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# Water or beachside villa at the Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa?

> The Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa is an exclusive 100-villa resort on the private island of Dhonakulhi in the Maldives' northern Haa Alifu Atoll, offering a choice between beachside and overwater villas alongside a spectacular house reef and lush natural surroundings.

## Destination
Dhonakulhi Island, Haa Alifu Atoll, northern Maldives — one of the largest private islands in the Maldives at 500 x 1,400 metres.

## Getting there
Fly into Malé, then transfer via Trans Maldivian Airways seaplane directly to Dhonakulhi; the seaplane lands at the resort's own jetty, making arrival an experience in itself.

## When to go
Article does not specify an ideal season, though water temperatures of around 30°C are noted as a consistent feature.

## Why visit
A fully restored luxury resort set on a large, heavily vegetated private island with a house reef teeming with fish, turtles, dolphins and manta rays, combining seclusion with high-end dining, spa facilities and water sports.

## What to see
- **House reef** — Borders the full length of the island; home to colourful fish, turtles, dolphins and manta rays, with a gentle current ideal for drift snorkelling.
- **Diving sites** — A short boat ride away, offering untouched coral banks and abundant marine life.
- **Dramatic sunsets** — The island's sickle shape and open lagoon provide striking sunset views from the beach and pool areas.

## What to do
- **Snorkelling and drift snorkelling** — The house reef can be accessed directly from the beach near the Meeru restaurant.
- **Diving** — An on-site diving and water sports centre organises trips to nearby coral banks.
- **Cycling the island** — Bicycles are provided with every villa so guests can explore the large island at their own pace.
- **Spa treatments** — The Hideaway Spa Palace offers a range of massages and beauty treatments, including Balinese massage techniques.
- **Tennis** — Two modern tennis courts are available, with lessons offered by professional coaches including former top-ranked player Nikolai Davydenko.
- **Dining at four restaurants** — Options include the Matheefaru buffet restaurant, the beachside Meeru Bar grill, Sunset Pool Café for seafood snacks, and the overwater Samsara Restaurant for Asian fusion and teppanyaki.

## Good to know
The resort's 100 villas are split evenly between 50 beachside villas with private gardens and beach access, and 50 overwater water villas with private pools built on stilts in the lagoon. Buggy service and butler golf-cart transfers are available around the clock. A Kids Club, boutiques and a football pitch round out the facilities.

## Photos

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photos:
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Maldive-atoll-propeller.jpg"
    caption: "Flight over the Maldives"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Trans-Maldivian-Airways-DHC-6-jetty.jpg"
    caption: "Landing Twin Otter operated by Trans Maldivian Airways"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/20150420_075310.jpg"
    caption: "Our means of transportation on Dhonakulhi"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/sunset-Hideaway-Beach-Resort-Maldives.jpg"
    caption: "Sunset in Dhonakulhi Island"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pool-umbrella-Hideaway-Beach-Resort.jpg"
    caption: "Beach umbrellas at Sunset Pool Café"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/bedroom-water-villa-Hideaway-Beach-Resort.jpg"
    caption: "Bedroom in the Deluxe Water Villa"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/bathtub-Hideaway-Beach-Resort.jpg"
    caption: "Bathrtub in over water villa"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/sunrise-pool-Hideaway-Beach-Resort-Maldives.jpg"
    caption: "Sunrise in front of the water villas"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Matheefaru-restaurant-Hideaway-Beach-Resort.jpg"
    caption: "Matheefaru Buffet Restaurant"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/buffet-chef-Hideaway-Beach-Resort.jpg"
    caption: "Buffet chef at Matheefaru restaurant"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Meeru-sundeck-Hideaway-Beach-Resort.jpg"
    caption: "Sundeck and sunset at Meeru bar"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Sunset-Pool-Cafe-poolside-Hideaway-Beach-Resort.jpg"
    caption: "Poolside table at the Sunset Pool Cafés"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pool-Sunset-Pool-Cafe-Hideaway-Beach-Resort.jpg"
    caption: "Pool and ocean access at Sunset Pool Café"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/spa-blossom-Hideaway-Beach-Resort.jpg"
    caption: "Entrance to the Spa Palace"
```