© Radisson Blu Resort MaldivesRadisson Blu Resort Maldives
Ari AtollMid-rangeSeaplane 25′
Villa / pool is among the best of its kind; Dining is the weak spot to accept.
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Experience scores
Who it suits — and who it doesn’t
- + Couple
Guest reputation
Tripadvisor ranking: 1/1 in Huruelhi; sub-scores Rooms 4.8 / Service 4.7 / Value 'Pricey'
Common praise
- Spacious modern private-pool water villas, clean
- Raha's changing cuisine, varied dining
- Warm, attentive service, ocean views
- 'A six-star all-inclusive / big rooms', the Radisson Blu brand
- South Ari Atoll whale sharks / excursions, Raha's changing buffet
Common complaints
- Prices are high
- Occasional service delays
- Small issues in some rooms
- Sentiment runs more polarized than similarly priced islands - frequent 'avoid this / don't go / so disappointing / so controversial' titles alongside the repeat-guest praise
- One widely read post specifically flags 'the one room you can't step into the water from', a warning about some villa locations
Tripadvisor 4.7/5 (2,723 reviews, 1/1 in Huruelhi) and Google 4.6/5 (1,322) both read well - but real Xiaohongshu sentiment is notably more polarized, with 'avoid this / don't go / so disappointing / so controversial' titles appearing frequently alongside positive write-ups from second- and third-time repeat guests; both the volume and the split run higher than the Tripadvisor score alone suggests. The consistent draws: 128 villas, spacious water villas with a private pool, modern and clean, Raha does a different cuisine each day, and a South Ari Atoll whale-shark / manta hotspot. The consistent weaknesses: an ordinary house reef (better done by boat), pricey beyond the all-inclusive (Tripadvisor Value 'Pricey'), some villa locations rated poorly, and a 25-minute seaplane or a domestic flight plus a speedboat.
Island & location
- Opened
- 2020
- Island
- Huruelhi island in South Ari Atoll, opened 2020; a Radisson Blu.
- Area
- N/A
- Vegetation
- Lush
- House reef
- Good · The house reef is ordinary and better done by boat; South Ari Atoll is a whale-shark and manta hotspot.
- Official site
- Open →
What Ari Atoll is like →Seaplane vs speedboat →Low vs high season →
Data
Basics
- Atoll
- Ari Atoll
- Tier
- Mid-range
- Low-season price
- $903–$2,083 / night
- High-season price
- $1,250–$2,639 / night
- How you arrive
- SeaplaneDomestic flight + transfer
- Time from Malé
- approx. 25 min
- Minimum child age
- No limit
Villas
- Villas
- 128 villas
- Villa size
- 215–790 m²
- Villa types
- OverwaterBeach
- Water-villa pool
- All with a pool
- Beach-villa pool
- All with a pool
- Standalone beach villas
- Mostly standalone
- Standard villa sleeps
- 4 guests
- Villa amenities
- Water hammock net
- Villa highlights
- 128 villas, spacious water villas with a private pool, modern and cleanRaha, the main restaurant, does a different cuisine each day; Kabuki is JapaneseA South Ari Atoll whale-shark / manta hotspot, opened 2020
Facilities
- Dining
- 3 restaurants · 2 bars
- Cuisines
- InternationalJapaneseSeafood
- Amenities
- Dive centreSpaGymKids club ages 4–12
Cost
- Board included
- Half board (breakfast + dinner)
- All-inclusive scope
- Breakfast and dinner included, upgradeable to all-inclusive; a la carte / diving / excursions and premium drinks cost extra.
- Taxes & fees
- +10% service charge, 17% GST, US$12 per person per night green tax; the seaplane / domestic flight costs extra.
Good for
- Good for
- HoneymoonAnniversaryFamily celebration
Sources
- Villas: resort website · radissonhotels.com · 2026-10-13
- Facilities: resort website · 2026-09-11
- Cost: resort website · 2026-09-11
- Good for: resort website · 2026-09-11
- Price / scores: editorial estimate (unverified)
Quick answers
- How do you get to Radisson Blu Resort Maldives?
- Seaplane / Domestic flight + transfer, about 25 minutes. About 25 minutes by seaplane; or a domestic flight from Male to Maamigili then a speedboat. Huruelhi island in South Ari Atoll.
- Does Radisson Blu Resort Maldives have a house reef? How is the snorkelling?
- House-reef snorkelling: Good. The house reef is ordinary and better done by boat; South Ari Atoll is a whale-shark and manta hotspot.
- Is Radisson Blu Resort Maldives good for kids?
- Children of all ages are welcome, and there is a kids club (ages 4–12). Pricey beyond the all-inclusive (Tripadvisor Value 'Pricey'); an ordinary house reef; a 25-minute seaplane or a domestic flight plus a speedboat.
- How much does Radisson Blu Resort Maldives cost per night?
- About $903–$2,083 a night in low season and $1,250–$2,639 in high season (a guide — check the resort’s site).
- What meals are included at Radisson Blu Resort Maldives? Is it all-inclusive?
- Standard rate: Half board (breakfast + dinner). Breakfast and dinner included, upgradeable to all-inclusive; a la carte / diving / excursions and premium drinks cost extra.
- What is charged on top of the room rate at Radisson Blu Resort Maldives?
- +10% service charge, 17% GST, US$12 per person per night green tax; the seaplane / domestic flight costs extra.
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Data is still being compiled; scores and descriptions are under continuous review. Last updated: 2026-09-12