We just spent an amazing week at the Riu Palace Maldives and everything was absolutely perfect. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome, valued, and completely relaxed. We stayed in a beachfront suite, and it was incredible: spacious, beautifully designed, and just a few steps from the soft white sand and crystal-clear water. Waking up every morning to that view was something we’ll never forget. The food was exceptional. The buffet offered a wide variety of fresh and delicious options, while the à la carte restaurants were equally impressive. Every meal felt like a special experience, and the staff were always kind, attentive, and professional. The resort itself is…
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Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
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About this stay
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas, a 5-star resort, sits in Dhaalu Atoll. Listed facilities include a private beach, a swimming pool and spa treatments. Guests rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 907 reviews.
The feed lists 53 facilities for Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas. For food and drink it names snack bar / café, barber/beauty salon, bars, breakfast in room and buffet. On the water side the list includes canoe and water sports.
Wellness and leisure entries: barber/beauty salon, fitness center, jacuzzi, kids pool and massage. In the rooms the listing mentions air conditioning, balcony, bath, bathrobe, free wi-fi and hairdryer. Services include 24-hour front desk, concierge, first aid, housekeeping and laundry service.
A private beach is part of the listed facilities.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Aerobics
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
- Snack bar / café
- Barber/Beauty Salon
- Bars
- Bath
- Bathrobe
- Breakfast in room
- Buffet
- Canoe
- Coffee
- Concierge
- Cot
- Entertainment activities
- Family rooms
All 53 facilities
- First aid
- Fitness Center
- Free Wi-Fi
- Garden
- Hairdryer
- Housekeeping
- Internet access
- Jacuzzi
- Kids pool
- Laundry Service
- Market
- Massage
- Minibar
- Non smoking rooms
- Outdoor pool
- Private beach
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe
- Sauna
- Security Features
- Shuttle service
- Slippers
- Smoke detector
- Sofa bed
- Spa
- Steam room
- Swimming pool
- TV
- Telephone
- Terrace
- Toiletries
- Wake-up service
- Water sports
- Yoga
Photos
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Getting there
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas lies about 182 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, the country's main gateway near Malé. The nearest domestic airport is Kudahuvadhoo, roughly 5.0 km away, which matters if your transfer combines a domestic flight with a boat ride.
Dhaalu Atoll is far enough from Malé that the usual route is a domestic flight followed by a boat or road transfer; confirm the connection with the property before booking international flights.
The nearest other stays in this guide are Hotel Riu Atoll (1.2 km), Kudahuvadhoo Inn (5.3 km) and Fali Guest House (5.4 km). On resort islands, neighbours are usually separate islands reached only by boat, so distance says little about walking access.
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Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas averages 4.6 out of 5 across 907 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely perfect stay! We had the most incredible experience at Riu Palace Maldives! Everything was spotless, the food was amazing every single day, and the service was truly exceptional. Huge thanks to the reception team — Shauna, Eleonara, Harsha, and Naufal — for your warmth, kindness, and professionalism. You made us feel like family! The housekeeping staff kept our room immaculate, and the restaurant team made every meal a delight. Everyone went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. And the most emotional moment — when we were leaving on the boat, the staff stood waving goodbye… It brought tears to my eyes. I didn’t want to leave. This place is pure paradise. We…
Good to know
Families: the facility list includes cot, family rooms and kids pool.
Accessibility: wheelchair access is not listed; contact the property before booking if it matters.
Connectivity: wi-fi or internet access appears in the facility list.
Arrival: a shuttle or transfer service is listed; the boat or flight schedule is set by the property.
Before you book Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas, check what the rate includes: Maldives rates can be quoted with or without the green tax, service charge, meals and the transfer from Malé, and transfers are often priced per person. The booking page shows the inclusions for your exact dates and party.
About Dhaalu Atoll
Dhaalu Atoll has 19 stays in this guide: 10 resorts and 9 local-island guesthouses. By guest score weighted for review volume, Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas ranks 8 of the 11 rated stays here. The average guest score across the atoll's rated stays is 4.7 out of 5.
Dhaalu Atoll, known administratively as Dhaalu, lies about 169 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The atoll offers 20 stays in this guide: 10 resorts on their own islands and 10 guesthouses on inhabited local islands, with no city hotels. Of these, 11 are rated, with an average guest score of 4.7 out of 5. Eleven stays list a private beach and eleven list diving, reflecting the atoll's two main draws for visitors choosing between resort seclusion and local island life.
Browse all 19 stays in Dhaalu Atoll.
Questions about Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Where is Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas?
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas is in Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives, about 182 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport. The nearest other stay in this guide is Hotel Riu Atoll (1.2 km).
Is Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas a resort or a guesthouse?
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas is listed as a resort. It carries a 5-star rating in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas?
Guests rate Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas 4.6 out of 5 across 907 reviews.
What facilities does Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas have?
The feed lists 53 facilities, including a private beach, a pool, spa treatments and a restaurant.
How do you get to Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas from the airport?
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas is about 182 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport, so the transfer is usually by a domestic flight followed by a boat or road transfer. The nearest domestic airport is Kudahuvadhoo, about 5.0 km away. The property confirms the exact transfer and timing.
Is Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas suitable for families with children?
The facility list for Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas includes cot, family rooms and kids pool. Ask the property about age rules and cots for your dates.
What other stays are near Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas?
The nearest other stays in this guide are Hotel Riu Atoll (1.2 km), Kudahuvadhoo Inn (5.3 km) and Fali Guest House (5.4 km).
How do I check availability at Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas?
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