RIU Palace Maldivas

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RIU Palace Maldivas | Maldives, Indian Ocean | Virgin Atlantic Holidays

Maldives, Indian Ocean

5 stars

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

Explore the local area

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

Room Information
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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.

Hotel details

Dining

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).

Fun and Games

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.

Entertainment

Live music (several times a week).

Handy Stuff

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*.

Additional Information

* 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.

Trip advisor rating

4.7/5

1,613 reviews

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“Really poor hotel.”

Oct 23, 2025simontimble

If the computer says no it is a no. No all day dining by pool, they clearly haven’t had anyone rate them as 5 star externally - self appointed 5 star. Staff very good but the rigid rules are ridiculous. No turndown - if you shower in the morning no fresh towel in the evening. No amenities. No hot food in room service. No change of towels apparently to protect the environment - unlike any other 5 star hotel in the region - clearly to save costs. Repeatedly chased for 36 hours about time of seaplane transfer - no reply - even BA better than this in terms of comms - that is saying something. I suggest if you have this place booked you cancel and go elsewhere!!

“Family holiday”

Oct 22, 2025Susie m

The Riu Palace says it is 5* but having stayed at many luxury 5*hotels around the world this is so far off the mark. The service was great however they clearly have to stick to their rules eg pool service is restricted 11.30-1 and 3.30-5 so you can’t order anything unless you go to the main buffet. The restaurants only offer limited menus mainly buffet starter/dessert and small selection of main course. Housekeeping basic, no turndown service/towel refreshment. Sadly we have cut short our stay

“Paradise”

Oct 17, 2025Adventure16905396953

Beautiful location. Villas on the beach and overwater villas. Lots of fishes, reef sharks and rays to see. No snorkel needed. Beautiful reef just off shore. Bar service was excellent. Staff so friendly and helpful, especially Puja and Desy. Live music on the beach by the bar every night. Great food in the specialist restaurant. Plenty of choice in the buffet.

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