Hideaway Island Holidays from NZ$1,576

We were a couple in our 50’s. We had a lagoon view villa, the room was clean, a bit dated. Had a safe, decent water pressure in the shower and a bath. The toilet door did not close and had no lock, weird but a non issue for us. Would have been nice to have wine glasses and bottle opener, maybe a plate and a knife so we could enjoy snack on our deck. But we made do. Has a swim up bar and a few pools. They looked nice but too many screaming kids, we felt should not have been allowed in the bar area. Buffet dinner $35 each was pretty good, lots of variety and themed nights. Buffet breakfast was free with the room, also very good. Enjoyed the fire show. There is a gym and kayaks, snorkelling is great. Take water shoes, you don’t want to step on the starfish or sea cucumber or sea snakes. It would have been nice to have a buggy service to the front gate, it’s far to walk in the heat. The staff were a mixture of helpful and rude. Most appeared to not enjoy their job and a simple request was too much trouble. The property is huge and is great for families and golfers. But not if you would prefer a smaller more intimate location. We enjoyed our stay but would not stay again. 7/10

The staff are very friendly and helpful. The rooms are large and spacious. There is a 30 minute walk to the other side of the island, to a private beach that has lovely white sand and is great for snorkelling. You can also kayak and snorkel straight in front of the resort.

The 2 bed penthouse was great. Close to main town and the local ABM (supermarket). It has a full kitchen. Also just down the road was the waterfront bar a good place for seafood and a drink.

We loved staying at the fatumaru lodge!! Staff were so helpful booking tours/ taxis for us whenever we needed. The accommodation is so beautiful and clean, amazing views!! we loved using the stand up paddle boards, board games near the pool, sunscreen/ bug spray, it has everything you need and it’s in the perfect location (very central to shops/ restaurants yet private/ secluded). Definitely recommend and will be back!