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    Riu Palace Maldivas

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    ABOUT THE HOTEL

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    • Free Wi-Fi

    Unplugging will be a doddle at the new Riu Palace Maldivas – it's parked on a private island, right on cloud-white sands.

    You can tick off every tropical island credential here, from the sprawling infinity pool to the seaside houses that totter on stilts over the water. From some suites, you'll be able to jump right into the turquoise lagoon.

    Guests at the Riu Palace Maldivas get to use some of the facilities of the Riu Atoll. This sister hotel has been built on another footprint-free island right next door, linked by a bridge.

    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 seaplanes is 20kg, and 5kg for hand luggage. You’ll be charged extra at the airport if you go over the limit.

    While you're away, you can speak to us anytime - we're available 24/7 via the TUI App, phone, SMS and email. The easy-to-use TUI App is also packed with info and tips. It sends you important updates, like your airport transfer times, too.

    • Rooms: 176

    Things you'll love

    • Brand new for 2019
    • Beachfront plot
    • Infinity pool

    Location

    • On the private island of Kedhigandu
    • Connected to Maafushi island by a walkway
    • Domestic flight and speedboat transfer
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    SPECIAL OFFER

    Honeymoon offer

    Honeymooners will receive a bottle of wine or champagne, early check in and late check out, room decoration and a surprise gift.

    FOOD & DRINK

    All Inclusive

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    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Evening Meal
    • Drinks
    • Snacks

    24-hour All Inclusive. Buffet breakfast with cava, plus buffet lunch and dinner. Live cooking stations and vegetarian options. Themed buffet twice a week. Option to have à la carte dinner at Krystal Fusion restaurant and the Japanese restaurant - reservations required. Option to have à la carte dinner at the nearby Riu Atoll's Italian restaurant and steakhouse - reservations required. Starters and desserts at the Italian are buffet style. Selected local-brand and premium alcohol, soft drinks, tea and coffee. 24-hour drinks at some bars in Riu Atoll. Regularly restocked minibar and liquor dispenser in your room. Snacks at set times. 24-hour snacks at some bars in Riu Atoll. Room service, 7am to 11pm.

    Facilities

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    • Palm buffet restaurant

      The Palm buffet restaurant is the main restaurant here, it offers a variety of cuisine with live cooking stations and a sun terrace, so you can soak up the rays whilst dining here. There's luxuries like Cava at breakfast, lunch includes pasta, salad and dishes prepared live, whilst dinner is a similar affair, offering a themed buffet twice a week.

    • Infinity pool

      There's a large infinity pool to enjoy here, it comes with a swim-up bar and is surrounded by sunloungers and parasols.

    • Paradise pool bar

      To grab a drink, the Paradise pool bar is on hand, and with a swim-up section you won't even have to leave the pool.

    Rooms

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    • Junior Suite with Sea View and Balcony

      These modern and stylish junior suites boast views of the sea and come with a balcony. They have air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a flatscreen TV, tea and coffee facilities, an in-room drinks optic with spirits, and a regularly restocked minibar.

    • Beachfront Junior Suite with Sea View and Terrace

      If you're looking for that added bit of luxury then these beachfront junior suites are for you. They have direct access to the white sands and blue waters of the Maldives and come with a sea view and a terrace area. Inside you will find air-conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, a flat screen TV, free Wi-Fi, an in-room drinks optic with spirits, and a regularly restocked minibar. They also sleep up to four people.

