Rating8.4
Rating8.0
Rating8.1Adults OnlyActivities program covering both RIU properties accessible via the walkway. The Maldivian marine environment is the primary activity draw — snorkeling excursions, PADI diving, and boat trips to better reef sites are the activities worth prioritizing. On-property activities cover the standard entertainment and fitness program.
Central freshwater pool with loungers and service. The standard swimming option for guests not in overwater suites.
Shallow pool for younger guests.
The social pool with swim-up bar service. Cocktails and drinks without leaving the water.
Hotel Riu Atoll is situated on the beautiful, private island of Maafushi, featuring pristine white sandy beaches. The broad, calm lagoon offers ideal conditions for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and stand-up paddle surfing directly from the shore. Sun loungers and beach umbrellas are provided for guest comfort.
From the beach. Included. The Maldivian lagoon conditions are ideal for both — calm, clear water with excellent visibility.
Two-person pedal boats for relaxed lagoon exploration. Included.
Equipment provided. The house reef for immediate shore snorkeling is limited — the real marine life requires excursions to better sites in the Dhaalu Atoll.
Pool-based introduction to scuba. Included. A useful preparation for the open-water dives available at extra charge.
Fitness center and group fitness programming. Included.
Indoor recreational sports. Available during facility hours.
Supervised kids programming. Not the primary draw at a Maldivian property, but available for families.
Outdoor play area for younger guests.
Activities team running poolside and beach events throughout the day.
Evening entertainment including Maldivian cultural performances (Boduberu drum performances) and standard variety shows.
Scheduled themed nights and DJ events in the bars.
Maldivian cultural programming including cooking demonstrations and craft instruction.
Steam facility included within the spa area.
Extra charge. The Dhaalu Atoll has good coral and pelagic species. PADI certification courses and guided dives to the best reef sites in the atoll. The most worthwhile extra-charge activity at this property.
Extra charge. Jet skiing, banana boat, and fly fish.
Extra charge. Larger catamaran for sunset and full-day sailing.
Extra charge. The Maldives has good surf breaks — the Dhaalu Atoll has accessible breaks within boat range.
Extra charge. Guided boat excursions to the best snorkeling sites in the Dhaalu Atoll — the house reef limitation makes these excursions worthwhile investments.
Pool tables in the games room.
Extra charge. The waters around the Dhaalu Atoll have wahoo, dorado, and yellowfin tuna.
Extra charge. The Maldives has spinner dolphins that frequently approach boats — one of the more reliably enjoyable excursions.
Extra charge. Private charter for couples or small groups to explore the atoll independently.
Extra charge. Day trips to local Maldivian islands to see authentic fishing village life — a cultural contrast to the resort environment.
