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Sports hotel in focus: Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, Maldives

Tucked away in the northern reaches of the Maldives, Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa offers an exclusive and luxurious retreat that embodies the essence of paradise. Located on the crescent-shaped Dhonakulhi Island in the Haa Alifu Atoll, 290km away from the capital Malé, this resort is a haven for those seeking both tranquillity and adventure.

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa is more than just a luxury resort – it is a destination that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, wellbeing and sport. The design of the resort seamlessly integrates with the natural environment, creating an atmosphere of serenity and relaxation.

Accommodation and dining 

With 110 villas spread across the island, each offering direct access to the beach or lagoon, privacy is guaranteed. Offering a harmonious blend of traditional Maldivian architecture and modern luxury, the all-villa and suite resort’s options include 44 beach villas, 57 water villas, and nine signature residences. The most exclusive accommodations are the four-bedroom Sultan Beach Residences, which come with an expansive pool and slide, gazebo, steam room, gym, and an array of amenities.

Culinary experiences at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa are equally indulgent. Diners are spoiled with five dining outlets to choose from, including Matheefaru Restaurant, Sunset Pool Café, Samsara Asian Fusion Restaurant, Meeru Bar & Grill, and the Oasis Restaurant, Bar & Lounge.

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa in the Maldives
Image courtesy of Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa

Diving and water sports

The Maldives is renowned for its vibrant marine life, and Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa offers guests the opportunity to experience it first-hand. The resort’s house reef is a snorkelling and diving paradise, teeming with colourful coral gardens and an array of marine species, including turtles, rays, and reef sharks. For those who wish to explore further, the resort offers guided diving and snorkelling excursions to some of the most spectacular dive sites in the Maldives.

Guests can explore the incredible underwater beauty of Haa Alifu Atoll with Meridis Dive Center. The PADI 5* Gold Dive Resort offers guided dives and certification options, as well as guided house reef snorkelling, turtle snorkelling discovery tour, discovery snorkelling tour, and night snorkelling.

For guests who prefer to stay above the water, the resort offers a variety of water sports, including jet blade, wake board, fun tube, jet ski, kayak, stand up paddling, windsurfing, sailing, kite surfing, e-surfing, floating aqua park, and catamaran sailing. The calm, clear waters surrounding the island provide the perfect conditions for these activities.

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa in the Maldives
Image courtesy of Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa

Sport and recreation

Guests seeking an active lifestyle can enjoy a range of recreational facilities including a fitness centre, a padel court, badminton courts, swimming pools, football pitch, beach volleyball, and a half-basketball court. Hideaway also has a golf centre with a five-hole putting green and two golf simulators, with more than 50 international courses. Indoor games are also on offer, including billiards, table tennis, and foosball.

Spa and wellness

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa is not only a destination for adventure but also a sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation. The Hideaway Spa, set amid lush tropical gardens, offers a range of treatments designed to soothe the body and mind. The spa features open-air treatment rooms, a steam room, a sauna, and a whirlpool, all designed to provide the ultimate in relaxation. The Hideaway Spa and Beauty Palace also features a relaxation zone, manicure/pedicure station, retail area, while yoga experts offer group and private classes at the resort.

See more at hideawaybeachmaldives.com 

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