Hideaway Island Resort

Had a great stay in the "Villa No Pool". It was huge and generously equiped with a full kitchen and laundry! This was a diving holiday for us, and Hideaway Island is a divers paradise. The ferry to and from the mainland was 24 hours and would come the moment the driver saw you on the jetty. Not much to do on the mainland though, unless you go into town in Port Villa.

We stayed two nights in a double bedroom, I wouldn't recommend this option. The shared bathroom is not clean and the room we stayed in (No.4) is quite dark and depressing. For the rate we paid there must be better places in Efate ! The snorkeling is awesome and the staff is friendly, but the whole place needs an upgrade !!

The setting here is so peaceful and relaxing. Great snorkeling, too! Staff was absolutely wonderful and so accommodating when I first wanted to stay a few extra days and then when I *needed* to stay a few extra days due to my flight being rescheduled due to flooding at my destination. So thankful for all of their help with everything. Highly recommend staying here.

We stayed in a twin share room. Hideaway Island resort was splendid because it is on a separate island off Port Vila. The only thing I would say is to pick a room with air conditioning if you cannot sleep in the heat very well. It can get very humid and hot some nights. But besides that everything was terrific. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Plenty of free activities as a guest- stand up paddle boarding, snorkelling, boat tours and local village tour. The food at the restaurant is also really great.

Location is superb for underwater activities and in the mornings and evenings one does feel hidden away. Staff are friendly and overall competent. Prices are ok for food and beverages, choices are limited. There are some really cheap rooms to be had for low budget travellers and some lovely private sunset views for couples in bungalows. In the daytime the island is overrun with day-trippers. Access to the island is by 24 hour ferry service which is reliable. Trip into town is possible fairly easily but can be costly when cruise ships have landed so overall not a good option for people who want to hit the town daily. Water supply in room was patchy, mostly a trickle, sometimes nothing, rarely good flow.

The best happy staff in Port Villa. Super friendly.

We stayed in one of the beach bungalows, nice and private and close to the water. Rooms were comfortable however the facilities / decor needed updating. Condition does not justify cost of bungalows. (Ie Bathroom needs a update, shower knobs faulty, cracked tiles etc) The staff were friendly & helpful. Breakfast was the same thing every day. Cruise ship season tends to overwhelm the resort, would seem during the day these guest take priority over staying guests. The Beach Bar can experience long queue's, these guys need bar staff offering drinks with a cash bar to cruise ship sunbathers up & down the beach rather than having them all waiting at the bar. Resturant menu was pretty basic, drinks expensive. Didn't really enjoy eating there. Very little engagement from bar staff or atmosphere during dinner times. Need more activities during the day. Finally ditch the music playlist ! Get some decent beats, last thing folks need on vacation is Kelly Clarkson waling in the background.. Overall we had an enjoyable stay. The local resort staff are fantastic and the dive crew awesome bunch of guys. Resort management need to make a few tweaks as this place has the potential to be more than amazing.

Loved it here. Staff were awesome and very accommodating. Everyone had a smile on their face. Great snorkeling and scuba diving.

This lovely spot is not hard to get to as it is close to the main land with easy access via boat at any time of the day. We booked a twin room with shared bathroom. Simple but comfy with enough privacy. Bathroom could do with a more regular scrub with 6 rooms sharing 2 bathrooms !! Showers where a bit grubby. Having a breakfast included made it good value . Nice fresh fruit ,cereals ,good coffee and toast . Prices for dinners were an average range and well prepared and tasty. The snorkelling out the front was fabulous ! The only draw back is that they take day visitors which can make it over crowed especially when the ships are in town ! The workers there were wonderfulI . I was however concerned in hearing ,all around the island ,of the poor wages that the local employees get- someone is making a big profit from the tourists and it's not flowing onto the locals . They scrap by. Heard of slave labor ? Surely something should be done in this area . Love Vanuatu !

I can not wait to return. I was genuinely sad to leave the place. I love the people who work there and in Mele. I just love them now. God bless hideaway the best little island I know.