Vanuatu, where to stay

[ellen10]

I am thinking of booking a trip to Vanuatu for maybe at least a week, in June.

Any recommendations of where to stay? Ideas of activities. I love snorkelling, swimming etc. Any suggestions would be most appreciated.

 

[pjm99au]

We always stay at Eratap. A bit out of town but it will tick all of your boxes and you can go on day trips if you like.

 

[muehli3]

We liked Turtle Bay Lodge on Santo a lot, you can do diving (we din't), SUP, kayaking to the blue holes.

If you like a bit more adventure, you can also take a trip to Tanna Island to go on an active volcano. We made a trip from Port Vila with Air Taxi Vanuatu and stayed the night in Rockwater Resort.

 

[ellen10]

Thanks @pjm99au for your suggestion. I will investigate Eratap. Is it just one resort there?

 

[ellen10]

Thanks for your reply @muehli3 .
Would you stay the whole time there or split between mainland ?

 

[pjm99au]

Thanks @pjm99au for your suggestion. I will investigate Eratap. Is it just one resort there?

Yes. Eratap.com

Vanuatu has unfortunately suffered from poor air connections in the past which has contributed to a pretty distinct lack of re-investment in some of its tourism infrastructure.

Eratap is not cheap but IMO worth it for what you get which is a really well run and maintained small resort with really good food on a beautiful part of the coast. You will see much cheaper properties but you pay for what you get in Vanuatu. If you think you are landing on somewhere else reach out and get some thoughts on it.

Another option is the Havannah of a similar price point

Places to visit on Efate

Blue Lagoon - take a pool noodle from your accomodation

Vanuatu jungle zip line and Mele Cascades

Half day in Port Villa is probably max that you need do.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Iririki Island - we have stayed there 3 times - just perfect - you take the little punt over to Port Vila - so much fun - and island accommodation is fantastic with water views