Name: Hotel Riu Atoll
Address: Maafushi Island, Maldives Islands, 20026, MV

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

David

AWESOME

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2025

Jeta

I recommend everybody to go to this result. It was wonderful excellent everything

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2025

Yusuke

ロケーション、景色、ご飯、スタッフ、全てが素晴らしい。

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2024

Peter

I was here in November 2024 when it was rainy. But this is not something the resort can do anything about. The resort is beautiful and enough to do here for adults. I recommend this for adults only..

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2024

ricky

Staff can't do enough for you. The sea is crystal clear with a great variety of fish to sea.
The food was amazing. Recommend booking the restaurants at reception to ensure you get the chance to visit.
I can't remember seeing any rubbish anywhere and rooms were well cleaned every day.
Only downside is there was no air con in the restaurants. But that's a tiny point.
Great holiday and a great hotel

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2024

Thomas

Dream Vacation

Our stay more unforgettable. We stayed in a water villa. We couldn't ask for a better place. Everyone is super nice. Food is great. Highly recommend.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2024

Verified traveler

The main bufet restaurant does not have air condition and it feels too hot when having a meal

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2024

Timothy

Only negative was that in room mini bar is only in the bungalows. Otherwise, this was a perfect destination. The on property coral reef provided hours of entertainment. Very walkable property in a picturesque setting. I would recommend to anyone 10/10

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2024

Olga Svyatoslavna

Excellent service - excellent staff - huge help with bags and service during diner time!!! Very polite and helpful people. Wonderful very well trained staff!!! Help you from arriving to the airport until the end of your journey!!! Will give this hotel and service 5 stars

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2024

Julie Anne

We loved it very clean and well maintained , all the staff we came across were very polite and couldn’t do enough to help . Would defiantly recommend .

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Feb 2024

Paulo

Lovely resort

Me and my wife loved to stay at RIU at the Maldives, the island is beautiful and we truly enjoyed our time there.
I was a bit disappointed at the beginning as the reception was a bit impersonal not expected at all in a place like that.
Completely hated the booking system through the app, and didn’t like the fact that the 2 other restaurants were very difficult to book.
I have booked this trip to celebrate my wife 50 special birthday and had extremely high expectations but I felt the reception staff a bit cold and not interested.
After my feedback we got some help in the end.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2024

Nadezhda Todorova

We had a great time at Rui Atoll. The only one minus point is the entertainment.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2023

Shinae

Staffs are very nice . You feel welcomed.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2023

John Paul

Highly recommended

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2023

hector

Really nice place

6/10

Pleasant

20 Aug 2023

Sanaa

I really loved the view from the junior overwater suite, the alcoholic beverages in the room were great too, it meant I didn’t have to use the pool which was always quite busy, big area of improvement is the quality of food in the buffet restaurant, most of the time the food is so overdone that it becomes inedible, albeit there is lots of variety but most of the food is lacking taste, additionally the offerings at the restaurants Sofia and Steakhouse are just taken from the buffet which is a little pointless, some of the food is also stale, I would return to this hotel if it wasn’t for the food quality, the staff are super friendly and respond to your every request. Internet is quite slow. Rooms are modern and super clean always.

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2023

Juan

Enjoyed everything about the resort. 10/10

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2023

Julio

Everything was great just if it’s possible to consider would be great to improve the options to reach rooms located far away I noticed some people in wheelchair having a hard time. For the rest of people having bones would it be great.

We had an amazing experience with one meme we of the cleaning staff his name is UPENDER, we was incredibly kind and professional! Definitely worth to be recognized.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Dec 2022

Alex

Snorkeling shouldn’t cost money and should be allowed to go where you want to snorkel. Food is also bad. Food was so disappointing. Also stayed in a over water suite and paint had cracks in it inside. Could use some upkeep.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2022

Susan

Beautiful place

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2022

Tiran

Amazing staff, clean property and beautiful views.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2022

Aaron

This spot is absolutely amazing !! It’s clean, the staff loves the place and appreciates the guests !! It’s a vacation in a post card !! If you’re lucky enough to get a chance to go you absolutely have to take the chance !! Bucket list experience !!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2022

william

It was an excellent stay

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2022

Nicole

The property was great and the rooms have amazing views! I did not give a 5 star rating due to the limited options for room service and entertainment. Otherwise the resort was great and the food options during the day were good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2022

