Beautiful Vanuatu Holidays & Resorts

Vanuatu holidays offer a contrasting style from eclectic Port Vila with a bustling harbour setting boasting waterfront restaurants and large branded resort chains, to the very traditional culture and wild adventures available in the outer islands which include several iconic attractions. Mt. Yasur volcano on Tanna Island is the most accessible active volcano in the world whilst the SS President Coolidge off the coast of Espiritu Santo is the world's most accessible large wreck dive and both are must-sees for visitors to these wild but beautiful shores.

Family Beach Holidays

The closest of the main South Pacific islands to Australia, Vanuatu is just 2hrs from Brisbane although only Port Vila is considered free from malaria so this is the place to visit with kids.

 

Top Hotels for a Family Holiday in Vanuatu

• Iririki Island Resort - large resort in port vila
• Erakor Island Resort - island atmosphere in lagoon

Romance & Honeymoon

A honeymoon in the mystical Vanuatu islands combines a secluded beach with some exciting adventure. Head to Tanna for villages, Santo for diving and cap it off at Vila for some lively nightlife.

 

Top Resorts for a Honeymoon in Vanuatu

• Bokissa Island - upmarket resort for couples
• The Havannah - intimate retreat on secluded beach

To see which are our favourite accommodations to stay at, along with our very best deals be sure to look at our Vanuatu Package Holidays.

Port Vila

Port Vila offers a convenient holiday base with both large resorts, town hotels and small boutique resorts. The town has good restaurants and there are organised day tours and cruises.

 

Popular Port Vila Hotels

• The Grand Hotel - great views in heart of town
• Breakas Beach - nice beach and lagoon for couples

Espiritu Santo

Santo is the premier scuba diving destination with the world's most accessible wreck dive, the SS Coolidge. There are also great walks in tropical rainforest and kayaking in secluded bays.

 

Popular Espiritu Santo Hotels

• Moyyan by the Sea - small resort on secluded beach
• Coral Quays Resort - scuba diving specialist

Efate Island

The main island of Efate has several pretty beaches and small offshore islands with good snorkelling reefs. Don't miss the Cascades waterfall, the cultural centre and Lelepa historical site.

 

Popular Efate Island Hotels

• Eratap Beach Resort - stunning beach and service
• Hideaway Island - relaxing and snorkelling

Outer Islands

Tanna is known for its active volcano, Mt Yasur, and like most out islands has a rich culture with traditional kastom villages. The land divers of Pentecost and volcanoes of Ambryn are other highlights.

 

Popular Tanna Hotels

• White Grass Resort - upmarket for adventure
• Sunrise Bungalows - bungalows near volcano

Vanuatu Accommodation & Beach Resorts

Vanuatu has a good selection of accommodation with a handful of large brand resorts around Port Vila attracting the lion's share of holiday-makers - in Port Vila you can eat gourmet meals at top-tier restaurants, experience an island night for traditional fare and sample kava at one of the many kava bars along the streets. There are plenty of dive orientated small resorts on Espiritu Santo as well as budget beach huts and several boutique style resorts to entice the romantic and adventure market. Please view our recommended Vanuatu hotels from the links below for detailed information including room interior photos and independent reviews.

Luxury: A$ 400 +

Small boutique luxury resorts for relaxing ...

 

Best Luxury Beach Resorts in Vanuatu

• Bokissa Island Resort - couples retreat
• Iririki Island Resort - overwater bungalows Port Vila

Afford: A$ 100 - 200

Business hotels in Port Vila to scuba diving in Santo ...

 

Best Affordable Hotels in Vanuatu

• Moorings Hotel - in the heart of Port Vila on lagoon
• Deco Lodge - Luganville for diving and exploring

Deluxe: A$ 200 - 400

Family resorts to secluded beach escapes for couples ...

 

Best Deluxe Beach Resorts in Vanuatu

• Tamanu Beach - quiet beach resort with cottages
• Sunset Resort - tranquil lagoon setting Port Vila

Budget: A$ 10 - 100

Great value accommodation in Port Vila and islands ...

 

Best Budget Hotels in Vanuatu

• Turtle Bay Resort - retreat in northern Santo
• Coconut Palms - base in Port Vila for exploring

Vanuatu Holidays Overview

If this is your first time visiting the islands, we recommend you use our Vanuatu holiday guide. Here you'll get a great overview about what there is do on holiday in Vanuatu along with general tourist information such as travel, weather and other handy tips. Otherwise, read our quick reviews below and find out our top places to stay for your holiday.

Vanuatu is the most accessible of the "true" Melanesian destinations to visit on holiday and offers a very traditional and rich culture to explore along with exceptional scuba diving and some of the worlds most amazing active volcanoes to marvel at. The capital Port Vila is a pretty waterfront town with good restaurants, an excellent market and has the majority of the countries large resorts, although few are on beaches.

Our Vanuatu Islands travel guide provides detailed information on all the different regions to visit to help you decide where to go and what to do. Alternatively, try out our interactive picture map of Vanuatu below to help you visualise the islands and find out where all the different hotels are located:

Vanuatu Resort Specials & Package Holidays

Port Vila is the most popular place to stay with plenty of boutique beach resorts, a few of which are on small uninhabited islands in the lagoon, large hotels for families and several business hotels in the city centre. A second concentration of accommodation can be found around Luganville Town where the countries second international airport is located, and travellers come here mostly for scuba diving and hiking. Otherwise, accommodation is scattered around the islands in secluded spots and offering great scope for exploring and adventure.

If you're searching for the ideal place to stay at the right price, we have created a unique Vanuatu resort specials highlighting our specials which have been hand created by our own travel specialists. The directory features both the popular large beach resort and hotels sold by most travel agents, as well as highlighting the smaller, lesser-known properties which include luxury villas, boutique self-catering bungalows and affordable holiday homes for families or couples looking to do their own thing.