Riu Palace Maldivas- All Inclusive

Riu Palace Maldives is a beautiful resort! Everything was perfect, I can't fault it. The staff were always so so friendly, nothing was too much bother for them. They took the time to learn our names, always smiling and saying hello. Having access to both of the resorts (Riu Palace & Riu Atoll) was great, because it gave you the choice to enjoy a more lively pool/ bar area, with activities, and more nightlife, or have a quieter, more relaxed time with less people. For what is a small island overall, there are a number of restaurants to choose from - the Japanese being our favourite. The buffets always had plenty of options, especially for fussy eaters like myself. The scenery, the marine life you see every day, the beach area was so beautiful and it was an amazing destination for our honeymoon! We stayed in an overwater villa - which had great amenities (sun loungers, outdoor bath, outdoor bed, steps to the ocean etc) great A/C, mini bar with optics etc.

The welcome and reception services went smoothly, and there were staff members who could communicate in many different languages. Our room was wonderful, we see and also swim with many sea creatures directly from our room. Also at night we can see the stars perfectly. The in-room liquor dispenser was included in the price and refilled whenever it ran low. Along the bridge with the overwater villas, there were ice machines placed at intervals, so if the ice in your drink melted, you could refresh it anytime (service was unlimited). Since we stayed at Riu Palace, we could enjoy both resorts. The food in both properties was very diverse, and I ended up gaining 3–4 kilos. At the bar, we enjoyed a wide variety of drinks and cocktails. We would like to thank especially Pooja and Desy, as well as all the bar staff whose names I can’t fully remember, for their kindness and warm service. They asked for your name and made a great effort not to forget it — being able to remember so many guests is truly impressive, most of the 5 star hotels does not pay attention to that. Hopefully, we’ll meet again next year. The hotel was spotless — rooms, restrooms, pools, and restaurants were always perfectly clean. At the Palace restaurant, there was even a staff member using a laser to keep the crows away so they wouldn’t disturb us — a hotel that truly cares about you more than you expect. The gym had an amazing view. We especially appreciated that the hotel was eco-friendly, using recycled water and producing minimal polluting waste. We also saw many animals around, and the hotel took great care to ensure they were not harmed. From the entertainment team, the red-haired staff member whose name I forgot and Sanjay were doing an amazing job; they never let you feel bored at the resort. We would also like to thank the DJ, who made almost every evening enjoyable with fantastic songs. 10/10 service, 10/10 entertainment — we truly hope to come back again.

Went SOLO to get away from the city and cold weather and this is what I made of it: Staff: They are always extremely useful and kind. You will feel the respect and the love they give you. Facilities: Buffet restaurant is exceptional with unlimited choices of food. The gym is fine for someone that just wants to work out a little bit while on vacations. Note that it does not have a barbell. I didn't swim much in the pool but it's very beautiful and fun. The room is minimalistic and I loved it. It was also very nice waking up to the beach view. Cleanliness: The cleaners did an amazing job and your room smells extra nice after they clean it. :slight_smile: Comfort: Not much to say about this, it's obvious I was at my most comfortable stay there lol. Value for money: I'd say this experience is priceless and this is probably the most value for money resort in the Maldives. The cost is lower than the majority but it offers more than other resorts. (don't forget it's All Inclusive) Food: I can't stress enough how amazing and healthy the food was. You can eat whatever you like whether your on a diet or not you can find everything there. Make sure to thank the chefs for their amazing job. Extra: Transport from airport was smooth, the scenery was unbelievable. Everything is thought out by the staff and all goes according to clock work. Also I loved the jet ski activities and the instructors were very nice and cool dudes.

We had an amazing stay at this hotel. The best part of our experience was the staff: cleaners, waiters/waitresses, maintenance staff, (the man with the slingshot!), reception staff, entertainment staff, chefs, buggy drivers (sorry if I’ve forgotten anyone)! It was so personal, delightful and the conversations with the staff didn’t feel at all forced- they were so genuine. The hotel was spotlessly clean- our room was cleaned to an exceptional standard everyday. Simple delights such as constant fresh towels and water available was amazing. The location is perfect and the food delicious. The palace was a perfect haven.

The place is so beautiful and clean.