- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Summer Island
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineInternational and fusion
- StyleSemi-buffet
- SettingOverwater
- AtollNorth Malé Atoll
About Hiya
An overwater restaurant serving international semi-buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, with fusion meals and a semi à la carte menu. The 2026 fact sheet assigns Hiya to Water Villa and Premium Beach Villa guests on a 14-day rotating menu.
Part of the dining roster at Summer Island, North Malé Atoll, this international and fusion restaurant runs a semi-buffet format · overwater setting.
When the kitchen serves
- note
- Clock times are not published in the current retained source.
- meal_periods
- breakfast,lunch,dinner
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
Other restaurants at Summer Island
AVIInternational, seafood and grillsÀ la carte restaurant and barOverwaterView restaurant
SamugaInternationalBuffetMain restaurantView restaurant
NeviSnacks and beveragesBeach barOpen-air sunset beachView restaurant
BaraveliCaribbean-inspired cocktailsTiki barIsland barView restaurant
In-Villa DiningInternationalRoom serviceGuest villas and roomsView restaurant
The Summer Island experience
Summer Island Maldives sits on Ziyaaraifushi in North Malé Atoll and is reached by a 45-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport, with WiFi provided on board, or by a 15-minute seaplane hop. The resort offers 156 accommodations across seven categories, including 20 Water Villas, 16 Premium Beach…
Getting there
Summer Island is reached by speedboat (45 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in North Malé Atoll.
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 Hiya
What cuisine does Hiya serve?
Hiya at Summer Island serves International and fusion in a semi-buffet format, set overwater. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is Hiya included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Summer Island cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Hiya sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Hiya located?
Hiya is one of the dining venues at Summer Island, set in North Malé Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at Hiya
Specialty restaurants at Summer Island 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.