Riu Palace Maldivas

Overview

This place is on an uninhabited island in the Maldives. There’s an infinity pool with a swim-up bar, plus it was built right on a wedding dress-white beach.

Suites are scattered on stilts above the water, many with direct access down to the aqua-coloured, shallow lagoon. An infinity pool will vie for your attention, as will the three themed restaurants.

You’ll get to use a lot of the facilities at the Riu Atoll – another hotel that’s just been built on the island next door. These facilities include a hotel-run kids’ club, live music at night and a spa.

To get to the Riu Palace Maldivas, you’ll take a scenic domestic flight followed by speedboat transfer. It’s worth thinking about your luggage, too, as the hold allowance for speedboats is 22kg, and 5kg for hand luggage. You’ll be charged extra at the airport if you go over the limit.

This hotel is part of the RIU Hotels & Resorts group, one of our handpicked selected partners.

The Maldives' natural beauty is in the spotlight here, so you might find that there aren't balustrades or barriers around the beach rooms, water-bungalow terraces or public walkways, giving direct access to the sea. If you're travelling with children, please make sure that you're comfortable with this before you book.