Haa Alifu Atoll

Hideaway Beach Resort and Spa

Welcome to Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa — a realm of unrivalled luxury, privacy and seclusion on Dhonakulhi Island in the pristine north of the Maldives. Nestled within Haa Alifu Atoll, 290 km from Malé, this exclusive 33-hectare island retreat spans 297,000 square metres. With 110 spacious villas across 12 villa styles from 130 to 1,100 sqm, butler service, five restaurants, three bars, Hideaway Spa, PADI dive centre, Maldives' first Floating Aqua Park and first marina (yachts up to 80m), Hideaway delivers barefoot luxury at the highest level. The Signature Collection — a "resort in a resort" concept — offers 9 ultra-luxury villas with modern Middle Eastern design.

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Transfers and meal plans

  • Seaplane — 75 min
  • Domestic Flight + Speedboat — 55 min + 20-30 min · Maldivian flight Velana to Hanimaadhoo (HAQ), then shared speedboat

Meal plans in source: Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board, All Inclusive.

Villas

  • Deluxe Water Villa with Pool — 190 m² · up to 3 guests

    Perched on wooden stilts over turquoise lagoon. Contemporary-style bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows leading to terrace with inviting infinity pool and sun loungers. Endless ocean views, steps to lagoon. Butler service, AC, satellite TV, surround sound, minibar, Nespresso, free WiFi, in-room safe.

  • Grand Beach Residence with Sunrise Pool — 700 m² · up to 6 guests

    Open-plan 3-bedroom ultra-luxury residence with Middle Eastern design and artisan furniture. Large curved private pool with recessed gazebo, expansive wooden deck, direct private beach access. Private outdoor treadmill and exercise bike on deck. Floor-to-ceiling mirror TV. Personal butler service.

  • Signature Beach Residence with Sunrise Pool — 350 m² · up to 2 guests

    Ultra-luxurious 1-bedroom beach residence with opulent Middle Eastern interiors, king-size marble bathtub, handcrafted wooden private deck, private swimming pool and direct beach access. Located at northern point of island for maximum privacy. Personal butler, AC, latest technology, artisan furniture.

  • Sunset Beach Residence with Pool — 440 m² · up to 4 guests

    Expansive 1-bedroom beachfront villa with private infinity pool, private beach, separate living and bedroom, massive open-air bathroom and upstairs roof deck. Direct access to private beach not overlooked by neighbouring villas. Butler service, AC, satellite TV, free WiFi, in-room safe, bicycles.

  • Sunset Beach Villa — 130 m² · up to 3 guests

    Nestled on private beach with direct beach access. Separate living area adjacent to master bedroom, rustic-elegant décor with teak flooring, wooden patio, chalk-white walls, open outdoor terrace, indoor/outdoor bathroom with spa bathtub. Butler service, AC, satellite TV, surround sound, minibar, Nespresso, free WiFi, in-room safe, bicycles.

  • Two-Bedroom Beach Residence with Pool — 575 m² · up to 6 guests

    Spacious 2-bedroom beachfront villa with large private infinity pool and private beach. Separate living and bedrooms, stairs leading to roof deck. Direct private beach access not overlooked by neighbours. Butler service, AC, satellite TV, free WiFi, in-room safe, bicycles.

  • Sultan Beach Residence with Sunset Pool — 1100 m² · up to 8 guests

    Most exclusive villa — 4-bedroom elite private luxury residence. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows, pool with water slide and gazebo, private entrance, indoor gym with state-of-the-art equipment, private steam bath inside villa. 2 king + 2 double beds, all standalone suite with walk-in rain showers. Personal butler service 24/7.

  • Two-Bedroom Ocean Villa with Pool — 330 m² · up to 4 guests

    Elevated luxury 2-bedroom overwater villa on wooden stilts. Each bedroom with sitting area and private ensuite bathroom. Spacious living room with dining table opening onto vast deck with private pool. Breathtaking views. Butler service, AC, satellite TV, free WiFi, in-room safe.

  • Ocean Villa with Pool — 290 m² · up to 3 guests

    Fabulous overwater villa on stilts above the ocean, perfect for honeymooners. Unique glass-floored living room, separate dining area, vast open-plan bedroom, private pool on deck overlooking endless turquoise waters. Butler service, AC, satellite TV, surround sound, minibar, Nespresso, free WiFi, in-room safe.

  • Deluxe Sunset Beach Villa with Pool — 190 m² · up to 3 guests

    Opulent holiday home on private white sandy beach with luxurious furnishings and lush tropical garden. Dining and living area, spacious bathroom with rejuvenating jacuzzi bathtub. Private pool. Butler service, AC, satellite TV, free WiFi, in-room safe, bicycles.

