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Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi Maldives

Introduction

The Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi sits on its own 1.4 kilometre long, crescent-shaped island, complete with lush green vegetation, long white beaches and an adjacent house reef. Whilst the resort offers 43 spacious, private luxury villas and whole range of first-class facilities, majority of the island has still been left in its pristine natural state! A rustic celebration of nature…

Information

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Location : Haa Alifu Atoll
Distance from Airport : 250 Km
Transfer by Speedboat :
Transfer by Seaplan : 45 MIns by Aeroplane & 20 Mins by Speed Boat

Check In : 1200 hrs
Check Out : 1200 hrs
No. of Rooms : 43
No. of Restaurants :
No. of Bars :

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Hideaway Palace

In the world of high class resorts, our Resort’s two Hideaway Palaces remain unparalleled 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 eight 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. The villas are : a Master Bedroom Villa with a custom-made circular-shaped bed positioned at its centre; a second additional Guest Bedroom Villa with en-suite indoor and outdoor garden bathroom; a third additional Guest Bedroom Villa with en-suite indoor and outdoor garden bathroom; a spacious Indoor Dining Pavilion with a roof-terrace for star-gazing and romantic candle-lit dinners; a Lounge and Cinema Pavilion with fitted projector and complete home-cinema system; an Open-air Alfresco Dining Pavilion on the deck; a Pantry Pavilion for preparation and service of light snacks and exotic cocktails by the dedicated Hideaway Palace Butler; and a Maldivian Swing (Undholi) Pavilion for those sultry Indian evenings listening to the sound of the ocean waves.

Hideaway Water Suite

Our guest accommodation Hideaway Water Suite 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 Villas have their own exclusive oceanview 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. The Villa Bedroom has a super-king-size 4-poster bed (2m x 2m) with custom-made mattresses 25 cm in thickness and which have been pocket-sprung springs for maximum comfort. The Lounge houses a TV with DVD and surround sound system music player. Private in-room DVD and music CD collection, and Satellite TV channels. The Villa contains coffee/cappuccino/espresso makers, generously stocked mini bar, personal safes, hairdryers, golfing umbrellas, torches, mosquito repellents, bath-robes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and all other amenities typical of a 5-star resort.

Jasmince 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. Villa contains coffee/cappuccino/espresso makers, generously stocked mini bar, personal safes, hairdryers, golfing umbrellas, torches, mosquito repellents, bath-robes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and all other amenities typical of a 5-star resort.

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. The Dhonakulhi Residence contains coffee/cappuccino/espresso makers, generously stocked mini bar, personal safes, hairdryers, golfing umbrellas, torches, mosquito repellents, bath-robes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and all other amenities typical of a 5-star resort. The Lounge houses a TV with DVD and surround sound system music player. Private in-room DVD and music CD collection, and Satellite TV channels. IDD telephone and GSM mobile services. Complimentary in-Villa bottled drinking water is provided.

Ramba 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 beachfront. 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. Guests can take pleasure in alfresco gourmet meals and barbecues on the open floor-level outdoor terrace. The Raamba Retreat Bedroom has a super-king-size 4-poster bed (2m x 2m) with custom-made mattresses 25 cm in thickness and which have been pocket-sprung springs for maximum comfort. The Lounge houses a TV with DVD and surround sound system music player. Private in-room DVD and music CD collection, and Satellite TV channels. The Raamba Retreat contains coffee/cappuccino/espresso makers, generously stocked mini bar, personal safes, hairdryers, golfing umbrellas, torches, mosquito repellents, bath-robes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and all other amenities typical of a 5-star resort.

Funa Pavilion

The 7 Funa Pavilion Villas on the beach front with their chalk-white walls promise peace and privacy in a living area covering 176 square metres. Characterised by their own garden, a separate sleeping and living area with teak flooring, open-air bathroom and a wooden patio area facing the beach with two thickly cushioned teak sun-beds, these Villas offer luxury over and above the call of duty. Their design is a declaration of love for nature with an eye for detail. If their architecture leans heavily on nature, so, too, does the colour scheme of the villas with its earthy shades of brown, beige and green. A round table with a two-seater sofa and two cocktail chairs forms the communicative centre of the living area with its integrated day bed and wine-red upholstery. The satellite TV with DVD and surround-sound system and multi-format CD player has been accommodated in a separate cupboard. The bedroom has a superking- size bed, walk-in wardrobe and a writing table. The bathrooms have a bath and shower and have been tastefully decorated with granite, slate and onyx finishes.

Whatever takes your fancy and whatever the time of day or night, our resident chefs remain entirely at your disposal. They can conjure up a myriad of succulent gourmet dishes to tempt your sensations and satisfy any taste at any time..

- 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

Freshwater Swimming Pool
Children’s Pool
Sauna
Steam Bath
Gift Shop/Boutique
Internet Service
Baby Sitting Service
Hideaway Library
Valet Service
DVD and CD Library
Tender Hearts Kids Club
Butler Service
Beach Service
Fax
High Chairs
Turndown Service
Foreign Currency Exchange
Jewelry Shop
Bicycles provided for each Villa
Tricycles

Land Sports
Gym
Badminton
Table Tennis
Floodlit Tennis Courts
Beach Volleyball
Table Soccer
Football/Mini Football
Silat

Activities
Carom
Chess
Darts
Billiards
Snooker
Checkers
Scrabble

Water Sports
Windsurfing
Catamaran Sailing
Water Skiing
Banana Boat Riding
Canoeing
Kayaks

Excursion
Island Hopping
Male’ Shopping
Sunset Cruise
Dolphin Cruise
Night Fishing
Snorkeling Trip
Deserted Island
Photo Flight
Robinson Crusoe
Morning Fishing
Sunset Fishing
Traditional Dhoni Cruise
Cultural Trips
Big Game Fishing
Sunrise Fishing

Fishing
Night Fishing
Sunset Fishing
Big Game Fishing
Morning Fishing

Night Time Programs
Divers Video
Movies Under the Stars (Weekly Movie Nights)
Theme Nights