Dhonakulhi, Haa Alifu Atoll
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa
domestic flight · 50-min domestic flight to Hanimaadhoo + 15–20 min speedboat (or ~75-min seaplane from Malé)
The IM take
Why we'd send you to Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa occupies Dhonakulhi Island in Haa Alifu Atoll — the northernmost atoll in the Maldives — and its remote location defines the experience it offers. The northern atolls see significantly less boat traffic and tourism activity than the central and southern atolls, resulting in pristine reef conditions, exceptional water clarity, and a sense of genuine seclusion that is increasingly rare in the Indian Ocean. The resort's 106 villas are among the most spacious in the Maldives across their categories, with large private outdoor areas, oversized sun decks, and in the case of the overwater villas, expansive decks with direct ladder access into waters of remarkable clarity.
The resort's 106 villas are among the most spacious in the Maldives across their categories, with large private outdoor areas, oversized sun decks, and in the case of the overwater villas, expansive decks with direct ladder access into waters of remarkable clarity. The house reef is accessible without a boat and offers outstanding snorkelling conditions year-round.
The villas
10 villa categories at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa
We'll talk you through which one suits you best when you send your dates — for most travellers the sunset-facing overwater categories are the easy pick. Below, the full lineup.
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Sunset Beach Villa
King · Up to 3
Beachfront villa with teak floors, a wooden patio and a private stretch of sand.
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Beach Residence
215 sqm · King · Up to 3
Spacious 215m² beachfront residence with a private pool.
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Sunset Beach Residence with Pool
King · Up to 3
One of the largest beach villas — private beach, infinity pool and rooftop terrace.
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Family Villa
2x King · Up to 4
Family beach villa with a private plunge pool.
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Two-Bedroom Family Villa
575 sqm · 2x King · Up to 5
575m² two-bedroom family villa with living/dining areas, rooftop terrace and private infinity pool.
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Water Villa
190 sqm · King · Up to 3
190m² overwater villa on stilts over the turquoise lagoon.
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Two-Bedroom Ocean Villa with Pool
2x King · Up to 5
Overwater two-bedroom villa with a glass-floored living room, sundeck, infinity pool and direct ocean access.
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Signature Beach Residence with Sunrise Pool
King · Up to 3
Signature Collection beach residence with a sunrise-facing private pool.
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Grand Beach Residence with Sunrise Pool
3x King · Up to 6
Three-bedroom Signature Collection residence with a sunrise-facing pool.
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Sultan Beach Residence with Sunset Pool
King · Up to 4
Signature Collection beach residence with a sunset-facing private pool.
The food
4 restaurants at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa
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Matheefaru
International
The main oceanfront restaurant — sand-floored, with an expansive daily buffet for breakfast and dinner.
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Samsara Asian Fusion
Asian
Asian fusion — a blend of Thai, Indian, Chinese and Japanese flavours.
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Meeru Bar & Grill
Grill, Bar
Relaxed beachside bar and grill for lunch, sundowners and happy hour.
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Sunset Pool Café
Café
Casual poolside café serving European and Asian favourites.
What to expect
On the island, and off
- — Remote northern Haa Alifu Atoll — among the least-visited in the country
- — Exceptional water clarity and visibility for diving and snorkelling
- — Hideaway Spa Village set in lush tropical gardens
- — Spacious villas with large private outdoor areas
- — All-Inclusive Platinum Plus option available
- — World-class dive centre with pristine northern reef systems
- — Sister resort connection with Lily Beach Resort & Spa
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Destination
Haa Alifu Atoll
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