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Captain Cook Avenue, Port Vila, Vanuatu

#22 of 50 hotels in Port Vila

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 143 hostel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    6.5

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  • Reviewed: September 4, 2025

    9.0
    Thank you we will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints budget friendly

    Friendly staff , great food and close to main shops

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2025

    7.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When we arrived we had to ask to the room to be cleaned as toilet and shower were dirty. The location is not far for the main area in port vila (15-20 minutes) however the area itself is a bit isolated, there is not much around. I would not recommend walking alone at night.

    The place has a sports bar so its easy to grab a bite or a drink. Food is a bit expensive tho. We had the family room with our own toilet. Its good value for money if you are looking for a budget accommodation.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2025

    8.0
    Good view overlooking the lagoon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bit of an ant problem in the room but that is probably everywhere in Port Vila. The food was a bit pricey but was nice.

    Amazing view overlooking the lagoon. 20-25minute walk to Port Vila centre. Room was good. Pool was in good condition as well. The bar could get lively so a good opportunity to make friends.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kitchen is too simple and no facilities to cook. No kitchen towel to keep the table top clean. Food got missing from the fridge.

    View from the pub to the sea is especially lovely.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room I stayed in had a window that couldn't be opened so the room could get quite stuffy and there was too much light coming through in the morning; ants

    Friendly staff; wifi worked well in my room but better when you sat in the restaurant; pretty good food at the restaurant but it was a little overpriced

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 20, 2025

    8.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I didn't realize while looking at the photos that there is no real window in the room, which was a bit disappointing as you needed to have the light on almost all the time.

    The place is in a good location, there is a local fruit market on the other side of the street! The room was nice and comfy, all the shared spaces regularly cleaned. Bathroom had hot water and a good water pressure.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2025

    9.0
    Great choice
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Well, the one thing that was a bit of a bother was the Wednesday night karaoke, that mercifully ended a bit after 11pm. I'm an early to bed, early to rise person so just a minor inconvenience.

    The room I got was ground floor, directly opposite the pool, so very convenient of not a bit public. The place was very clean and had all small kitchen stuff I needed. The A/C worked well and I had a hot shower 5 of the 7 days (there were some power breaks). Would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2025

    9.0
    Great for budget traveler !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect budget/confort ratio for Port-Vila ! Hosts really accomodating along ou stay ! The Complementary breakfast and the equipment are a big plus for us budget traveler ! Nice view and the sea, market just in front.. not much more to say it was really good !

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2025

    9.0
    Owner and workers all great and great setup
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everyone was Friendly and good set up

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The basic rooms are a bit stuffy without windows or A/C, there was a good fan though. WiFi didn't reach inside the room, prob as it was on the far side from the bar. Might be worth asking for a room on the bar side if this is important.

    Good bar and food throughout the day, friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2025

    8.0
    A beautiful place, the friendliest staff. I will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The aircon within the rooms are too small for the size of the rooms. This need upgrading. The 5% credit card Surcharge is unacceptable. I had a bill which was over $500 Aus Dollars there fore had to pay over $50 in 'surcharge' fees.

    The Owners (Dan and Irene), and the Hotel Manager (Kris) and all their staff were so friendly and helpful. A great friendly and relaxing environment to stay.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2025

    7.0
    Adequate value for money with access to communal kitchen, about 25 minutes walk from centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No wifi in room only bar. Strange lighting for communal areas that could not be turned on and off, staff had a tendency to get in your way and insist on cleaning/wet right where you were trying to work or relax and vague with directions, menu limited to burgers

    Good to include free breakfast pack and wifi, room was adequate and within walking distance. Cheap burgers and drinks and community quiz on wednesday

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My washed clothes were not clean, some even more dirty, the fan in my room was really loud

    Good price for what you get, the bar is also nice and lots to do in the hotel and the staff was very nice

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2024

    9.0
    Great atmosphere and helpful staff, would 100% recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    . The main thing that was annoying was that there was no cooker/oven in the shared kitchen, meaning you can’t make your own meals as much. . It is a bit of a walk to town, but it is very easy route to follow.

    . The whole place had a great atmosphere, super friendly and helpful. . The bar has different events on through the week that anyone can join for free.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2024

    9.0
    Fun and beautiful place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Coffee/tea part was not replenished but not a biggy, that is something we can provide it ourselves if we have known ahead , No fresh towels, we had to use the same towels for our entire stay. However we saw the notice in the bar on our last day stating that towels cost $ for rent...perhaps put the sign in the rooms, we would have rented some towels which won't be a big deal for us. It's the not knowing what to expect, otherwise, we definitely will stay here again...

    Love the location, love our room, so private, the bar n restaurant and the pool is so handy, the view from the pool and restaurant area is an additional bonus...

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay in Port Vila!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There's no WIFI in the rooms, even in the kitchen/bathroom it's pretty bad so you'll have to go to the bar area for decent reception (and even then it's slow) Also, it can get quite loud in the evenings.

    Nice hostel in a good location, walking distance to the city centre and shops/restaurants. Our room had a lovely view over the lagoon. The bar is a great place to hang out and meet people, they have happy hour and special events on almost every night! They provide a basket with snacks/breakfast upon check-in, which is great.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No wifi in the rooms- only in the communal area which is annoying I ordered pizza from the restaurant and it took 1 hour and wasn’t nice. Instead to the Seaview restaurant in town, they do a fantastic fish&chips for half the price

    Had a 2 bed room for myself so was great, slept well, rooms were nice and Staff were nice

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    "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: May 4, 2024

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

    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: April 1, 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just a bit of a walk from the town

    Very friendly staff, great facilities, comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2023

    9.0
    Fabulous!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: November 23, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2023

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

    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: November 8, 2023

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

    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

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