The Best Hotels in Vanuatu

Here’s our manually curated guide to the best luxury, boutique, and most charming hotels in Vanuatu. Bon voyage!

Hannah, Travel Blogger

Updated

Eratap Beach Resort

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Rated 9.5 in 69 reviews

Boasting beachfront villas with stunning ocean views, Eratap Beach Resort offers free WiFi, free cooked gourmet… See more

Boasting beachfront villas with stunning ocean views, Eratap Beach Resort offers free WiFi, free cooked gourmet breakfast and free use of water sports equipment, including kayaks and both snorkeling and surfing equipment. There is a day spa, restaurant, lounge bar and an outdoor pool. Also available at the resort is a fully-equipped fitness centre, tennis court and shop.

The tour desk books fishing trips, scuba diving and visits to local islands. Free access to motorised boats with an on-board driver and free transfers to Resort's Island and Castaway Island are available. You can also choose to stay indoors and indulge with a massage, manicure and pedicure or body scrub in the day spa.

Each luxurious villa features a private terrace with lounge chairs and ocean views. All include a flat-screen TV, DVD player and iPod docking station. Some feature a private plunge pool.

The restaurant offers beautiful ocean views and serves Vanuatu’s famous organic beef, fresh lobster and the unique deep sea “poulet fish”. You can also relax with a cocktail in the lounge bar. Evening entertainment is available 3 nights a week.

Guests at Eratap Beachfront Resort receive free airport transfers on request. The property is located 20 minutes’ drive from Port Vila city centre. Day trips are available to outer islands, including Tanna Island, Santo Island and Pentecost Island. A daily shuttle bus to Port Vila is included (departs 10:00 and returns 13:00).

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Tamanu on the Beach

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Rated 9.3 in 84 reviews

Situated on its own pristine white sand beach, this 5-star boutique resort features a lagoon-style swimming pool… See more

Situated on its own pristine white sand beach, this 5-star boutique resort features a lagoon-style swimming pool overlooking the ocean. Guests can indulge themselves at the resort’s luxury day spa.

Each luxurious villa features air-conditioning, WiFi, a private terrace with lounge chairs and ocean views. All include a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a media server and iPod docking station. Some feature a private plunge pool. All have king-split beds.

The beachfront restaurant is famous for its its fresh and organic local produce serving gourmet international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It offers the largest wine list in Vanuatu. Guests can also dine on the beach, in the chapel, or on their own verandah.

There is free daily shuttle service to Port Vila city centre, 20 minutes’ drive away. The tour desk can arrange trips to the local communities or school for an authentic visit into everyday Vanuatu life. Bauerfield International Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

Rooms from $268

South Pacific Memories

Resort

Rated 9.6 in 60 reviews

Situated in Port Vila, 1.8 km from Breakas Beach, South Pacific Memories features accommodation with free bikes, free… See more

Situated in Port Vila, 1.8 km from Breakas Beach, South Pacific Memories features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. With a garden, the 4-star resort has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. A terrace, an in-house bar and shared lounge are available.

At the resort, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe and a balcony with a garden view. The rooms are fitted with a safety deposit box, while some rooms also boast a patio and others also feature sea views. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

An à la carte, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property. At South Pacific Memories you will find a restaurant serving Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

The accommodation offers a barbecue. You can play darts at South Pacific Memories, and the area is popular for snorkelling and cycling.

Konanda Reef is 14 km from the resort. Bauerfield International Airport is 12 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Rooms from $205

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Vila

Resort

Rated 8.6 in 389 reviews

Nestled on the cliffs of Erakor Lagoon, 6 minutes' drive from the centre of Port Vila, this beachfront resort boasts an… See more

Nestled on the cliffs of Erakor Lagoon, 6 minutes' drive from the centre of Port Vila, this beachfront resort boasts an outdoor swimming pool, an over-water restaurant, pool bar and a fitness centre.

