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4 out of 5
Island Magic Resort
Devils Point Road, Mele Bay, Port Vila, Mele, Efate

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The caretakers were superb. The staff were fantastic. Very friendly and helpful permanent residents. Great location and the the best is when all the guests getting together at dusk to feed the fish. We will love to go back
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Gerry on 23 Nov 2022
Thank you for your wonderful review. We will pass it on to our staff.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bit out of town, snorkel reefs off the property
Vanuatu is just opening up for business, all the staff keen to make our stay comfortable especially helping out with transport. Its not really easy walking distance to much. The 2 bedroom bungalow was super spacious and comfy, bit worn out but good beachy, salt sprayed, wind blown vibe. Snorkeling off the jetty very good but water can get rough.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Gerry on 23 Nov 2022
Thank you for your review. We will pass it on to our staff.

8/10 Good

Rob, Brisbane

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful bungalows and friendly staff. Had a great time
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Gerry on 4 Feb 2020
Thank you for your review, and we are happy in the knowledge that you had a pleasant stay at our resort. We will pass your comments on to our staff, and hope to see you back sometime in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Rubia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Gerry on 4 Feb 2020
Thank you for your review, and we are happy in the knowledge that you had a pleasant stay at our resort. We will pass your comments on to our staff, and hope to see you back sometime in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jerry was fantastic. Catered for our gluten free requirements. Booked us tours. Very private and discrete. Room was quite big. Cooking facility was great. We enjoyed the environment. Great place to swim snorkel and stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Gerry on 4 Feb 2020
Thank you for your review, and we are happy in the knowledge that you had a pleasant stay at our resort. We will pass your comments on to our staff, and hope to see you back sometime in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Populous location and could not have been more restful
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
No joy
Vanuatu is a poor country and sure, these bungalows are luxury, be it a bit run down. However, hospitality does not cost anything, and the way this place is run is unwelcoming and cheap. It has a negative and cold atmosphere. It did not spark joy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Gerry on 19 Aug 2019
Dear Anonymous, We regret that you did not like your stay at Island Magic Resort and failed to enjoyed our friendly staff and service, which we always aim to provide.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very mixed feelings about this 'Resort'... Upon arrival, it was not what I expected based on photographs and the description on Expedia. Photos were very misleading and cleverly done to hide the fact that the resort is not on an accessible beachfront, the only way into the water is down a ladder off a jetty - as the waterfront is untraversable rocks. You have to walk 25-30 minutes up the road to get to an accessible/sand beach area. The swimming pool is very small compared to the size it appears to be in the photographs. We were not aware that the only dining option is the one small restaurant on the resort. The next closest restaurant is 30 min walk away. However, the evening meals we had there were always very nice and of good quality. The same can not be said for the 'complimentary' breakfast. It was nice to be away from Port Vila - by the water. It is quiet and peaceful. The downside of this placement means you have to arrange a bus or taxi every time you want to go on a trip or leave the resort. Management will do this for you, but it obviously costs every time - and we didn't find it cheap. The bungalow was spacious and well equipped if you wanted to cook for yourself - but a trip to get food meant a bus or taxi ride. Based on the facilities on this property I think the word 'resort' is a bit misleading. it is a collection of 16 or so bungalows, in pleasant gardens with one small restaurant and a small swimming pool.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Gerry on 19 Aug 2019
Thank you providing us with your extensive review, the contents of which have been noted.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic bungalows in a beautiful location. Suggest hiring a rental vehicle to get to and from.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Gerry on 19 Aug 2019
Thank you for your friendly review and we hope to see you back sometime in the future

