Riu Palace Maldivas is a resort on Kedhigandu, a resort island in Dhaalu Atoll. Like most Maldives resort islands, Kedhigandu is given over to a single resort, so your room, the restaurants and the beach are all on the same island.
Best for
Riu Palace Maldivas suits travellers who want a self-contained island holiday, with the beach, meals and activities a short walk from the room, and who are happy to stay put once they arrive. The listed spa adds an option for slower days.
It suits less well travellers on a tight budget or anyone who wants to see everyday island life, because meals, drinks and excursions are bought from the resort, and leaving Kedhigandu means a boat trip.
Location
The listed address is Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives. Its map coordinates fall on Kedhigandu within Dhaalu Atoll, which is why we list it with the Dhaalu Atoll in our Central Atolls section. It is about 182.5 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport and about 180.0 km from Malé. Distances on this page are straight-line figures, not journey times.
Rooms and style at Riu Palace Maldivas
Riu Palace Maldivas is a resort. Resort room categories in the Maldives range from garden or beach rooms to over-water villas, and the category decides the outlook, the privacy and the price, so check exactly which category you are buying.
Facilities at Riu Palace Maldivas
Listed facilities at Riu Palace Maldivas include canoeing, fitness center, massage, swimming pool outdoor, a bar, restaurants, front desk 24-hour, free wi-fi in all rooms, internet, internet services, wi-fi in public areas, badminton court, billiards, boating, diving, fishing, game room, a garden, gym fitness, hot tub, nightclub, on-site entertainment, private beach, sauna, snorkeling, a spa, spa sauna, steamroom, surfing lessons and a swimming pool.
Trade-offs and what to know
Everything on Kedhigandu is priced by the resort, so the meal plan and drinks make a large difference to the final cost. Transfers are part of the decision too: confirm how Riu Palace Maldivas brings guests from the airport, how long it takes and whether it is included. Once you are on the island, outside excursions depend on the resort’s boat schedule.
Getting there and getting around
Reaching Kedhigandu involves a domestic flight, a seaplane or a long boat transfer depending on the route, so confirm the arrangement your booking uses.
Explore the area
- Dhaalu Atoll: our destination guide
- Central Atolls: our regional guide
- Where to stay in Central Atolls
- Getting around the Maldives: ferries, speedboats and seaplanes
Before you book
Before booking Riu Palace Maldivas, check which room category you are buying, the meal plan (bed and breakfast, half board, full board or all-inclusive), the transfer type, timing and price from the airport, and the cancellation terms. If you land late, ask whether the transfer can run on arrival or whether a night near the airport is needed first.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Riu Palace Maldivas, because pricing and availability change with dates and demand. Use the Check Availability button on this page to see the current options offered by the independent booking provider. Maldives Travel Guide does not set prices, hold inventory or take payment.