Room and Accommodation

Raamba Retreat - Spread over 385 square metres, our elegantly rustic Raamba Retreats with their open floor-level outdoor terraces and landscaped gardens offer the perfect seclusion for a peaceful retreat. The 7 Raamba Retreats are dotted across the coastline on the beach-front. The Lounge and the Bedroom in the Raamba Retreats are generously spaced. The Bedroom has a walk-in closet area and en-suite Bathroom with indoor and outdoor bathing facilities and a ‘two-person’ hand-crafted bath. Internet access in all villas.

Dhonakulhi Residence - Lapped by the balmy waters of the Indian Ocean, our Dhonakulhi Residences are scattered along the white sandy beach-front of the Island Hideaway. Each Residence, in a compound of over 550 square metres, has an open-plan living area with a timber deck outdoor seating. The French-windowed spacious bedroom overlooks the generously proportioned outdoor Jacuzzi Splash Pool. In addition to the indoor and outdoor Bathroom with its ‘two-person’ hand-crafted bath, there is also an Open-air Alfresco Garden Dining Pavilion and Roof Terrace. The mandatory Maldivian Swing (Undholi) Pavilion completes the majestic Dhonakulhi Residence. Internet access in all villas.

asmine Garden Villa - The exotic Jasmine Garden Villas are a spectacular expanse of 705 square metres of land that you can call entirely your own. Each of the 5 Jasmine Garden Villas sits on the beach front and has its own exclusive 9.5 metre by 4 metre private Infinity Swimming Pool and garden area. Entrance to the Jasmine Garden Villas is through a Maldivian-style courtyard garden, leading to a spacious lounge overlooking the swimming pool. The Bedroom has a walk-in closet area and en-suite Bathroom with indoor and outdoor bathing facilities and a ‘two-person’ hand-crafted bath. There is also a separate guest toilet and shower room across the Lounge. Guests may intimately dine in their Open-air Alfresco ‘Floating’ Dining Pavilion situated on a ‘mini-island’ that floats on top of the pool or, alternatively, on the romantic Roof Terrace. The Maldivian Swing (Undholi) Pavilion completes the perfect setting for your hideaway from the world. Internet access in all villas.

Hideaway Water Suite - Our guest accommodation Hideaway Water Suites are a first of their kind in the Maldives, if not the world, and are truly in a class of their own. Erected on wooden stilts in Dhonakulhi Island’s shallow turquoise-blue lagoon and spread over 235 square metres of timber deck, our two stand-alone Hideaway Water Suites have their own exclusive ocean-view treatment room, sauna, steam room, outdoor round bathtub overlooking the tranquil lagoon, sundeck, lagoon access, and complete in-villa spa treatment facilities in which guests can look forward to being pampered by a team of dedicated spa specialists from Mandara Spa. A stay in these havens of peace and serenity will leave our guests fresh, revitalised and rejuvenated. A honeymooner's delight! Internet access in all villas.

Hideaway Palace - In the world of high class resorts, our Resort’s two Hideaway Palaces remain un-paralleled and represent the epitome of exclusivity, privacy and refinement. Each Hideaway Palace is sprawled over an expansive 1,420 square metres of land, located on a golden natural sandbank and erected one facing sunrise, and the other facing sunset. The Hideaway Palace comprises of five exclusive individual Villas which sit on top of a beautiful timber deck and are surrounded by a number of private Infinity Swimming Pools, giving an impression that they are floating on water. Internet access in all villas.

• Romantic Dining experiences in Mesmeric settings
• Unique Butler service concept for the entire resort
• Succulent International Cuisine and grills at the Matheefaru restaurant with stunning sunrise views
• Fine dining at its best with a focus on Asian Speciality at the Gaafushi - built over water
• Hosts the largest Malt Whisky collection in the Indian Ocean at the Meeru Bar
• 24 hour in-villa dining with a variety of international cuisine to choose from
  

Facilities & Services

Diving - If the settings above sea level has all the ingredients of a "holiday heaven", the experience awaiting you below the water's surface is even more spectacular...

• Dhonakulhi has its own house reef 10-30 metres away
• No commercial diving activity in this Virgin Atoll - Haa Alifu
• Over 20 fabulous untouched dive sites within a 5-60 minute range
• Fully-equipped diving school managed by Meridis Dive, with the latest diving technology and branded equipment
• For Nitrox certified divers, you will dive "NITROX for free"

The Island Hideaway Sports Complex comes with a variety of sports and modern sports equipment which includes:

• 2 Tennis Courts; Our two floodlit tennis courts are open around the clock at your discretion.
• Gymnasium – with all the latest fitness equipments, such as sky walker, treadmills, cycles, dumbbells, exercise equipment, etc
• Table tennis
• Fussball
• Pool table/Billiard table
• Bar with a wide variety of healthy drinks, soft drinks, energy drinks, fresh juices, etc
• Small kiosk
• Toilets and shower facilities
  

Tender Hearts Kids Club - Our “Tender Hearts” at Dhonakulhi is open to all kids. The 75.7 m² Kid’s Club has a playground area of 50.5 m² and offers a variety of games and activities for kids. Apart from the activities we also have a small library, board games and bicycles to ride. Some of the activities provide are:

• Painting and Drawing
• Crab Race
• Movies
• Sandcastle making
• Dance Party
• Running Race
• Balloon Race
• Make your own Sandwich
• Musical Chairs
• Treasure Hunt
• Tour of the Resort

Activities - The Island Hideaway offers a whole host of entertainment and leisure activities for those that want to do a little more than nothing! The following is a snapshot summary of some of the recreational activities we offer:

• The Hideaway Library
• Hideaway Water Sports
• Sunset, Sunrise, Night and Big-game fishing
• Cultural Excursions
• Mandara Spa Shop
• Meridis Dive Boutique
• Desert Island Retreats
• Aerial Photo Flights

Sifani London - is a manufacturer and retailer of high quality jewellery and precious gems products. Our partnership with Sifani allows our guests to design custom-made jewellery for any occasion, whether it be for weddings or honeymoons or just that romantic special occasion.

Hideaway Bazaar
At our Hideaway Bazaar you are guaranteed to find that ideal present for friends and family. Exhibited and retailed in our lifestyle boutique are finely crafted items such as Maldivian arts and crafts, jewellery and hand-made fabrics using traditional weaving methods. In keeping with the commitment to caring for the environment, recycled items are also available for you to take home as souvenirs to relive pleasant memories of your stay. You will also find at the Bazaar those last minute essential things you forgot to bring on your holiday, including sun protection lotions and other toiletries