RIU Palace Maldivas

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Star rating

Pool
Aerial view of hotel
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Krystal restaurant
Krystal restaurant
Beach Junior Suite
Beach Junior Suite
Beach Junior Suite
Main restaurant
Main restaurant
Overwater Suite
Overwater Suites
Japanese restaurant
Beach
Overwater Suite with private pool
Overwater Suite with private pool
Overwater Suite with private pool
Reception
Poolside bar
Poolside bar
Hotel entrance
Pool
Aerial view of hotel
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Krystal restaurant
Krystal restaurant
Beach Junior Suite
Beach Junior Suite
Beach Junior Suite
Main restaurant
Main restaurant
Overwater Suite
Overwater Suites
Japanese restaurant
Beach
Overwater Suite with private pool
Overwater Suite with private pool
Overwater Suite with private pool
Reception
Poolside bar
Poolside bar
Hotel entrance

The hotel

Nestled on the secluded island of Kedhigandu, Hotel RIU Palace Maldivas offers an exclusive retreat where you can unwind in overwater villas or beachfront suites with modern comforts and breathtaking views. Featuring several dining options, including buffet and à la carte restaurants serving a variety of international cuisines, you can also enjoy delicious meals and snacks at the neighbouring Hotel RIU Atoll as part of their 24-hour, All-Inclusive package. There are plenty of activities to enjoy too, both on land and in the water - relax by the infinity pool, or hop over to Hotel RIU Atoll to indulge in spa treatments, or make a splash with the water sports on offer such as snorkelling, diving, and kayaking.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

On the private island of Kedhigandu, part of Dhaalu Atoll. The resort is connected to the hotel RIU Atoll via a walkway. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 55 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).

Hotel information

176 rooms. All with balcony or terrace, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, drink dispensers, mini-bar, kettle, hairdryer, bathrobes, complimentary WiFi access, and safe. 

Junior Suites with sea views have 1 king-size bed or two small double beds, plus a sofa in the lounge area, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

24-hour All-Inclusive: all meals and snacks. Local and imported beverages served 24-hours a day (including bars and restaruants at Hotel RIU Atoll). Regularly restocked mini-bar. Sports, activities and entertainment unless otherwise stated. Room service.

- Breakfast: varied buffet, live cooking station and Cava

- Lunch: buffet with live cooking stations and assorted desserts

- Dinner: buffet with live cooking stations and assorted desserts. Special evenings: twice a week.

Optional dining (à la carte; reservations required in advance):

- Krystal Fusion restaurant

- Japanese restaurant.

Room upgrades

Junior Suites with beach access have 1 king-size bed or two small double beds, plus a sofa or sofa-bed in the lounge area, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Overwater Suites feature a terrace with bathtub, a Balinese bed, sun loungers and direct access to the sea. Suites have 1 king-size bed or two small double beds plus a sofa in the lounge area, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Spacious Overwater Suites with private pool boast a patio with direct access to the sea, a small private pool, a Balinese bed and sun loungers. Suites have 1 king-size bed or two small double beds plus a sofa in the lounge area, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Palm (buffet restaurant with live cooking stations and outdoor terrace, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Krystal (fusion restaurant, open for dinner). Yu Hi (Japanese restaurant, open for dinner). Paradise (poolside bar serving snacks and drinks, with swim-up bar for guests over 18 years).

Live music (several times a week). 

Infinity swimming pool. Sports and activities at RUI Atoll including: gym, group fitness activities in the RiuFit area (six times a week), Renova spa*, kayaks, pedaloes, stand up paddle surf and snorkelling equipment. Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4-7 years and ages 8-12 years at "RiuLand" at Hotel RUI Atoll. 

Access to Hotel RIU Atoll located on the neighbouring island of Maafushi, which you can access by footbridge. Room service*. Complimentary WiFi throughout hotel. 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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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1308)
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Jun 10, 2025 Harry C

We've recently returned from a 10 night stay in a beach villa and we had an unbelievable time. From the moment you arrive at the airport, the service from RIU staff is absolutely excellent. All staff were extremely welcoming, friendly and helpful- everyone stops to say hello and ask you about your day. A special shout out to the bar staff SANJU… Read more
We've recently returned from a 10 night stay in a beach villa and we had an unbelievable time. From the moment you arrive at the airport, the service from RIU staff is absolutely excellent. All staff were extremely welcoming, friendly and helpful- everyone stops to say hello and ask you about your day. A special shout out to the bar staff SANJU and DESY, who from the moment we got there were just brilliant. So friendly and hard working- they really made our trip! Aside from that, the food on offer is great. Some of the buffet food is excellent, especially the curries. Same for the a la carte restaurants, the two on the Palace side were brilliant. The lobster curry and tuna belly at Krystal were sensational. The steak and italian on the Atoll side were okay, but I think its just down to personal taste. The room was fantastic, the views and scenery were just out of this world. Each day we'd open the curtains and have to just stare at the beach and sea for a while. Thank you to the RIU team for making our stay so special- we really hope to return soon! Read less
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Jun 7, 2025 dlaneyvic Indianapolis, Indiana

I would like to start by saying this resort is beautiful, but I think there’s room for improvement Food: the food was just ok I honestly didn’t eat anything that I said that it was great . Room : The room was clean and had all the necessary amenities, but there was no sun down or room srvs Employees: I think they were attentive and always… Read more
I would like to start by saying this resort is beautiful, but I think there’s room for improvement Food: the food was just ok I honestly didn’t eat anything that I said that it was great . Room : The room was clean and had all the necessary amenities, but there was no sun down or room srvs Employees: I think they were attentive and always had a smile, I had no memorable moment or person that I could think of. JUST OK Read less
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Jun 7, 2025 Steve H

Everything was perfect form the moment we arrived, will definitely be returning to this beautiful place
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May 29, 2025 merlin2112 Rugby, United Kingdom

Lovely hotel. Looked after by the RIU team right from landing in Male. Got an upgrade from RIU Atoll to RIU Palace which meant we could have access to both islands. Hotel was exceptionally clean. All staff were beyond excellent, always friendly and smiling. Special shout out to Desy and Sanju in the Palace bar. Good nightly entertainment from the… Read more
Lovely hotel. Looked after by the RIU team right from landing in Male. Got an upgrade from RIU Atoll to RIU Palace which meant we could have access to both islands. Hotel was exceptionally clean. All staff were beyond excellent, always friendly and smiling. Special shout out to Desy and Sanju in the Palace bar. Good nightly entertainment from the resident band members. Plenty to join in with in the day if you wanted it on Atoll side, a more chilled out vibe on the Palace side, plus the 2 extra restaurants which were both really good and made a change from the buffet, which was also very good, could always find something to tempt you. Overall we had a lovely relaxing time and would highly recommend. Read less
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May 29, 2025 Mateus T

everything was perfect. Thank you so much for having us. We hope to see you again soon. you are great!!!