RIU Palace Maldivas

Louise Gascoigne

We stayed at Riu Palace Maldives in April 2024, and this hotel and island are truly the most fantastic resort experience we have ever had. I cannot recommend it highly enough to other guests. It is an absolute paradise, and nothing will ever come close to this holiday or the memories we made. We cannot wait to return. From the moment we arrived until the moment we left, the staff went above and beyond for us. We stayed in a water villa with a private pool, which was incredible. Having our own pool with direct access to the sea felt so special. The housekeeping team ensured our room was always spotless, often leaving beautiful decorations on the bed and keeping the minibar topped up daily. Every member of staff was friendly, welcoming, and always made time to speak with us. The restaurants were easy to book through the app (we especially loved Krystal and Yu Hi), and the buffet offered an excellent variety of dishes, all cooked to perfection. The hospitality throughout the resort was exceptional. Special mentions go to Adhi and Jensen, as well as Aminda and Marchee from the bar, who all made a lasting impression on us and truly elevated our stay. Your hospitality will never be forgotten. The BBQ on the beach was also a real highlight, as were the lovely cocktails at the bar. During our holiday, my partner proposed with the Beach Engagement Package, and the setup created by Adhi and Jensen completely blew me away. It looked amazing and was the most special day of my life. Adhi even took photos for us without being asked, ensuring we had memories to treasure of our engagement. I want to thank them both from the bottom of my heart for making this day so special. The canapés and drinks on the beach were phenomenal, and watching the sunset made it even more magical. Afterwards, we enjoyed a private dinner in the beach hut, and the food and menu choices were divine. Jensen hosted us throughout the evening and was absolutely outstanding. The marine life around the island is incredible; we saw turtles, stingrays, blacktip sharks, and a huge variety of fish, which was a real highlight of our trip. The bridge by the water villas is an excellent place to spot marine life. We also took the sunset boat excursion and the dolphin excursion, both of which were wonderful experiences. I would highly recommend them to other guests and easy to book at the Rui Atoll side. We will cherish this holiday forever and we cannot wait to return in the future; it was really an unforgettable experience and holds a special place in our hearts.

Sonia 1969

Absolutely stunning. Our room was beautiful with sunset views. No need to go snorkelling because you see 6ft black fin sharks, manta’s & sea turtles from your room (room 20) food was the best & staff unbelievably attentive. First class relaxing holiday. No faults

Dave

Hotel staff make this place worth a visit. Each area gives you exceptional service. Even down to the housekeeping & buggy service. The staff are always checking that you are happy or if there is anything more they can do for you. They remember your name & your drink of choice. They go above and beyond, nothing is too much trouble. Food is delicious and if there is something specific you would like they will endeavour to make it happen. We will definitely be visiting again.

Jiří Beránek

We had an absolutely amazing stay at RIU Palace Maldives for 12 wonderful nights. Everything exceeded our expectations from start to finish. The food was excellent with a great variety every day, and the four à la carte restaurants were a real highlight — each one felt special and consistently delivered top quality. The resort is also incredibly well maintained: spotless cleanliness, perfect housekeeping, and impressive attention to detail throughout our villa and the entire property. But the biggest added value of this hotel is without any doubt the staff. The team is genuinely kind, welcoming, and helpful everywhere you go. Everyone speaks great English and always tries their best to make things easy and comfortable. A special thank you to Ana, Sanju, and Paju at the Paradise Bar — they made our days even better with their warm energy and outstanding service. We also truly enjoyed a jet ski trip with Fadi (name starting with “F”) — it was such a fun experience and one of the best memories from our holiday. Overall, RIU Palace Maldives gave us the perfect mix of luxury, comfort, great food, and incredible hospitality. We would love to come back again.

Aureliano Torres Fenollar

Great choice for relaxing. Very good and comfortable rooms with astonishing views. A nice variety of restaurants allow you to indulge yourself with exquisite cuisine from all over the world. And on top of that, the very professional and friendly staff are going the extra mile to ensure you have a wonderful experience. Special thanks to Chamara, Desy, Punja, Aani, Suresh, Rafa, Suvina who, among others, make us feel special.