Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas

We have been back a few days after 12 days at this beautiful hotel. The setting is stunning, rooms huge and staff are the best we’ve ever met. We stayed in room 256, first floor, with beautiful sunset views. Rooms are very spacious, our bed was massive, fridge, kettle, optics, minibar all kept stocked up. Lovely big rain shower, double sinks and toilet, spotlessly clean (thanks to Mohammed) with fresh towels daily. Aircon needs to stay on so patio doors stay closed to stop the humidity getting into your clothes. We used damp rid too. There’s also a TV and sofa, as well as plenty of wardrobe and drawer space. Plenty of sunbeds outside each block and many more around the pool and on the beach nearby. Sea is clear and full of sea life. Great for snorkelling. I would recommend water shoes as there is lots of coral. The pool is big enough and the swim up bar is a must do! The staff at the bar are fabulous, they all take time to chat and get to know you. Puja, Sameera, Singhe and the team were the best. Probably the best staff we have ever met run this hotel, bar, reception and restaurant staff alike. The buffet gives loads of choice, and never got too crowded. Food was excellent quality, only gripe being it wasn’t that hot. The a la cartes we did were lovely. Steak house was the best, Italian was also delicious. There is room service included but we didn’t try it. The entertainment is low key at the Palace, a singer or band on the beach by the bar, suited us fine. If you want to party pop over the bridge to the Atoll. We went over as we had friends staying there. The Sports bar is nice and cool with good service. The party area is nice, so go and check out the world party, white party and flower power party, if that’s your thing. We did the dolphin watching and sunset boat trips. Both were great. I would definitely recommend this hotel, we had an amazing holiday and met some gorgeous people, both staff and fellow holiday makers.

I was one week in the Palace Maldives It was my favourite holiday ever, I be, especially because of the paradise bar team they always remember my name and my drink especially was say thank to Sanju and desy chamika thanuka ponnam pasi chamod Dasun samy..