Location: Luganville
Top Hotels in Luganville
Top Restaurants in Luganville
The 10 best hotels in Luganville, Vanuatu
Luganville is the second largest city of Vanuatu, a South Pacific island nation. There’s so much to explore here, whether it’s hiking amid the awesome beauty of Millennium Cave or an epic dive session at the shipwrecked SS President Coolidge. When it’s time to relax, take a dip in one of the area’s peaceful blue holes, sapphire pools of calm water.
Restaurants in Luganville
1. Turtle Bay Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 393 reviews
Set in a beautiful waterfront location, Turtle Bay Lodge is situated half way to the famous Champagne Beach and a leisurely kayak from both the Riri and Matevulu Blue Holes it is the ideal place to experience Santo. You can relax on the private beach, swim in the outdoor pool or enjoy a range of watersport activities. Snorkel the coral reef one side of the property or laze in the calm waters of the bay on the other. Kayak across to Turtle Island or one of the Blue Holes. The tour desk can organise a full range of Santo activities for you or you may choose to rent one of the onsite cars to see the Island at your own pace. Turtle Bay Lodge guests enjoy free continental breakfast and free wi-fi. All fan-cooled rooms boast a patio with sea views and feature a fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. The onsite Salty Dog Restaurant and Bar are both open daily, serving cocktails and an extensive menu of local seafood, organic beef and vegetables and pizzas. We also have 5 additional new Deluxe Waterfront Marquees, uniquely designed with 4 poster beds, air von and a deck looking over the protected Turtle Bay.
Fantastic Family Holiday
Reviewed By JanetRobertson678Close to town, lots of water activities in the sea and the pool. Great restaurant with variety of food. Rooms not cramped together. Lots of different places to relax. Our family room was a bit small for 5 of us (2 adults, 3 teenagers) so will get 2 rooms next visit (or another option). Hotel, restaurant, housekeeping and maintenance staff were excellent and very helpful. Excellent value for money.
2. The Espiritu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 240 reviews
The Espiritu is a boutique hotel and car hire business in Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. We are conveniently located in the heart of town and is only minutes away from cafes, shops and dive operators. Here at The Espiritu, we offer modern and contemporary rooms that reflect a home away from home. We provide accommodation with rooms to suit all travelers – divers, families, couples, groups and even long term stays. Your second home has never been easier to find!
Absolutely perfect
Reviewed By R5489QJandylStayed here as part of a medical deployment the hotel is in a perfect location on the main Street the meals were definately first class - every meal was fresh hot and very tasty. Richard and his staff took the time to get to know you and being greeted by your name made you feel special. The room was clean spacious and well equipped. When covid is over I will be back for a proper holiday and to say hello to poo again
3. Deco Stop Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 261 reviews
Situated just a short stoll up the hill from the town centre, the Deco Stop commands one of the very best views in Santo. There you can enjoy the delights from the Narcosis Bar & Restaurant which surrounds the infinity pool. The staff are only too happy to tend your every need and make your stay a memorable one.
Lovely place to base yourself for some Coolidge exploring
Reviewed By LindaWagThis is a great place to stay for a few days or a week to dive the impressive SS President Coolidge wreck. Rooms are with fan or AC if needed, are super clean and spacious. There is a nice deck with pool and view and lots of options to crush down for beer at the end of a day. Breakfast is also plentiful and has fresh fruits and good Tanna coffee. Lunch/dinner is delicious but not cheap. Best is the staff, friendliest and very helpful people. Thanks for a great stay.
4. Beachfront Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
A tropical seashore setting for Luganville’s only true beachfront resort located just 1.3 kms from town and only 10 minutes from the international airport. Beachfront Resort offers excellent accommodation, 25 rooms in all. Our deluxe bungalows overlook the sheltered waters of Segond Channel and Aore Island. All our bungalows are self-contained, air conditioned and/or fan cooled including en-suite, refrigerator, a kitchenette, insect screens plus toaster and tea/coffee making facilities. Our new lodge is the answer to the budget conscious traveller visiting Espiritu Santo and includes a TV room,fully equipped kitchen, all rooms have their own bathroom and a large undercover outdoor area to lounge around.Beachfront Resort has an excellent bar and restaurant with three dining areas including an indoor restaurant, an under cover outdoor dining area and on the pool deck under the shade of a market umbrella.A newly completed swimming pool is the jewel in the crown and extremely popular with guests. The resort has plenty of open space with coconut and shade trees in a large greenspace area which extends to the high water mark. Plenty of room for a volley ball game or a game of soccer.
