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Hideaway Island Resort

3.0 star property
Hideaway Island beachfront resort with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
One Bedroom Oceanfront Villa with Private Pool | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach bar
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
Feel at home
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Arcade/game room

Room options

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1 Bedroom Oceanside Villa | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

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
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms

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

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One Bedroom Standard Bungalow | Balcony

One Bedroom Standard Bungalow

Highlights

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

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Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 37 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 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
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Mele Bay, Hideaway Island, Hideaway Island

What's nearby

  • Mele Bay - 1 min drive
  • Mele Cascades - 3 min drive
  • Iririki Island - 9 min drive
  • Port Vila Market - 10 min drive
  • Pango Point - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Vila (VLI-Bauerfield) - 8 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle

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

Hideaway Island Resort is just 4 mi (6.5 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a beach bar, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.

Languages

English, French

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 27 units
    • Arranged over 1 level
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
    • Free ferry terminal shuttle
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Boat tours
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hideaway Island Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hideaway Island Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hideaway Island Resort?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hideaway Island Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hideaway Island Resort?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hideaway Island Resort?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Hideaway Island Resort and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, rowing, and snorkeling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and segway rentals. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the resort's other amenities, which include a private beach and an arcade. Hideaway Island Resort also has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hideaway Island Resort?
Yes, On the Beach offers alfresco dining and ocean views.
What's the area around Hideaway Island Resort like?
Hideaway Island Resort is located on the waterfront, a short 19-minute walk from Port Vila Golf Country Club.

Hideaway Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Renee, 9-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Alistair, 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Rigmor, 8-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

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Nicholas, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The storms and cyclones have taken a toll on the property and it is slowly returning to normal in Vanuatu time
Marc, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

Nur, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jeffrey, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Alison, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Adrian, 4-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Annie, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
sally, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Raul, 4-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Close to the airport and Port Vila .Also very close to wonderful dive sites
Sharon, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ryan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
yujing, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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!
Paula, 2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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 Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Exemplary
Great breakfast only underwater post office snorkelling right out front Terrific fire show at beach bar
Edward, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Meika, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night romance trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review