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Aerial view of a resort with overwater bungalows and clear turquoise water.
Modern pavilion with plants on water under cloudy sky
Overwater bungalows stretching in a long row over clear blue water.
Clear swimming pool with built-in seats and palm trees in the background under a sunny sky
Terrace with white seating and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and blooming plants.
Restaurant terrace with set tables and sea view at sunset.
Modern restaurant with buffet area, wooden floor, and seating by the window.
Modern restaurant interior with wall art, tables, chairs, and a person setting a table.
Overwater bungalows near an island with clear turquoise water and white sandy beach.
Tropical beach with white sand, palm trees, and clear blue water under a clear sky.
Modern hotel room with two beds, wooden floor, and cozy seating area.
Modern bathroom with double sink, wooden floor, and blue tiled shower.
Bright hotel room with large bed, desk, wooden floor, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with two beds, balcony, and sea view in soft brown and green tones.
Luxury terrace with jacuzzi and loungers overlooking turquoise sea.
Modern double bed with wooden frame, green bedspread, and leaf pattern on the wall
Overwater bungalow with terrace and sun loungers above clear turquoise water.
Modern hotel room with bathtub, large bed, sofa, and sea view
Luxury sun loungers and private pool overlooking turquoise sea under clear sky.
Modern bathroom with bathtub, shower cabin, and double sink in warm tones.
A tray with towel, black bowls, bath salts, and white flowers for hotel relaxation
Man receiving massage from therapist in a relaxing spa setting.
Malediven ∙ Male ∙ Dhaalu Atoll

RIU Palace Maldivas *****

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Location

The resort is located on the private island of Kedigandu in the Dhaalu Atoll and is connected by a jetty to the neighboring island and its sister hotel, RIU Atoll Maafushi. The transfer is by domestic flight (approx. 45 minutes) to Kudahuvadhoo airport island, followed by a speedboat transfer (approx. 15 minutes). A seaplane transfer (approx. 45 minutes) can be booked at an additional charge and upon request.
Overwater bungalows near an island with clear turquoise water and white sandy beach.
Tropical beach with white sand, palm trees, and clear blue water under a clear sky.

Facilities

The RIU Palace Maldivas Kedhigandu Island, newly opened in August 2019, features 176 rooms spread across the island and on stilts over the sea. Amenities include an open reception area with seating areas to relax. For your culinary well-being, there is the main restaurant, a specialty restaurant (Japanese cuisine) and a gourmet restaurant, as well as three bars. The infinity pool outdoors with a swim-up bar invites you to relax. Sun loungers, beach towels, and umbrellas are of course available free of charge.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with two beds, wooden floor, and cozy seating area.
Modern bathroom with double sink, wooden floor, and blue tiled shower.
Bright hotel room with large bed, desk, wooden floor, and balcony overlooking the sea.

Junior Suite Ocean View

The Junior Suite Ocean View is approx. 40 sqm, located on the 1st floor and features a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, a combined living/sleeping area with air conditioning (centrally controlled), safe, ceiling fan, beverage dispenser, seating area, sofa, kettle, minibar, telephone, TV, and a balcony with sea view (JOV/JOE).

Beach Junior Suite Ocean View

With the same amenities as the Junior Suite Ocean View, located on the ground floor with a terrace and direct beach access (J2V/J1V).

Modern hotel room with two beds, balcony, and sea view in soft brown and green tones.
Overwater bungalows stretching in a long row over clear blue water.
Luxury terrace with jacuzzi and loungers overlooking turquoise sea.
Modern double bed with wooden frame, green bedspread, and leaf pattern on the wall

Overwater Suite

The Overwater Suite is approx. 47 sqm and, with the same amenities as the Junior Suite Ocean View, features a terrace with a Balinese bed, bathtub, and direct access to the sea. These suites are built on stilts over the water (W2O).

Overwater Pool Suite

The Overwater Swim Up Suite is approx. 60 sqm and, with the same amenities as the Overwater Suite, additionally features a separate bathtub in the bathroom and a private pool (O2G).

Overwater bungalow with terrace and sun loungers above clear turquoise water.
Modern hotel room with bathtub, large bed, sofa, and sea view
Luxury sun loungers and private pool overlooking turquoise sea under clear sky.
Modern bathroom with bathtub, shower cabin, and double sink in warm tones.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Varied breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner also in buffet form (various theme nights 3 times a week) as well as 24-hour snacks. Optional à la carte dinner with reservation. National and international non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages and selected premium drinks 24 hours a day at the respective open bars. Refilling the minibar and beverage dispensers in the rooms is free of charge. Additionally, all facilities of the RIU Atoll can be used.

Sports Included

Fitness room, group fitness classes in the RiuFit area (daily), kayak, pedal boats, stand-up paddling, surfing (SUP), snorkeling equipment, and 1 introductory dive.

Sports for a Fee

PADI dive center and motorized water sports on the beach.

Children's Program

The children's club "RIULand" (4-12 years) at RIU Atoll is available for the little guests.

Wellness

A tray with towel, black bowls, bath salts, and white flowers for hotel relaxation
Man receiving massage from therapist in a relaxing spa setting.
Massages and treatments in the wellness area, each for a fee. Use of the steam bath is free of charge.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi access is available free of charge throughout the hotel complex.

Credit Card

Deposit: A credit card or cash deposit may be required upon check-in for unforeseen expenses.

Hotel features

  • Direct Beach Location
  • Family Friendly
  • Fitness
  • Hotel Safe
  • Internet
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Luxury Travelers
  • Massages
  • Romance & Honeymooners
  • Sandy Beach
  • Spa
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Enhanced Hygiene Concept

Sustainability

Traveling with a Future provides assistance in making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards cover social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Travelife

Note

Hotel-independent transfer information:
Speedboat: Operation for approx. arrival/departure from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. // Domestic flight: Operation approx. for arrivals/departures from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. // Seaplane: Operation expected for arrivals/departures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Waiting times of 3 hours or more for onward transfer are possible.
Seaplane transfers may involve 1-2 intermediate landings.
For arrivals/departures outside the above-mentioned times, in case of bad weather or long waiting times upon entry, an overnight stay in Male may be required.
Seaplane flights and most boat transfers (depending on island location) as well as currently most domestic flights are only operated during the day. Therefore, an overnight stay in Male may be necessary.
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In the Maldives, most rooms are equipped with one or two queen/king-size beds. For a booking of 2 adults + 1 or 2 children, it is possible that only 1 or 2 large beds are available in total. Accordingly, it may happen that with 2 adults + 1 or 2 children in one room, a child has to sleep in the parents' bed. Seaplane flights and most boat transfers (depending on island location) as well as currently most domestic flights are only operated during the day. Therefore, an overnight stay in Male may be necessary.
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Luggage allowance for seaplanes is 20 kg + 5 kg hand luggage per person. Excess baggage is payable on site (approx. 5 USD per kg). Excess baggage is usually delivered by boat.
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In the Maldives, washbasins or even bathtubs/whirlpools may be openly integrated into the general living area of the hotel room without spatial separation.
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Please note that rooms with direct pool/sea access can only be booked for travelers aged 7 and above due to safety reasons.
Kedhigandu Island
- Dhaalu Atoll-Maldives-
Tel.: +960 400 3700
Reservations: 0800 723 43 60 *
In the catalog "Long-Haul Travel" Summer 2024 on page 118.
In the catalog "Long-Haul Travel" 2024/25 on page 120.

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