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.
Based on 1435 reviews
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Fantastic
Jan 15, 2025LindapollockGlasgow, United Kingdom
After completing chemotherapy my husband and I booked this as a special treat,we booked the atol side and upgraded to a water villa on the palace side for our last couple of days , just wow ,
both sides are great with all activities on the atol side , the palace side is more relaxed ,we loved both
The activities,the themed nights and staff…
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After completing chemotherapy my husband and I booked this as a special treat,we booked the atol side and upgraded to a water villa on the palace side for our last couple of days , just wow ,
both sides are great with all activities on the atol side , the palace side is more relaxed ,we loved both
The activities,the themed nights and staff are fabulous especially the staff who work extremely hard and go over and above to make sure you have a fantastic time
We loved it so much that we have just booked to return in June at the palace
, so looking forward to it , see you all soon
Linda and gary Wilson (Glasgow,Scotland)
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Wonderful Staff
Jan 10, 2025Paul S
Myself & my Wife have recently returned from our holiday at Riu Palace.
I would just like thank everyone at the resort for your hospitality. Even before we arrived at the resort the communication with your reception and transfer staff was very easy and efficient. Once we had arrived in Male everything was handled professionally, from the staff at…
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Myself & my Wife have recently returned from our holiday at Riu Palace.
I would just like thank everyone at the resort for your hospitality. Even before we arrived at the resort the communication with your reception and transfer staff was very easy and efficient. Once we had arrived in Male everything was handled professionally, from the staff at the airport to the way the Seaplane transfer was handled.
Then we arrived at your wonderful island and we were treated like royalty. All your staff are a credit to the company and every single one of them had a smile on there face and a welcomed us with an hello.
I would particulary like to mention a few individuals who we found to offer the highest level of service that anyone could give. Kristianni & Dewi in the buffet resteraunt and then Samee, Sanju, Desy, Chami, Chamo, Chamnika, Isunu, Poonum & Amanda in the Palace Bar, all these individuals welcomed us as though we were long lost friends and made our holiday very special. We were always greeted with a smile and the service they offered was exceptional.
As I have said previousley all your staff are a credit to you and I feel guilty that I cannot name everyone as they all deserve a special mention.
We are looking forward already to our next visit.
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Best holiday EVER!!!!
Jan 7, 2025Amy FExeter, United Kingdom
There is no word to describe how incredible this place is! Every day it takes you breath away with how beautiful it is! We were there for 10 days in total, including Christmas. The Christmas Eve Gala was one of our best nights ever, the staff and the atmosphere was just amazing! A night we will never, ever forget!
The staff add to the beauty of…
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There is no word to describe how incredible this place is! Every day it takes you breath away with how beautiful it is! We were there for 10 days in total, including Christmas. The Christmas Eve Gala was one of our best nights ever, the staff and the atmosphere was just amazing! A night we will never, ever forget!
The staff add to the beauty of this resort, we have never experienced service like it, special huge shout outs to Desy, Sanju, Chamod, Romesh, Sami, Marchee & Chamee at the Bar - you are all wonderful and made our stay so special. Another shout out to DJ Lakvinda for the amazing DJ sets, seeing in the sunsets at the Palace side and the party nights on the Atoll side! And last but no means least, our housekeeper Naeem, who was so helpful and looked after us so well!
Thank you RIU Palace Maldivas for the best memories from the best holiday ever. I hope we get to return again!
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Amazing experience
Jan 2, 2025Claire GSlough, United Kingdom
Just returned back from Christmas and new year at the palace, we had an amazing time. We returned to the Maldives after 32 years - allot of difference in those years. The palace hotel was amazing - from food to bar staff - bat staff would come on to the beach to ask if you needed drinks. I am gluten free and the chef edi was very helpful making…
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Just returned back from Christmas and new year at the palace, we had an amazing time. We returned to the Maldives after 32 years - allot of difference in those years. The palace hotel was amazing - from food to bar staff - bat staff would come on to the beach to ask if you needed drinks. I am gluten free and the chef edi was very helpful making me special meals. Staff I would like to mention are Edi, dewy, Roma and Sami all very helpful couldn’t to enough for you. I would say if you are planning to go and it is your first time - emphasis to have the sunset room - we did ask but as it was our first visit we where giving the other side which is still beautiful but you get more sun on the sunset side. Couple of suggestions for the palace as it is the more up market of the two tiu hotels that they either supply snorkel and masks or rental from the palace to save going over to the atol which is very busy. And in taking to some other holiday makers a clock around the pool area would be great but really these are just tiny things. All in all we had an amazing hotel ..
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A well rested and laid back holiday
Dec 31, 2024RonLawrencePoole, United Kingdom
We went through Emirates as a package which worked well. It was our 50th wedding anniversary and my husbands birthday. He had an operation some time before and needed some rest and relaxation, we certainly got that. We loved the charm and helpfulness of the staff, the beautiful location and views. The food was good with a wide variety of…
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We went through Emirates as a package which worked well. It was our 50th wedding anniversary and my husbands birthday. He had an operation some time before and needed some rest and relaxation, we certainly got that. We loved the charm and helpfulness of the staff, the beautiful location and views. The food was good with a wide variety of offerings, drink was plentiful. We spent many hours feeding different types of fish in many spots, as well as just lazing about, great holiday as we came back feeling well rested.
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Fantastic