Hideaway Island Resort

Hideaway Island Resort and Marine Sanctuary is a picture perfect tropical island with sand and coral beaches surrounded by turquoise blue water. This idyllic Vanuatu accommodation is only a short 15 minute bus and ferry trip from the airport and Port Vila.

Hideaway Island's Marine Sanctuary is one of the few places on earth where it is possible to hand feed hundreds of 'tame' brilliantly coloured fish right from the beach. As a marine sanctuary, Hideaway Island is the perfect dive resort offering many wonderful dive sites near by and excellent facilities and dive instructors to ensure guests have the most memorable diving experiences.

Accommodation

The accommodation on Hideaway Island has been built with a traditional Melanesian flavour, scattered amongst the jungle and tropical plants that cover this Vanuatu Island. There are no phones or televisions in the rooms, however guests can always contact reception for access to phones or communication facilities.

Twin Share Room: Ideal budget accommodation for couples or single travellers. Also called twin-dorms, there are 6 twin share beach units located right on the beach. The lodges are in a prime position for lazing and watching the world go by. They are located in a house-like structure with a wide wrap-around covered veranda with tables and chairs out the front and sides. The rooms are furnished with a small cupboard and a hand basin. Separate shower and toilet facilities are close by. Bedding is 1 Double bed or 2 Single beds. Maximum room capacity is 2 adults. Children 15 years and under are not allowed in the twin share rooms.

1 Bedroom Standard Bungalow: Bedding is 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds. Maximum room capacity is 5 adults and children.

1 Bedroom Oceanside Bungalow: Offers spectacular views over the water. These bungalows are the largest rooms with interior floor space of approximately 60 square metres, however they maintain that Melanesian feel with coral decorating the outer walls and local artefacts adorning the interior. There are 7 free standing bungalows and 2 others of a similar standard that share a wall with another building. Double doors separate the bedroom from the living area and each bungalow features a fridge, tea/coffee making facilities, comfortable sofa setting, table and chairs in the living area and a wooden or coral deck outside with chairs and a double hammock. Bedding is 1 Queen bed and 4 Single beds. Maximum room capacity is 5 adults and children.

2 Bedroom Oceanside Villa: Features an ocean front location split over two levels with kitchen and laundry facilities, air conditioning, high speed internet access and private swimming pool. Bedding is 2 Queen Beds. Maximum room capacity is 4 adults. Children 15 years and under are not allowed in the 2 Bedroom Oceanside Villa.

Dining

On the Beach: A bar and restaurant that has guests returning year after year. Where else can guests sit with their toes in the sand overlooking beautiful coral reefs and crystal clear tropical waters while enjoying first class food. There is a blackboard menu that changes daily depending on the produce available.

The food at Hideaway Resort is of a fantastic quality and amazing value. The chefs scour the markets and local suppliers daily so that only the freshest ingredients are provided. Whether you are after a simple burger, a slice of cake or fresh seafood, the restaurant provides meals to tempt your palate.

Facilities

PADi Resort Dive Store
Vanuatu Underwater Post
Gift Shop
Swimming Pool
Restaurant
Bar

Vanuatu Post: An official Post Office with a difference - it's the world's only Underwater Post Office. Situated within the Hideaway Island marine sanctuary, the Post Office is staffed by Post Office personnel who completed their Open Water dive training at Hideaway Island. As the bottom of the post office sits in around three metres of water both divers and snorkellers are able to post special "waterproof postcards"

Activities

The following activities are free of charge:

Snorkelling
Glass bottom boat trips
Sailing - Maricat catamarans
Kayaks
Volleyball
Petanque
Board Games

The following activities are available at a charge:

Diving
Golf
Post a postcard in the underwater post office (Charge applies to the postcard)
Kite Surfing

Diving

Hideaway Island has a reputation for being a relaxed paradise for divers and snorkellers alike. There are more than 15 dive sites all within 15 minutes of the shore. Scheduled single tank dives are run every day at 8.30am, 10.30am and 2.00pm, regardless of the number of divers going out.

Many of the dive sites also make for excellent snorkelling so guests are able to join the dive group or the snorkel tour that leaves the island just after noon every day.

For guests who have never tried diving before, there is the ideal opportunity to experience this sport through Hideaway Island's PADI Scuba Experience program in a pool-like marine sanctuary.

For experienced divers, Hideaway Island's friendly dive team are there to ensure the best of what is on offer is discovered. The dive sites are all teeming with life ranging from sponges and hard corals, to anemones, gorgonian fans, and a host of fish. The sites themselves offer a range of styles - from right off the shore for great snorkelling or night diving, to steep walls dropping off to 97 meters, and caves formed by lava flows. After more than 12 years living in a marine sanctuary, the fine array of finned creatures that inhabit the sites have no fear of either divers or snorkelers.

One of the newest additions to the dive sites is the wreck of the MV Aloara, sunk on 9 November 2001 close to Hideaway.

A full PADI Resort Association Member, Hideaway Island offers full dive gear and underwater camera rental. A full range of PADI dive courses are offered with live-in instructors qualified to teach guests from the first dive, through a range of specialties up to the Assistant Instructor course. For prices of the various PADI Dive courses & packages available - please use Instant Quote.

Golf

For the golfer, Vanuatu's premier golf course is located on the mainland less than 5 minutes drive from Hideaway Island. A relatively flat course, don't be fooled into thinking it's easy - with Mele Bay on one side, sand traps and trees to negotiate there are plenty of challenges to make it an interesting 18 holes.

Additional Information

Children: 15 years and under are free of charge in the 1 Bedroom Oceanside Bungalow when using existing bedding
Check In: 2.00pm
Check Out: 11.00am
Address: Hideaway Island, Port Vila, Vanuatu