Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa

We have arrived today after quite a long journey and several delays.. however this place has more than made up for it! Hideaway resort is absolutely beautiful. Our room (221) over water villa with pool is out of this world amazing! The staff have been extremely welcoming and kind. We are staying on half board basis, so get breakfast and evening meal. Water is included in the room but not at meals. Breakfast includes tea, coffee and fruit juice. Had our first meal and we are just so impressed with the food choice and quality, thank you to all the talented chefs. We look forward to the rest of our stay here and can’t wait to try out the snorkelling on the house reef.

This was the best vacation I ever had, we went for our honeymoon. The overwater villa that we stayed was stunning. The villa was large with plenty of space in the balcony and lots of privacy. The food was great, my favorite spot was the buffet called Matheefaru, the manager there Zafar was super nice, he always made sure to give me a warm welcome, check to make sure the food was good and his little secret is that he is the tea expert there and made my wife some specials teas. Thank you Zafar and your team! Our butler Zareer was also super nice. He gave us a great tour when we arrived, checked on us while we were eating, and was always there for any questions we had via WhatsApp responding usually in seconds. But also want to shout out housekeeping always kept our room tidy and did turn down service. Spa, the two wonderful ladies from Bali were super sweet and great with messages. The Scuba team, I can only remember Carmen’s name but the entire team there was wonderful, we got to see a few manta rays! People cleaning up the road ways and beaches, I always saw them up early making sure everything outside looked nice. The buggy team was also super nice :) But everyone works so well together to make a wonderful experience for the guests. Also if you are wondering about snorkeling, it is great by the Meeru bar, I got to see 2 eagle rays, a turtle, small sharks and tons of fish in just one trip! Thank you again everyone :)

We stayed at Hideaway Beach Resort for 4 nights in April 2025 as a family of three, and it was a wonderful experience. Our journey started smoothly — after landing early in the morning at Malé Airport, the Hideaway team welcomed us and escorted us to a private lounge reserved for seaplane guests. Even though we had to wait a little due to weather conditions, the service was great, and the holiday truly felt like it started from that moment. We stayed in an Ocean Villa but also had a chance to visit a Beach Villa. Both villas were very clean, with a quiet and efficient air-conditioning system and an extra walk-in dressing space, which was very convenient. Some furniture could use a little renovation, but this didn’t impact our comfort — overall, the villa experience was excellent (4.5/5). One of the absolute highlights of Hideaway is its exceptional house reef. Just a couple of meters from the beach, you can snorkel among all the colorful fish that Maldives is famous for. Almost every snorkeling session at the edge of the reef offered sightings of eagle rays, blacktip sharks, and even manta rays and turtles if you’re lucky! This made it an unforgettable experience, especially for our daughter. The service throughout the resort was friendly and attentive, with a special thanks to our personalized butler, Zareer, who made our stay seamless. We also enjoyed two excursions included in our package — a guided snorkeling tour (ideal if you are new to snorkeling) and a sunset dolphin cruise, which was a very special family memory. Dining was overall good but could be improved to match the resort’s high standard in other areas. The food is generally international and safe, but we missed the creativity and chef’s touch that could elevate the experience, especially for guests staying longer. That said, the beverage options were good, and staff were quick to address any feedback. The resort atmosphere is relaxed, and the kids club staff were very friendly, offering lots of activities — although there weren't many children during our stay over Easter. Overall, Hideaway Beach Resort is a beautiful place that combines luxury, nature, and a family-friendly spirit. With some small improvements to the culinary experience and room furnishings, it would be absolutely perfect. We would definitely recommend it, especially for families who love snorkeling and a relaxed, peaceful holiday experience.