Must-see hotels in Vanuatu

  • Nabelchel

    Malekula

    These simple bungalows share a pleasant central sitting area and are conveniently located a five-minute walk north of the airport. Meals are 500VT and…

  • Room with a View

    Port Vila

    This lovely colonial building on a hilltop overlooking the harbour just north of town has three charming rooms and an expansive balcony. There's also a…

  • Nak Bungalow

    Vanuatu

    There are 12 beds in this basic guesthouse in the heart of Pangi village. The simple rooms are dressed with colourful sarongs and the shared bathrooms…

  • River Lodge

    Vanuatu

    Set in a palm grove opposite a rocky beach a short drive north of the airstrip, this simple guesthouse has four rooms. Jonas arranges land-diving,…

  • Karina Guesthouse

    Ambrym

    John Tasso runs this simple multibed guest bungalow in Port Vatu and guides volcano tours directly from here on the southwest route. A truck charter from…

  • Kamilisa Memorial Resort

    Vanuatu

    The delightful Kamilisa guesthouse has four bungalows in a delicate rainforest, right on the lagoon on Linua island. Phone coverage is patchy, but owner…

  • Moorings Hotel

    Port Vila

    Moorings enjoys an excellent waterfront location with cute, chalet-style bungalows facing the harbour or orbiting a large pool. The restaurant is good and…

  • Grand Hotel & Casino

    Port Vila

    The Grand is Port Vila's only highrise building, a deluxe six-storey concave building with casino, restaurant, top-floor lounge and views over the harbour…

  • Napanga Bungalows

    Efate

    Kenneth has a very colourful bungalow set on a cute little bay on Pele's east side. Snorkel in crystal-clear waters off the rocky beach and look out for…

  • Wongrass Bungalow

    Vanuatu

    The thatched two-bedroom Wongrass, near the airport, was the first in Gaua and is still going strong. Charles can arrange tours to the crater lake (3500VT…

  • Toa Palms Bungalow

    Vanuatu

    The best bet for exploring west Ambae is Toa Palms, with three comfortable en-suite bungalows. The owners can help organise a trek to the crater lakes.

  • Duviara Last Stop Bungalows

    Vanuatu

    Duviara Last Stop Bungalows is the closest place to the start of the treks to Lake Vui and Lake Manaro Lakua. Owner Paul can organise a guide (2000VT).

  • Nikaura Sunrise Bungalows

    Vanuatu

    In a remote spot at the end of the road in the northeast, the two bungalows here are quiet and close to some surf beaches and tiny Nikaura village.

  • Senna Papa Beach Bungalow

    Efate

    Frank runs this colourful bungalow with floor matting, solar lighting and a shady verandah. It's in a garden setting just above the beach.

  • Vila Hibiscus Motel

    Port Vila

    You can't beat the price at this cheerful little budget motel, five minutes' walk north of town, with sprawling gardens and patio areas.

  • Sunset Frangipani Bungalow

    Efate

    This single two-room bungalow (sleeps five) has a brilliant white-sand beachfront location on Pele's western tip across from Nguna.

  • Panliki Bungalows

    Vanuatu

    In Ranputor village, Joseph runs the five simple beachfront rooms here. There's solar lighting and a friendly atmosphere.

  • Meteson’s Guesthouse

    Vanuatu

    At the mouth of Williams River, two-room Meteson’s Guesthouse is Erromango's only formal accommodation.

  • Havannah Beach & Boat Club

    Efate

    Campers can pitch a tent in this grassy picnic area and marina with free barbecues. Tent hire available.

  • Leumerous Guesthouse

    Vanuatu

    In Sola, stay at beachfront Leumerous Guesthouse where six thatched bungalows sit along a garden path.

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