RIU Palace Maldivas

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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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

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Jun 30, 2025 Pigpenn65

Everything and more than we could have expected !! The whole experience was made even more special by the warm, friendly and attentive staff
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Jun 29, 2025 mpstHalstead halstead

we stayed the palace here for 10 days for our 25 th wedding anniversary what can we say from the time we arrived we loved it ,all the staff were great nothing was a problem they always spoke ,it was clean and tidy the weather was good the bar staff were always friendly as well as the restaurant staff we even came away with a menu for one of there… Read more
we stayed the palace here for 10 days for our 25 th wedding anniversary what can we say from the time we arrived we loved it ,all the staff were great nothing was a problem they always spoke ,it was clean and tidy the weather was good the bar staff were always friendly as well as the restaurant staff we even came away with a menu for one of there curries we would defiantly be going back Read less
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Jun 27, 2025 959gita77 Ipoh, Malaysia

Everything was super good but the bed sheet is a bit old. Other than that all was perfect. We had wonderful and great holidays with RIU. We would like to come again soon. Love it
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Jun 19, 2025 P5907ZRdanr Saltburn-by-the-Sea, United Kingdom

Beautiful place wish we stayed longer food and drink was fantastic entertainment was ok staff where warm and welcoming
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Jun 19, 2025 Aimie222 Glenrothes, United Kingdom

This holiday was a trip of a life time and i’m so glad we chose Riu Palace. All the staff are so friendly and happy to help, they all know you on a personal basis and are happy to have a chat. All my expectations were succeeded, everything was beautiful and the staff and facilities are just the cherry on the cake. The Palace side of the island is… Read more
This holiday was a trip of a life time and i’m so glad we chose Riu Palace. All the staff are so friendly and happy to help, they all know you on a personal basis and are happy to have a chat. All my expectations were succeeded, everything was beautiful and the staff and facilities are just the cherry on the cake. The Palace side of the island is so relaxed and peaceful, we were in the beach front hut and practically had our own private beach the entire time. I would definitely return to Riu Palace. Read less