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Reviews of Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa
Dhonakulhi Island Haa Alifu Atoll, Dhonakulhi

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Saleh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We stayed in hideaway from 22/4/24 till 26/4/24.It’s a little disappointing when you go to a high rating place like this and have the following issues arise: 1.) after all of what happened below, we went to speak to the manager, and he told us to come at 6:30 am before we left to meet with the other manager. However there was no manager on the island at 6:30am 2.) we paid for half board and ended up paying around $7.5 for tap water every time we had a meal when you assume that it’s included for dinner. 3.) left our belongings at the sea activities desk and was told it would be taken care of, after we were done, we came back to find our belongings were taken by other guests. Whilst waiting, they only offered 1 small bottle of water to me and my wife. 4.) rented a jet ski that had mechanical issues. 5.) we wanted an umbrella sun bed, and the worker told us that 4/5 were broken. He then Fixed one with adding a pin that looked as if it was deliberately taken out, and waited as if he was waiting for a tip. 6.) the servers at one of the bars would completely ignore us unless we raised our voices to be heard. 7.) went on a dolphin boat ride and were there were 6 of us. The worker only offered 4 bottles of water. 8.) last day we ordered a low fat latte, and the worker said that they have never had low fat milk after we have been ordering it for 4 days straight. 9.) we were told to get up at 6 am to leave the island at 7 am when our half board package includes breakfast from 7am
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Reservations Team on 12 May 2024
Dear Mr. Saleh,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa. We appreciate the opportunity to address each point you have raised:Manager Availability: We note the misunderstanding regarding the scheduled meeting with a manager at 6:30 AM. Our Transportation and Recreation Supervisors are typically available during early departures, and your butler was present at that time. We will ensure that our communication about managerial availability is clearer in the future.Water Charges: At our resort, we are committed to environmental sustainability and operate a reverse osmosis water bottling plant that supplies still or sparkling water in refillable glass bottles. Please note that while this water is included in your villa, it is not part of the F&B outlets offerings as per the established meal plan. We appreciate your understanding.Sea Activities Desk: We understand your belongings were misplaced at the sea activities desk. We want to assure you that all lost and found items at our resort have always been recovered, and there has been no case of theft. It appears there may have been a mistake where another guest inadvertently took your scuba diving equipment or beach bag. We have taken this incident seriously and are further enhancing our security protocols and staff training.Jet Ski Issue: We maintain our jet skis regularly to ensure they are maintained to the highest standards. We understand the inconvenience caused by the technical glitch during your use and appreciate your patience.Umbrella Sunbeds: Upon thorough investigation, we discovered that on the morning of April 22nd, all the umbrellas were occupied, and two were missing hooks. Temporary fixes were implemented, and our servers stayed to ensure the umbrellas were fixed properly for guest comfort. We understand this may have caused inconvenience, and we regret if the presence of our staff was misconstrued as waiting for a tip.Bar Service: It is regrettable to hear that our bar service did not meet your expectations. We are committed to enhancing our responsiveness and will continue to train our team to better serve our guests.Dolphin Boat Ride: We typically ensure that bottled water is available for every guest on excursions. We are reviewing our procedures to avoid any such oversights in the future.Availability of Low-Fat Milk: We regularly stock low-fat milk at all our outlets, and we will ensure that all our staff are well-informed about our beverage offerings to avoid any future confusion.Early Departure: Your departure was coordinated based on your itinerary and travel timings, with a takeaway breakfast provided for your convenience. We continually seek ways to enhance our service and appreciate your feedback.Communication on Last Evening: Your concerns were brought to our attention during a conversation with our Manager on Duty, Ruwan, on the last evening of your stay. We regret that these were not

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from The Hideaway Management Team on 4 Nov 2019
Dear Sir / Madame, Warm greetings from the Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa! First of all, it was a pleasure hosting you at our beautiful island and we are glad to see that you have truly enjoyed your visit. The entire team is looking forward to welcome you back again very soon to the Maldives! Warmest regards The Hideaway Management Team

10/10 Excellent

Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Hideaway Management Team on 4 Nov 2019
Dear Hong, Greetings from Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa! Many thanks for sharing your recent experience at the Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa! We are glad to hear that you have enjoyed your visit and it was a true pleasure hosting you. Looking forward to welcome you back again very soon to our beautiful paradise. Best regards Hideaway Management Team

