Beachfront vacation rentals in Port Vila

We had an amazing stay. As soon as we got there (finding it was no big problem for the local cab drivers) we were amazed by the amount of love & attention that went into decorating and furnishing the place. From medicine to cooking equipment & the bbq, everything was in abundance and made to feel like home. Courtesy of this welcoming feeling is no doubt the lovely housemaid Eva, who looked after us with amazing care. As a group of students (ages 20-24) we enjoyed the privacy of the house and its perfect blend of comfort (amazing beds, helping hands of Eva etc.) and more adventurous aspects (bumpy ride getting there, rare power-outages in the night etc.). All of us agree that this house was the core to our amazing time on Vanuatu. We would highly recommend to get a car (4x4 pickup was our choice & we did not regret it), as mobility is key on Efate. Also, if at all interested, get an ATV. Fuel is cheap & the fun priceless. Thanks to Christiana and Eva for this unforgettable time.

Beautiful vacation home with lovely ocean views & breezes. Well equipped & comfortable. Loved the gorgeous fresh flowers & fruit on arrival. Very few flies & mosquitos so we were able to leave the bifold doors open on the deck & enjoy the serenity. Instructions from the owners were very clear and we had no trouble finding the place. Highly recommend visiting the fire show at the Beach Bar & the Canyon Swing and Zipline just up the road. Closest food: Tanna Coffee, K2 restaurant, & Beach Bar. Minimart within walking distance. Lovely place overall but a few things to be aware of: - The road is very poor…. Full of potholes. - You really need a hire car. There are local private transport vans, but they’re really only for the locals. You wouldn’t want to rely on this transport to get to/from Port Vila. - There is no beach at the villa. You need to climb down some steps hewn in the rocks & swim out over coral. It would be difficult for older & disabled people.

Accomodation has been fantastic, great service. I have gluten intolerance and the staff have gone and got bread and cereal for me. Accomodation looks improved from photos, appears to have been re done since cyclones. Couple of good near by accomodation for food, staff have been great at organising water and bus taxis for us to get around.

If your looking for paradise away from too much tourism this place is a dream. We absolutely loved it and extended our stay. The 9 nights were wonderful. Was the best snorkeling I've ever done and we've travelled a lot as a family. The house is perfect, solar and all your need if you love the environment and don't need excess energy. We took plenty of food from Australia which I'd highly recommend for a long stay so you don't have to go back to main island to shop and just enjoy your paradise. We will definitely return!

Surfside was a fantastic location. Huge rooms, all with a view. Katia was a fabulous host and extremely accomodating with last minute late flights and helping us with transfers. The accomodation is great and walking distance to a number of restaurants. The private pool and outdoor area was used daily. Highly recommend.

Five blissful nights at South Pacific Memories were a real highlight of this trip. For snorkelling obsessives, the fish diversity right outside this boutique four-villa resort is the best I found in Vanuatu. Clouds of fish hover around the coral heads, schools swim past flashing silver, there are lobsters peeking out from crevices, squid, hundreds of wrasse, parrotfish and at least three types of triggerfish. We snorkelled here after breakfast every morning. The four villas sit behind the main house, restaurant, lobby, lounge and dive facilities. They’re two stories with rooftop decks to sit on and look at the stars, or dry wet clothing. Inside its spacious minimalism with concrete dressed up with colourful naive art. Good wifi, fridges, room safes, wardrobes to put away your suitcases and feel like you can settle in. Breakfast is included in the tariff and healthy and inviting! I found it very hard to leave this truly special place!

Don's place is a unit at Island Magic Resort -- we were in Bungalow 10. The bungalow was very spacious, with louvre windows in every direction so ocean breezes were great. Snorkeling right from the resort was also great. Grounds were well kept. The resort was very quiet -- about 15 min from town. We had a car so no problems getting around but local transportation was also available. Highly recommend attending the cultural show on Saturday evenings. Restaurant served excellent food. Staff was excellent-- this is a small resort where they get to know you very quickly. Highly recommend Island Magic and Don's place!

This place is paradise. We wish we could’ve stayed longer.

We enjoyed our stay immensely at this magnificent property. The direct and expansive views of the ocean, including a coral reef right in front, and the sounds of gently breaking waves, was an elixir for the soul! Bukura is a good 30 minutes drive from the hustle and bustle of central Point Vila (depending on road conditions), but that is its appeal! A fully equipped kitchen made for easy food prep. The pool was immaculate. We loved the many separate spaces on the property set up to enjoy morning coffee, a leisurely lunch or sundowners, all while watching the sea. A pod of spinner dolphins cruising past was the icing on the cake! Robin was without doubt the most helpful and flexible host I've ever encountered on AirBNB, especially as we arrived only days after the 2024 earthquake. As promised, her neighbour met us at the gate as we arrived and showed us around. Robin promptly responded to any questions we had for the duration of our stay and could not have been more helpful.

This is the most beautiful airbnb we have ever stayed in. We swam with a dugong on our very first snorkel, ate meals on the beachfront deck with a fire burning if an evening and played card games on the verandah with a French wine in hand! We were actually in the house when the earthquake struck Vanuatu (Dec 2024) and it stood strong, we were soooooo well looked after by the estate security, and the cleaning and gardening staff, we never felt unsafe. It’s a very pretty, private and safe spot for a family or couple, I cannot recommend it highly enough!

Stay was wonderful. It was our first time in Vanuatu and the stay was great. We’re hoping to return! Felt very private. Walking distance from a number of lovely little resorts / restaurants. We were able to grab supplies from supermarket and cook ourselves which was great. Lots of cooking utensils and equipment to use. Thank you Patricia + Robert

A lovely bungalow by the water.

This place is amazing. Such a stunning property! Beautiful pagoda style villa, with your own private beach. Incredibly clean and well furnished. Pamela was an exceptional host. She was super friendly and accommodating, and provided so much helpful information. The staff were so lovely. We went on a day trip to Pele Island with Jinilyn and her family which was a highlight. Euan also opened some fresh coconuts for us which was another highlight. This place is a true paradise. Highly recommend!

We loved our stay in the Lagoon Sunset Villa, located in the middle of village life on beautiful grounds away from the main town centre. We utilised the kayaks and stand-up paddle board to explore Erakor Lagoon, and enjoyed the relaxing waterfront and expansive views. The boat across to Erakor Island was easy to arrange to have a meal or drinks. The superb sunsets were an absolute bonus and Annie was a great host!