall
8.9
7.8
Beach
8.9
7.4
Food
8.8
7.6
Service
9.0
7.0
Rooms
8.7
8.7
Luxury
8.4
Value
8.8
7.1
Romance
8.7
Scores out of 10 — higher is better

Quick Stats

8.9
Overall Score
7.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (1,161)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,007)
From $272
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
90 min

All Scores

8.9
Beach
7.4
8.8
Food
7.6
9.0
Service
7.0
8.7
Rooms
8.7
8.4
Pools
7.5
Luxury
8.4
8.8
Value
7.1
8.3
Family
8.7
8.7
Romance
7.9
Nightlife
Quiet
8.1
Wellness
8.5

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Lively
Quiet
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Kids
Yes

Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas

  • 1 pools
  • 3 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Overwater bungalows
  • 60 min from MLE

Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton

  • 4 pools
  • 17 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 89 min from PUJ

Pros — Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas

  • 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.

Pros — Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton

  • Officially deep all-inclusive coverage.
  • Strong room variety with plunge pools, connecting rooms and bungalows.
  • Good family setup with kids club, teen club, splash pool and slides.

Cons — Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas

  • 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.

Cons — Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton

  • Opening-period service and food consistency is mixed.
  • Transfer from PUJ is long and costs extra.
  • Recent guest reports criticize pool temperature.
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