RIU Atoll

Jason Godfrey

This is the fourth consecutive year we have been and every year it keeps getting better. The bar staff are excellent especially Singhe who went out of his way to to get to know us and always said hello. The restaurant is great with plenty of variety and very helpful chefs who would help out whenever they could. The staff in all the restaurants were exceptional we travelled with my parents and my dad is 91 and they supplied him with a wheelchair for the whole holiday and the staff were all helpful with him , making sure we had a table with easy access and helping him with his plates if he needed it. A special thanks to Firaz who we have meet there for several years and his service was exceptional.

Yasemin Ayaz

We spent a truly magical holiday at Riu Atoll in the Maldives in June, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience! The entire resort is absolutely stunning. Spotlessly clean, beautifully maintained, and the crystal-clear ocean just steps away from our room was pure paradise. We stayed in a Beach Room with direct access to the beach, which was a dream come true. The hospitality of the staff was outstanding, warm, welcoming, and always helpful. A special moment for us as parents: we forgot the measuring scoop for our baby’s formula, and the lovely team at the patisserie kindly helped us portion the formula, such a thoughtful and compassionate gesture! The resort is also incredibly family-friendly. Our 11-month-old daughter had a fantastic time at the Mini Club, and the animation staff was caring and attentive. Meanwhile, we enjoyed snorkeling in the vibrant underwater world, we spotted so many beautiful marine creatures, it felt like swimming in an aquarium! The weather was absolutely perfect every single day; sunshine, turquoise waters, and swaying palm trees made it feel like a true tropical escape. There’s also a small shop on-site for souvenirs and essentials, though for more shopping options we recommend checking the airport in Malé before your flight home. As for the food, there is room for improvement, although the buffet offered variety and we were always satisfied after each meal, the flavor could be enhanced. The snack bar between main meals could also be improved. However, these are just minor points in what was overall an exceptional experience. In summary: we would return in a heartbeat! Riu Atoll offers everything a family could wish for: relaxation, adventure, kindness, and beauty. Thank you for an unforgettable stay!

Anne Banner

Lovely holiday. All of the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Only issue was the room and bedding felt damp due to the humidity despite the air conditioning but otherwise it was perfect

fred boot

Had a 10 night stay beginning of May & it was awesome, staff were brilliant across the board. food was excellent drinks too, rooms were clean and large & well maintained. Snorkelling is a must & one of the main reasons we went, we were not disappointed. Will definitely return, well done RIU.

Jayden L

I stayed here a couple of years ago with my husband for 7 nights in a junior overwater bungalow. The views are phenomenal as expected in the Maldives and the room was always kept super clean thanks to the attentive cleaning staff. The bungalows aren't super private but not bad enough to the point it was an issue. Just be mindful you may be able to hear people next door talking on their patio or they may hear you. Some of the bar staff were quite rude I found and I remember one guy who was especially harsh to myself and other guests but I don't recall his name. The drinks also tasted watered down and they only came in a plastic cup, even if it was wine or a cocktail which didn't feel very luxurious for the price we paid. The food was hit or miss, we are not picky at all but found to food to be fairly bland. The actual restaurants were not good at all, so we stuck to the buffet as we found the food to be better. The wifi was okay but not exceptional by any means so may not be the best resort if you plan to work at all. The resort itself was nice and the beach bar that is set up in the evening with a dj was fun to attend. Overall I would rate this hotel a 3/5 experience given the food wasn't great at all, some (not all) of the bar staff seemed unhappy, drinks were underwhelming and served in plastic cups, and service was spotty. The cleaning staff were exceptional though and the water was very beautiful.