Jamie

Beautiful place! Loved waking up over the water! Our bartenders Monalisha and Chamod made our stay even better!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2022

Courtney

Friendly and attentive staff. Gorgeous location and amenities.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2022

Diana

Amazing

Business_and_leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2022

Jason Harvey

The Location was awesome, with the sea and beach quality and nearby reefs, just what you expect from the Maldives.
The staff were lovely and friendly.
The hotel itself lets the stay down, with less than attractive looking villas, dull entertainment (singers / bands), poor water sport options, which are pricey and limited.
And Ultimately, when you book a hotel that states having standards, dress codes and adult only facilities, you expect this to be the case. If people cannot abide by the description, then staff should uphold the standards the advertise. This i found was really annoying.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2022

Liju

One of the best hotels I have stayed in . From start to finish the experience was wonderful . The staff goes above and beyond to get needs met . The grounds are spectacular. The ocean life was something Amazing to see . We saw rays , reef sharks , lots of tropical fish .

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2022

Colleen

We had an absolutely amazing time at the RIU Maldives. No complaints!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2022

Trung

Good

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2022

Anthony

The property was really amazing and the staff was awesome as well. However, the food at the buffet was not the best. And the drink selection left a lot to be desired. The staff really made the difference, Ali, Firaz, Haifa and others were amazing.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2022

Borys

The hotel is excellent, the staff and management people are very friendly and great. Me and my wife stayed for 4 days and we really had a good experience, the transportation to and from the hotel was very organized. The only negative comment is that the bartenders have no idea of how to prepare a good cocktail or drinks. EVERYTHING ELSE IS FABULOUS.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2022

Karen

This was the ultimate vacation in relaxation. Singhe at the Sunshine pool bar kept the drinks flowing and every single person was personable, friendly, and helpful.

Food was great. I don't travel for food though so as long as there is food, I'm happy.

Snorkeling is amazing.

Water, unbelievably warm.

Between meals, the snack choices were limited, but there was always something to choose from.

Rooms were impeccably clean and the grounds were immaculate.

One of the best places I have ever been to!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2022

Nikki Lynn

The facilities are wonderful I think people should be made aware of the distance between any amenities and potential rooms transportation should be provided to and from rooms when there’s a great distance

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

13 Jan 2022

Victor

Quality of food is extremely poor. The wine offered is not drinkable. All spirits are poor quality. The beddings sheets and blankets are poor quality. All the food in the buffet is served under heat lamps which dries out the food. The salad bar often has rotten veggies. The pool is extremely dirty. Bar service is very slow and often takes 20 mins to receive your drink. Many staff are not properly trained in customer service.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2021

Maria

I thought I already did an outstanding review of Riu Atoll. But here are some of the raves I can say about them. From the time we got greeted at Velana Airport, it was flawless. Transfer/Sales manager Jack and Ahmed are so professional, courteous, kind, and friendly. Front desk manager Ibrahim and his staff are always so helpful. The grounds are always kept clean. The restaurants and swim up bar staff are professionally trained. Very attentive, courteous, friendly, and loves their job assisting us with anything we need. They even know our drink orders already when they see us coming in. The food is always so tasteful and the chef changes the selection almost everyday. The water-sports team is the same… professional, courteous, friendly, and goes above and beyond. Just to name a few staff that needs kudos are Alps, Shami, Yana, Francis, Michelle, Anna, Rose, Ibrahim… and many more. Thank you all for the wonderful week we had. Hoping to come back some day.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2021

Maria

As soon as you get out of Velana International airport, Riu Hotel have someone to take care of you with the transfers. We were greeted at the resort with flawless check in. Overwater suite 3028 have all the amenities mentioned and a perfect spot for sunsets. The restaurants and bars have an outstanding customer service. The housekeeping department did not fail making up our room and refilling the mini bar. The grounds of the hotel is always kept clean. The food at Dhoni’s buffet restaurant have an array of selections for all. The resort is an excellent one if you’re looking for worry free vacation. The included water sports is amazing as well as their staff Shami, Francis, and Yana (scuba instructor). I have to specifically mention Jack for communicating flawlessly and Ahmed for taking care of us at the airport. Thank you for the wonderful 7days at your resort.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2021

ashreyaa

Wow all I can say is this was such an amazing experience… clean and the food is delicious. Everyone is so helpful and polite. There is constant cleaning . Love it . Maldives is a piece of heaven

