Over-water Villas
Private Pool
Wellness
Aquatic
Culinary
Recharging
Romantic
Friends
Family
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Jr. Suite
- Size
- 40 sq m
- Guests
- —
Sea view, balcony; shower, hairdryer, AC, safe
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Kedhigandu Island, Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives No official ZIP/postal code published on riu.com. Schema address uses street line “Kedhigandu Island,” locality Dhaalu Atoll, country MV.
About
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas is a luxury 24-hour all-inclusive beachfront property on the private island of Kedhigandu in Dhaalu Atoll. It is positioned for couples and families seeking a full-service RIU Palace experience: themed restaurants, spa, entertainment, water sports, and RIU Land for children. An overwater walkway connects the island to neighbouring Maafushi (Hotel Riu Atoll), expanding dining and facilities.
Opened as part of the RIU collection in 2019 (construction 2018/19). Marketed as a 5-star Palace brand property.
Resort Highlights
- ✓24-hour all-inclusive (meals, snacks, premium drinks, room service)
- ✓Private island beachfront on Kedhigandu; ~800 m overwater walkway to Maafushi / Riu Atoll
- ✓176 rooms in four categories; overwater suites with optional private pool
- ✓Infinity pool with swim-up bar and children’s pool
- ✓Themed restaurants (on property + access to Riu Atoll dining)
- ✓Renova Spa & Wellness centre
- ✓Free RIUFit programme, water sports, daytime entertainment, RIU Land kids club
- ✓Free Wi-Fi throughout
- ✓Access: ~45 min domestic flight from Velana (MLE) to Kudahuvadhoo, then ~15 min speedboat
Property Details
- Atoll
- Dhaalu Atoll (also referred to as South Nilandhe Atoll in historical/geographic usage)
- Address
- Kedhigandu Island, Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives No official ZIP/postal code published on riu.com. Schema address uses street line “Kedhigandu Island,” locality Dhaalu Atoll, country MV.
- Rooms and villas
- 4
- Restaurants and bars
- 5
- Pools
- 3
- Spas
- 1
- Research status
- Complete
Rooms and Villas
Junior Suite with beach access
- Size
- 40 sq m
- Guests
- —
Direct beach access from terrace; sea view
Suite - overwater
- Size
- 47 sq m
- Guests
- —
Overwater lagoon suite; sea view
Suite with private pool - overwater
- Size
- 60 sq m
- Guests
- —
Overwater suite with private pool; bathtub & shower
Restaurants and Bars
Palm
Main buffet restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Varied hot and cold dishes, live cooking stations, desserts, vegetarian options, and two special evenings per week. Terrace with sea views. Breakfast cited as 7:30–10:30 with live cooking and sparkling wine.
Krystal
Fusion à la carte restaurant for dinner. Meat, fish, and vegetarian dishes with exclusive service.
Yu Hi
Japanese à la carte restaurant for dinner. Typical Japanese dishes and flavours.
Sofia
Italian à la carte restaurant for dinner. Mediterranean atmosphere; appetisers, pizzas, pasta, desserts. (Also referenced as available via Hotel Riu Atoll dining access in FAQ copy.)
Beef Steak House
At Hotel Riu Atoll (accessible to Palace guests). Continental brunch-style breakfast and varied dinner menu (steakhouse); buffet/à la carte; terrace dining.
Bars (not full restaurants): pool bar / swim-up bar; Paradise overwater bar; Sports bar for live sports and drinks.
Spas
Renova Spa
Spa & Wellness centre with a wide variety of treatments and services for rejuvenation. Gym and sports activities also available; free RIUFit programme.
Pools
Infinity pool
facing the sea with swim-up bar
Children’s pool
Private pool
on Suite with private pool - overwater category