Renovated in 2018, Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Vila's rooms boast panoramic lagoon views, bathrooms with walk-in showers, free toiletries, hairdryers and bathrobes. Stove tops, kettles, microwaves and refrigerators are provided as well as flat-screen TVs with pay-per-view and satellite channels.

Guests can go kayaking, snorkelling, swimming or they can play volleyball at the beach. A 24-hour reception, a concierge, tour desk, car hire and airport transfers are available.

Rooms from $152

Erakor Island Resort & Spa

Resort

Rated 8.9 in 105 reviews

Erakor Island Resort & Spa offers lovely villas featuring a private terrace and ocean views. The property includes a… See more

Erakor Island Resort & Spa offers lovely villas featuring a private terrace and ocean views. The property includes a restaurant, bar, day spa and tour desk.

The Aqua Waterfront Restaurant serves buffet breakfast and a range of seafood and meat dishes for lunch and dinner. Once a week, there is a Melanesian-style feast offering local cuisine, traditional music and fire dancing.

Relax with a massage, a manicure or a pedicure at Essence Day Spa. Enjoy free use of kayaks, snorkelling equipment and beach volleyball facilities. The on-site tour desk can organise fishing trips, horse riding and cruises to local islands.

All villas provide a fan, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Some feature a luxurious spa bath.

Erakor Resort & Spa is 15 minutes’ drive from Port Vila.

Rooms from $130

Aore Island Resort

Resort

Rated 8.8 in 76 reviews

Set on a private and secluded tropical island, this beachfront resort offers guests free ferry transfers to and from… See more

Set on a private and secluded tropical island, this beachfront resort offers guests free ferry transfers to and from Espiritu Santo. Relax in the 12-metre swimming pool or enjoy the restaurant’s all-day menu.

Aore Island Resort is only a 15-minute ferry ride from the town of Luganville.

Built along the beach and surrounded by lush tropical gardens, each bungalow has refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities, iron and ceiling fans. The private bathroom has a hot shower and hairdryer.

The Nakamal Restaurant light meals, salads and pizzas available throughout the day. The menu can include local delicacies such as famous Santo beef, lobsters and local seafood. WiFi is available in the restaurant only, for an additional charge.

The popular “Island Night” at Aore Island Vanuatu features local dancers, musicians and storytellers. Guests can try the local “kava” drink. Fishing, diving, snorkelling and plantation tours can be arranged.

World class swimming and snorkelling steps from your private bungalow. Adult snorkel and mask is provided for your stay to explore the amazing underwater life.

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Trees and Fishes Private Retreat

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Rated 10.0 in 4 reviews

Trees and Fishes Private Retreat features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and shared lounge in… See more

Trees and Fishes Private Retreat features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and shared lounge in Port-Havannah. With a terrace, the property also has a bar, as well as water sports facilities. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a concierge service.

All units in the resort are equipped with a kettle. All rooms come with air conditioning, and certain units at Trees and Fishes Private Retreat have a patio. The units will provide guests with a minibar.

An à la carte breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. At Trees and Fishes Private Retreat you will find a restaurant serving international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested.

You can play billiards and darts at the resort, and the area is popular for snorkelling and canoeing.

Konanda Reef is 20 km from Trees and Fishes Private Retreat. Bauerfield International Airport is 23 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Rooms from $270

Situated in Pangona, 15 km from Konanda Reef, Nakatumble - Luxury Sustainable Villa with Farm features accommodation… See more

Situated in Pangona, 15 km from Konanda Reef, Nakatumble - Luxury Sustainable Villa with Farm features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. The accommodation provides a range of water sports facilities, as well as a terrace and massage services. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests.

All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, some rooms at Nakatumble - Luxury Sustainable Villa with Farm also boast a sea view. The units will provide guests with a fridge.

At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, French and Greek cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Nakatumble - Luxury Sustainable Villa with Farm offers a barbecue. The area is popular for snorkelling and canoeing, and car hire is available at the hotel.

Guests will find a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge, a business centre and ironing service at the property.