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2021

Ryan

We loved it

We loved our stay at the RIU. The beach was great and free of debris/seaweed. The water was beautiful. Our villa was spacious and comfortable. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Only issue was the food. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner were all buffet style. Some people loved it and plate after plate. Others would find a few safety foods and stick with those.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2021

ALTHEA

Paradise!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2021

Teena Marie

This property is amazing! Extremely clean! I (solo) stayed in the overwater suite my whole stay. The buffet was good something for everyone. Not high class swanky but variety of foods. RIU was great in arranging transfers ( water taxi/ domestic flight or seaplane) and axed hiking Covid tests in time for your departure! ALL the staff are wonderful and customer service is top notch!

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

11 Aug 2021

Saeed Naeem

I know this resort may seem like a good deal, BUT PLEASE DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!
First, the food is terrible. Its never hot and they

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Outstanding trip. Wonderful service!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

we stayed for 7 days there
the staff was beyond nice .. they tried to do the best for you ..
the food was so good and fresh alot of seafood also ..
cleaning amazing .. everything was great we didnt need anything .. everything was there ..
amazing entertainment team .. great sport and demo scubadiving team .. alot of fishes and babysharks for snorkeling ..
we will come back for sure in the future ..

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2021

Kesava

Very nice island. It is all inclusive so there are many things to do. There is a show at night, sometimes even. We found plenty to occupy us. We had a beach room, so we could step right out onto the white beach and into the warm water.
The room itself was adequate. There is a small couch, and a variety of satellite channels to watch. They stock your mini fridge originally with 2 cokes, 2 coke lights, 2 fantas, 2 lion beers, and 2 Carlsberg beers. They also provide plenty of water. I requested more coke light, and it took a while to provide. The bathroom is nice, but don't expect a tub. The shampoo they provide is in a push dispenser mounted to the shower wall, and it also doubles as a body wash.
The ocean is very clear and warm. It is very shallow,so you can walk quite a way out. There is also a great snorkeling place at the end of the island. We saw several baby sharks and a small stingray. You will have to bring your own equipment as the water sports operator does not let their equipment be used outside of the little area they have set up in front of their stall. (I mean what is going to happen to their equipment? We are on an island so it can't go anywhere). Also, you will not be able to use the jet skis (additional $150 charge for 1 person) by yourself. You have to follow a guide at a set speed.
The food is pretty good. And, if you drink alcohol, that is included as well. The food variety has Chinese, Indian, Italian..i ran out of space--SO MANY RUSSIANS

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2021

Barney

RIU Atoll was an amazing experience. The restaurant staff is an all-star crew. Every member of the team worked non-stop to meet the customers' needs. Among the superstars is Duminda. As a floor supervisor, he showed the ability to sense the needs of the vacationers and proactively serve us. Equally dedicated was every worker including the chefs, waiters and administrative staff. Well done.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2021

Verified traveler

Great hotel, staff and facilities. Plus good snorkelling!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2021

James

The resort is very new, beautiful maintained and the staff were all excellent.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2020

Dave

The uniqueness of the property is breathtaking. Even though the hotel and activities were not in full operations due to the pandemic, a lot was done to ensure guests get value for money

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Rooms are so clean , you have too see for yourself

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2020

Pat

Beautiful island, could do with a bit more night time entertainment apart from that perfect week and perfect location

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2020

Ryan

Fabulous property! My girlfriend and I really enjoyed our stay here. The staff were extremely friendly and the property was super clean from general areas to the guest rooms.

One area I felt the resort fell short in was in the dining offerings and experience. The Italian restaurant and steak house were extremely disappointing.

The Italian restaurant really didn’t offer Italian food and both restaurants did not know how to properly cook meat as they were all very overcooked. Also the wine offerings - I’ve never tasted such horrible wine in my life (not even from a box in my college days). I would advise management to download Vivino and look for good cheap wine offerings. They’re out there. The wines they offered would better pass as vinegar or cooking wine.