Almost 5 stars
Reviewed By Flans_TravelWe had a wonderful stay at the resort. We spent 4 nights in one of the sea facing bungalows and it was well worth the upgrade from the other room types. The resort is peaceful and it is nice to explore the beachfront and surrounding areas. The only things that keep this from scoring a 5 star review is the pool and villa balcony furniture, which is a little hard and uncomfortable and also the prices of the food at the resort. It is simply over priced for the quality, sadly.
5. Luganvilla Business Hotel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 8 reviews
We’re located in the centre of Luganville, and housing the newest Chinese restaurant in town. The restaurant offers sweeping view of the town and the bay. Most rooms offer views of greenery, and peeks onto the hotel pool, at 25m long.Our surroundings provide a serene feeling with most convenient location in town
Adequate
Reviewed By John HModern, clean hotel. Handy, central location.Comfortable bed and good bathroom. Lovely staff but the hotel seemed understaffed and "things took a long time to happen". Food extremely limited and breakfast buffet food kept running out, giving limited choice. No room phone. No remote for TV. Aircon noisy and broke down for 24 hours.
6. Tropicana Motel & Backpackers
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Affordable and welcoming
Reviewed By lucas315We enjoyed our stay here for 3 nights. The place is central and right down the street from the market. The staff were very welcoming, the room was clean, had a comfortable bed, and hot water. There was also a pretty well equipped kitchen so you could cut down costs by cooking. Didn't have any trouble with noise, and there was a security guard there every night. The room we had had a ceiling fan, but there were some floor fans around.
7. Barrier Beach Resort
Overall Ratings
5 based on 811 reviews
Barrier Beach Resort offers a luxurious, private and relaxed atmosphere in Santo's premier Boutique Resort. With 150 meters of some of Vanuatu's best beachfront with smooth white sand and fringed with reefs abundant with Tropical Fish, Turtles, Stingrays and Dugongs. Our onsite Restaurant offers premium dining with our Chefs presenting the best of local ingredients cooked to perfection. Every staff member at Barrier Beach Resort takes pride in ensuring that every guest is looked after totally with warm smiles every day. We look forward to seeing you and showing you our piece of paradise on the Champagne Coast of Espiritu Santo.
AMAZING AMAZING PLACE!!!
Reviewed By Lee WThis reveiw is hard to keep short as so much happened at our stay during the Corona Virus period. We personally want to thank Calvin, Rob and Julie for all their help while staying at the Barrier Beach Resort, if i could give them and their staff 10 stars I would!!! We were greeted by Calvin's friendly smile at 8pm after a long day getting their due to our first flight being cancelled. On arrival Calvin greeted us and gave us a quick tour as we were tired. He kept the restuarant open for us as we arrived late and showed us to our beautiful room. In the morning we awoke to a beautiful beach to which we had realised we had been upgraded from a garden vila to a beach vila. We enjoyed our first day relaxing and using the free paddle board and scuba diving equipment in the beautiful clear water. The food in the restuarant was probably the nicest food we have ever had at any resort and for that fact restuarant we have been to. Unfortunately on our first day things started to turn for the worse as we had family back home telling us we had to come back ASAP as requested from the Australian Government, to which we then had to cut our honeymoon short and start find options to get home. Unfortunately this was a very stresseful process to go through and without the help on Calvin we would have been stuck. Calvin went over an beyond helping us and the other couple stranded to get our way back to Port Vila so we could fly home. He made numerous phone calls and emails to help us find a way home. He drove us personally to and from town to the Air Vanuatu office to help us get a flight home. It took us 4 days of driving into town and to the airport to try and get on a flight back to Port Vila and Calvin had no hesitation driving us to and from and did everything he could to help us. Honestly without his help I don't know what we would have done. With his help we finally got a flight back to Port Vila and he did not leave us until we were on the plane. We will be forever grateful for all his help and the amazing staff at the Barrier Beach Resort. We were so upset we had to cut our honeymoon short but we will 100% be back to finish off our honeymoon. Shortly after we left Santo and got stranded in Port Vila cyclone Harold came and destroyed a lot of Santo and the Barrier Beach Resort. We were relevied that no one got hurt but unfortunately a lot of damage was done. Once this pandemic has eased off and things are back to normal we would 100% recommend staying here. If you are looking for a peaceful, quite, beautiful place to relax we would hight recommend coming here. In our short stay we did manage to see some of the amazing blue holes, champaigne beach and my favourite place of all Port Olry. These place are a must when visiting Santo. Once again thank you Calvin for everything you did for us we will be back!!! Lee & Tracey :)