Bauerfield International Airport is 26 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Rooms from $262

Turtle Bay Lodge

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Rated 9.4 in 186 reviews

Set in a beautiful waterfront location, Turtle Bay Lodge is a 20-minute drive from Luganville and a 25-minute drive from… See more

Set in a beautiful waterfront location, Turtle Bay Lodge is a 20-minute drive from Luganville and a 25-minute drive from Santo-Pekoa International Airport. Situated half way to the famous Champagne Beach and a leisurely kayak from both the Riri and Matevulu Blue Holes it is the ideal place to experience Santo.

You can relax in the grounds of the resort, swim in the outdoor pool or enjoy a range of watersport activities. Snorkel the coral reef on one side of the property or laze in the calm waters of the bay on the other. Kayak across to Turtle Island or one of the Blue Holes. The tour desk can help organise a range of Santo activities or you may choose to rent one of the on-site cars to see the island yourself.

Turtle Bay Lodge guests enjoy free continental breakfast and free WiFi. All fan-cooled rooms boast a patio with sea views. They feature a fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom.

The Salty Dog Bar and Restaurant is open daily, serving cocktails and an extensive menu of local seafood, organic beef and vegetables and pizzas. Your free continental breakfast includes toast or cereals, fruit salad, lime juice and coffee.

An airport shuttle service and access to guest laundry facilities are available for an additional charge.

Turtle Bay Lodge now has its own PADI Dive Centre Dive @ Turtle Bay Lodge providing PADI training and daily Scuba diving on the East Coast of Santo. With our Amazing untouched, uncrowded reef's.

Rooms from $141

White Grass Ocean Resort & Spa

Resort

Rated 8.6 in 169 reviews

Complimentary Airport Transfers. Please advise the Resort of your flight details in advance. Nestled into beautiful… See more

Complimentary Airport Transfers. Please advise the Resort of your flight details in advance.

Nestled into beautiful tropical gardens, 100 metres from pristine coral reef, each private island style bure at White Grass Ocean Resort and Spa has a private terrace with ocean views.

The resort offers a private beach area and jetty, outdoor pool, croquet, pitch 'n' putt golf and Nabisa Day Spa. Free WiFi is available in the guest lounge/bar area.

All bungalows have recently refurbished en suite bathrooms and bedrooms, ceiling fans, a refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities and 24-hour electricity.

Offering amazing, uninterrupted ocean views, the restaurant offers a menu that changes daily. It includes local and international dishes based on seasonal ingredients including freshly caught fish and lobster. Some Chinese breakfast options are available. The bar offers a range of cocktails, beers and wines.

A variety of tours are available showcasing the local cultural and natural landmarks. Visit the Blue Cave by boat, or 4WD Safari to the majestic Mount Yasur Volcano with White Grass Ocean Resort & Spa's experienced guides. Union Pay is accepted.

White Grass Ocean Resort Vanuatu is 2 km from Tanna Airport , and Port Vila is a 35-minute flight, and Yasur Volcano is 50 km away.

Rooms from $242

The Moso

Resort

Rated 8.8 in 62 reviews

The Moso Vanuatu is an exclusive boutique resort and dining destination located on stunning Moso Island, North Efate… See more

The Moso Vanuatu is an exclusive boutique resort and dining destination located on stunning Moso Island, North Efate, Vanuatu. The Moso features a year-round outdoor pool and a private beach area.

Largely untouched, Moso Island is an isolated sanctuary, surrounded by crystal-clear blue water and shaded by rustling coconut trees.

Just under 3 hours flight from Brisbane and over 4 hours from Sydney, we will arrange your airport transfer which is a scenic 25-minute drive from the airport and a short boat ride across the beautiful Havannah Harbour. For day-trippers parking is available and we’ll arrange the boat to meet you.

The area is popular for snorkelling and diving. Bauerfield International Airport is 19 km from the property.

