If you like the hustle and bustle of a market, you might want to head out to Port Vila Market when visiting Port Vila. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. Splash some more cash at Tana Russet Plaza, House of Handicrafts, and Chinatown.
Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Champagne Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1 mi (1.7 km) from central Hog Harbour. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Lonnoc Beach located nearby.
Pango Point is just one of the landmarks located 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from central Port Vila, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is relaxing and has lots of nice beaches. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Independence Park and Feiawa Park, both nearby.
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Nasama Resort
10/10 Excellent
"This is a great place to stay with a family. It is quiet, safe, and friendly. We loved the pool overlooking the sea and snorkelling/spotting sea creatures in the reef in front of the hotel. We paid a bit extra for a beach view but I think all the rooms would have a nice view as it’s quite small. The provided breakfast at Cafe Vila is excellent. It is close to the Port Vila and a very short and easy bus journey to get there. Pick up for activities is super easy.
I highly recommend booking a massage (or two!) at the seafront spot where staff from Volcanic Earth spa can be booked onsite. The view is to die for and easily the best massage I’ve ever had. I’d also recommend packing reef shoes and snorkelling gear if you have them.
One thing to be aware of is there is no long ‘sandy’ beach for walking on. I think this is similar to most places in Vanuatu where there is lots of reef, but coming from NZ where I’m used to beach walking it was something I hadn’t planned for/thought of."
"We had a lovely stay at Evergreen. The staff were very helpful and the landscaping was unique and beautiful. The dining area, overlooking the grounds and ocean, was a lovely place to relax and play cards with the family. The trio of cheeky kittens were an absolute highlight and doted on by every tourist."
"Great accommodation with lots of activities especially for families. Staff were fantastic especially David in the activities team. Downside was the food and you can't snorkel from the resort, but it does say that on the website."
"The staff were really nice, the food was excellent. The kids loved the pools, the rooms were clean. The kids had a great time kayaking and paddle boarding.
Warmer linen would help as it was quite cold at night. The buffet was great but occasionally there were issues with getting cutlery and the kids buffet kept running out and it took a while to refill
Other than that highly recommend"
"Roomy accommodation with a ok breakfast. Staff friendly at times. Frank and Bob were the best and made it fun for kids. Reception doesn’t explain much at check in so you have to figure it out yourself."
"The staff really truly makes this stay amazing. They are so happy, so helpful, they made the stay great. The ocean views are fantastic and villas large and spacious. It is an experience to stay there. The island is a smaller island off the main island and there are no shopping centres, no TV no intent, nothing to distract you from total immersion into nature. Forest on one side, ocean on the other side, this resort was made for relaxation. We loved using the complimentary kayaks to explore the reef and the reef on the other side of the island was our favourite. Bed was very comfortable and so were the pillows. The chef made a great johlb adjusting dishes for my allergies, I notified the resort in advance about these and they were very helpful. The tuna steaks were amazing, never tasted fish so good."
"Room was very clean and housekeeping everyday. Supportive staff and great customer service, cool room and comfortable. We couldn't enter casino due to smoking inside casino."