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Boutique self contained resort on reef waterfront
Comfortable and spacious self catering 2 bedroom bungalow on the water. All staff friendly and as it is a small resort everyone gets to know each other (staff and guests) Good snorkelling right out the front and great restaurant on site. No sandy beach if that’s what you want, but didn’t bother us. 400vt pp each way to town from resort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay. Quiet area, great landing by the water where we had 5 o’clock drinks with other residents a few times. Well managed with plenty of help, quality meals at the restaurant, incredibly comfortable villas with large rooms, kitchen and balcony. Very friendly environment. 20 mins out of Port Vila. Thoroughly enjoyed our 7 day stay. Easy Bbus access from the villas to anywhere
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some of the facilities were a little tired, but all were scrupulously clean, and worked.The constant breeze kept temperatures balmy, but sometimes whipped up the sea to make snorkeling difficult.Once in the water there was never any current so it was very safe unless too close to the top of the reef. Feeding the many large fish was a delight for some of the guests. The staff were very friendly, and Gerry and hubby made sure every wish was made possible. Highly recommended. Transport was easy if a little expensive, although that is normal in Vanuatu.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Response from Gerry on 22 May 2019
Thank you for your great review.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, gold coast, au

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful owners and staff. The best snorkeling on the island. Amazing food. Spacious bungalows, our daughter had her own room and we did too.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Gerry on 22 May 2019
Thank you for your great review.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place. Little out of town but you can get buses quite easily. The jetty was awesome for snorkeling coral and fish were very plentiful and majic.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Poolini on 5 Feb 2019
Thanks for feedback. Yes, our underwater world is quite unique. We see being a little out of town as a positive especially if you are here to unwind and relax but as you say, BBus drivers can get you to where you want to go for a reasonable cost

10/10 Excellent

John, Ancona, Victoria, AUS.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent small resort away from Port Vila in shaded tropical setting with a healthy coral seascape at the bottom of the garden. Excellent restaurant run by the wonderful resort manager Gerry who ensures the stay is magical. We will return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Gerry on 28 Jan 2019
Hi John, Thank you for your positive review and we look forward to see you back again soon.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Gerry on 9 Jan 2019
Thank you for your positive review. We hope to see you again in the future,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Gerry on 2 Jan 2019
Thank you for your wonderful review, we hope to see you back again.

10/10 Excellent

Pat, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sweet spot
Real nice away from the town but the bus drivers take the piss a bit.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Gezza on 4 Oct 2018
Thank you for your kind review yes you have to watch the busdrivers. Never get into the bus before you have discussed the price.

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location for family Vanuatu stay PERFECT
Island Magic was a brilliant - highly recommend it for a family holiday. Our 2 bedroom beachfront bungalow was extremely spacious and had everything we needed. The deck on the beachfront bungalow had the most beautiful views - so easy to sit back, relax and enjoy! The gardens were lovely and made sure all the bungalows were private. The location of the resort was great - Mele is out of the hustle of Vila and close enough to travel in if supplies needed. Our continental breakfast each day was very generous - lovely fresh local fruits, cereal, yoghurt, toast. The onsite restaurant was very nice quality food. Our kids loved the volleyball court. The snorkelling off the jetty was absolutely amazing. Unfortunately it is a bit exposed, so it isn't great if it is too windy, but when conditions are right, we don't think you could find a better spot. The coral is fantastic as were the huge variety and number of fish. It was paradise underwater - we have snorkelled the Great Barrier Reef a few times, but right off the jetty at Island Magic wins hands down! The hotel manager, Gerry and her staff, were very helpful and made sure our stay was a very lovely family experience. Tina at breakfast was very thoughtful and polite and Joe, who kept the gardens looking beautiful, was great fun and helpful. We can't rate this place high enough - we don't usually return to the same place for holidays, but may have to rethink that approach after visiting Island Magic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Gerry on 22 Aug 2018
Thank you for your wonderful review Holly. We will pass your comments on to our staff. Looking forward to see you back at island Magic resort soon.

