RIU Palace Maldivas

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Krystal restaurant
Krystal restaurant
Main restaurant
Main restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Beach Junior Suite
Beach Junior Suite
Beach Junior Suite
Overwater Suite with private pool
Overwater Suite with private pool
Overwater Suite
Overwater Suite
Poolside bar
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Krystal restaurant
Krystal restaurant
Main restaurant
Main restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Beach Junior Suite
Beach Junior Suite
Beach Junior Suite
Overwater Suite with private pool
Overwater Suite with private pool
Overwater Suite
Overwater Suite
Poolside bar

The hotel

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 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 (at Hotel RIU Atoll). Regularly restocked mini-bar.

- 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 (main all-day restaurant with terrace, buffet). Krystal (Fusion restaurant, dinner). Yu Hi (Japanese restaurant, dinner). Poolside bar.

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), 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.

* 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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Jul 23, 2024 NoziDlamini Pretoria, South Africa

My husband and I came to celebrate 14 years of marriage and we had a good time. We enjoyed relaxing at the beach and enjoyed the evening events.
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Jul 22, 2024 Scott G

This was our honeymoon, utterly amazing place the thing of dreams, staff couldn’t do anymore if they tried. Would highly recommend people to try somewhere like this once in a lifetime if they can
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Jul 20, 2024 Rachels7021 Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Had a fabulous week at Rui Palace it was everything we hoped for . The staff and service were excellent and good attention to detail . Would highly recommend. We stayed in the junior suite beach room ground level which was ideal with access to the beach and easy snorkelling in the turquoise waters
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Jul 20, 2024 steveG4393FB

We stayed 8 nights in an Over Water Junior Suite which if fabulous and well worth the extra cost.Resort was spotless staff everywhere very Friendly. Drinks nearly all branded and fine.Food in the main ‘Palm’ buffet restaurant was fab, as were the Speciality Restaurant's with exception of the Italian which was like a canteen with cold food and… Read more
We stayed 8 nights in an Over Water Junior Suite which if fabulous and well worth the extra cost.Resort was spotless staff everywhere very Friendly. Drinks nearly all branded and fine.Food in the main ‘Palm’ buffet restaurant was fab, as were the Speciality Restaurant's with exception of the Italian which was like a canteen with cold food and limited choice. If you want to visit the Maldives go here you won’t be disappointed. Read less
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Jul 18, 2024 Sunshine07357837906 New York City, New York

The place was terrific to dine in ...the staffs were just phenomenal & food was just wow...It was more than friendly environment to spend your quality times with bunch of friends everyone just enjoyed a lot ...Thank you so much everyone who served us heart out over there .