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great staff , very kind and helpful , awesome experience
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Hideaway Management Team on 11 Oct 2019
Dear Sir, Greetings from Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa! We would like to thank you for taking the time and sharing a good rating of your experience with us.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wannabe 5-Star boutique resort
15 mths, 5 Maldives trips, 6 5-star hotels, all happy EXCEPT for Hideaway. I was assured during booking that a seaplane-ride directly to hotel, no long domestic/speedboat trip, or no booking. 3 days before departure, no seaplane info, usually within a wk from booking. Repeatedly called to obtain until 2hrs before flying. In Male, waited in Hideaway/Lily Lounge, "plane is coming", 2hr delay not hotel's fault, but no lunch items offered, usually ample food/drinks from other hotels. Samsara: Salad with avocado, no sign of avocado. US$25 edamame badly cooked and not fresh, London Zuma or Nobu would not dare to price like that. Poor manager tried to redeem situation on our next meals when we complaint. Breakfast: nightmare from noise level, droves of all-inclusive Chinese groups. US$16 for a green coconut, locally grown wild, in Conrad Rangali US$7, Shangri-La US$6. Spa SUBPAR, good therapists but CHEAP and old constructions. Taj Exotica, Conrad and Shangri-la beautiful spas. Rm Service never return to pick-up trays. PRIVATE US$825 dirty dhoni charter was a joke, unsafe upper-deck banister. Snorkeling guide was the ONLY good thing. Sunset Pool Cafe, GREAT professional Indian chef saved a few dinners by making special meals, making up for many things offered but not available, and not taken off the menu. Hotel pen, usually a give-away asking US$20!! Poor Villa Host pushed to "sell". Return transfer was a disaster.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Hideaway Management Team on 25 June 2019
Dear Sir, Greetings from Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa! We would like to thank you for taking the time and sharing your recent experience at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Maldives. On the other note, as we continually strive to ensure our guest experience the best visit possible during their stay, thus we regret to hear that you were not happy at some points as mentioned. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly so we can assist you with your concern. Rest assured, we'll look further into this, to make sure we provide our guests with the best holiday experience as possible. Look forward to your return visit in a not too distant future. Thank you. Kind regards, The Hideaway Management Team

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a Deluxe Water Villa for 4 nights and it was one of the best experiences I've ever had. The transportation to the hotel is a bit long. 1st, a 50 mins flight, which we waited 3 hours for in a lounge with free wifi and refreshments. and then a 20 mins speedboat ride. Keep in mind there is usually only 2 flights a day, one in the morning (9-11am) and one in the evening (4-6pm). So, word of advice, book a flight to MLE that arrives no later than 8am so you can catch the morning flight. We arrived in MLE at 2pm but finished checking in to our room at 8pm, so basically the first day was wasted because we couldn't catch the morning flight. Once we're there it was a heavenly experience! The blue waters and the beautiful sky, a perfect getaway/hideaway (see what I did there?!). A lot of activities that can be done for couples and families. Good food. GREAT SERVICE (shout out to our butler Omaima! who made thing much easier for us). This is a trip I'll never forget!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Hideaway Management Team on 4 Feb 2019
Dear Sir, Greetings from Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa! We are extremely delighted to know that you had one of the best vacations with us. Your feedback is very valuable for us. We always strive to provide the best of services and make sure guest leaves with their best memories, happy and satisfied from our resort. Your lovely butler Omayma is sending you greetings and glad to assist you at your next visit. We look forward to welcome you back very soon. Thank you. Kind regards, Hideaway Management Team

10/10 Excellent

Fawaz, Port Macquarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I could not fault anything except the bed. it was quite firm but other than that it was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Hideaway Management Team on 12 Nov 2018
Dear Mr. Fawaz, Greetings from Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa! We are extremely delighted to know that you had one of the best vacations with us. Your feedback is very valuable for us. We always strive to provide the best of services and make sure guest leaves with their best memories, happy and satisfied from our resort. We look forward to welcome you back very soon. Thank you. Kind regards, Hideaway Management Team

10/10 Excellent

Bandar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice staff & place.
Response from Hideaway Beach Resort and Spa on 9 Feb 2019
Dear Bandar, Greetings from Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa! We would like to thank you for taking the time and sharing your recent experience at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Maldives. We are glad to read you appreciate the general look and feel of the resort, its cleanliness, the villa environment and the selection of restaurants. Indeed, pleased to know you also appreciate the services provided by our team of dedicated and passionate staff members. We value your comments which are shared with all and look forward to your return visit in a not too distant future. Kind regards, The Hideaway Management Team

8/10 Good

Irene, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice water villa with pool
Had a pleasant stay in Hideaway beach resort & spa.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Response from Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Management on 25 Aug 2018
Dear Irene, Greetings! We would like to thank you for taking the time and sharing your recent experience at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Maldives. We value your comments which are shared with all and look forward to your return visit in a not too distant future. Kind regards, The Hideaway Management Team

10/10 Excellent

Bogdan, Bucharest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the best resort in maldive
It is the most beautiful and complete hotel in the Maldives, the services are impeccable, the very large and airy villas, snorkeling by the villa, excursions and daily fishing. Superb everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa on 9 Mar 2018
Dear Bogdan, Greetings from Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa! We would like to thank you for taking the time and sharing your recent experience at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, Maldives. We are glad to read you appreciate the general look and feel of the resort, its cleanliness, the villa environment and the excursions. Indeed, pleased to know you also appreciate the services provided by our team of dedicated and passionate staff members. We value your comments which are shared with all and look forward to your return visit in a not too distant future. Kind regards, The Hideaway Management Team

