Vanuatu
This relaxed and friendly place is 15 minutes’ walk from the Lamen Bay airfield. The rooms and shared facilities are basic, but the food and bay views are…
Must-see hotels in Vanuatu
Malekula
A short walk from north Lakatoro on the road to Norsup, this welcoming, traditional-style place has three rooms in the main lodge with a shared lounge and…
Port Vila
On a sublime piece of Pango surf beach, Breaka's is an intimate child-free resort. Traditional individual bungalows in the garden or facing the beach have…
Port Vila
This romantic child-free resort has three private octagonal bungalows enshrouded in lush gardens and two upper-floor hotel-style rooms with spacious…
Tanna
Down the road past the Tanna Coffee Factory you'll find a lovely, secluded white-sand beach, pounding surf, palm trees and these simple bungalows, some…
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…
Malekula
These eight self-contained, one-bedroom units are tired looking and in an unappealing (but central) location behind the LTC co-op, but they're well…
Malekula
Next to Batis Seaside Guesthouse and identical in most respects, the two sturdy waterfront bungalows have private bathrooms at the rear and verandahs over…
Malekula
This basic place on the waterfront next to Levi's Store has six rooms in two lodge-style buildings. The abominable shared toilet and shower were being…
Malekula
Lines and Jake run the secluded Nan Wat Bungalows on Uri island. It’s 1000VT to get a boat transfer to this peaceful little spot where there’s little to…
Malekula
These traditional bungalows with bathroom have been renovated and make a peaceful northern base for trekking and exploring the Small Nambas in Vao. There…
Vanuatu
On a beautiful beach on a tiny island just off Motalava, this guesthouse is run by Father Luke and his wife Rona, who work closely with the village…
Ambrym
The two excellent double-storey traditional bungalows here sleep up to eight people and are set in a lovely garden with sea views in Endu village. Host…
Ambrym
For a family welcome and volcano information, Sam's is hard to beat in Craig Cove. There are three tidy rooms (with attached bathroom) in a quiet area of…
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…
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…
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…
Paradise Cove Resort & Restaurant
Port Vila
This boutique resort has 10 self-contained, spacious and luxurious bungalows in a lovely waterfront garden out Pango way. The popular poolside restaurant…
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…
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,…
Efate
This grand two-room beach bungalow is very much part of the community in Laonama village on Pele's eastern point. It was built by Australian secondary…
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…
Vanuatu
Justin and Ericka run this simple but cosy guesthouse with two double bungalows near the fading Yacht Club in Asanvari. There's a restaurant as well as a…
Malekula
This neat and friendly guesthouse in the centre of Lamap village has four small rooms (three singles and a double), a sitting room with comfy couches and…
Ambrym
This thatched bungalow has two rooms sleeping five, with basic shared facilites. Owner Joses Wilfred is an experienced volcano guide, so this is a good…
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…
Vanuatu
Has simple colourful bungalows and a basic central kitchen with a gas refrigerator (there's no electricity). You need to bring your own food and water,…
Efate
On its own crescent of beach in front of the marine protected reserve, this place has a private and enviable location (it's a short walk to Piliura…
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…
Port Vila
Orchids line the path as you meander down to the lovely cottages and studio apartments arranged around the garden or facing Erakor Lagoon. Cottages,…
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…
Port Vila
Set on 24 hectares, the rooms here have great views and are beautifully presented. Head over the rope walkway to the gorgeous over-water villas. This…
Malekula
The two double bungalows and restaurant here front the Nawov Coastal Sanctuary on Uripiv island, a 25-minute boat ride from Lakatoro Wharf. Try to get a…
Efate
This friendly guesthouse is in Unakapa village, facing across to Pele. There are three cramped rooms at the side but much better is the large double in…
Efate
There are four original bungalows here with kitchen facilities, bathroom and verandah, and two newer bungalows facing Havannah Harbour. All are waterfront…
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…
Vanuatu
The five colourful bungalows here are the only formal accommodation on Aniwa, and you'll get a friendly welcome from Jethro and Joshua. There's a…
Tanna
Directly opposite the entrance to Mt Yasur (location, location!), the tree house here is good value. Owner Thomas has worked hard to restore his bungalows…
Ambrym
These simple but sturdy stone and palm-thatch bungalows in a village garden include two rooms in one building and a separate bungalow sleeping three. Long…
Vanuatu
These traditional thatched bungalows are set into the hills beside a land-dive site and opposite Londot beach. Luke Fargo operates land-diving tours from…
