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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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- Beachfront
- 2 restaurants
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Helen
Australia“Food was great, Area / location is great, Staff were absolutely wonderful” - Peter 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“We had a health incident and the management went above an beyond to help solve an air ambulance evacuation”
- Barbora 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“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“The whole feel of the property was genuine and made for a truly relaxing experience.”
Luke 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“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.”
- Cindy Australia“A perfect little paradise island our villa was 5mt from the ocean the view facilities and room were excellent. The owner met us off the boat and came to the dock to say goodbye which made us feel special. The food... omg amazing, they had free...”
- Katrin
New Zealand“Good option to relax a few days away from everything. Beautiful resort and lovely staff. Good food too, prices are at higher end but that is to be expected in a resort like this.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- The Nakamal Restaurant
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- The Beach Bar
- CuisinePizza • Local • Grill/BBQ
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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
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.
The fine print
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.