8. Ratua Island Resort & Spa
Overall Ratings
5 based on 392 reviews
Ratua Island is a wild, magical place with authentic people who offer a simple and warm reception in a naturally beautiful environment. The resort boast of its hand-crafted teak wood villas reconstructed from 200-year old traditional houses in Java and Sumatra. There are 14 Indonesian villas and 2 luxury safari tents, that have been specially reconstructed onsite offering stunning views with a private deck or beach. Located in the Vanuatu Archipelago, off the South East tip of Espiritu Santo, Ratua is only a 35-minute motorboat journey (weather dependent) from the mainland on our own motor launch. In enhancing guests' experience, Ratua offers wide selection of activities within the island. Swim with horses, Malo blue hole adventure, legend of Kava, are some of the unique offerings that guests enjoy. Most days guests enjoy standup paddle board, kayak, canoe, snorkel, and swim in calm Ratua bay. Alternatively, other guests walk/run around the private island to their hearts content.
An amazing tropical getaway!
Reviewed By E5708JHpetertHaving never thought about going to Vanuatu before - all I can say is DO IT! But if you’re going you stay anywhere - stay here. The place is amazing, the food was fantastic and the environment clean and beautiful. We stayed at crocodile and was nicely positioned, quiet and a great spot out the front to read and relax while looking at the ocean. As we stayed over Christmas, they put on a great spread for lunch and we carried on for most of the afternoon drinking and chatting to the owners and fiends we had made. The local band was fanatic and island night was great fun. We choose to unwind on the day so didn’t do you many activities - but the blue hole is defn worth a visit. A tranquil tropical getaway only a few hours from SYDNEY - forget Fiji or anywhere else, Vanuatu and Ratua island is the place to be!
9. Village de Santo Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 351 reviews
Vibrant, contemporary and surrounded by lush tropical gardens,perfect for a sun-kissed holiday, catering for divers, business travelers and adventure travelers. Deluxe Village Suites are prefect for families, couples or solo travelers. Conveniently located just 5 minutes from Luganville town and 15 from Airport. Recharge in one of 16 beautifully appointed open-plan luxury suites. Guests experience everything this tropical island has to offer, while feeling good that their stay with us directly benefits this beautiful island community.
Way beyond any expectations !
Reviewed By pi-johnjohnWe were going to Espiritu Santo to volunteer at the hospital after Tropical Cyclone Harold went through. We stayed at Village de Santo because it was one of the few places still standing. Despite the damages, the lack of electricity and of communications on the island and despite the Covid-19 related state of emergency, Nabil and his awesome team treated us with the most heart warming humanity we all need. I would definitely recommend this place, even at the world's end !
10. Hotel Santo
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 63 reviews
Finding an ideal hotel in Luganville does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Hotel Santo, a nice option for travelers like you. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a refrigerator and a seating area, and guests can go online with free internet access offered by the hotel. Hotel Santo features room service and a concierge, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a pool and an on-site restaurant. If you are driving to Hotel Santo, free parking is available. Magical Water Music Experience (2.2 mi), located nearby, makes Hotel Santo a great place to stay for those interested in visiting this popular Luganville landmark. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out The Tu Restaurant & Bar, which is a pub that is popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. If you are interested in exploring Luganville, check out a historic site, such as SS President Coolidge. Hotel Santo puts the best of Luganville at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
Mixed feelings
Reviewed By jillofalltrades1970Although a bit run down, I liked the hotel and its dated charm. Rooms were clean ... just old and in need of a spruce up. Staff were friendly and helpful. Owner was aloof and gave the impression we were an inconvenience to her (very few guests so maybe we were?). Things I didn’t like: 1) outdated internet system that required frequent reentry of the code with one code per device and codes only good for two days. 2) having to pay for breakfast when we were told it was included (I guess the included portion was the dry old white toast referenced by others). If I come back I’ll stay elsewhere.
