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Hideaway Island Resort

3.0 star property
Oceanfront paradise beckons travelers to Hideaway Island Resort where beach relaxation meets adventure on a private stretch of shoreline

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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
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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1 Bedroom Oceanside Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Share Room (Shared Facilities)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Dormitory Quad (shared facilities)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Oceanside Bungalow

  • Ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom Oceanfront Villa with Private Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Hideaway Island, Hideaway Island Resort is on a private beach. Georges Pompidou Building and Supreme Court are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Chief Roi Mata’s Domain and Mele Bay. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as ziplining and ecotours in the area. Visit our Hideaway Island travel guide
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Mele Bay, Hideaway Island, Hideaway Island

What's nearby

  • Mele Bay
    Mele Bay
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Port Vila Market
    Port Vila Market
    18 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Iririki Island
    Iririki Island
    19 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Port Vila Golf Country Club
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Pango Point
    29 min drive - 11.7 miles

Getting around

  • Port Vila Airport (VLI)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Waterfall
    9 min drive
  • Port Vila Central Market
    10 min drive
  • Nambawan Café & Bar
    9 min drive
  • The Beach Bar
    1 min walk
  • Brewery Bar and Restaurant
    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 offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like kayaking, rowing/canoeing, 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 a front-desk safe
  • Barbecue grills, concierge services, and luggage storage
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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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

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?

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hideaway Island Resort Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 242 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Adam

The whole property is in desperate need of a major renovation, starting with the kitchen & food menu which is not up to standard. The staff were very friendly & helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Bill

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Apartment has ants everywhere including on ans inside the kettle, bath/ shower and next door were so loud and their cigarette smoke was coming onto the room making it extremely uncomfortable to sleep in. Message properly but they said I should’ve called the night emergency number which was continently placed in reception but I had no WiFi or phone service on the island
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicholas

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yujing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lovely and wram resort

I really love this island, the staffs in this hotel are really professional and devote their best effort to make sure you enjoy your stay. Due to weather conditions, my original schedule was completely disrupted, and my flight was canceled in the last mins. I called this hotel to ask them whether I can change my reschedule stay. They said its ok, and tell me that I should come to the hotel ASAP because the storm is coming, and it was dangerous to travel in poor weather conditions in Port Vila. Once I arrived, they help me to move my luggage in the heavy rain. I in fact stayed in this resort for 6 nights. The staff provided their best service to me. In addition, they help me to deal with the worst service airline in the world, Vanuatu Air. To be honest, the resort has been closed for 3 years, and during my stay, I saw the staff and the hotel owner still working on making this resort back to its best after the pandemic. In addition, the view and environment are so nice under good weather beyond words can explain. During night time, walking on the beach and seeing the milky galaxy, walking around the garden, etc. anyway, stay in this hotel for few days is nice experience and I will like to comeback.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

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!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Henning

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

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exemplary

Great breakfast only underwater post office snorkelling right out front Terrific fire show at beach bar
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely a must visit! Room charges include breakfast, snorkel equipment hire, kayak use, glass bottom boat trip, snorkel safari and return boat transfers. Pristine snorkeling on a reef in the process of being regenerated by Newcastle Uni. This place is HEAVEN!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff were awesome. It was the happiest place we have stayed in many years of travel. The kitchen staff sang as they prepared breakfast and it sounded as if an entire choir was serenading us. It was low season when we visited and the pwners happened to be on site. They were very welcoming and helped solve a double booking problem we had , reassured us and sorted it all out with good humour and efficiency.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020