We’ve stayed at a RIU property in Jamaica that was vastly superior in their restaurant offerings than this Maldives property. Considering the cost difference between the two properties, it should be the other way around. Management really need to step it up in their food offerings. The dining experience was also very subpar in the special restaurants. This is the one area where staff were subpar and not on par with the rest of the resort experience.

The main restaurant was ok if a little bland/repetitive, but understandable given it’s an all inclusive. All in all it was a great stay that could’ve been an amazing stay/experience had the food/dining experience matched the everything else.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2020

James

Fantastic resort with attentive and friendly staff that could not do enough for us. Wonderful island, everything that you could dream of and more than we expected. Can not recommend highly enough.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

The resort is very clean, very nice, the food is very good, the serving was very very good.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2020

Rolf

Reception very efficient, well organized, all inclusive, good choice of food and beverage, good rooms, beds. Friendly staff, waiters, service. Professional management.

Negatives
Buffet is not replenished on all items, if you are late, some choices migjht no be available

Insufficient number of beach chairs, 8 to 10 for 12 units. Guests from europe tend to reserve their chairs early morning by placing their items there, so after breakfast no empty beach chairs available. 500 extra chairs does really cost a lot!

Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Dec 2019

YB

This hotel is all-inclusive which is very attractive. We enjoyed the food and drinks there. However the overall experience was not as good as we expected. We were on our honeymoon but we did not enjoy any honeymoon benefits even after informing them before our trip. We booked King size bed room but they gave us a twin bed room on the first night which really disappointed us a lot. The room has no slippers, no toothbrush and water was leaking from the bathroom. We requested for slippers and toothbrush but reception said that their housekeeping is closed and we have to wait until the next day morning. Overall, the staffs are very nice and friendly but there's definitely a room for improvement on their management.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Everything was excellent, from the overwater villa, the food, service. Totally recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2019

Lorena

The whole experience was fantastic! The place, the service, the amenities was excellent. Staff was very friendly, you can do a lot of things there but also be quiet and chill. The view is amazing, clear water, white sand, you can see fishes..and do water activities. There is a lot of coral around the island and food was great. We had a reservation at the steak house restaurant - also included - where we had great steak. I would recommend this place to anyone.
We loved it!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

I really like how attentive the staffs are and do their best to serve our needs. I also like that they always smile. Smile goes a long way for us.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Overall great hotel, good experience, would be excellent if their cuisine was better.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

Mohammad Reza

Super schön 😍

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2025

SIDI-MOHAMMED

Rien à visiter autour de l'île

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Higor

Maravilhoso!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2025

Cécile

Avis RIU Atoll Maldives

J'ai séjourné 9 jours au RIU Atoll et globalement, c'était une excellente expérience. Le personnel était professionnel et sympathique, toujours à l'écoute. L'île est magnifique et bien entretenue. Ma chambre (suite sur la mer) était spacieuse avec une vue à couper le souffle, bien que la climatisation soit trop froide et que les surfaces glissantes dans la chambre soient un petit inconvénient.

La restauration était un point fort avec une qualité de repas impressionnante, bien que le jus d'orange ne soit pas à la hauteur d’un hôtel de ce standing. Un petit bémol sur la possibilité de ramener de la nourriture en chambre : il faut systématiquement l'accord d'un responsable, ce qui est un peu contraignant pour un all inclusive.

L'incident avec un membre du personnel de ScubaCaribe a été géré rapidement et sérieusement par l'hôtel, mais aucun geste commercial n'a été proposé, ce qui aurait été apprécié.

Le transfert de Malé à l'île de Maafushi est un peu long (attente de plusieurs heures) et le départ très tôt le matin pour mon vol retour aurait pu être mieux géré.

Petit problème de facturation : une différence de prix non justifiée entre ma réservation et le montant final.

Globalement, un excellent séjour avec quelques ajustements à faire. Je recommande !

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2025

Klaudia

Die Unterkunft war super, das Essen toll! Immer alles schön sauber.

