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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
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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  • 60 sq m
  • Ocean view
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  • 50 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
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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
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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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 Beach Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Port Vila Central Market - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Stone Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Reefers Restaurant & Rum Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪warhorse saloon - ‬12 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, 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 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

Languages

English, French

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. 90 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 231 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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

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

8/10

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

6/10

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

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

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!

6/10

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10

Wunderschöner Ort. Klasse Strand. Super zum Schnorcheln
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10

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

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

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

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

2/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

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

8/10

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Close to the airport and Port Vila .Also very close to wonderful dive sites
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10

8/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020