RIU Palace Maldivas

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Star rating

Pool
Aerial view of hotel
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Krystal restaurant
Krystal restaurant
Beach Junior Suite
Beach Junior Suite
Beach Junior Suite
Main restaurant
Main restaurant
Overwater Suite
Overwater Suites
Japanese restaurant
Beach
Overwater Suite with private pool
Overwater Suite with private pool
Overwater Suite with private pool
Reception
Poolside bar
Poolside bar
Hotel entrance
Pool
Aerial view of hotel
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Krystal restaurant
Krystal restaurant
Beach Junior Suite
Beach Junior Suite
Beach Junior Suite
Main restaurant
Main restaurant
Overwater Suite
Overwater Suites
Japanese restaurant
Beach
Overwater Suite with private pool
Overwater Suite with private pool
Overwater Suite with private pool
Reception
Poolside bar
Poolside bar
Hotel entrance

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, hairdryer, bathrobes, complimentary WiFi access, 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 (including bars and restaruants at Hotel RIU Atoll). Regularly restocked mini-bar. Sports, activities and entertainment unless otherwise stated. Room service.

- 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 (buffet restaurant with live cooking stations and outdoor terrace, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Krystal (fusion restaurant, open for dinner). Yu Hi (Japanese restaurant, open for dinner). Paradise (poolside bar serving snacks and drinks, with swim-up bar for guests over 18 years).

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), Renova spa*, 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. 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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Feb 20, 2025 Sophiebut95 Hertford, United Kingdom

What an incredible place. From the groundsman sweeping the beaches daily and on bird watch at meal times (the birds can be a pest). To the housekeeping constantly cleaning something and bar staff, it is like clockwork and this place is outstanding. Everyone you see will greet you and give you such a warm welcome. From the moment we arrived we felt… Read more
What an incredible place. From the groundsman sweeping the beaches daily and on bird watch at meal times (the birds can be a pest). To the housekeeping constantly cleaning something and bar staff, it is like clockwork and this place is outstanding. Everyone you see will greet you and give you such a warm welcome. From the moment we arrived we felt like royalty. The restaurant staff are so accommodating, if there is something you don’t like on the buffet they will make you something up if you ask. They also have many of other choices of restaurant all included in your price of stay, (some you have to book) the steak one was our favourite. The Bar/waiting staff were so attentive, they are so friendly and helpful. The members of staff that really stood out for us and went that extra mile were. MARCHEE, PASI, JESSICA, FIRAZ, SAMEE, SANJU and POONUM. They all helped us in one way or another so credit to them. There are many Branded and local spirits to chose from but if something doesn’t tickle your fancy on the menu ROMESH is the man, he made us many ‘suprise’ cocktails and they all tasted amazing. We upgraded our room a couple of nights before check out to the over water villas and what an experience, would definitely recommend. Our stay was definitely one we will remember purely down to the staff and tranquillity of this place and we won’t hesitate to recommend to anyone. ❤️ Read less
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Feb 18, 2025 Эдимир Ш

I stayed 4 days in RIU palace Maldives… It was the best holiday ever and the bar staff Sanju Poonum Dasun Desy Chamika Chamod Amanda Chamee. They are very friendly and kind. Always making special drinks for me and very fast. Beach service also very nice. I will definitely come back again to meet my bar friends. Thank you all
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Feb 16, 2025 Arkadiusz M

The hotel and staff were simply amazing. If you come there, thy are make everything so that you feel pampers. Extremely clean everywhere: room, restaurants, bar,pool and beach. We didn’t see any small piece of junk anywhere. Special thanks for bar staff: Dasy, Manda and Sanju. Unfortunately we had to use of help dr Babar, hi is competent and very… Read more
The hotel and staff were simply amazing. If you come there, thy are make everything so that you feel pampers. Extremely clean everywhere: room, restaurants, bar,pool and beach. We didn’t see any small piece of junk anywhere. Special thanks for bar staff: Dasy, Manda and Sanju. Unfortunately we had to use of help dr Babar, hi is competent and very empathic doctor.Again, we are very happy to spend in yours hotel is our holiday. We are planned to come back in 2027. Read less
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Feb 14, 2025 MrRHoy London, United Kingdom

Very pleasant stay. Hard not to relax in such a tranquil setting. I was expecting more from seafood options but food was generally good. Was not expecting a bobcat digger to be manoeuvring sand up and down the beach most days.slightly ruined the ambiance. Staff were all amazing and attentive. Drinks quality was good. Overall a very pleasant… Read more
Very pleasant stay. Hard not to relax in such a tranquil setting. I was expecting more from seafood options but food was generally good. Was not expecting a bobcat digger to be manoeuvring sand up and down the beach most days.slightly ruined the ambiance. Staff were all amazing and attentive. Drinks quality was good. Overall a very pleasant week 😎 Read less
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Feb 11, 2025 Stanislav0555 Vladivostok, Russia

Riu Palace Maldivas — All Inclusive The best, only the best!!! Many thanks to Mr. Pedro! Mr. Pedro, thank you for the best service! You are the best! Thank you for your attentive attitude to customers! Individual approach! Thank you for the accuracy! For punctuality! For the helpfulness of the staff! The reception is top notch! All services… Read more
Riu Palace Maldivas — All Inclusive The best, only the best!!! Many thanks to Mr. Pedro! Mr. Pedro, thank you for the best service! You are the best! Thank you for your attentive attitude to customers! Individual approach! Thank you for the accuracy! For punctuality! For the helpfulness of the staff! The reception is top notch! All services are top notch! You are the best! Special thanks to Allu, the reception service! Thank you, Abuja reception! My wife had a birthday! Thank you to the hotel for the congratulations! Thank you for the beautiful individual congratulations! Separately! Especially! Very much! I am grateful and thank you to the esteemed Mr. Philippe, the chef of the restaurant! Dear Mr. Philippe! Thank you and your team! Everything is very beautiful! Everything is very tasty! The breakfast is the best! Lunch and dinner are the best! Dear Nova! Dear Sharpen, thank you! Mister, thank you, Philip! Thank you, guys! Your team! Best regards! Special thanks to Bar! The whole team! Thank you for congratulating my wife on her birthday! We are happy! Nandana, Fazlur, Bharat, Tushan, Ruchan, thank you! Bar is the best! Please advise! Take a mask and fins with you to the island! Snorkeling is great! There are two more reefs on the sunrise side! Right on Ostrava! Snorkeling there is great! Real Maldives! Stingrays and sharks swim near the shore! The best vacation Mister Pedro, Mister Philip, thank you! I will definitely come again and again to you! Only to you! We are with you forever. Best regards! This magnificent resort is located on the Dhaalu Atoll, on the island of Kedigandu Island, in the Indian Ocean. Dhaalu Atoll Maldives. Riu Palace Maldivas-All Inclusive is a wonderful hotel! Kedigandu Island is the real Maldives! Palm trees! Snow-white sand and sea! Very beautiful! Incredible island! 🏝️ The island has its own coral reef! The reef is simply incredible with a regular meeting of sharks. Two types of rays! A large variety of fish! Big! Real Maldives! Bring your mask, snorkel and fins for snorkelling Read less