Negativ: bei der Buchung über Expedia stand nirgends dass man den Transfer vom Flughafen zum Hotel nochmal extra zahlen muss!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2025

ANGELIQUE YVETTE

Un séjour de rêve aux Maldives ! Les chambres sur pilotis offrent un cadre spacieux et apaisant, parfait pour se ressourcer. Le personnel, toujours souriant et attentif, fait vraiment la différence. Côté restauration, les trois restaurants apportent des expériences variées : un buffet correct mais un peu répétitif, le Dhona remarquable pour sa qualité, et le steak du Bref qui rivalise avec les meilleures brasseries françaises. En 12 jours, pas une once d’ennui, la beauté de la nature suffit à émerveiller chaque instant. Une adresse à recommander sans hésiter !

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jan 2025

Maria

Bodde fem nätter. Vi ville avsluta vår resa med att bara slappa efter att rest runt i Sri Lanka 2,5 vecka. Och det var precis lagom. Allt funkade bra med flyg och båt m.m. Fräscha stora rum. Åt på de två lite \"finare\" restaurangerna en varsin gång då man inte kunde boka dom mer än en gång per vecka. Men, enligt mig så var bufféns mat bättre. Både vin, öl och drinkar var bra kvalitet på. Åt hummer och räkor som var helt fantastiska. Väldigt trevlig personal både i receptionen och restaurangerna. Finns verkligen inget annat att göra än att bada, spela boule, vattengympa m.m. då dom tar hutlöst mycket för både dykning och snorkelturer. Detta var inget resort utöver nåt annat, men lite check på Maldiverna när vi ändå var i närheten. Varit på ett resort i Mauritius där vattenskidor, segling, provdyk m.m ingick. Så nja... Häftigast var havet med 32 grader och snorklingen från stranden där vi såg både haj, rocka och massor med färgglada småfiskar.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2024

Stéphane

Expérience incroyable… nager avec les tortues’ poissons de toutes les couleurs, raie requin blanc c’est juste superbe je recommande vivement .. établissement époustouflant dépaysant et d une beauté pure

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2024

Suad

Sehr schöner Urlaubsort! Personal schlägt keinen Wunsch ab und gehen sehr respektvoll mit den Gästen um. Wir kommen wieder!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2024

Sevgi

Dröm

Fantastiskt Hotel! Är ett 4 stjärnigt men känns som 5! Väldigt nöjda med resan.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2024

Josée

Tout était parfait et paradisiaque

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2023

Rebecca Fr.

A beautiful patch on earth .... The transfer by seaplane is an absolute MUST... very attentive and friendly people who care about your well-being. I didn't expect it to be like this. Highly recommended. Thank you.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2023

Fabian

Das Hotel liegt auf einem wunderschönen Atoll auf den Malediven. Der herrliche Strand lädt zum Baden und Schnorcheln ein. Für Entspannung ist also gesorgt.
Die Zimmer des Hotels sind geräumig, gut ausgestattet und sauber. Allgemein ist die Sauberkeit im Hotel sehr gut und der Service ist auch klasse, da das Personal auch sehr freundlich ist.
Das Buffet ist jeden Tag sehr üppig und es findet sich für jeden Geschmack etwas. Dass es dabei auch Dinge gibt, die nicht jedem schmecken, sollte logisch sein. Die Öffnungszeiten des Hauptrestaurants sind in der Regel mehr als ausreichend und wer abseits dieser Zeiten noch Hunger hat, kann jederzeit in der Sportsbar etwas snacken.
Die Getränke sind für ein All Inclusive absolut im guten Rahmen.
Wer neben der Entspannung auch etwas Action mag, kann diverse kostenlose Aktivitäten ausprobieren (Stand Up Paddling, Kajak, Tretboot), am Animationsprogramm teilnehmen (u.a. Beachvolleyball, Aquagym, Tischtennis, Fitnesskurse, Yoga Kurse, Bingo, Quiz uvm.), sich auch im Fitnessraum mit Blick aufs Meer betätigen oder sich weitere Wasseraktivitäten dazubuchen (Schnorchelexkursion, Tauchgänge, Wakeboard, Wasserski, Delfintour etc.); diese Kosten allerdings extra.
Beim Abendprogramm wird auch immer etwas geboten (Sunset DJ, Liveband, Parties).

Alles in Allem hat es uns sehr gut gefallen und wir würden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2023

Marino

Personale gentile sempre attento alle richieste dell’ospite , pulizia , ordine .