Renowned for its stunning turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and vibrant marine life, The Hotel Riu Atoll offers a tropical paradise getaway on the private island of Maafushi. Families travelling with children can take advantage of the resort's kids club, where little ones can participate in supervised activities, games, and crafts meaning parents can enjoy some leisure time. Then when the sun goes down the resort provides evening entertainment, including live music, themed parties, and cultural shows, so you have plenty of options for fun and relaxation after dark.
Amenities
Kayaking
Scuba Diving
Snorkelling
Kids Club
Families
Bar
Evening Entertainment
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Laundry Service
No Smoking
Restaurant
Where is it
Located on the private island of Maafushi, which is part of Dhaalu Atoll, and is connected to neighbouring Riu Palace Maldivas by walkway. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 40 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).
Hotel information
264 ocean views rooms. All with air-conditioning, ceiling fan, complimentary WiFi access, satellite TV, kettle, mini-bar, bathrobes, hairdryer, and safe. Bathrooms include a shower and double wash basin.
Double Standard rooms have 1 king-size bed or two small double beds, a sofa in the lounge area, and a balcony with sea views, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
24-hour All-Inclusive: all meals and snacks. Local and imported beverages served 24-hours a day. Regularly restocked mini-bar. Sports, activities and entertainment unless otherwise stated.
- Breakfast: varied buffet and live cooking station.
- Lunch: buffet with live cooking stations and assorted desserts.
- Dinner: buffet with live cooking stations and assorted desserts, plus special evenings twice a week.
Optional dining (à la carte; reservations required in advance):
Steakhouse.
Italian restaurant (buffet starters and desserts).
Room upgrades:
Double rooms with direct beach access have 1 king-size bed or two small double beds, a sofa in the lounge area, and a patio with direct access to the beach, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Junior Suite - overwater rooms have 1 king-size bed or two small double beds, and a patio with a Balinese bed and direct access to the sea, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Spacious Superior Junior Suite - overwater rooms have 1 king-size bed or two small double beds, bathroom with separate tub and shower, and a terrace with a Balinese bed, plus direct access to the sea, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Main restaurant (buffet breakfasts with live cooking station and outdoor terrace). Sofia (Italian a la carte restaurant, open for dinner). Beef Steak House (open for continental breakfast and dinner). Sunshine (poolside bar with swim-up section for 18 years and over). Boduberu (lounge bar). Sports bar.
Daytime entertainment programme. Live music or DJ and events.
Swimming pool and children's pool. Wellness centre* (with a variety of treatments, beauty salon, hairdresser and massages). Gym with daily fitness classes. Water sports (kayaking, paddle surfing, pedaloes, snorkelling, and scuba-diving*). RiuLand kids’ club (for ages 4-7 years and ages 8-12 years).
Complimentary WiFi throughout hotel. Boutique. Laundry service*.
* Denotes local charge.
Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12.
Based on 1658 reviews
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Honeymoon Paradise
Jul 31, 2025imresahTurkler, Turkiye
Firstly thanks to personels whose names are Dhanuka, Nittu and Harsha from Front Desk. Ofc some problems occurred during our stay and them are not complicated but somehow the problems are become worse. But these guys were so helpful to find solutions. Restoraunts were so good, meals were excellent, hygiene was perfect on everywhere. But because…
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Firstly thanks to personels whose names are Dhanuka, Nittu and Harsha from Front Desk. Ofc some problems occurred during our stay and them are not complicated but somehow the problems are become worse. But these guys were so helpful to find solutions. Restoraunts were so good, meals were excellent, hygiene was perfect on everywhere. But because the island is little big, my suggestions is to give bikes to every guest, so it will be easier to go somewhere from villas. Thanks for everything.
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Low food quality. And organization
Jul 30, 2025Bratislav J
I must point up that food and food organization is bad.
First every day same meals with diffetent souces.
Third very low drink offer.
Second there is no fresh fruits. Only compotes and watermelon. There is no tropical fruits.
To use two additional restaurants it is not possible: You need to come and wait in row one hour before opening to have…
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I must point up that food and food organization is bad.
First every day same meals with diffetent souces.
Third very low drink offer.
Second there is no fresh fruits. Only compotes and watermelon. There is no tropical fruits.
To use two additional restaurants it is not possible: You need to come and wait in row one hour before opening to have seat. For me that is silly to expect that i resort like this.
There is no option for reservation.
I have been on other island and resorts on Maldives and this is jot the case. For additional diners you know when your room have reservation.
