Hideaway Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hideaway Island
Hideaway Island
Hideaway Island
Hideaway Island
Hideaway Island

Hide in plain sight at this Vanuatu island off the coast of EfateOpens in a new window. Escape from modern distractions and focus on relaxation and enjoyment.

Snorkel, dive, dine and drink on Hideaway Island, a resort and marine sanctuary near Vanuatu’s Efate island. Enjoy some of the best diving in the South Pacific and plenty of non-diving activities as well.

You could probably swim the 300 feet (100 meters) from Efate’s Mele Beach to Hideaway Island, but it’s more convenient to take the free 5-minute ferry running regularly. Change into your swimsuit and quickly be on the beach for sunbathing and snorkeling. Swim to the Underwater Post Office just offshore to send a “Wish you were here” greeting to friends back home.

Diving is a key focus on Hideaway Island. PADI-certified divemasters host three dives daily, rotating through 18 sites along the island, from shore dives and caves to 90-foot (30-meter) walls. Join night dives three evenings weekly. Take instruction at varied levels, including night, wreck and photography specialties. The resort has updated rental gear, wetsuits, waterproof 12-megabyte cameras, underwater scooters and nitrox enriched air.

Wade into water just 6 to 13 feet (2 to 4 meters) deep to feed tame fish. Snorkeling just offshore will reveal anemones, fans, sponges and thousands of fish in the clear waters over the sandy bottom of the marine sanctuary. If you’re not a swimmer, appreciate the reef’s colorful corals and marine life via a ride on the glass-bottomed boat. A catamaran sailboat, pedal boats and kayaks are available for on-the-water excitement.

On land, play beach volleyball and have lunch and post-game drinks at the beachfront restaurant. Cross to the mainland for golf at Port Vila Golf and Country Club. Visit waterfalls, blue holes, rainforests or cultural villages.

Fly to Bauerfield International Airport near Port VilaOpens in a new window and take a 10-minute taxi ride to Mele Bay to catch the Hideaway Island ferry. The marine park is open to non-resident visitors until late afternoon. Many activities are free to guests of island accommodations. Visitors can pay fees to participate. Transportation logistics work for cruise boat passengers to visit the island too.

Hideaway Island Resort
Hideaway Island Resort
3 out of 5
Mele Bay, Hideaway Island, Hideaway Island
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$291 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$291
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Hideaway Island. Enjoy free parking, a private beach, and a free ferry terminal shuttle. Popular attractions Port Vila Golf ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (231 reviews)
"Very easy to water taxi back and forth to the main land (which might even be walkable at low tide). Room was clean and staff were all very hospitable."

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2025

Hideaway Island Resort
Nasama Resort
Nasama Resort
4 out of 5
Pango Road, Port Vila, Efate
The price is NZ$296 per night from 18 July to 19 July
NZ$296
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Port Vila. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (626 reviews)
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Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Nasama Resort
Warwick Le Lagon - Vanuatu
Warwick Le Lagon - Vanuatu
4.5 out of 5
Elluk Road Off Kumul Highway, Erakor Lagoon, Port Vila, Efate
The price is NZ$361 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$361
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Port Vila. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (901 reviews)
"Nice, family friendly resort. Staff have smiles on their faces. Plenty of food available for every meal. Golf course is fun but needs some serious attention to greens, mowing, green flags etc. Our room was spacious and quiet."

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2025

Warwick Le Lagon - Vanuatu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Elluk East Studios
Elluk East Studios
3.5 out of 5
Pango Road, Port Vila, Shefa Province
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Port Vila. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions British Residency and Michoutouchkine & Pilioko ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (12 reviews)
"Sweet little spot down a rocky driveway, tucked in between the locals, off the main road. We wanted to be able to make contact with the people of this community and that’s what we got. We were well taken care of by the Elluk staff. Location set near great restaurants. Easy transport by vans."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Elluk East Studios
Waves at Surfside
Waves at Surfside
4 out of 5
Pango Rd, Port Vila
Stay at this 4-star beach villa in Port Vila. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Pango Point and Iririki Island are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
Fantastic house on the beach!
"Highly recommended! A 4 bedroom house with a private pool right on the beach. Massive house, heaps of room for a group of friends. Staff very helpful. A short drive to town and a very nice bar and restaurant just down the beach. However everything you need in the house to cook for yourself. Also ..."

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Waves at Surfside
Pacific Lagoon Apartments
Pacific Lagoon Apartments
3.5 out of 5
Pango Road Ellouk, Port Vila, Efate
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Port Vila. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Iririki Island and Pango Point are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (125 reviews)
"Great location on Erakor Lagoon, close to town, easy to get a local bus. Manager and staff all friendly and helpful. A wonderful place for a relaxing Vanuatu holiday."

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Pacific Lagoon Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Reviews of Hideaway Island

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5/5 - Excellent

Deb

I absolutely loved it, perfect location if you want to snorkel everyday, have a great view of the ocean, great location, great people, great food and great atmosphere, this is a great place to go. If you are fussy and picky, this is not for you.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Love the people so friendly and happy lots to do

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Would definitely recommend!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Staff were amazing, loved diving here it was really excellent

4/5 - Good

Elisha

Great place to relax, nice and quiet. Snorkelling can get busy on cruise ship day so maybe venture else where.

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