Best Boutique Hotels in Efate

Located on Mele Bay, Paradise Cove Resort features a private beach providing easy access to some of Port Vila's best snorkelling and diving sites. Free Kayaks, snorkelling equipment, stand-up paddle boards and bicycles are provided. There is a salt-water swimming pool, spa and both free WiFi in public areas and continental breakfast are included. Port Vila city centre is only a 10-minute drive from Paradise Cove Resort Vanuatu, while Port Vila Market is 16 minutes' drive away. Vanuatu National Museum is 14 minutes' drive away. The resort offers ten self-contained villas, all with private entrances. The villas offer individual air-conditioning in the bedrooms, a kitchenette, tea/coffee making facilities, refrigerator, gas stove and microwave oven. Ceiling fans, living spaces and bathrooms with a shower are provided. All villas have a private shaded veranda with deck chairs and a hammock. Just a few steps from the beach, the open-air Nakamal Bar & Restaurant offers traditional and international cuisine using fresh seasonal produce, including the local daily catch from the sea. The jetty can be booked for a romantic dinner.

Situated on its own pristine white sand beach, this 5-star boutique resort features a lagoon-style swimming pool overlooking the ocean. Guests can indulge themselves at the resort’s luxury day spa. Each luxurious villa features air-conditioning, WiFi, a private terrace with lounge chairs and ocean views. All include a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a media server and iPod docking station. Some feature a private plunge pool. All have king-split beds. The beachfront restaurant is famous for its its fresh and organic local produce serving gourmet international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It offers the largest wine list in Vanuatu. Guests can also dine on the beach, in the chapel, or on their own verandah. There is free daily shuttle service to Port Vila city centre, 20 minutes’ drive away. The tour desk can arrange trips to the local communities or school for an authentic visit into everyday Vanuatu life. Bauerfield International Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

The Moso Vanuatu is an exclusive boutique resort and dining destination located on stunning Moso Island, North Efate, Vanuatu. The Moso features a year-round outdoor pool and a private beach area. Largely untouched, Moso Island is an isolated sanctuary, surrounded by crystal-clear blue water and shaded by rustling coconut trees. Just under 3 hours flight from Brisbane and over 4 hours from Sydney, we will arrange your airport transfer which is a scenic 25-minute drive from the airport and a short boat ride across the beautiful Havannah Harbour. For day-trippers parking is available and we’ll arrange the boat to meet you. The area is popular for snorkelling and diving. Bauerfield International Airport is 19 km from the property.

Erakor Island Resort & Spa offers lovely villas featuring a private terrace and ocean views. The property includes a restaurant, bar, day spa and tour desk. The Aqua Waterfront Restaurant serves buffet breakfast and a range of seafood and meat dishes for lunch and dinner. Once a week, there is a Melanesian-style feast offering local cuisine, traditional music and fire dancing. Relax with a massage, a manicure or a pedicure at Essence Day Spa. Enjoy free use of kayaks, snorkelling equipment and beach volleyball facilities. The on-site tour desk can organise fishing trips, horse riding and cruises to local islands. All villas provide a fan, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Some feature a luxurious spa bath. Erakor Resort & Spa is 15 minutes’ drive from Port Vila.

Mangoes Resort and Restaurant in Port Vila offers 29 beautifully appointed boutique bungalows. The property is set high on a clifftop, surrounded by palm trees, tropical fruit, and flowers, and features stunning views of the sparkling waters of the South Pacific lagoon. Each bungalow at this adults-only resort offers a comfortable sitting area and a furnished terrace. They offer either garden views or panoramic views of the lagoon and coastline. All rooms feature stylish décor, a smart TV and a bathroom with toiletries and towels. Some Bungalows also offer a private plunge pool. Full room service is available from 7:00 until 21:00 each day from Mangoes Restaurant which serves luscious seafood and island specialties. A light tropical breakfast is included for most rooms. Guests have access to a fitness centre and tennis court located next door. Port Vila is just 10 minutes away.