Hotel RIU Atoll

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

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).

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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Oct 1, 2024 Jayden W Carlisle, United Kingdom

Our first time in the maldives and the Atoll did not disappoint us. A utterly beautiful place. Great food, the steak house was amazing! The room was as expected, spacious and clean, we upgraded to a water villa for the last few days which was also gorgeous. The staff were fabulous, friendly and witty. Phillipe, restaurant Manager, was a utter… Read more
Our first time in the maldives and the Atoll did not disappoint us. A utterly beautiful place. Great food, the steak house was amazing! The room was as expected, spacious and clean, we upgraded to a water villa for the last few days which was also gorgeous. The staff were fabulous, friendly and witty. Phillipe, restaurant Manager, was a utter gentleman, to be honest all the staff were lovely, from barmen, to cleaners,. The young man on the watersports team was very helpful, my husband and boys went out twice on the jet ski, which were worth every penny. Although we have stayed at better hotels (various Caribbean and high end Turkey), the sea and location of The Atoll was just utterly magical. Thank you Read less
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Sep 26, 2024 Kirsty S

Absolutely amazing experience, nothing is too much trouble for any of the staff, they are all about making the experience the best it can be. Would 100% recommend this resort. Great selection of food and drink and lots of activities throughout the day to keep you entertained. Mini bar in room is also a nice touch. Lovely way to spend our… Read more
Absolutely amazing experience, nothing is too much trouble for any of the staff, they are all about making the experience the best it can be. Would 100% recommend this resort. Great selection of food and drink and lots of activities throughout the day to keep you entertained. Mini bar in room is also a nice touch. Lovely way to spend our honeymoon. Read less
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Sep 24, 2024 HelenF229 Preston, United Kingdom

We have just returned from the best holiday we have ever been on, 100% paradise. We travelled with TUI and flew with Qatar via Doha which was fabulous. On arrival in male we were greeted by a riu rep who showed us to a restaurant and we could pick from the menu free of charge. After a couple of hours we then got escorted to the domestic terminal… Read more
We have just returned from the best holiday we have ever been on, 100% paradise. We travelled with TUI and flew with Qatar via Doha which was fabulous. On arrival in male we were greeted by a riu rep who showed us to a restaurant and we could pick from the menu free of charge. After a couple of hours we then got escorted to the domestic terminal and checked in for our flight to Dhaalu which took 35 mins, got bags and straight on to a minibus to harbour and a 10 min speedboat ride to riu atoll/palace, we didn’t realise both these hotels were connected by the reception. However the palace side used everything on the atoll side but atoll couldn’t use the palace side but to be honest there was nothing on the palace side to use or any better. On arrival we had a quick welcome in reception and checked in. We were then escorted towards our rooms, some rooms were around a 10 minute walk away from the restaurant and bars so if you want to be closer you need to ask for a lower room number, they started at 1000-3000, we were in 1900 and it was around a 7 minute walk but seemed much quicker along the beach. The blocks had 12 rooms 6 on the bottom and 6 on the top and the we were the only guests in the block, with our own private beach with Sunbed’s, as no other guests around. The room was lovely and so spacious, our cleaner Nizam really looked after us with towel decorations and leaving us plenty of towels everyday. We liked that the beach towels were in your room too. We always had plenty of shower gel/soap and the mini bar was always replenished daily. The rooms all had a kettle with brew kit, fridge, iron and ironing board, hairdryer and a big umbrella. the beds were huge and extremely comfortable. Everywhere is spotless and the staff work tirelessly to keep it like this. The toilets are the cleanest we’ve ever been in. We walked around the island which is pristine but unfortunately you can’t walk the whole way due to the workers area but it was around 2 miles and there are so many huge shells all over the beach. We used the gym daily which was air conditioned, had great running machines, x trainers, weights etc water, tv and scales. The main restaurant was great and the staff were outstanding especially mary, Sintya, yogi to name a few, the food was outstanding with 5 different cooking stations - fish, Italian, Maldivian, indian and Mediterranean and then lots of salads, breads, fruit, cake etc We used the watersports centre several times, using the pedalos and kayaks free of charge. The pool bar was lovely and especially at the end of each day where they had a sunset Dj with amazing chilled out music. There was a huge chess set and a boules area to use whenever you liked too. The sports bar was a great place to go and have a free game of pool and a drink and was open 24hrs with snacks too. We went to the Italian Al a carte 3 times and it was absolutely delicious, the steak in there was unbelievable, we also went to the steakhouse twice and it was delicious too with a totally different style steak but just as yummy. We got invited and experienced a wedding too while we were there, it was absolutely beautiful and so romantic, we felt truly honoured to be part of such a special day. The evening entertainment was quite low key with a band, themed dj nights, karaoke and kahoot quiz but very enjoyable and the bar staff were very efficient, thanks aminda. We had an amazing 10 nights here and cannot wait to return, we had to leave our bags outside our room the night/morning we were leaving and the journey back was so much smoother as no waiting for anything it was like clockwork and only took 20hrs compared to 24hrs when we arrived, we would highly recommend booking the seaplane going to save 5/6hours hanging around male. Thanks to everyone at RIU Atoll keep up the outstanding service and we will see you all soon, Helen & Martyn Read less
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Sep 22, 2024 Kim R

We had the most wonderful stay at the Riu Atoll recently. We can’t recommend the resort enough and will definitely make a point of returning again. Super helpful and friendly staff - fantastic food and service - a winner from start to finish!
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Sep 19, 2024 K6553QZginar Italy

This is the second time we have come to this wonderful resort and, like last time, we had a wonderful time. RIU staff will meet you upon arrival at Malé International. The overwater junior suite we stayed in had everything we needed: multiple power outlets with international adapters and usb ports, life jackets, umbrellas, ironing board, large… Read more
This is the second time we have come to this wonderful resort and, like last time, we had a wonderful time. RIU staff will meet you upon arrival at Malé International. The overwater junior suite we stayed in had everything we needed: multiple power outlets with international adapters and usb ports, life jackets, umbrellas, ironing board, large safe, mini bar stocked daily with soft drinks, water and beer, alcohol dispenser, tea and coffee maker, extra blankets and pillows. There are plenty of towels in the bathroom but no body lotion so it is best to bring some from home. Also bring plenty of sunscreen as it is a bit expensive here. The staff is wonderful and very helpful. Special thanks to our friend Prasad, Mr. Amila at the reception, Rose and all her colleagues at the Doni Restaurant. There are a lot of choices at the buffet and although the food varies a little during the week, everything is fresh and very good. Get yourself a phone case for taking underwater pictures (also available in the gift shop), reef shoes (as there may be pieces of coral) and a snorkel mask (which you can rent here). Have fun! Read less