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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very nice relax

Jan 25, 2025 Эм Э

Very nice relax. Stuff very good, stuff bar very nice. Night party so good. Water sport bearifuul Recomendality !!! Kelvin is good black man barmen )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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Jan 24, 2025 Гуля И

We enjoyed the holiday every moment because there have kind staff and they always smiling. I want especially mention sunshine team each and every one they have very good hospitality when we come to counter they always welcoming us with huge smile Thanks to Aminda,kelvin,supun,ashan,jessica are awesome…
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Jan 23, 2025 Kiki M

An absolutely wonderful experience at the Riu. A ‘pinch me, is this real?’setting, incredible staff, huge clean rooms and such great vibes. We are an active family so made use of the gym and daily fitness classes. I’d like to especially mention Sanjay from Nepal who took our ‘aero yoga’ class (a must try!) as well as Sanjeep who had us sweating in… Read more
An absolutely wonderful experience at the Riu. A ‘pinch me, is this real?’setting, incredible staff, huge clean rooms and such great vibes. We are an active family so made use of the gym and daily fitness classes. I’d like to especially mention Sanjay from Nepal who took our ‘aero yoga’ class (a must try!) as well as Sanjeep who had us sweating in the full body session. The staff were all so attentive and made sure we always had an alcohol free Piña colada or iced coffee to hand. All the themed DJ party nights are fab, especially white night where we had a great boogie on the dance floor. Compared to other hotels this one is a more reasonable price but it still feels like bliss and luxury! I think TUI had the best deal when we booked compared to BA or Emirates (this may have changed). I am actually still here still right now writing this review under a coconut tree. If you are thinking of booking… Do it!!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A total paradise

Jan 19, 2025 Dave M

Going to the Maldives has always been a bucket list destination for me and my partner. So as this was the first time we've ever been we decided to go with an over water villa and really push the boat out. We had a domestic flight to catch when arriving at Male and then the speedboat from Kudahuvadhoo. It was all really smooth and we were met… Read more
Going to the Maldives has always been a bucket list destination for me and my partner. So as this was the first time we've ever been we decided to go with an over water villa and really push the boat out. We had a domestic flight to catch when arriving at Male and then the speedboat from Kudahuvadhoo. It was all really smooth and we were met by a RIU rep who looked after us. Arriving at the hotel was just an absolutely amazing experience. Not had anything like this before. The hotel and island is a paradise. The warm turquoise sea and soft white sand it just something else. Lots of fish swim around you the whole time. The over water villa was incredible and we had fantastic sunset views right from our balcony or the sea if we went in via our steps. We loved coming back to our room and seeing another new towel animal the cleaner had created! The food and drinks were great. We did love the sports bar as we used that to get out of the heat and had lovely lattes and sandwiches from there. All the staff were so friendly and couldn't do enough for you. I won't name drop them, but all the staff were brilliant and a credit to RIU. The water sports were good fun. We gave them a go a few times. Evening live music was excellent too. It was such a shame to finally leave. We did upgrade to the sea plane to make the coming home a bit more fun, which was well worth it. All in all, this place is fantastic! Read less
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Jan 17, 2025 jaimegAZ Tucson, Arizona

We stayed at Riu Atoll (not the Palace side) in one of the Junior Overwater suites with the standard all-inclusive package from Jan 4-10, 2025. Overall our stay was very good. The housekeeping and service were excellent throughout the resort. As a frequent traveler, there were a few things we thought they could improve to make the experience even… Read more
We stayed at Riu Atoll (not the Palace side) in one of the Junior Overwater suites with the standard all-inclusive package from Jan 4-10, 2025. Overall our stay was very good. The housekeeping and service were excellent throughout the resort. As a frequent traveler, there were a few things we thought they could improve to make the experience even better. The top thing would be to provide sunscreen at the pools and beach area! The place is literally at the equator and the sun is INTENSE! We immediately noticed when we arrived that almost everyone we saw was sunburned, and most beach resorts we've ever stayed at offer sunscreen at the pool and beach areas since it's become more common for resorts to prefer that you use whatever sunscreen their local government has required for their reef protection. We ended up spending almost $60 on a bottle of spray and a tube of lotion in the gift shop. The second thing they could do is provide more options for mixers in the mini bars in the rooms. Our room came with vodka, gin, tequila and scotch taps, but very little options to mix them with in the fridge and there wasn't a way to purchase juice or other mixers to take back to your room to make your own cocktails. It would also be great if they offered a bit more drink options at the included buffet main restaurant, and if they offered snacks at the pool (again another thing most beach resorts offer). The pool bar only does drinks and nothing else. The staff we interacted with were all very friendly and on top of their service! OH...ANOTHER BIG TIP...THERE IS NO WAY TO GET MONEY AT THE RESORT!!! So, if you want to leave an extra tip for any of the staff, make sure to bring cash! Read less