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Reviews of Retreat Seaside 3 stars

Captain Cook Avenue, Port Vila, Vanuatu

#13 of 55 hotels in Port Vila

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 80 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    "Fully furnished kitchenette" limits itself to fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle and plenty of cutlery and plates/bowls. Food tend to desapear. You can't access wi-fi or your local data plan inside the building with the bedrooms. You have to go outside / in the bar to surf online. If you need a high speed wi-fi, you can buy a plan from the management. This establishment is a sport bar where you can rent rooms, more than a hotel with a bar. To fully enjoy yourself, you have to plan to enjoy the bar, its drinks and menu, rugby/cricket games and the music.

    Dan agreed to change my dates twice to help me cope with the airline changes. It is clean.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air-con in the cheaper rooms, but they had fans

    Great place, very clean and good value for money Darts and the pool were fun Dan and staff are good hosts and helped with tips on where to go

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just a bit of a walk from the town

    Very friendly staff, great facilities, comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    9.0
    Fabulous!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was some sort of animal making noise in the tunnel thing at the top of my room on a few occasions.

    The rooms and facilities were basic but very clean and well maintained representing great value for money! The outdoor space with the pool, bar and balcony was a fantastic space to relax, socialise, eat and drink. All of the staff and other customers were super friendly. Would definitely recommend this place to friends and other backpackers and would stay here again.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Liked the view and nice room. Nice pool and bar area.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    8.0
    Affordable, comfortable place to enjoy Port Vila from
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wish there was a rubbish bin in the room and that the kitchen had a hot plate. Also would be great if the wifi reached the rooms. Otherwise a great stay!

    Spacious, room was good, had a great water view and comfortable bed, great showers and soaps provided were fantastic. Pool is awesome and wifi is decent in the restaurant areas.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    9.0
    Amazing value for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Even though it’s not the closest to the centre it’s still pretty easy to catch a bus or just walk

    Nice atmosphere, very clean, the staff was amazing helping us with everything we needed and asked for. Super value for $, would recommend and return.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    8.0
    Best Bang for your Buck
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There is no AC in the bunk bed rooms, and it's living on your own (no staff to find before 11 a.m. or after 11 p.m. A so had multiple things taken from the communal fridge, so be careful of what you put in it.

    It is excellent value and more lively during the season. The staff is amiable, and it's about a 15-minute walk from the central part of town.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    8.0
    I really enjoyed stay at your accommodation :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Location is not bad. They prepared some snacks for every room.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food was nice and sport to watch till bar closed.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The studio room was huge and everything very clean. The owner Dan was very accommodating and hospitable. Location was great and felt very safe. Easy walk to town. Excellent value for money.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not the fault of the property but the other guests in the rooms along the hallway tend to ‘overexert’ the force required to open and close the doors of their respective rooms, the noise is not too much of an issue for me but may be for the lighter sleepers

    Nice quiet location yet still walkable to the town centre. The patio in the main area overlooking the lagoon is a nice place to chill at. Clean room and friendly local staff at the counter.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    7.0
    A Homely & Friendly Place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The free wifi didn't reach my room. It was very frustrating to have to sit by the door in order to get connection. As said previously, the food was a little expensive, especially for what you got.

    The communal area provided the perfect place to meet new people, bolstered by the events held there. Spoke to many people from many different places. The food was good, if a little expensive. Rooms were comfortable and useful, coming with plenty of supplies.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    8.0
    Overall great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bar is just in front of the room and can be very loud. It looks like it is a very popular place among the expats, so you can never be lonely or bored if you travel solo. The good thing is, the music stops around 11 pm, so it was bearable.

    The studio is really big, the internet in rooms is great, especially for Vanuatu, hot showers, the complimentary welcome package was a nice touch.The location is close to the shops and places to eat in Port Vila. For the beach, you have to go to the other resorts, but we knew that.Great selection of movies to watch on the TV. Actually, it is not a real TV, but more like in-flight media entertainment.Even better and highly appreciated on a rainy day.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    9.0
    Great place for travellers - great price with a nice bar and social space
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lighting in room could have been better - main light and side lamp not very warm (on the white light side) and bedside lamp could be changed to a bedside lamp rather than desk lamp

    Great price an staff friendly

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    8.0
    Good location and value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Description is a bit misleading as there is no kitchen. Just toaster and cattle, and fridge.

    Great location. Walking distance to town and all shops. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    7.0
    Good fun place at times but not the quietest and a little way from town to walk.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food was very expensive and small portions for the big cost.

    A sports bar is part of the complex which was great for the FIFA WWC. Good bar and friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    8.0
    Nice owners
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Housekeeping upon checkout, bed was very hard, no one to speak to until after 10am everyday, 5 percent credit card fee, food takes an hour or longer to receive, loud music during the day and or loud noises from the TV's at night.

    Large room. Very clean. Loved the free welcome snacks. Nice views. Friendly owners and nice staff. Food was delicious! 15 minutes walk to town and supermarkets. In room, mini kitchen was a plus! Rooms amenities were well thought out.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    9.0
    Nice place and lovely host
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No access to water but a lovely view of the lagoon

    Dan was a lovely host. He promptly answered questions online with helpful info about the island. We really appreciated knowing the cost of taking the bus to/from airport (300) and around town (200). He hosts events like trivia on Wednesday. When the microwave broke in our room, he replaced it as soon as could with another one. The location is about a 15 minute walk from town and the markets. The retreat is in a neighborhood called seaside which gives a nice local feel. Thanks for a great stay. We recommend this spot for a nice room, good location and lovely host.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    7.0
    Cosy and home-like
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms needed more light.

    Friendly and made feel at home.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    8.0
    A thoroughly enjoyable holiday, made so by the good friendships of both staff and guests.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 13 nights

    Strangely it became quite cold at night and there were no blankets.

    The owner family of the property made me very welcome and became like family to me. They included me in local expatriate (European) life and activities. They made my 70th birthday about the best birthday that I have had, with their generosity and company. They brought single backpacker guests together and that made for the highlight of the trip to Vanuatu.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no window to look trough or could open

    it’s a alright place for the price and close to the centre. no access to the beach but for the price it’s ok. I had a room without a window that you could open what give maybe a little bit claustrophobic feeling. there is a little kitchen with a fridge and microwave what you can use and every night there is something to do if you are up for it

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen was not clean No cooking opportunities No WiFi in the room

    Nice location Friendly owners Nice pool and chill area

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2023

    9.0
    Great hotel with lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had a slight problem with some ants but it was very quickly and easily rectified by the great staff. Offered me a new room straight away. Location is a 15 min walk into Port Vila centre but pleasant and you walk past a lot of friendly locals on the way.

    Lovely staff and nice atmosphere. There's a full bar so you can meet people and socialise even if you're solo. My bed was comfy and bathroom/toilets/kitchen are all clean and well equipped!

    Stayed in May 2023

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