10/10 Excellent

Emma, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value
Island magic resort is in a great location, close to lots of attractions but is very quiet and peaceful. The bungalows are spacious, private and well maintained. We enjoyed exploring the reef out the front of the property - lots of beautiful fish and healthy coral. Often, it was just our family exploring the reef. Gerry and her staff were very accommodating and arranged many activities for our family making the holiday super easy and stress free. Island magic resort is excellent value for money - it deserves the excellent reviews it consistently achieves.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018
Response from gerry on 23 Jul 2018
Thank you Emma and lovely family for your excellent review. I will certainly share this with my staff. It was a pleasure to have you here and hope one day you will return.

10/10 Excellent

Ann, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful week in paradise
Really enjoyed our week here, definitely the best resort on the island. Comfortable while authentic and unpretentious. Super friendly, helpful staff. Loved snorkeling off the jetty and feeding the fish, wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Gerry on 17 Jul 2018
Hi Ann, Thank you for your wonderful review. We will share it with our staff.

10/10 Excellent

Lyn, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Bungalow close to ocean
Lovely location Staff could not be more friendly. Gerry the manager goes out of her way to make you feel welcome nothing is too much of a bother. Restaurant food was to die for. Bungalow was excellent and having a kitchen saved money. Will go again very relaxing. The only negative was no A/C in bedroom.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Gerry on 4 Mar 2018
Dear Lyn, Thank you for your positive feedback. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay, and hope to see you back again one day. Kind regards, Geraldine Smelik

10/10 Excellent

ari, Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Island Magic Resort. Awesome experience.
We stayed at the Island Magic Resort for a week. What an experience, the staff was amazing Gerry and Jan were so helpful and welcoming they made us feel like we were at home. Loved it. Susan , Joe and the chef Heriaud Omg they were amazing and the Chef Boy he can cook I think he’s one of the best cook I’ve ever met his food was amazing and so tasteful. I miss his food already. I’ll definite come back and I would recommend to all my friends. Thanks Gerry and Jan for the great hospitality . Ari
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017
Response from Gerry on 9 Jan 2018
Thank you Ari for your wonderful review. We will certainly pass this on to all our staff. Lukim yu ino long time, Geraldine and Jan

6/10 Okay

Kaylene, New Zealand

Liked: Room comfort
Long way from town
Managers of the resort were on the whole helpful. Resort had a tired feel. The lock box in our room was broken and no keys, so had to have our money and documents on us everywhere. Beds were extremely comfortable and linen was clean. Resort a long way from anywhere. We ended up hiring a car to not feel so isolated.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Wendy, Whangarei NZ

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Island paradise found
We absolutely loved our stay here and we would definitely go back. However, we were initially a little disappointed at the condition and cleanliness of the bungalow - (floor tiles in particular needed scrubbing rather than wet mopped), the corroded fans, lamps, lights and tap ware detracted from an otherwise spacious airy and comfortable bungalow. it would have also been good to see a few more reclining sun loungers. There were all the facilities to self cater but we would encourage that you support the onsite restaurant as the chef provides beautiful food and well priced. We had the best seafood platter and steaks we have ever had. The hospitality shown by Gerri and Jan was an absolute highlight. The staff were lovely. The seawater here was stunning and pristine with tropical fish in abundance off the end of the jetty. There is something truly magical about the place.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

wendy, sunshine coast qld

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
relaxed and clean environment with a great chef
Loved the fish feeding from the wharf , lovely cool afternoon breeze , refreshing swim in the pool and a lovely fresh breakfast. Food lovely the chef can cook anything you want. Recommend for great value

10/10 Excellent

Manosh, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing resort overlooking the ocean
We spent one week at the Island Magic Resort. We arranged a number of tours and activities with the help of the hotel staff. We spent Christmas Day here and had a nice buffet lunch including fresh seafood. The resort has a private jetty which a nearby reef. You can see feed the fishes and go snorkeling. We used buses to travel into town. As bus fare is per person and the limited buses operating in off-peak times, next time I would consider renting a car.

