Description: The Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi, Spa Resort & Marina is a new luxury boutique resort development situated on the privately-owned uninhabited virgin island of Dhonakulhi, North Maldives. A tranquil haven, open since August 2005, The Island Hideaway sits on its own 1.4 km long, crescent-shaped island, complete with lush green vegetation, long white beaches and an adjacent house reef. 43 Spacious, private luxury villas are tucked into the lush greenery and scattered along the beach-line some 30 metres apart from one another, providing the ultimate in privacy. All of the Island’s villas boast breathtaking panoramic views over the beautiful turquoise lagoon and the Indian Ocean. This is the only resort in the entire Haa Alif and Haa Dhal Atolls of the North Maldives. Guests can choose to arrive at The Island Hideaway either by a 45-minute scenic photo-flight from the international airport at Male', the capital of the Maldives, or guests may also fly-in on seaplanes or private jets, or cruise their yachts to the Island's fully-equipped world class marina.
Rooms: 6 Types of guest villas:
The Hideaway Palace
(Two - Land area of 1420sq.m per villa) Luxurious and private, each palace is located by a golden natural sandbank, comprises of eight individual villas, erected on a timber deck, surrounded by a number of infinity swimming pools, giving and effect of a floating Palace! The private beach area is adjacent to the beautiful natural sandbank.
Spa Water Villa
(Two - Land area of 235sq.m per villa), Erected on wooden stilts in the shallow turquoise-blue lagoon, the two stand-alone villas, have their own exclusive ocean-view treatment room, sauna, steam room and an outdoor Round Bath Tub on the deck overlooking the tranquil Lagoon. Havens of peace and serenity.
Jasmine Garden Villa
(Five - Land area of 705sq.m per villa),With its own exclusive 9.5m by 4m infinity swimming pool, a floating dining pavilion over the pool and a private terrace with an amazing view. The bedroom with a large walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom has an exquisite 'two-person' hand-crafted bath.
Dhonakulhi Residence
(Twenty - Land area of 550sq.m per villa), Scattered along the white sandy beach-front, has an open living area with a timber deck outdoor seating. The French-windowed spacious bedroom overlooks its own Jacuzzi Splash Pool.
Rambaa Retreat Villa
(Seven - Land area of 385sq.m per villa), Elegantly rustic villas, with open floor level outdoor terraces and landscaped gardens offer the perfect seclusion for a peaceful retreat.
Funa Pavilion
(Seven - Land area of 176sq.m per villa), Characterised by its own garden, a separate sleeping and living area with teak flooring, open-air bathroom and wooden patio facing the beach.
Dining: The resorts resident chefs remain entirely at your disposal, to satisfy any taste at any time:
Matheefaru Restaurant - International Cuisine and grills, with stunning sunrise views
Gaafushi - Fine dining with a focus on Asian Speciality and Maldivian cuisine. Built over water
Meeru Bar - Hosts the largest Malt Whisky collection in the Indian Ocean
24 hour in-villa dining with a variety of international cuisine to choose from.
Romantic Dining experiences in Mesmeric settings
Unique Butler Service concept for the entire resort
Activities:
Hideaway Water Sports: Infinity Swimming Pool facing the Indian Ocean; speedboat trips, catamaran sailing, water skiing, snorkelling, windsurfing, canoeing and wakeboarding
Tennis, Fitness Suite, Beach Volleyball, Bicycle Riding and Tai-Chi. Sunset, Sunrise, Night and Big-game fishing
Cultural Excursions: excursions to significant sites of Maldivian heritage and culture
on nearby islands
Desert Island Retreats: Picnic trips to nearby uninhabited island or sandbank lagoon
Aerial Photo Flights: Private chartered photo flights to other Atolls or resorts in the Maldives
Facilities:
The Hideaway Spa by Mandara: Indulge in an outstanding spa experience. 4 Spa Land Villas, 2 Lagoon Spa Pavilions and 2 private treatment rooms in the Spa Water Villas.
Mandara Spa Shop: range of products for skin health, body well-being,
aromatherapy, and gifts from Elemis and La Thérapie range
The Hideaway Library: Books, magazines, games, music CDs, DVDs and Cyber Café
The Hideaway Bazaar: Gifts, lifestyle boutique, Maldivian arts and crafts, jewellery and hand-made fabrics, toiletries.
Sifani London Jewellery Boutique
Meridis Dive Boutique: Sale of snorkelling and diving equipment
Kids’ Club
Services:
IDD telephone
Laundry and valeting
All major credit cards accepted and foreign currency exchange available on resort
Airport meet and greet on arrival and departure