- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Hideaway Beach Resort and Spa
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineAsian Fusion — Thai, Indian, Chinese, Japanese
- StyleTeppanyaki
- SettingOverwater, Open-air terrace above lagoon
- DressSmart Casual
- ReservationRequired
About Samsara
Multi-award winning overwater Asian fusion restaurant. Speciality in Indian and Thai cuisine. Romantic open-air terrace above mesmerising blue lagoon. Teppanyaki table experience available. Winner of multiple awards.
Part of the dining roster at Hideaway Beach Resort and Spa, this asian fusion — thai, indian, chinese, japanese restaurant runs a teppanyaki format · overwater, open-air terrace above lagoon setting. Dress code: smart casual.
Signature dishes
- Indian Specialties
- Thai Cuisine
- Teppanyaki
Menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — ask Resortlife for the current shortlist.
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The Hideaway Beach Resort and Spa experience
Hideaway Beach Resort and Spa is located on Dhonakulhi Island in the Haa Alifu Atoll. This private-island resort is reached by a scenic seaplane transfer, indicating its remote northern location. It holds a 4.7/5 rating based on 542 reviews. Accommodations are noted for being spacious and clean, featuring private…
Getting there
Transfer to Hideaway Beach Resort and Spa from Velana International Airport (MLE) is coordinated by the resort and confirmed at booking.
Daylight-only seaplane operations (06:00–15:30) mean late-arriving long-haul flights may require an overnight in Malé before continuing — Resortlife coordinates the full air-and-sea chain when you book through us.
Questions about Samsara
What cuisine does Samsara serve?
Samsara at Hideaway Beach Resort and Spa serves Asian Fusion — Thai, Indian, Chinese, Japanese in a teppanyaki format, set overwater, open-air terrace above lagoon. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Do I need to reserve a table at Samsara?
Yes — reservations are required at Samsara, typically booked in-resort the day before. Resortlife can flag preferred slots to the resort before your arrival when you book the stay through us.Is there a dress code at Samsara?
Samsara operates a smart casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.What are the must-try dishes at Samsara?
Indian Specialties, Thai Cuisine, Teppanyaki. Sourcing varies by season — ask the maître d' on arrival for the current pick.Is Samsara included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Hideaway Beach Resort and Spa cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Samsara sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
Reserve at Samsara
Specialty restaurants at Hideaway Beach Resort and Spa are typically reserved in-resort once you check in, but Resortlife can flag preferences (theme nights, chef's table, private dining) with the resort before arrival when you book your stay through us.