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Hideaway Island Resort

3.0 star property
Family-friendly fun on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
1 Bedroom Oceanside Villa | Living room
1 Bedroom Oceanside Villa | Living area
One Bedroom Oceanfront Villa with Private Pool | Balcony view
Hideaway Island Resort offers a private beach with ocean views from the On the Beach restaurant. Enjoy the outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. Beach volleyball adds active fun to this oceanfront getaway, praised for balancing relaxation and adventure.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Twin Share Room (Shared Facilities)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 Bedroom Oceanside Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
In-room safe
2 living rooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Dormitory Quad (shared facilities)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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One Bedroom Oceanside Bungalow

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom Oceanfront Villa with Private Pool | Balcony view

One Bedroom Oceanfront Villa with Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Mele Bay, Hideaway Island, Hideaway Island

What's nearby

  • Mele Bay - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Port Vila Golf Country Club - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Mele Cascades - 9 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Port Vila Market - 18 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Pango Point - 29 min drive - 11.7 miles

Getting around

  • Port Vila (VLI-Bauerfield) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stage Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stone Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Banyan Beach Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tanna Coffee Roasting Room and Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kucina Filipino - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Hideaway Island Resort

Family-friendly resort by the ocean
At Hideaway Island Resort, you can look forward to a beach bar, a terrace, and a garden. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. The on-site restaurant, On the Beach, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Enjoy onsite activities like kayaking, boat tours, and beach volleyball. In addition to an arcade/game room and a library, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this resort include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A free ferry terminal shuttle, babysitting (surcharge), and beach towels
  • Luggage storage, a reception hall, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Ceiling fans and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • On the Beach

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat and shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hideaway Island Resort
Hideaway Island Port Vila
Hideaway Island Resort & Marine Sanctuary Vanuatu/Port Vila
Hideaway Island Hotel Port Vila
Hideaway Island Resort Resort
Hideaway Island Resort Hideaway Island
Hideaway Island Resort Resort Hideaway Island

Frequently asked questions

Does Hideaway Island Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hideaway Island Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hideaway Island Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hideaway Island Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hideaway Island Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hideaway Island Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hideaway Island Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hideaway Island resort is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mele Bay and Port Vila Golf Country Club. Mele Cascades is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

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Hideaway Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 238 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful location and staff. Resort a little run down but they make the most of what they have. Have to remember you are on island time. Cat lovers will enjoy the small group of cats
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Last stay was nice breakfast provided now you pay for that. It was nice to have freash fruit etc
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chilli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location for snorkeling and diving! There are very nice diving site only accessible from the hideaway island. However, it doesn’t have much service. No breakfast provided. Lunch and dinner menu is very basic and room and facilities are a bit old. Not a fancy resort to stay but if worth to visit for a diving trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to water taxi back and forth to the main land (which might even be walkable at low tide). Room was clean and staff were all very hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were originally in the pool vila which was terrible. Floorboards broken and unsafe. Shower terrible, steep stairs to bedroom and toilet had a sewage smell. Lights in bedroom didn’t work or either did outside lights. We asked to be moved to a bungalow which was great and would recommend. Staff are amazing and can not do enough to help after we asked to be moved rooms. Limited options for food allergies available even after asking prior to booking holiday. Chef/cook did not seem interested to assist with this. Island resort is for sale and hopefully new owners put some money into fixing it up as it badly needs it. Would still recommend a visit as very relaxing and great snorkeling
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the airport and Port Vila .Also very close to wonderful dive sites
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Renee

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is great and the snorkelling is excellent. The staff are fantastic. The resort needs some tender loving care. The gardens are well tendered, but the rest of the infrastructure needs work. Food is a bit hit and miss but there is a Beach Bar nearby thank goodness.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