Rooms from $330

Breakas Beach Resort

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Rated 8.0 in 352 reviews

Surrounded by swaying palm trees, on a 500-metre private beach, Breakas Beach Resort offers a relaxed, tropical retreat… See more

Surrounded by swaying palm trees, on a 500-metre private beach, Breakas Beach Resort offers a relaxed, tropical retreat. Guests enjoy a 22-metre infinity edge pool, a day spa and free continental breakfast. All rooms come with a private balcony.

Breakas Beach Resort Vanuatu is a 5-minute drive from the shops, restaurants and bars in Port Vila town centre. Port Vila Airport and Evergreen Cascades Waterfall are each just 15 minutes’ drive away.

The rooms come with en suite bathrooms and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms come with a private pool and beautiful ocean views.

Guests can indulge in a massage or relax with a cocktail on the beach. The concierge desk can arrange guided reef tours and snorkelling equipment rental.

The beachfront restaurant offers magnificent ocean views and an extensive à la carte menu featuring seafood, steak and fresh local produce. There is free live entertainment every night including cultural performers, and fire dancers.

Rooms from $184

Mangoes Resort

Resort

Rated 8.3 in 190 reviews

Mangoes Resort and Restaurant in Port Vila offers 29 beautifully appointed boutique bungalows. The property is set high… See more

Mangoes Resort and Restaurant in Port Vila offers 29 beautifully appointed boutique bungalows. The property is set high on a clifftop, surrounded by palm trees, tropical fruit, and flowers, and features stunning views of the sparkling waters of the South Pacific lagoon.

Each bungalow at this adults-only resort offers a comfortable sitting area and a furnished terrace. They offer either garden views or panoramic views of the lagoon and coastline. All rooms feature stylish décor, a TV and free movies, and a bathroom with toiletries and towels. Some Bungalows also offer a private plunge pool.

Full room service is available from 7:00 until 21:00 each day from Mangoes Restaurant which serves luscious seafood and island specialties. A light tropical breakfast is included for most rooms.

Guests have access to a fitness centre and tennis court located next door. Port Vila is just 10 minutes away.

Rooms from $111

Grand Hotel & Casino

Rated 7.7 in 339 reviews

Occupying a prime waterfront location, Grand Hotel and Casino offers air-conditioned rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows… See more

Occupying a prime waterfront location, Grand Hotel and Casino offers air-conditioned rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies. It features an outdoor pool and a bar overlooking Port Vila Harbour.

Grand Hotel Vanuatu is within 500 metres from the Parliament House and National Museum. It is 5 km from Port Villa International Airport.

Featuring modern interiors, spacious rooms come with cable TV, ironing facilities and tea/coffee making amenities. The marble bathroom has a hairdryer and shower facilities.

Guests can make travel arrangements at the tour desk. Staff provide 24-hour reception and dry cleaning service.

Fine dining with French influences can be enjoyed at Crystals Restaurant. Offering stunning views from the top floor, Hemisphere Bar and Lounge is ideal for an after-meal drink.

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Warwick Le Lagon Resort & Spa, Vanuatu

Resort

Rated 7.8 in 294 reviews

Situated on 75 acres of tropical gardens on the edge of Erakor Lagoon, this luxury resort features 3 restaurants, 2… See more

Situated on 75 acres of tropical gardens on the edge of Erakor Lagoon, this luxury resort features 3 restaurants, 2 bars, 2 swimming pools, plus a 12-hole golf course and a day spa.

Each of the air-conditioned rooms and bungalows at Warwick Le Lagon Resort & Spa Vanuatu features a furnished patio or balcony with views across the Pacific Ocean and beyond.

Guests have access to 2 tennis courts and a fully equipped fitness centre. Activities at Warwick Le Lagon Vanuatu include snorkelling, windsurfing, canoeing, and kayaking.

Wild Ginger restaurant offers Asian cuisine with views of the landscaped gardens and Erakor Lagoon. Pool Grill & Bar serves light meals and drinks by the poolside.

The "Reef Lady" glass-bottom boat offers daily tours and coral viewing trips around the lagoon. Massages on the beach are available. Port Vila Bauerfield Airport is 8 km away.

Rooms from $192