About this property

Set on a private and secluded tropical island, this beachfront resort offers guests free ferry transfers to and from Espiritu Santo. Relax in the 12-yard swimming pool or enjoy the restaurant’s all-day menu. Aore Island Resort is only a 15-minute ferry ride from the town of Luganville. Built along the beach and surrounded by lush tropical gardens, each bungalow has refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities, iron and ceiling fans. The private bathroom has a hot shower and hairdryer. The Nakamal Restaurant light meals, salads and pizzas available throughout the day. The menu can include local delicacies such as famous Santo beef, lobsters and local seafood. WiFi is available in the restaurant only, for an additional charge. The popular “Island Night” at Aore Island Vanuatu features local dancers, musicians and storytellers. Guests can try the local “kava” drink. Fishing, diving, snorkeling and plantation tours can be arranged. World class swimming and snorkeling steps from your private bungalow. Adult snorkel and mask is provided for your stay to explore the amazing underwater life.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

    • Activities:

    • Fishing

    • Spa

    • Canoeing


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Miki
    Australia Australia
    Food was delicious! The island is beautiful. You can spend all day snorkeling there and constantly see new fish Its a beautiful spot and amazing island. Staff were lovely people.
  • Walter
    Australia Australia
    Great tropical location on the beach. Good restaurant. Easy ferry transfer to Luganville.
  • Helen
    Australia Australia
    Food was great, Area / location is great, Staff were absolutely wonderful
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    The one of best things I found at this resort was the menu that changed daily. The food was fresh and plentiful and was reasonably priced. The cabins were spacious and cleaned daily, I loved the isolation and private beach. The staff were...
  • Andrew
    Australia Australia
    We had a health incident and the management went above an beyond to help solve an air ambulance evacuation
  • Barbora
    Australia Australia
    It is a beautiful resort. It is on a separate island from Santo and because we booked via booking.com and not directly, we had to pay for transport from the airport which is provided for free if you book directly (so book directly). There is a...
  • Reid
    Australia Australia
    The staff were amazing and always willing to help where they could. The food was always fresh and changed daily depending on availability. There were plenty of tours available to visit local attractions, all organised by the local staff. The...
  • Martin
    Australia Australia
    The whole feel of the property was genuine and made for a truly relaxing experience.
  • Luke
    Australia Australia
    The resort is a tropical oasis filled with all the essentials so you can focus on kicking back, exploring, snorkelling bike riding… The owners and staff have hit on the right formula and we felt welcome and special throughout our stay
  • David
    Australia Australia
    Good meals, Great friendly staff, organised extra activities well, very beautiful location. Staff were very good when our flights at end of holiday were delayed for 8 hours.

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • The Nakamal Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • The Beach Bar
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Aore Island Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
15+ years
Extra bed upon request
VUV 8,000 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Aore Island Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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