    This place is heaven on earth
    24 May , 2020 Evangeline_07, 186338
    I sit and reminisce on this holiday nearly every day, it was the best of my life. The beaches were beautiful and the ocean so warm and relaxing. Every night, at sunset music would play in the background and it was my favourite time of day. I looked forward to breakfast lunch and dinner, as the food was nothing less than perfect. There was every item of food you could possibly imagine and more! The kitchen staff were amazing, and took pride in explaining each dish on offer. Not only were the kitchen staff amazing but all of them. The entertainment was incredible, and had me dancing every night, and the bar staff were so caring and kind. The watersports would keep anyone entertained for hours on end, the paddle boards were my favourite! All in all, as I write this today i’m really sad that I won’t be able to return again this year as planned, because this resort is truly the most beautiful place on earth...
    Relaxed paradise
    11 Apr , 2020 joanne18370, 186411
    Stayed at the Riu Palace in March, after 20 hours travelling we finally arrived, looking at all the atolls and turquoise sea brought a tear to my eye, we were upgraded to a sea plane for arrival and upgraded to the Riu Palace for our stay, it was also my birthday whilst on our holiday. We stayed in an over the water room which was pure heaven, waking up and looking out to sea was perfect, the steps leading to the clear sea were heaven. Just listening to the jumping fish and the waves on the sunbeds were so relaxing. The marine life is stunning, baby sharks, eels, trigger fish, clown fish, rays and a disagreement between a trigger fish and a cuttlefish squid was something we probably will never see again. 🐠 🐟🦈 Excellent snorkelling adventures had by all. The room is very spacious, with its own iron and ironing board, fridge stocked daily. The bridge over the sea to the beaches gave more marine life, plenty of buggies going past who stop and ask if you want a ride, it’s incredibly hot, I love the sun but this was a heat I’ve never experienced. ☀️ Meals both in the buffet and restaurants were exceptional, and all the staff would chat with you telling you about themselves which we found so interesting. Can not fault anything with the food and the drinks, always got served at the bars, sometimes didn’t even need to ask for another drink, 🍺 it was there ready for us ☺️. The beach has plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas as does round the pool, both the sea and pool are a welcome relief from the heat. Swim up bar and stools in the pool 🏊‍♀️. We ventured out on the jet skis with the instructor and saw views of the island and a nurse shark 🦈😳, we stopped at a sand bar for a drink and a swim, absolutely made our holiday, the instructor was always looking for marine life to show us and made this adventure amazing for us, definitely recommend jet skis. Gym was cool and had a good variety of equipment and the bonus of overlooking the sea. We traveled during the Covid-19 outbreak which affected our holiday, unfortunately activities and entertainment were stopped, and then it was decided that the Maldives would not be taking guests. It was sad that as guests went no one came in. It’s strange to think that the island is still there but no one to enjoy it 🥺. During this time hand sanitizers were everywhere which was brilliant and all the staff went above and beyond to continue to make it a holiday come true. We are definitely going to return as we want to enjoy this holiday and island when we can participate in all the activities and entertainment. I would like to thank every member of staff for making our holiday definitely one we won’t forget, and look forward to returning to see you all again. Please all stay safe.
    well designed new resort
    08 Apr , 2020 Pauljacqui O, 1897554
    Its very hard to assess or criticise during the current crisis as there was a marked difference from our first day to our last with the number of guests reducing daily resulting in closing down the main Atoll restaurant,then the themed restaurants until we all shared the Palace main restaurant which in turn closed sections and reduced choice and as a consequence the waiting staff changed frequently. we left leaving about 20 guests in total between both islands and 2/3 days before the resort shut.we thought the Riu and the staff done well throughout the wind down and fairplay to TUI for getting us home after a full 2 week holiday.it didn't start very well when within 5 minutes of getting off the speedboat transfer after 3 flights (2 of them longhaul) we were met with a demand for $168 (US) for a new 'Enviroment/Green tax which we are currently disputing with TUI . In short the Palace is good for:- well designed rooms with generous balconies. well maintained grounds free minibar with optics more white sand than some resorts. very efficient room make up Not the best for:- Wine, we found the Red and White pretty rough. Avarian and Marine life There are Better value for money resorts. In summary it is a new and well laid out resort with very pleasant staff and well worth a visit. must give stay safe shout to Kerma and Mina in the themed Palace restaurants, Annabelle,Dani and Seringa in the main Palace restaurant and the Bar team:- Chamee,Aminda,Ajith,Kapa,Sanji,Fernando and Madu.
    Paradise
    06 Apr , 2020 Gramps57, 190822
    Paradise staff were brilliant despite the fact that the virus was around,met staff from the RIU in Sri Lanka,can not fault anyone.Thank you for a brilliant holiday in very trying time,and i hope all staff are safe and well.
    Just Paradise
    05 Apr , 2020 Yasmin M
    The RIU Palace Maldives is an excellent place for a holiday to just relax and unwind on a white sandy beach, go snorkelling in the lagoon or just have a lazy day by the pool. If you are looking to be more adventurous just walk or take an electric bogy ride across to the RIU Atoll for your water sports etc. We were in an over water suite which was spacious with enough draws and wardrobe space, a two seater sofa, large bed, bathroom with double sinks walk in shower and toilet it also had a lovely private open air sun lounge area with steps down to the sea complete with sun lounges, parasol, shaded double lounge bed and a large bath tub. The over water suits were in blocks of 3 rooms with the end ones having the outside bath tub the centre one had its own plunge pool. All the staff were marvellous and could not do enough for you, the food was lovely and tasty especially the curries made by chef Shanaka Dickson. The pool bar served a wide variety of drinks and cocktails and if yours wasn’t on the list just ask and it would be made for you, Kumara and the bar team were wonderful. Entertainment was unfortunately restricted due to the Maldives coronavirus travel restrictions but this didn’t seem to bother anybody however the 24 hour sports bar on the RIU Atoll provided light relief. A big thank you to the restaurant manager Cristiano and Marshall plus waiters and waitresses for the excellent service they provided in the buffet restaurant. No bad points for this holiday except having to leave a week early due to foreign office advice, this is a place we will certainly going back too it was a pity we didn’t get long enough to enjoy this RIU Palace Paradise. If you book an over water suite ask for an even number room as you get all the afternoon sun and possibly lovely sunset also book an even number for sea front rooms to get the same experience. Highly recommended RIU Hotel
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    Special Assistance

    This property is generally unsuitable for those with reduced mobility. Having said that, we understand that everyone has different needs, so feel free to contact our Customer Welfare team or visit our accessible holidays page if you have any questions.


    Our Customer Welfare number is 0203 451 2585. Lines are open Monday to Friday 09.00-19.00. Calls from UK landlines cost the standard rate, but calls from mobiles may be higher, so please check with your network provider.

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