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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1363)
  • Very good (119)
  • Average (54)
  • Poor (19)
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Aug 26, 2025 Sophia H

Resort was perfect in all ways. Staff in all bars and restaurants were great and made the stay amazing all remembered our names which is a great touch which we had of stayed 2 weeks now
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Aug 26, 2025 erosdi

I can wholeheartedly recommend it. The managers and waiters are charming, friendly, and attentive, with wonderful, genuine smiles. I would like to give a special mention to Daizy, Kevin, and of course everyone else, as they made our vacation even more beautiful and magical. It's a truly wonderful place!!!
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Aug 19, 2025 Philipp W

We had a perfect Time here at RIU Palace Maldives! Big "Thank you" to the Barkeepers from the Paradise Pool! You are the Best! Puja, Desy, Dasun, Samee, Anu and the Rest of the Team - you are all so friendly and helpful and you made our stay perfect! Thank you! Also the Rest of the whole Team! The Palm Restaurant, Reception, our Housekeeping-… Read more
We had a perfect Time here at RIU Palace Maldives! Big "Thank you" to the Barkeepers from the Paradise Pool! You are the Best! Puja, Desy, Dasun, Samee, Anu and the Rest of the Team - you are all so friendly and helpful and you made our stay perfect! Thank you! Also the Rest of the whole Team! The Palm Restaurant, Reception, our Housekeeping- Thank all of you! We will come back! Philipp, Sandra, Svea, and Maja from Austria Read less
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Aug 15, 2025 Kristina A Stockholm, Sweden

This is an amazing place on earth and the hotel is definitely a vital part of that. We travel a lot and this hotel check all our boxes. 👌 It is almost impossible to describe the overall impression. 1. The staff - so polite, service minded, observant. That goes for ALL staff. We are amazed. 2. Very tidy and well taken care of. Sand is raked… Read more
This is an amazing place on earth and the hotel is definitely a vital part of that. We travel a lot and this hotel check all our boxes. 👌 It is almost impossible to describe the overall impression. 1. The staff - so polite, service minded, observant. That goes for ALL staff. We are amazed. 2. Very tidy and well taken care of. Sand is raked every day. As soon as a crumble is on the floor or beside a plate on the buffet someone is there to take care of it. The gardens and palm trees are fixed constantly. 3. The food is great. Especially the the A la carte restaurants. The breakfast buffet is definitely one of the best we experienced. 4. The rooms/junior suites are big and superb with the access to the beautiful beach. In some older hotels you can hear everything from neighbours and the outside. Here it is quiet and calm. No sounds. Most appropriated. 5. Beaches, blue and crystal clear water and snorkling just meters from the room. Fishes , turtles, small sharks and rays. 6. All inclusive - means all inclusive. Drinks, snacks, food, buffet , á la carte , 24 hours snacks and drinks (at the sister hotel) , drinks in the room etc. If you must drink french wine or champagne it is not included but moderately priced (Swedish perspective) 7. Some good hotels don’t pay attention to details. This hotel does and that makes a huge difference. One thing to improve is the water activities. (Snorkling and delfin tour) They are not worth the money. One exception is the PADI diving certificate which was a great activity and well performed. We really recommend this hotel.🤩 Read less
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Aug 14, 2025 craigeelinks Melbourne, Australia

We didn't have a good start when taken to our first room and transferred to another the next day. Only to find the ceiling was leaking and the curtains were torn and stained. We spoke to one of the members of staff who then went straight to the Manager. She was exceptional and was so apologetic to us and said she would fix it. The next day we… Read more
We didn't have a good start when taken to our first room and transferred to another the next day. Only to find the ceiling was leaking and the curtains were torn and stained. We spoke to one of the members of staff who then went straight to the Manager. She was exceptional and was so apologetic to us and said she would fix it. The next day we were moved to an over the water bungalow, which was magic. This was our 3rd time here as we do love the resort. The pool bar staff are excellent and friendly. The buffet staff are also excellent. We enjoyed the food very much. Our only wish is that the pool needs to be up-graded. We loved playing Kahoot and I won a snorkeling tour with the marine biologist and that was fantastic. We believe that the Palace is improving every time we visit. Especially the grounds,the food and entertainment.. We will visit again. Read less