10/10 Excellent

kelda, melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!
Such a beautiful place, close to port Vila, but away from the hustle and bustle. So peaceful, our 2 bedroom bungalow was fantastic, clean and very spacious, staff were so friendly and helpful, we had such a wonderful time here - would definitely recommend to anyone.

8/10 Good

Paul, Auckland, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant 12 days
For a first trip to Vanuatu - on which relaxing was the most important thing - the Island Magic proved to be a good choice of places to stay. It's out of the bustle around town (which can get busy) and in a nice location with good swimming around, although there's no beach immediately by the hotel. Rather, there's a reef which provided some super snorkelling and the beach (black sand) is a few minutes walk down the road. The pace was gentle, the people were nice and the place was just what we were after. We had a very pleasant stay - the 12 days proved almost exactly right for us - and returned home feeling significantly better in mind and body.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed our stay at island magic. Staff were so lovely and very helpful. Great snorkelling off the jetty. the view across Mele Bay was beautiful
Response from Gerry on 7 Oct 2016
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

Vikki n Keith, Whangarei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely surroundings, peaceful, good snorkelling.
Island Magic was just what we needed, peaceful, safe, lovely surroundings. The staff were friendly and very helpful as required, when we asked about different excursions they were organised quickly without issue. It was great to be away from the main town but close to shops if we needed anything, biking distance. We were well catered for at the on site restaurant, delicious meals served by friendly faces. Our room was comfortable and had everything we needed.
Response from Gerry on 7 Oct 2016
Hi Vikki and Keith, Thank you very much for your positive review. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us.

8/10 Good

Lydia, Newcastle NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location for snorkelling
Comfortable accommodation, nice little restaurant, great snorkelling right at the resort, spacious units,

8/10 Good

Ron, king Creek NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay but road condition to get there was poor. At our age probably a little too far out of town. The staff were great and very helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Mark & Gretchen, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent position away from Port Villa
Right from the moment we arrived we knew we were somewhere special. The bungalows are perfect, great size full kitchen, very private and lovely views. The staff are very friendly, hosts Gerry and Jan extremely helpful and informative. The chef is amazing definitely eat here if you can, the other staff are really nice too, and we discovered a lot about the lives of ni-vanuatu with our chats with them. Great for snorkelling off the jetty, plenty of fish, can be a bit difficult when windy. Overall we had a fantastic holiday, and we hope to come and stay here again.

8/10 Good

Melissa, Shellharbour NSW Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Island Magic - Very peaceful and relaxing
Rooms were excellent for families, plenty of room and staff were very accommodating. A bit of a hike out of town, but still lots to do near by... We had a great holiday at Island Magic, I would just recommend bringing as much food from home as possible as there are full kitchen facilities here and food prices everywhere are quite expensive...

10/10 Excellent

Russ, Elimbah, Qld, Australia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location
We stayed in a bungalo which was approx 40m from the water front. We had complementary snorkel sets which we used on a number of occasions. The weather was a little uninviting for a few days with a cyclone expected. This threat dissipated after about three days and the weather then improved. The bungalos are tastefully decorated and in good repair, however some of the appliances were not operating correctly.

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn, Levin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
We had a wonderful 8 days. Staff were so accommodating, helpful and friendly. The meals we had there were delicious. The bungalow was well appointed, clean with plenty of room. Nice and quiet with a good breeze to keep the temperatures manageable. As it was located outside of Port Vila the roads were quiet. Gerry & Jan...thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Kylie, New Zealand - Otago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Affordable; Service: Go the extra mile, Gerry & Jan are amazing ; Such a beautiful setting. Gerry, Jan, Joe, Pako and the ladies are great! Nothing is too much trouble they are super helpful

