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About Riu Palace

If you’re thinking of having a luxury holiday in a paradise destination, Riu Palace Maldivas is the ideal place for you. This five-star all-inclusive resort in the Maldives is located on the private island of Kedhigandu, Dhaalu, and is connected to its partner resort, Riu Atoll, by a curving wooden walkway standing high above the water. As the smaller of the two resorts, Riu Palace offers a slightly more secluded atmosphere, but is still just a stone’s throw away from the extensive facilities of Riu Atoll.

Riu’s portfolio of resorts are all about delivering unforgettable experiences in some of the world’s most stunning destinations, and Riu Palace is no different. Guests can enjoy all-inclusive 24-hour service, free Wi-Fi throughout the resort, and a wide range of cuisines to sample at several different eateries - each offering its own unique charm. And, with unrestricted access to Riu Atoll, which lies just a short walk away, you can also make the most of massages and beauty treatments in the spa, watersports such as diving, kayaking and paddleboarding, and a vibrant entertainment programme full of shows and live music.

Explore the resort

Riu Palace Maldivas’ wide range of cuisines will both surprise and entice you. The main restaurant, Palm, serves buffet breakfasts, lunches and dinners with live cooking stations, while the Yu Hi Japanese and Krystal fusion eateries offer delicious à la carte dishes for dinner. Or, if you’re in the mood for some Western delights, neighbouring Riu Atoll offers an Italian restaurant and a steakhouse which deliver comforting classics with passion and flair. When it comes to thirst-quenchers and sundowners, the Paradise poolside and swim-up bar is the place to be, serving a full selection of delicious beverages at the water’s edge. 

This island resort is fringed by powder white sand dotted with loungers that can be accessed from anywhere on the island within seconds, providing ample space and opportunity to relax and soak up the idyllic setting. If you wish to increase the excitement, a range of complementary watersports are also provided from the dive and watersports centre at Riu Atoll, including kayaks, pedalos, stand-up paddleboards, and snorkelling equipment. Riu Atoll is also where guests will also find the well-equipped gym, with group fitness activities in the RiuFit area up to six times a week, and the Renova spa which offers a variety of massage and beauty treatments.

Diving from Riu Palace

Diving at Riu Palace is organised by ScubaCaribe - one of the world’s leading PADI 5-Star dive and watersports operations. Backed by over 30 years of experience, ScubaCaribe’s mission is to provide guests with fun right from the beginning - no matter the activity and regardless of experience level. With a presence at coveted four and five star resorts throughout the world, ScubaCaribe’s team is well-versed in delivering exceptional service, ensuring guest comfort and safety throughout every experience.

The resort’s PADI 5-Star dive centre is located on the beach of Riu Atoll and features a classroom, 56 sets of quality scuba equipment to rent, and watersports gear of all kinds. Two dive boats are on hand to transfer guests to and from nearby dive sites which can include vibrant reefs, as well as encounters with sharks and manta rays.