What to expect

The Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas on the exclusive private island of Kedhigandu in the middle of the beautiful Maldives feels like paradise. From the refreshing infinity pool of your villa, you can enjoy a breathtaking sea view that transports you to a world of blue and green. The private sandy beach, lined with majestic palm trees and surrounded by crystal-clear water, invites you to unwind and leave everyday life behind.

The culinary diversity of the gourmet and specialty restaurants leaves nothing to be desired. Here you can indulge in exotic flavors and international delicacies. For the adventurous, the hotel offers a variety of water sports and sports activities, while the wellness facilities provide the perfect way to relax.

A special highlight is the jetty that takes you to the picturesque neighboring island of Maafushi. Here you can take romantic walks and enjoy the untouched nature. At the Hotel RIU Palace Maldivas, every moment will be an unforgettable experience that will fill you with happiness and contentment.

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Important Information
For your holiday in the Maldives, a mandatory transfer to and from Malé International Airport must be booked in advance. Please contact the transfer team at transfer.maldives@riu.com no later than 10 days before your arrival, and make sure to include your flight details to Malé International Airport.

Transportation
Please note that the resort is only accessible by domestic flight + speedboat transfer or seaplane transfer at an additional cost borne by the guests.

Fee Details
1. Domestic Flight + Speedboat Transfer (45 minutes domestic flight from Male International Airport + 20 minutes speedboat to hotel)

For stays until 31 October 2026 - Adult aged 12 years old and above: USD 395, Child aged 2 - 11.99 years old: USD 352 and infant aged 0 - 1.99 years old: travel free of charge on a guardian’s lap (excluding luggage allowance).

2. Seaplane Transfer (60 minutes from Male International Airport with one step at a nearby resort before coming to hotel)

For stays until 31 October 2026 - Adult aged 12 years old and above: USD 792, Child aged 2 - 11.99 years old: USD 436 and infant aged 0 - 1.99 years old: travel free of charge on a guardian’s lap (excluding luggage allowance).

3. One Way Seaplane + One Way Domestic Transfer

For stays until 31 October 2026 - Adult aged 12 years old and above: USD 593.5, Child aged 2 - 11.99 years old: USD 394 and infant aged 0 - 1.99 years old: travel free of charge on a guardian’s lap (excluding luggage allowance).

*Free Transfer Offer (only for domestic flights) for stays minimum of 4 nights, and is applicable only to bookings where the check-in date falls between 01 May 2026 and 31 October 2026 (inclusive of both dates).

Operating Hours
Seaplane flights only operate during daylight hours. For seaplane transfers, the international flight must land in Male’ by latest 03:00 PM and the guests will need to be at the check-in counter by 04:00 PM for transfer on the same day.

Reservation Reminder
To guarantee transfers, guests’ flight details must be submitted to the resort at least 10 days prior to arrival. Transfer schedules are subject to weather conditions and may be delayed or canceled. Please note that the final price is subject to change without prior notice.