  • Deluxe Beach Residence with Lap Pool — 315 m² · up to 3 guests

    Beachfront haven in lush tropical garden offering ultimate privacy. Separate living and dining area, spacious bathroom with rejuvenating jacuzzi bathtub. Pool steps from the beach. Butler service, AC, satellite TV, free WiFi, in-room safe, bicycles.

  • Beach Residence with Plunge Pool — 215 m² · up to 3 guests

    Secluded beach villa with private plunge pool. Spacious living and dining area, master bedroom with direct beach access, large bathroom with rejuvenating jacuzzi. Butler service, AC, satellite TV, surround sound, minibar, Nespresso, free WiFi, in-room safe, bicycles.

Dining

  • Samsara — Asian Fusion — Thai, Indian, Chinese, Japanese · Overwater, Open-air terrace above lagoon

    Multi-award winning overwater Asian fusion restaurant. Speciality in Indian and Thai cuisine. Romantic open-air terrace above mesmerising blue lagoon. Teppanyaki table experience available. Winner of multiple awards.

  • Meeru Bar & Grill — International, Grills, Wood-Fired Pizza, Seafood · Poolside, Beachfront — over stingray and shark waters

    Relaxed poolside dining with authentic wood-fired pizzas, succulent meats from Lava Stone Grill, and freshly grilled lobsters. Hideaway Fish Market at lunch — choose daily catch. Dine on deck overlooking stingrays, baby reef sharks below. Nightly entertainment: Movie Under the Stars, Live Music, DJ Nights, Karaoke.

  • Matheefaru — International · Sand-floored oceanfront, overwater private dining pavilions

    Meaning "coral reef" in local tongue. Sand-floored oceanfront setting with expansive daily buffet and live cooking. Themed dinner nights under the stars. Two overwater private dining pavilions for romantic evenings.

  • Smart Casual — Bespoke, Any Cuisine · Beach, Overwater Pavilion, Villa Pool, Sandbank

    Candlelit dinner under stars, picnic on secluded island, floating breakfast at villa pool, private beach BBQ or seafood feast in overwater dining pavilion. Chefs ready to turn gastronomic dreams into reality.

  • Sunset Pool Café — European, International, Light Bites · Infinity pool, Santorini-inspired white and turquoise décor, ocean views

    Breathtaking panoramas from oceanfront infinity pool. Flavour-infused dishes with European influences. White-washed Santorini-style interiors with ocean vistas. Poolside dining while soaking in stunning views.

  • Oasis — International, Fine Dining, World Cuisine · Lush tropical surroundings, Signature Collection exclusive area

    Fine dining experience where flavours from around the world converge. Vibrant salads, succulent grills, tantalizing desserts crafted with meticulous attention. Also exclusive venue for Signature Collection residents.

Wellness

  • Hideaway Spa — Land, lush tropical garden

    Hideaway Spa at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa is set within the island's lush vegetation as a quiet sanctuary for rejuvenation and relaxation. The wellness offering combines indulgent spa treatments tailored to guest needs with yoga sessions, meditation classes and personalised wellness programmes, creating a calm garden retreat for couples, families and active travellers after beach, diving or sports days.

Diving

  • Hideaway Dive Centre — PADI Certified

Experiences

  • Catamaran Sailing — Cruise

    Unlimited non-motorised watersports on AI

  • Beach Cinema — Cruise
  • Sandbank Picnic — Island Picnic

    Private sandbank picnic

  • Tennis Coaching — Cruise

    Professional court with coaching

  • Floating Aqua Park — Snorkelling

    Maldives' first floating aqua park — slides, trampolines over lagoon

  • Windsurfing — Snorkelling

    Unlimited on AI

  • Water Skiing & Wakeboarding — Cruise

    Professional instructors available

  • House Reef Snorkelling — Snorkelling

    Guided snorkelling — 2 excursions included in AI

  • Sunset Dolphin Safari — Cruise
  • Private Beach Dinner — Dining
  • Scuba Diving — Diving

    PADI certified — pristine Haa Alifu Atoll dive sites

  • Golf Simulator — Cruise

    Indoor golf simulator

  • Utheemu Cultural Tour — Cruise

    20-min boat to Utheemu Palace — birthplace of Sultan Thakurufaanu

  • Jet Ski Tour — Cruise
  • Padel Tennis — Cruise

    Padel court with coaching

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