Captain Cook Avenue, Port Vila, Vanuatu
#22 of 50 hotels in Port Vila
Guests' ChoiceBased on 143 hostel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 4, 2025
Leane
AustraliaNo complaints budget friendly
Friendly staff , great food and close to main shops
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 27, 2025
Rafael
AustraliaWhen 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
Sidney
United KingdomBit 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
Dominic
SingaporeKitchen 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
Jcalwill
CanadaThe 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
Jamaisvu
New ZealandI 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
Steven
United StatesWell, 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
Laura
FrancePerfect 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
Jack
United KingdomEveryone was Friendly and good set up
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 2, 2025
Andre
United KingdomThe 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
Piper
AustraliaThe 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
Jack
FijiNo 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
Ueli
SwitzerlandMy 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
Ned
United Kingdom. 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
Tina
New ZealandCoffee/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
Kate
GermanyThere'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
George
United KingdomNo 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
Caroline
Canada"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
Sarel
AustraliaNo 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
Finley
United KingdomJust a bit of a walk from the town
Very friendly staff, great facilities, comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: November 25, 2023
Greg
United KingdomThere 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
Candice
New ZealandLiked the view and nice room. Nice pool and bar area.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 18, 2023
Claudia
New ZealandWish 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
Joao
PortugalEven 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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