Hotel RIU Atoll

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

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.

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Jul 14, 2025 Sandra1234565321 Trencin, Slovakia

Very nice vacation. Everybody were very friendly and helpful. Beautiful location. Thank you very much for best vacation in our live
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Jul 14, 2025 354philipe Topsham, United Kingdom

We travelled through the night 2nd July from Heathrow and opted for the internal transfer, which was seamless and no hassle. The last part of the transfer via boat again was seamless with no problems at all. We walked with a little chat/intro and had lunch to use a little time whilst our room was prepared. We then went to block 16 on the upper… Read more
We travelled through the night 2nd July from Heathrow and opted for the internal transfer, which was seamless and no hassle. The last part of the transfer via boat again was seamless with no problems at all. We walked with a little chat/intro and had lunch to use a little time whilst our room was prepared. We then went to block 16 on the upper floor, which was lovely and had everything we needed. Either upper or ground floor would have pleased us as they looked real good for beach access. The restaurants were great and breakfast lovely. We highly recommend both the Steakhouse and the Italian as we're both great meals which loved. We would have loved them every night. There was so much nice stuff to write, but in a nutshell (evening dj by the pool bar) was the perfect setting to see in the Sunsets. I really liked that you could spend some time in the pool with the lights on. The sports bar was amazing service, and the coolest spot on site with snacks/burgers available was 24 hour. The sunrise spot at the sand bank was busy a few mornings and was 6am but worth the effort. The sea was so so clear and no need for sea shoes in my eyes. In the whole we loved every moment and was saddened to leave the place. We will be amongst the many that return to this great Island. Read less
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Jul 14, 2025 Bhavyaurs84 Bengaluru, India

This was our second stay at RIU ATOLL, I would say my first stay was better than second. Staff had decorated the room for birthday celebrations with a small complimentary cake and decorated table at their Italian restaurant- Sofia. But this time we got no options for celebration in spite us asking for birthday celebrations.
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Jul 13, 2025 BlossomRichards15 London, United Kingdom

I would highly recommend staying at Rui Atoll Male Maldives.If you want a relaxing holiday doing absolutely nothing,this is for you Good food staff were all excellent and beautiful surroundings.I was gobsmacked at how beautiful this Island actually is
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Jul 12, 2025 stephenwL8166ZR

Had an amazing time, staff friendly and helpful a big shout out to Puja Good variety of food at meal times Rooms kept clean as with all areas on RIU Atoll TBH you’d be hard pushed to find fault @ RIU Atoll as it’s well managed and cared for Can’t wait for another trip