Hotel RIU Atoll

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Star rating

Aerial view of hotel
Aerial view of hotel
Swim-up bar
Superior Junior Suite - overwater
Superior Junior Suite - overwater
Superior Junior Suite - overwater
Sports bar
Sports bar
Aerial view of hotel
Junior Suite - overwater
Junior Suite - overwater
Junior Suite - overwater
Aerial view of hotel
Poolside bar
Steakhouse
Main restaurant
Double room with direct beach access
Double room with direct beach access
Double room with direct beach access
Aerial view of hotel
Main restaurant
Italian restaurant
Double Standard
Double Standard
RiuLand Kids' Club
Aerial view of hotel
Aerial view of hotel
Swim-up bar
Superior Junior Suite - overwater
Superior Junior Suite - overwater
Superior Junior Suite - overwater
Sports bar
Sports bar
Aerial view of hotel
Junior Suite - overwater
Junior Suite - overwater
Junior Suite - overwater
Aerial view of hotel
Poolside bar
Steakhouse
Main restaurant
Double room with direct beach access
Double room with direct beach access
Double room with direct beach access
Aerial view of hotel
Main restaurant
Italian restaurant
Double Standard
Double Standard
RiuLand Kids' Club

The hotel

Renowned for its stunning turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and vibrant marine life, The Hotel Riu Atoll offers a tropical paradise getaway on the private island of Maafushi. Families travelling with children can take advantage of the resort's kids club, where little ones can participate in supervised activities, games, and crafts meaning parents can enjoy some leisure time. Then when the sun goes down the resort provides evening entertainment, including live music, themed parties, and cultural shows, so you have plenty of options for fun and relaxation after dark.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Kids Club
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Located on the private island of Maafushi, which is part of Dhaalu Atoll, and is connected to neighbouring Riu Palace Maldivas by walkway. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 40 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).

Hotel information

264 ocean views rooms. All with air-conditioning, ceiling fan, complimentary WiFi access, satellite TV, kettle, mini-bar, bathrobes, hairdryer, and safe. Bathrooms include a shower and double wash basin.

Double Standard rooms have 1 king-size bed or two small double beds, a sofa in the lounge area, and a balcony with sea views, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

24-hour All-Inclusive: all meals and snacks. Local and imported beverages served 24-hours a day. Regularly restocked mini-bar. Sports, activities and entertainment unless otherwise stated.

- Breakfast: varied buffet and live cooking station.

- Lunch: buffet with live cooking stations and assorted desserts.

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

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

Steakhouse.

Italian restaurant (buffet starters and desserts).

Please note: Meal plan inclusions are defined by the hotel and are subject to change at any time without notice.

Room upgrades:

Double rooms with direct beach access have 1 king-size bed or two small double beds, a sofa in the lounge area, and a patio with direct access to the beach, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Junior Suite - overwater rooms have 1 king-size bed or two small double beds, and a patio with a Balinese bed and direct access to the sea, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Spacious Superior Junior Suite - overwater rooms have 1 king-size bed or two small double beds, bathroom with separate tub and shower, and a terrace with a Balinese bed, plus direct access to the sea, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Main restaurant (buffet breakfasts with live cooking station and outdoor terrace). Sofia (Italian a la carte restaurant, open for dinner). Beef Steak House (open for continental breakfast and dinner). Sunshine (poolside bar with swim-up section for 18 years and over). Boduberu (lounge bar). Sports bar.

Daytime entertainment programme. Live music or DJ and events.

Swimming pool and children's pool. Wellness centre* (with a variety of treatments, beauty salon, hairdresser and massages). Gym with daily fitness classes. Water sports (kayaking, paddle surfing, pedaloes, snorkelling, and scuba-diving*). RiuLand kids’ club (for ages 4-7 years and ages 8-12 years).

Complimentary WiFi throughout hotel. Boutique. 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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic place!! Views are stunning

May 16, 2026 Amanda R

We returned back to the uk Wednesday night , after 10 nights at Riu Atoll, went to celebrate my birthday. What an amazing holiday, would highly recommend!! Make sure you have camera/phone at the ready as you fly from Male to your island the views of other islands is stunning! From the moment we got on the island it was faultless, drink on… Read more
We returned back to the uk Wednesday night , after 10 nights at Riu Atoll, went to celebrate my birthday. What an amazing holiday, would highly recommend!! Make sure you have camera/phone at the ready as you fly from Male to your island the views of other islands is stunning! From the moment we got on the island it was faultless, drink on arrival, a cold flannel to freshen up, taken by buggie to our villa, decorated on our bed with palm tree leaves and flowers welcoming us to riu atoll. Fantastic choice of food in the main restaurant, never a problem to ask for a freshly cooked egg, pancakes, waffles at breakfast. Food is always being freshly cooked, For quite a fussy eater, I was stuffed at every meal, so much to choose from, I’m now a converted fish eater 😃! Chocolate fountain in the evening is a plus too! We went to the Steakhouse and Sophia’s twice each, lovely food, great choice at Sophia’s for starters and dessert as that’s a buffet. Staff, where do you start!! The whole place is kept spotless Everyone of them greets you with a hello and a big smile 😃 From the man that rakes the sand in the mornings, gardeners are always around clearing up anything that has dropped, cleaners of the toilets that burn incense sticks that smell lovely as you walk in (always someone there) cleaners of your room (same man in our stay, which was lovely as we got to know him) cleaners of the pool area, towel man to the bar staff after the first day knew our names and what we wanted to drink as soon as you arrived to them, the restaurant staff are fantastic so friendly, knew after the first visit where we would prefer to sit, which was the closest to the view of the beach/sea. We would like to do a special mention to Thaney (he asked us to call him Ty) was so attentive, caring, thoughtful and made sure we were ok every time we went into the restaurants, a fantastic man!! The evening entertainment was very good live bands most nights we especially enjoyed White night and Flower Night, where virtually everyone came dressed in white or something with flowers on, lots of dancing. We went to sunset DJ everyday to have a drink or two 😃, to listen to some great music on the beach and watch the sun go down. The views around the island are stunning, yes paradise! walk/swim in the crystal clear sea. Go to reception in the evening to the end of the jetty, where the sea is lite up to see all the fishes including stingrays, rainbow fishes, black tip sharks. The swim up bar is fantastic to sit in the pool with a drink, plenty of sunbeds everywhere around the island.🏝️ A fantastic experience, thank you to all staff for making our holiday a remarkable holiday !! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Perfect Getaway