8/10 Good

shaz, Sydney Australia

Liked: Staff & service
Well managed bungalows
If you want a nice quiet stay this is for you. Suggest you rent car as fairly isolated and difficult to get out at night with no car and have to rely and pay locals to get to restaurants/cafés for a night off cooking. However there is a barbecue to use. Access to water to swim and snorkel difficult and windy aff the bay which meant big sea. Was not able to snorkel here at all during our 8 day stay. Bungalows good and clean and management were very attentive and helpful. Intending to open a restaurant/bar which it really needs

8/10 Good

James, Australia - QLD - Regional QLD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Reasonable; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Beautiful;

8/10 Good

Rosie, Auckland, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for Snorkeling
Very close to the sea and a great coral reef - very easy to access for snorkeling. Nice swimming pool too, to cool off or just relax with plenty of seating. Accomodation very comfortable - we are 2 adults and 2 teenagers, and the bungalow was two ensuite bedrooms, one double and one twin which suited fantastically, and there was enough seating inside to comfortably seat us all both in the lounge area and the dining area, and also a really lovely covered porch area. 10 minutes drive to Port Vila - sometimes quite difficult to flag down a bus and it was quite pricey to request one, so would recommend hiring a car. The airport transfer company provided us with details of the cruise liner schedules which was vital to planning any tours, as they are all booked out by the passengers on those days, and there is no chance of a bus or taxi either. Only down side was that there was no bar/cafe area - closest was the Banjor resort, about 5 mins walk, however the reception did sell bbq packs, soft drinks, beer, wine etc during its opening hours.

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Sydney AU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect family holiday spot
Really good spot on Mele Bay on the opposite side of the bay to Hidaway island. Snorkeling right out the front of the resort was some great with heaps of good coral and loads of fish up to about 50cm long. We went in within about an hour of the plane landing. At low tide it was a little bit tricky to get out of the water with the kids but well worth the effort and at high tide it was easy. We made use of the two rooms (one for the kids), washing machine and kitchen with full size fridge. It is about a 10 minute drive into the centre of town so we just hired a small 4wd for the week and it worked out well and we went to more places on the island thatn we would have otherwise. The road to the resort is a typical rough dirt road but not much different from the roads in town. The road around the island was great and is all tar and in good condition. First night we ate at Benjor which is a short walk up the road but once we had the car we ate at a different place each night and cooked on the BBQs in the resort too. The hosts were great and did the extra little things that made it nicer like bringing down some hot cross buns and chocolate eggs for the kids at Easter. The grounds were well looked after and it was a very private place with only 18 bungalows. We would definitely go back again.

10/10 Excellent

Laurel, New Zealand - Taranaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Although it was out of town there was always a bus to be caught and a nice eating place within walking distance.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryle, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Bargain; Service: Go the extra mile, Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless;

8/10 Good

Caz and Gab, Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Fish galore
This accommodation has great potential. It's more a holiday let rather than a resort as there is no restaurant on site, but it is away from the noise of the city centre, it is near a fabulous clean beach (3 min walk) and snorkelling and fish feeding is available off the jetty on site. Snorkelling is wonderful on a calm day as entering and exiting the ladder is reliant on timing the water swells right to avoid hitting sharp corals, but once in the fish are all there to see. The pool area is lovely with BBQ area for all to use. Allow about 2000 Vatu from the airport by Taxi per car, allow about 300 Vatu each way/each person into the city for groceries if you want to self cater in the fully fitted kitchen, otherwise there is a restaurant about 10 mins walk from the accommodation. The rooms are well presented, but be aware the ensuites have louvre doors! Allow 2000 Vatu for internet for your full stay and it's really slow! We walked to the Summit Garden which is a 200m high hill for a nice coffee and cake at the café and very close by. The gardens at the accommodation are very well maintained, the downside is that they are always working on it with noisy machinery. Should a hire car be made available to guests and the jetty extended for easy access into the water the place would be fantastic. An early morning trip back to the airport costs about 2800 Vatu door to door. Be aware you can't change your money back from Vatu at the airport at about 6am. We had a lovely relaxing stay.