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-metre 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, snorkelling and plantation tours can be arranged. World class swimming and snorkelling steps from your private bungalow. Adult snorkel and mask is provided for your stay to explore the amazing underwater life.

Couples particularly 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 (9.8)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Activities:

  • Fishing

  • Spa and wellness centre

  • Canoeing


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

James
Australia Australia
Service was great, was a great experience. Free shuttle was extremely handy to get you to and from the island to enjoy the local tours. Good connections with local drivers.
Nikkia
Australia Australia
Fantastic island getaway with the right amount of everything. Perfect for relaxing and adventure all in one. Food is absolutely sensational
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.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
The Nakamal Restaurant
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
The Beach Bar
  • Cuisine
    Pizza • Local • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities of Aore Island Resort

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

House rules

Aore Island Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

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

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

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

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

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