10/10 Excellent

Mouaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Pei, Beijing, China

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
5 star hotel, 2 star service
The hotel is not as good as their description, especially everything need to go with the Butlers, which means what kind of service you can get must deped on the Butler's experience. Our butler is youngish, a couple of times we was told th food we ordered was not available after 20 mins waiting and my 2 years old daughter crying for hunger. The thing made me very angry was that the Butler informed us we must check out 12 pm and depature island at 6:15 pm on my leaving day. I asked whethe we could expend half day or move to any available room for my daughter's noon sleeping, and I was told no room is available and our room was ordered by other guest. After discussion with the manager, our room finally kept to 5 pm, so my question is who was lier ? The overall feeling for this hotel is not comfortable, but if you are lucky enough to have experienced butler, maybe your feeling much more better.

10/10 Excellent

alain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
parfait !!!!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
バトラーのサービスがとても良かった、あとやっぱりハイダウェーは部屋が広い!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018
Response from Hideaway Management Team on 23 Sept 2019
Dear Sir, Greetings from Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa! We are extremely delighted to know that you had one of the best vacations with us. Your feedback is very valuable for us. We always strive to provide the best of services and make sure guest leaves with their best memories, happy and satisfied from our resort. We look forward to welcome you back very soon. Thank you. Kind regards, Hideaway Management Team

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eunyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
이동에 긴 시간이 걸리기는 하지만 (국내선+스피드 보트) 리조트 시설이나 자연환경이 매우 좋습니다. 음식도 다양하고 맛있습니다.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Hideaway Management Team on 24 Jan 2019
Dear Eunyoung, Greetings from Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa! We are extremely delighted to know that you had one of the best vacations with us. Your feedback is very valuable for us. We always strive to provide the best of services and make sure guest leaves with their best memories, happy and satisfied from our resort. We look forward to welcome you back very soon. Thank you. Kind regards, Hideaway Management Team

10/10 Excellent

maliecoco, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
人が温かい、本当に素敵なホテルです。 海も美しいし、コーラルが美しく、魚がたくさんみれるのも魅力の1つです。
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Hideaway Management Team on 28 Oct 2018
Dear Sir, Greetings from Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa! We are extremely delighted to know that you had one of the best vacations with us. Your feedback is very valuable for us. We always strive to provide the best of services and make sure guest leaves with their best memories, happy and satisfied from our resort. We look forward to welcome you back very soon. Thank you. Kind regards, Hideaway Management Team

10/10 Excellent

Ana Isabel

Mi paraíso en Maldivas
El resort es extraordinario. Me alojé en una de las ocean villa con piscina (villa 307) y era increíble. Todo el personal era muy amable e intentan agradarte en todo momento. Todo el entorno es muy bonito y está muy bien cuidado. Puedes hacer snorkel, montar en bici y hacer un montón de actividades. Altamente recomendable para pasar unos días en un auténtico paraíso.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Hideaway Management Team on 27 Aug 2018
Dear Ana, Greetings from Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa! We are extremely delighted to know that you had one of the best vacations with us. Your feedback is very valuable for us. We always strive to provide the best of services and make sure guest leaves with their best memories, happy and satisfied from our resort. We look forward to welcome you back very soon. Thank you. Kind regards, Hideaway Management Team

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, amazing staff (our butler Kate) and excellent diving!!! We loved our stay there!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Management on 28 Mar 2018
Dear Sir/Ma'am, Greetings from Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa! We are extremely delighted to know that you had one of the best vacations with us. Your feedback is very valuable for us. We always strive to provide the best of services and make sure guest leaves with their best memories, happy and satisfied from our resort. Your amazing butler Kate is sending you greetings and glad to assist you at your next visit. We look forward to welcome you back very soon. Thank you. Kind regards, Hideaway Management Team

8/10 Good

Jann, Oslo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience for family of 5
This is our 5th visit to the fantastic islands of the Maldives. We are already looking forward to the 6th. I would really like to highlight the friendliness and the service level of all the different staff members of this resort - the best we have experienced at the Maldives ever! It is quite obvious that the staff is trained to focus on the customers/guests at all times and their well-being! I got a bacteria-inflamation in my throat at the plane to the Maldives. The doctor at the resort was excellent, caring and service-minded and cured the disease. Impressing to experience the way we were treated, when playing football and football-matches at the new football Pitch, with the staff- great fun and excersise!
Response from Hideaway Management Team on 27 Aug 2018
Dear Jann, Greetings from Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa! We are extremely delighted to know that you had one of the best vacations with us. Your feedback is very valuable for us. We always strive to provide the best of services and make sure guest leaves with their best memories, happy and satisfied from our resort. We look forward to welcome you back very soon. Thank you. Kind regards, Hideaway Management Team

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place .. however.. !
ok.. positivesssss are clean ,nice enviroment ,good coral for snorkel negativess are : far need internal trip from male , overpriced activities , cloudy water in the over water villa areas all the time due to sands close to the surface of the sea near the villas draging that dust to beach by sea waves