Hotel RIU Atoll

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Star rating

Aerial view of hotel
Aerial view of hotel
Swim-up bar
Superior Junior Suite - overwater
Superior Junior Suite - overwater
Superior Junior Suite - overwater
Sports bar
Sports bar
Aerial view of hotel
Junior Suite - overwater
Junior Suite - overwater
Junior Suite - overwater
Aerial view of hotel
Poolside bar
Steakhouse
Main restaurant
Double room with direct beach access
Double room with direct beach access
Double room with direct beach access
Aerial view of hotel
Main restaurant
Italian restaurant
Double Standard
Double Standard
RiuLand Kids' Club
Aerial view of hotel
Aerial view of hotel
Swim-up bar
Superior Junior Suite - overwater
Superior Junior Suite - overwater
Superior Junior Suite - overwater
Sports bar
Sports bar
Aerial view of hotel
Junior Suite - overwater
Junior Suite - overwater
Junior Suite - overwater
Aerial view of hotel
Poolside bar
Steakhouse
Main restaurant
Double room with direct beach access
Double room with direct beach access
Double room with direct beach access
Aerial view of hotel
Main restaurant
Italian restaurant
Double Standard
Double Standard
RiuLand Kids' Club

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing Hotel

Jun 30, 2025 Karen H Brentwood, United Kingdom

Nothing bad to say about this place, the island is amazing, staff friendly and always helpful and rooms outstanding. We had a water villa on the sunset side and ever felt very spoilt. You will not regret booking this
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Jun 30, 2025 Joojooallen Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

We visited here 20/06 to 29/06, we came for our 30th wedding anniversary and what a place. All I can say is WOW and this is all my husband said everyday “WOW look at this place”. From the minute we got off the boat onto the jetty, nothing was too much for the staff. They were all very friendly, attentive and nothing was too much trouble. Our room… Read more
We visited here 20/06 to 29/06, we came for our 30th wedding anniversary and what a place. All I can say is WOW and this is all my husband said everyday “WOW look at this place”. From the minute we got off the boat onto the jetty, nothing was too much for the staff. They were all very friendly, attentive and nothing was too much trouble. Our room was the very last block at the bottom of the island, we nearly asked to move to be closer to everything but we are so glad that we didn’t. Outside our room was a coral reef where we snorkelled everyday in the clear blue water. You need beach shoes as the coral and sand is hard on your feet. We were prepared and took our own snorkel. Everywhere was very clean and fresh towels everyday. Housekeeping made our room more special on our wedding anniversary with the art. The entertainment was good and all the staff worked very hard. Love the Kahoot quiz but we were daft and used silly names. It’s all fun. The themed nights were very good and everyone from around the world joined in the dancing with no care in the world, which was nice to see. We tried the kayaking which was lovely and paid for a guided snorkel tour and a jet ski tour. Our guide Sharou (sorry if I spelled his name wrong) was excellent, very patient and took things at our speed - fast- I screamed on the back of my husband for the whole time but saw lots which we did not think we would see like dolphins jumping out the water. The food was buffet style and something for everyone. There were 2 ala carte restaurants both excellent but my favourite was the steakhouse. The pool bar has Jess who was always smiling and remembered our names from day one. To top the days off was the sunset with a DJ playing chill out tunes which was magical and emotional. We will definitely return and would recommend to everyone. Read less
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Jun 28, 2025 AnitaWayne Cheshire, United Kingdom

Beautiful island, staff and room. Loved the wildlife and great relaxed feel of the place Food was good, if a little repetitive. Had a marvellous 2 weeks in what I can only describe as heaven on earth.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating RIU Maldives excellence!

Jun 24, 2025 christinajL6565KN Lemon Grove, California

I took my son for his 18th birthday and high school graduation to the RIU Atoll Maldives resort, and we had a fabulous time! Only thing I would suggest is bringing your own goggles/snorkel mask. You can use the ones from the resort, but only for an hour and only in the area in front of the water sports center. The best snorkeling is at the end… Read more
I took my son for his 18th birthday and high school graduation to the RIU Atoll Maldives resort, and we had a fabulous time! Only thing I would suggest is bringing your own goggles/snorkel mask. You can use the ones from the resort, but only for an hour and only in the area in front of the water sports center. The best snorkeling is at the end of the island! The resort does have a store where you can buy your own, which we did. But they are pretty expensive. The food is great, the drinks are good and everything is very relaxing and wonderful! Highly recommend! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Pure Paradise

Jun 22, 2025 gazzaref Canterbury, United Kingdom

From start to finish this hotel was pure paradise. Staff in restaurants and bars and room services were excellent and so friendly nothing was a problem. The food was excellent and found something every day breakfast lunch and dinner. The pool bar was good and you could either Sid around the bar or in the pool and swim up to it again staff here was… Read more
From start to finish this hotel was pure paradise. Staff in restaurants and bars and room services were excellent and so friendly nothing was a problem. The food was excellent and found something every day breakfast lunch and dinner. The pool bar was good and you could either Sid around the bar or in the pool and swim up to it again staff here was excellent. Evening entertainment could be better but what do expect being on an island is probably hard to get live acts to and from. My only negative comment about the holiday would be the domestic flight to the island took so long waiting about 3 hours or more but the boat part wasn't so bad. I decided to upgrade to the sea plane on my return and that was quicker and a great experience. When I return i will get the seaplane both ways for sure. Read less