May 8, 2026 mc alpine i

This resort is truly the best. We came here for our honeymoon and stayed for 10 nights. We were very impressed by the staff’s incredible work ethic — well done to the entire team! From the cleaning staff, waiters, entertainment team, bartenders to management, everyone was extremely helpful, kind, and friendly. They really made our stay pleasant… Read more
This resort is truly the best. We came here for our honeymoon and stayed for 10 nights. We were very impressed by the staff’s incredible work ethic — well done to the entire team! From the cleaning staff, waiters, entertainment team, bartenders to management, everyone was extremely helpful, kind, and friendly. They really made our stay pleasant and memorable. The food at all the restaurants was absolutely delicious, with a great variety and excellent quality throughout our stay. The beaches are clean, with beautiful white sand and breathtaking views. We will definitely recommend this resort to everyone and would love to return again in the future. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Paradise with top class service

May 7, 2026 Christofer O Landskrona Municipality, Sweden

We visited RIU Atoll with our family for 12 nights and stayed in two beach villas. The beaches, the water, and the nature are absolutely stunning and very well maintained. The rooms were large and spacious, and the housekeeping was excellent every day. It was also a fun touch to receive different towel art creations in our room each day. The food… Read more
We visited RIU Atoll with our family for 12 nights and stayed in two beach villas. The beaches, the water, and the nature are absolutely stunning and very well maintained. The rooms were large and spacious, and the housekeeping was excellent every day. It was also a fun touch to receive different towel art creations in our room each day. The food was delicious and well prepared, and we really enjoyed all the themed evenings they organized, such as the White Party, Flower Power, and more. All the staff were absolutely amazing, and the service was top class from beginning to end. It is very rare to truly get to know so many people working at a resort, but here we did not only receive fantastic service – we made new friends. A special thank you to Philippe, Suarez, Jessica, Thanay, Sharu, Regina, Isuru, Sanjay, and Annabell, who made our stay unforgettable with their dedication, warmth, and professional attitude. We have probably forgotten a few names, but thank you to everyone working at RIU Atoll. We also met many new friends during our trip that we will stay in touch with in the future. The only negative thing was that it was not possible to withdraw cash at the resort. We did not bring enough money with us to leave tips. Hats off to everyone – a truly great hotel with amazing staff. We had an absolutely wonderful trip! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best holiday in Riu Maldives

May 7, 2026 Fanni F

I had the best holiday in my life. These days are unforgetable and the Riu staff made us have the best time ever. Highly recommend and I wish to come back soon. Sunshine bar and the staff Isuru, Jessica, Thusan, Guru and Rahman made our trip the best ever. I couldn’t ask for a better holiday.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Paradise at its best!

May 5, 2026 Jancee66 Essex, United Kingdom

Absolutely loved our stay at Riu Atoll in the Maldives — a truly memorable experience from start to finish. The hotel itself is lovely, set in a stunning location with great facilities and beautifully maintained surroundings. The rooms were spotlessly clean every single day, and a special thank you goes to our room cleaner for keeping everything… Read more
Absolutely loved our stay at Riu Atoll in the Maldives — a truly memorable experience from start to finish. The hotel itself is lovely, set in a stunning location with great facilities and beautifully maintained surroundings. The rooms were spotlessly clean every single day, and a special thank you goes to our room cleaner for keeping everything immaculate — it really made a difference. What stood out the most, however, was the staff. Every single member of the team was incredibly helpful, attentive, and clearly very well trained. Drinks were topped up without even having to ask, and little details — like a missing spoon — were taken care of instantly without you needing to say a word. That level of service is rare and made the whole stay feel effortless and relaxing. A few staff members truly went above and beyond and deserve special recognition: • Peri at the sports bar • Nico at the sunshine bar • Susy in the themed restaurants • Annabelle in the restaurant • Sanjay running bingo • Damith the saxophone player They were all outstanding and added so much personality and warmth to the experience. Food-wise, there was plenty of choice. The buffet was good and catered well even for picky eaters. We also tried the steakhouse, which was okay, and the Italian restaurant — which we really enjoyed, especially with its buffet starters and desserts paired with a good main course. The entertainment team deserves credit too — they clearly put a lot of effort into everything, and it shows. Evening entertainment was enjoyable, although it’s worth noting there isn’t a separate bar to gather in at night, so most people head to the entertainment area or the 24/7 sports bar, which is a great spot for snacks and coffee. Travel-wise, the airport turnaround was quick and efficient, and we were taken to a comfortable seaplane lounge. The seaplane journey itself was an experience, although we did have to wait around 3 hours, and Mantra Air felt a little sketchy — this part could definitely be improved. Overall, we absolutely loved it here. A beautiful hotel, fantastic service, and an amazing team who make you feel genuinely looked after. Would definitely recommend and happily return. Read less