matt

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It saddens me to have to say the "resort" is so run down and neglected its a shame. We stayed in 4 different units during our stay (we had a large group) The units varied from broken toilets and showers, termites and ant infestations, super thin mattresses with springs in your back etc. The reef is trashed and destroyed. It will be completely dead with in the year since absolutely no care is taken to preserve anything. People stand directly on the reef to take pictures, huge chunks can be seen broken off everywhere and most of it is brown. The restaurant serves 10-12 options most of which they were out of the our entire 6 night stay. No eggs, chicken, salads, fruit, potatoes etc. The staff were all very nice and trying to make the best out of a situation where the owners are not present and very obviously only trying to squeeze what money they can out of this place. Its very sad as it could be so beautiful and exclusive. We visited Island Magic down the road and it was what this place could be if they cared. Good food, well taken care of and a reef that is thriving. I suggest you try there if you are looking for comfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rigmor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is superb, the staff are very friendly and helpful and everything needed is provided. My only minor criticism is that bunk beds are not suitable twin share for seniors.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A lovely property that is trying to survive after cyclones and lockdowns. The staff are all so friendly and helpful. The property is clean. The food is generous and fabulous. The Snorkeling is wonderful, better than a lot of Islands. Hopefully maintenance and upgrades can be in their future plans.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The storms and cyclones have taken a toll on the property and it is slowly returning to normal in Vanuatu time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Raul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The local staff were excellent. They tried their best. The property is in a state of disrepair. Price is very expensive for what you get.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a gorgeous island. Accommodation is basic but very comfortable. Be aware there is no air conditioning when booking. It was clear that the resort has been severely impacted by Covid/cyclones but they are working very hard to rebuild. They only re-opened in December 2022. A very enjoyable place to stay. I would definitely recommend and would stay again. Do yourself a favour and stay here. The snorkelling directly out the front of the restaurant is some of the best we saw on our travels around Efate. Plus the underwater post office is a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The snorkelling is great and staying at the property allows you to have the reef to yourself for a couple of hours in the morning. The beach bungalow we stayed in has a great view and balcony but is old, no tv, internet available at the office but not the room and they give the first couple of days free then charge after that to use internet. One restaurant on the island, food can take a while so get orders in early and brekky costs a bit so recommend bringing some wheet bix and milk (adds up with the kids), but liked the place and the local people are lovely. There's a little shop off the island near the village which has waters, soft drink biscuits etc for better prices.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Hideaway are just lovely- so friendly and helpful and so tolerant . We stayed in the spacious family bungalows. The glass bottom boat and snorkel tour are great for familiarising your family with life on the reef and then you can explore on your own later. Only suggestion to make would be to give all visitors including day visitors even a 5 minute talk about the Marine Sanctuary and how fragile life is on the reef. Watching unmanaged kids as well as adults crush and kill coral was a bit up setting who didn’t understand the damage the were causing. Maybe mark off an area for beginners so they don’t cause further harm following cyclone with poor finning techniques on the coral. We hope to return one day- this place and beautiful staff were perfect for us and our budget
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Alistair

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property is quite run down. Had a beachfront bungalow but the stairs leading down to the beach were so overgrown with weeds they couldn't be used. It would have taken an hour to give it a tidy up and make it usable, but they just hadn't done it. The decking of the cabin was rotten and dangerous. I stepped through the decking a couple of times and left (more) holes in it. The water coming out of the cold tap was black and there was no hot water on the first 2 nights. Hot water was adequate on 3rd night and cold water was clear on 3rd night. Staff were lovely and very helpful. Food from the restaurant was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Peaceful and relaxing sanctuary...apart from when passengers from cruise ships in Port Vila visit - but resident guest areas (including small but lovely pool) off limits to them! Restaurant offerings limited but tasty and plentiful - fish coconut curry a standout! More could and should be done to protect the house reef from damage - signage at the (superfluous) shoreside steps is ineffective. There is opportunity for (brief) education of guests about coral reefs and the importance of their protection (globally, as well as locally) which would at least make a plea of ignorance implausible. Bungalow (9) accommodation very comfortable with beautiful sea view, reached by pleasant garden pathway stroll. Repair of (corrugated metal) roofing required where free edges corroding badly, otherwise more extensive (& expensive) roof repairs await. Resort staff are this place's singular asset - outstanding! Only one significant complaint - as we booked HIR specifically on account of their scuba dive centre, it was disappointing to learn on arrival that it had not yet reopened after Covid shutdown - a fact which should have been available on their website, or made clear in response to our (unanswered) enquiries about booking diving. All was not lost, however, as we did manage to organise one day of diving with Jerry's Dive Services - seems he's something of a scuba legend in Vanuatu, and certainly we can recommend him unreservedly!

10/10 Excellent

Kyosuke

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy Gail

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Henning

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Wunderschöner Ort. Klasse Strand. Super zum Schnorcheln
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Staff & service
N/A
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nur

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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