Hotel RIU Atoll

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Star 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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful location, fulfils the brief of a paradise island .

مايو 30, 2025 stevetuk2025 Doncaster, United Kingdom

This was our second trip to the Maldives but the first time staying. at this resort. This was a quiet , peaceful location that had atmosphere but without feeling overcrowded. The staff were all amazing Nisan in housekeeping who looked after our room and decorated it for our anniversary.Shah , Rose & Mohamed in the restaurant were attentive but in… Read more
This was our second trip to the Maldives but the first time staying. at this resort. This was a quiet , peaceful location that had atmosphere but without feeling overcrowded. The staff were all amazing Nisan in housekeeping who looked after our room and decorated it for our anniversary.Shah , Rose & Mohamed in the restaurant were attentive but in particular our thanks go to Thaney who became a really good friend during our two weeks stay. There is however room for improvement in terms of the evening entertainment which was dull and repetitive , even the famous Tui while party (although beautifully decorated and set up ) never really got going and needed more interaction from the entertainment team. This is an amazing place which is perfect for relaxation and unwinding . On a final note the toilets around the resort were kept immaculately clean by the male attendant, not something everyone would look out for but something that tells me a lot about attention to detail . Read less
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مايو 28, 2025 Donna F

Everything was amazing We loved the whole island but were really glad we didn’t book the RIU palace as the RIU atoll was definitely the best We didn’t rate the snorkelling trip as it was a complete waste of money Snorkelling was far better off the island for free Luckily for us we did get half our money back
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 10/10

مايو 27, 2025 Gary S

Stayed at this fantastic hotel for my 60th and it was exactly how I thought it was be ( Paradise ) . We saw small sharks , a big stingray in the crystal clear sea. We had a ground floor beach villa which was so beautiful to walk out directly from your room onto a small patio and onto the sand Surrounded bypalm trees . We stayed in block 1200… Read more
Stayed at this fantastic hotel for my 60th and it was exactly how I thought it was be ( Paradise ) . We saw small sharks , a big stingray in the crystal clear sea. We had a ground floor beach villa which was so beautiful to walk out directly from your room onto a small patio and onto the sand Surrounded bypalm trees . We stayed in block 1200 after we asked to move from block 2400 due to the long walk , absolutely no qualms from reception about moving . We looked at the villas over the sea but this was not for us . The main restaurant was lovely with good food every day . The steak and Italian were also delicious. The staff were friendly and would definitely be coming back . We flew to Doha then onto the Maldives but next time will do the direct flight . THANKYOU RUI Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Paradise couldn’t have gone to a better place

مايو 23, 2025 I4829YZsteve

All the staff were fantastic from the cleaner’s to reception always had a smile on there face perfect holiday
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Total enjoyment

مايو 22, 2025 fred b Barnsley, United Kingdom

Superb all round, all the staff were very hard working, rooms were great the reef was awesome, will definitely be back, brilliant. Flight to & from Male were great too, had the bonus of a sea plane on the return to Male which was a nice end to the holiday.