This is not the level that I expected from RIu hotel chain and for sure will not come back or use other RIu hotels.
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Modern accommodation and the Maldives!
Jul 29, 2025wmandw2018Devon, United Kingdom
It’s probably more of a 4.5 out of 5 than a 5 out of 5 but I don’t want to score down because it hasn’t detracted from our overall experience.
Let’s be real, it’s the Maldives and it’s stunning! The location is lovely but it took an internal domestic flight, bus and boat to get here which wasn’t so great after a 10.5 hour flight!
If you’re…
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It’s probably more of a 4.5 out of 5 than a 5 out of 5 but I don’t want to score down because it hasn’t detracted from our overall experience.
Let’s be real, it’s the Maldives and it’s stunning! The location is lovely but it took an internal domestic flight, bus and boat to get here which wasn’t so great after a 10.5 hour flight!
If you’re expecting traditional style Maldivian accommodation with the use of palms and grasses on the roof etc. this is certainly not it. The accommodation is very modern, almost industrial which contrasts the natural beauty of the island. Very typical RIU.
We were in block 1600 - The air conditioning is effective. The rooms are modern, clean and tidied daily if you want. There was a funky smell when we first walked in but it soon lifted (or we got used to it). The location of the room was great as we could walk up and down to get a few steps in!
There are beach towels provided in the room and a station at the pool.
The pool is clean but we wish the pool bar (non swim up bit) side opened in the evening for quiet drinks. We did not like the sports bar but that’s personal taste. The evening entertainment was ok but we only went a few evenings (white night, flower power, beach party).
The food is good but it is repetitive so you need to show some restraint and not put everything on your plate at every meal, otherwise you are likely to get bored of it very quickly. There is an Italian corner, Asian corner and western corner. The noodle bar is delicious. The soups are tasty. There are always chips if you have eaten too much of everything and need some beige food. There is an Italian restaurant and a steakhouse too. The beer is nice. The cocktails not great.
The staff are all extremely friendly, especially around the pool bar. Nico, Jesse, Singhe and Arminde especially. The reception staff are helpful but not quite as friendly as the rest of the RIU team. There is a sundown DJ set at the beach daily.
The beaches are stunning, the sea is warm and the sea life can be seen readily by snorkel.
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Bliss !
Jul 29, 2025Graeme D
Booked this for our 30th wedding anniversary and we were not disappointed. The setting of this hotel is spectacular and it really is as good as the photos in reality. We booked a lower apartment to have immediate access to beach and it was so peaceful and idyllic to sit here each day. We did have cloud and afew spells of rain which was to be…
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Booked this for our 30th wedding anniversary and we were not disappointed. The setting of this hotel is spectacular and it really is as good as the photos in reality. We booked a lower apartment to have immediate access to beach and it was so peaceful and idyllic to sit here each day. We did have cloud and afew spells of rain which was to be expected at this time of year but these quickly passed. My husband had planned to scuba dive but no need as house reef was excellent for snorkling and I saw loads too without mask just swmming around near to us in water. Beach was stunning and well maintained and good range of water sports on offer. All of the staff were polite,attentive ,friendly and helpful but there were afew who helped make our stay more enjoyable. Special mention to Jabair looking after toilets which were always immaculate and smelt lovely with burning incense. He was always smiling and greeting everyone . Nazzim looked after our room and kept it immaculate. Good range of soft drinks and beer in mini bar which was stocked up daily. Jessica in the pool bar was really friendly and efficient and also Roshaan and Marchee who also waited table in the sports bar - these 3 never allowed you to reach the bottom of the glass before offering you one more! Phillippe and all his staff in the restaurant were fabulous - ensuring you found a table and topping up glasses endlessly with water and wine. Always an amazing range of different foods on offer at every meal time and it was fresh and beautifully presented. Extra 2 restaurants were lovely and it was worth taking a beeper and waiting until a table became available. If you are looking to relax,chill and unwind this is the perfect location and we would 100% recommend . Thank you also for the last minute adjustment to our transfer back home which gave us our first trip on a seaplane - spectacular ! .Absolute paradise
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The best bar team
Jul 26, 2025ruslanz339Yekaterinburg, Russia
The hotel is great as always.the beach is very clean clear.
The important thing is the staff they were very helpful and kind especially sunshine pool bar want to give big shoutout to sunshine bartenders.singhe,pasindu,aminda,nico,jessi,torry are the best.
Honeymoon Paradise
