Must-see hotels in Espiritu Santo

  • Lope Lope Adventure Lodge

    Espiritu Santo

    The four luxurious, romantic bungalows here are very private and have absolute water frontage with verandahs overlooking a perfect patch of sand. Boutique…

  • Ratua Private Island Resort

    Luganville

    This private island resort some 30 minutes’ speedboat ride from Santo has Bali-sourced bungalows and an eco bent (all profits go to the Ratua Foundation,…

  • Aore Island Resort

    Luganville

    Spacious, well-designed bungalows (some in a child-free area, others for families), grassy slopes to the water, snorkel gear and kayaks: all are good, and…

  • Espiritu

    Luganville

    The Espiritu has transformed into an elegant boutique hotel and central Luganville's best midranger. First-floor rooms come with lounge, flat-screen TV…

  • Port Olry Beach Bungalows & Restaurant

    Espiritu Santo

    The three beautifully designed traditional bungalows here are a cut above most island huts, with solid timber decks and flooring, open-sky en suite and…

  • Hibiscus Le Motel

    Luganville

    Confortable rooms, all with bathrooms and kitchenettes, sleep three and are set around a cramped but sociable central area. Central but quiet location,…

  • Oyster Island Restaurant & Resort

    Espiritu Santo

    The romantic resort on Oyster Island consists of a scattering of individual traditional-style bungalows (the best are waterfront) and supremely…

  • Beachfront Resort

    Luganville

    The 'budget' Starfish lodge has its own kitchen and lounge, but the best rooms at this sprawling waterfront resort are the spotless modern bungalows …

  • Sunrise Beach Cabanas Eco Resort

    Espiritu Santo

    The superb architect-designed polygonal cabanas here provide a romantic couples retreat on a private beach. Thoughtful touches include boutique toiletries…

  • Hotel Santo

    Luganville

    It’s a bit of a time warp, but that’s part of the appeal at this orange retro '70s hotel, with garden-facing units out the back and more elegant hotel…

  • Moyyan House by the Sea

    Espiritu Santo

    There's an air of an old-fashioned planters cottage at exclusive little Moyyan, with a small private beachfront on Barrier Beach, lush gardens and an…

  • Reef Resort Backpackers

    Espiritu Santo

    At pretty Turtle Bay, this waterfront garden backpackers is run by Honey. Rooms range from six-bed dorms or basic rooms in the main house to spacious…

  • Bay of Illusions Guest House

    Espiritu Santo

    If you're heading inland to Big Bay or Vatthe Conservation Area, Bay of Illusions is the place to stay, with a two-room bungalow near a black-sand beach…

  • Unity Park Motel

    Luganville

    Facing the park of the same name, Unity is a friendly and reliable budget hotel. Upstairs are large airy rooms along a hallway (ask for a front one with…

  • Lonnoc Beach Bungalows

    Espiritu Santo

    Fronting the captivating Lonnoc Beach, this well-organised budget resort has a dormitory lodge and a range of traditional stone and thatch bungalows with…

  • Village de Santo

    Luganville

    The 18 swish, traditionally designed self-contained family units orbit a pool and lush gardens. It’s close to the waterfront, the recommended Restaurant…

  • Bokissa Eco Island Resort

    Luganville

    This luxurious private island resort boasts bungalows just steps from astounding reef snorkelling. It’s a real getaway with everything you need: day spa,…

  • Aqua Backpackers

    Luganville

    This old-school backpackers has eight- and four-bed dorms and a small double in a loft-like space. Run by Mama Lou, it's built for travellers who like a…

  • Deco Stop Lodge

    Luganville

    High on the ridge behind Luganville, with views overlooking Segond Channel, Deco Stop has a convivial deck framing a pool with a view and a good…

  • Turtle Bay Lodge

    Espiritu Santo

    With its private bit of beach, spacious units and welcoming restaurant-bar, Turtle Bay Lodge has an upmarket family feel with a reasonable price tag. Use…

  • Tropicana Motel & Backpackers

    Luganville

    Clean, modern rooms with en-suite bathrooms surround a courtyard garden (which acts like an echo chamber if it's busy). The industrial-sized communal…

  • Towoc Restaurant & Bungalows

    Espiritu Santo

    These simple bungalows are scattered around a garden setting on pretty Towoc Beach, a few minutes' walk to Champagne Beach (free access to guests). Solar…

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