Riu Palace Maldives is a beautiful resort! Everything was perfect, I can't fault it. The staff were always so so friendly, nothing was too much bother for them. They took the time to learn our names, always smiling and saying hello. Having access to both of the resorts (Riu Palace & Riu Atoll) was great, because it gave you the choice to enjoy a more lively pool/ bar area, with activities, and more nightlife, or have a quieter, more relaxed time with less people. For what is a small island overall, there are a number of restaurants to choose from - the Japanese being our favourite. The buffets always had plenty of options, especially for fussy eaters like myself. The scenery, the marine life you see every day, the beach area was so beautiful and it was an amazing destination for our honeymoon! We stayed in an overwater villa - which had great amenities (sun loungers, outdoor bath, outdoor bed, steps to the ocean etc) great A/C, mini bar with optics etc.

No true negatives. The only slight downside is the typical culture of people reserving sun loungers early in the morning, and disappearing for hours, which I really hate. There are signs asking guests not to do this, but its not policed, understandably as they aren't going to want to upset anyone. Even so, we actually always found sun loungers available, but whether this was purely because it was low season, I am not sure.

it is an amazing place… most impressive was the arrival, to see this beautiful water and the White House’s.. you have to know, that there is a Shop were you can get some souvenirs and usual things like creams for the sun, Red Bull, chips and other snacks the other Atoll which is 4* had all the events held there. it also is a very nice staying place. the most difference from the 4* and 5* are: 5* is the main restaurant so it is closer. also is the 5* calmer and there are less people on the island 4* is more for younger people I would say, because of the events and there is also the sports place, gym, sports bar + both had a pool and a pool bar + both had amazing beach spots + both were very clean in all facilities the arrangement for arrival and departure was perfect, they took all the work for you and you couldn’t go „lost“ food: everyday and every time the food was different and not boring or same things. so there’s food for everyone. I’m very picky so I had every time something to eat.

small things, that would it make 100% perfect.for me, I missed some slippers in the room, also what I did miss are ear sticks - I know it is for some one ridiculous, but I’m used to it in a 5star hotel… and some snacks in the mini bar, for example chips 🫣 but this are small things, and this are only some recommendations for the hotel and shouldn’t put anyone off to go to this amazing hotel!!!!

The welcome and reception services went smoothly, and there were staff members who could communicate in many different languages. Our room was wonderful, we see and also swim with many sea creatures directly from our room. Also at night we can see the stars perfectly. The in-room liquor dispenser was included in the price and refilled whenever it ran low. Along the bridge with the overwater villas, there were ice machines placed at intervals, so if the ice in your drink melted, you could refresh it anytime (service was unlimited). Since we stayed at Riu Palace, we could enjoy both resorts. The food in both properties was very diverse, and I ended up gaining 3–4 kilos. At the bar, we enjoyed a wide variety of drinks and cocktails. We would like to thank especially Pooja and Desy, as well as all the bar staff whose names I can’t fully remember, for their kindness and warm service. They asked for your name and made a great effort not to forget it — being able to remember so many guests is truly impressive, most of the 5 star hotels does not pay attention to that. Hopefully, we’ll meet again next year. The hotel was spotless — rooms, restrooms, pools, and restaurants were always perfectly clean. At the Palace restaurant, there was even a staff member using a laser to keep the crows away so they wouldn’t disturb us — a hotel that truly cares about you more than you expect. The gym had an amazing view. We especially appreciated that the hotel was eco-friendly, using recycled water and producing minimal polluting waste. We also saw many animals around, and the hotel took great care to ensure they were not harmed. From the entertainment team, the red-haired staff member whose name I forgot and Sanjay were doing an amazing job; they never let you feel bored at the resort. We would also like to thank the DJ, who made almost every evening enjoyable with fantastic songs. 10/10 service, 10/10 entertainment — we truly hope to come back again.

Most of the activities, like water sports and volleyball, definitely need to be available inside the Palace as well, because it can take a long time to get to the Atoll and we end up missing them. To make it on time, we have to eat quickly, which can sometimes take away from the enjoyment.

Amazing place, we love the foods verity , as me and wife are belongs to different food cultures. beaches are supper nice and clean. wonderful staff make our stay more comfortable. local & foreign staff very friendly. i would love to give my special thanks to Sri Lankan team, all the love and care we got, never forget , WE WILL COME BACK SOON..!!!!

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Went SOLO to get away from the city and cold weather and this is what I made of it: Staff: They are always extremely useful and kind. You will feel the respect and the love they give you. Facilities: Buffet restaurant is exceptional with unlimited choices of food. The gym is fine for someone that just wants to work out a little bit while on vacations. Note that it does not have a barbell. I didn't swim much in the pool but it's very beautiful and fun. The room is minimalistic and I loved it. It was also very nice waking up to the beach view. Cleanliness: The cleaners did an amazing job and your room smells extra nice after they clean it. :slight_smile: Comfort: Not much to say about this, it's obvious I was at my most comfortable stay there lol. Value for money: I'd say this experience is priceless and this is probably the most value for money resort in the Maldives. The cost is lower than the majority but it offers more than other resorts. (don't forget it's All Inclusive) Food: I can't stress enough how amazing and healthy the food was. You can eat whatever you like whether your on a diet or not you can find everything there. Make sure to thank the chefs for their amazing job. Extra: Transport from airport was smooth, the scenery was unbelievable. Everything is thought out by the staff and all goes according to clock work. Also I loved the jet ski activities and the instructors were very nice and cool dudes.

Nothing, wish I could stay all winter there.

I loved the room, it was spacious, clean, smelled fresh and everything was perfect. I also loved the all inclusive package, we were having fine dining for our dinners at the specialty restaurants, breakfast and lunch buffet were also spectacular, all items were fresh. We also attended two themed parties which were super fun!

I feel like the buggy service frequency could be increased more, at certain period we had to wait more than 15 mins for a ride. If your room is further away from the activity center, it can take some time to walk and it gets uncomfortable if it’s especially sunny.

We had an amazing stay at this hotel. The best part of our experience was the staff: cleaners, waiters/waitresses, maintenance staff, (the man with the slingshot!), reception staff, entertainment staff, chefs, buggy drivers (sorry if I’ve forgotten anyone)! It was so personal, delightful and the conversations with the staff didn’t feel at all forced- they were so genuine. The hotel was spotlessly clean- our room was cleaned to an exceptional standard everyday. Simple delights such as constant fresh towels and water available was amazing. The location is perfect and the food delicious. The palace was a perfect haven.

The only suggestion I have would be to serve proper cafetière ground coffee at breakfast rather than filter coffee.

The stay at RIU Palace has been amazing. The RIU Palace experience has been superb.These guys working here are impressive for professionality, hospitality, education, for everything. The food at the restaurants is outstanding. The atoll is marvellous. The night music is fantastic. Top Singers, Top DJ. TOP EVERYTHING. We just thank all the people working at the reception, at the restaurants, at the bars, the room cleaners. THANKS RIU MALDIVES for our paradise holiday.

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The place is so beautiful and clean.

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- Food and Drinks - Beach - Staff and services

- it could have more buggies to take people from one side to another in the island