Hotel RIU Atoll

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

Aerial view of hotel
Aerial view of hotel
Swim-up bar
Superior Junior Suite - overwater
Superior Junior Suite - overwater
Superior Junior Suite - overwater
Sports bar
Sports bar
Aerial view of hotel
Junior Suite - overwater
Junior Suite - overwater
Junior Suite - overwater
Aerial view of hotel
Poolside bar
Steakhouse
Main restaurant
Double room with direct beach access
Double room with direct beach access
Double room with direct beach access
Aerial view of hotel
Main restaurant
Italian restaurant
Double Standard
Double Standard
RiuLand Kids' Club
Aerial view of hotel
Aerial view of hotel
Swim-up bar
Superior Junior Suite - overwater
Superior Junior Suite - overwater
Superior Junior Suite - overwater
Sports bar
Sports bar
Aerial view of hotel
Junior Suite - overwater
Junior Suite - overwater
Junior Suite - overwater
Aerial view of hotel
Poolside bar
Steakhouse
Main restaurant
Double room with direct beach access
Double room with direct beach access
Double room with direct beach access
Aerial view of hotel
Main restaurant
Italian restaurant
Double Standard
Double Standard
RiuLand Kids' Club

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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Dec 16, 2024 JadeAntx London, United Kingdom

this hotel was everything and more! pure paradise! The photos are enough to explain how amazing this place is! The food is perfect, the water is gorgeous!
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Dec 15, 2024 527mikaelam

Best drinks are from the Sunshine Bar Aminda, Supun, Ilham, Calvin, Jessica and Ashan -> TOP TOP TOP guys you are making the vacation better than it is. Very nice, funny and quality workers. I will come definitely again……………………………………………..
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Dec 13, 2024 julie64r Cardiff, United Kingdom

Amazing experience and one of the best holidays we’ve had. Staff were amazing, food was delicious and our villa was spotless
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Dec 13, 2024 363terezas

Our first time in the Maldives and couldn’t be happier with this hotel. Not a single complication during our stay. All the staff from the reception, restaurants, water sports team and all the bars are absolutely amazing and very friendly. We decided to book a seaplane for our journey back to the Male airport and the communication with the… Read more
Our first time in the Maldives and couldn’t be happier with this hotel. Not a single complication during our stay. All the staff from the reception, restaurants, water sports team and all the bars are absolutely amazing and very friendly. We decided to book a seaplane for our journey back to the Male airport and the communication with the reception was very swift and easy through the app. Also our experience at the SPA was very positive, all the ladies there were very polite and friendly. High food quality, always somtehing to choose from. Overall we would rate this hotel 5*!! Read less
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Dec 8, 2024 hmunye United Kingdom

The communication via email after booking this resort was poor and unprofessional. Simple questions I had about the resort restaurants and transfers were met with blunt and rude responses over a number of emails. I had to cancel the booking just under 2 weeks before the trip. If the communication is poor before you've even arrived, what on earth… Read more
The communication via email after booking this resort was poor and unprofessional. Simple questions I had about the resort restaurants and transfers were met with blunt and rude responses over a number of emails. I had to cancel the booking just under 2 weeks before the trip. If the communication is poor before you've even arrived, what on earth will the communication be like when you actually get there! Thanks to Hamdhun from RIU, I've found a better resort in the Maldives. Read less