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Aore Island Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront, with full-service spa

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

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  • Bar
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  • Breakfast included
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  • Pool
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  • Free WiFi
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Aore Road, Aore Island, Aore
  • Popular LocationLuganville Market2 min drive
  • Popular LocationQuonset Huts at Main Wharf4 min drive
  • AirportLuganville (SON-Santo-Pekoa Intl.)10 min drive
  • Popular LocationSS President Coolidge12 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The hotel was an absolute paradise, I would strongly recommend. The hotel is a series of wooden huts set in gardens on a...
John
Dec 16, 2014
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Studio Beachfront

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Furnished balcony
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 Bedroom Beachfront

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Furnished balcony
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Studio Beachfront with Plunge Pool

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Furnished balcony
Private plunge pool
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 Bedroom Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 56 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Studio Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Studio Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Aore Island

Located in Aore Island, Aore Island Resort is near the airport and on the beach. SS President Coolidge and Santo Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Unity Park and Millenium Cave. Scuba diving offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Unity Park - 2 min drive
  • Luganville Market - 2 min drive
  • Quonset Huts at Main Wharf - 4 min drive
  • SS President Coolidge - 12 min drive
  • Matevulu Blue Hole - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Luganville (SON-Santo-Pekoa Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Santo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Natangora Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Attar Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Le Jardin des Saveurs - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ali Baba - ‬1 min drive

About this property

Aore Island Resort

Upscale family-friendly resort by the ocean
Consider a stay at Aore Island Resort and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a marina and a free daily manager's reception. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining and sunloungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and ocean views. Enjoy on-site activities, such as fishing, snorkelling and kayaking. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a terrace and a garden.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A living plant wall, a porter/bellboy and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, a front desk safe and a gift shop
Room features
All guest rooms at Aore Island Resort have perks, such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, as well as amenities, such as safes and minibars.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • The Beach Bar
  • The Nakamal Restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snorkelling
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 05 February and 19 February.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: VUV 100 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: VUV 2400 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: VUV 1200 (return), (from 3 to 14 years old)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Aore Island Resort
Aore Hotel Santo
Aore Island Hotel Espiritu Santo
Aore Resort Santo
Aore Resort Santo
Aore Hotel Santo
Aore Island Resort Resort
Aore Island Resort Aore Island
Aore Island Resort Resort Aore Island

Frequently asked questions

Does Aore Island Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Aore Island Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Aore Island Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Aore Island Resort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Aore Island Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM-8:00 PM on request. A fee of VUV 2400 per person applies.

Where is Aore Island Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Aore Island resort is within 3 mi (5 km) of Luganville Market, Unity Park and Ammunition Bunkers. Rotary Park is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Aore Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 69 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Des

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort overlooking the bay, great food, friendly staff, snorkelling off the beach, regular boat to Luganville.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort in a very private location on a small island off the coast of Espiritu Santo. Fantastic chef and lovely people.

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will be back!
We had a great time at Aore Island Resort. The room was spacious and comfortable. The staff friendly and food was fantastic. There's lots to do around the property or the shuttle boat runs several times a day to drop you off in Luganville to catch a tour or explore on your own.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our absolute favourite spot in Vanuatu, property is amazing, all the staff and rooms were amazing, plenty of activities and tours available. Special mention to the owners Lisa, Brad and Daughter Montana. Above and beyond always keen for a chat. We will be back. Hope you had a good week off for the wedding!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OMG what a fantastic resort! We had the best 5 days at Aore Island Resort. The resort is beautifully maintained with lush tropical gardens and the bungalows have been designed and fitted out beautifully with so much attention to detail. Beds and pillows are very comfy and you can fall asleep and wake up to the sound of the ocean. You can snorkel from your doorstep and admire beautifully coral fish. There a a couple of lion fish right under the jetty and heaps of Nemos. Kajaks and subs are free to use. The food is outstanding - 5 star restaurant quality! And always prepared with love and served with a smile. They have a small menu that changes every day for lunch and dinner and offers a great variety of fish, seafood, meat and vegan options plus a outdoor pizza oven at the beach bar. The passionfruit cheesecake is a must! 😋 All staff are wonderful and make your stay that extra special. We had a beautiful jetty dinner to celebrate a special birthday. Big thank you to everyone at Aore Island Resort - we loved our stay and will definitely be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax and unwind in an amazing location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities well kept and rooms pleasant. Although free kayaks are advertised there was only 2 singles and three doubles all without back supports for all the guests but also used by visiting 'yachties'
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting , gardens were immaculate , could do with more lighting along the stepped path at night ! Food was a little disappointing, the continental breakfast was often ran out of choices at any time at breakfast , and the main meals tended to be very sauce heavy when more lighter dressings would have been a nicer alternative, otherwise a great location and nice accommodation, pool and beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience!
It was a very nice stay, the bungalow in frobt of the beach is amazing, very private. Excellent for couple but also for family. You can use 4×4 bike, in good condition. The staff is extremly friendly. The restaurant is amazing, good cook, excellent meat! Overall very happy ! They have transport for the main island and can pick you up at tve airport for 1200vuv.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good experience.Restaurant is the low point
Great location. The bungalows are really nice and you have your own private beach, with lounge chairs. You can snorkel from there. Take a kayak. The room itself is also nicely decorated. Main low point was the food in the restaurant. Only a dozen of options and mostly western food (burgers, pizza) without healthy choices or local food either which was a bit disappointing. We were also greeted by the managers who are really nice. Staff was not that friendly, compared to cheaper places we went to in Santo.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location and super friendly staff. Lots of great snorkeling at your doorstep and only a quick 10 min ferry ride into Lugenville. We also used the babysitting service and the lady looking after our daughter was fabulous with her. The hotel also has mountain bikes you can use to explore the island which was great. Overall would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, New South Wales, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved Vanuatu and we loved Aore Island Resort -- it's beautiful, quiet and peaceful, with amazing hosts and fabulous food. You can do lots (especially with regular ferry rides to/from the island) or you can do nothing -- perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

kasia, Melbourne AU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded to the honeymoon bungalow with a private pool! Thank you! - very secluded location... Free ferry a few times a day to the mainland is a bonus. We are snorkeling fanatics and we enjoyed the abundance of fish right in front of the resort. There is not much coral but variety of fish makes it. A short trip to the coffee plantation is worth it. Overall wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Claudia, sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome experience
We had a lovely experience at this Resort, the staff is super friendly and all the conditions and facilities are always clean, organised. The food was just perfect and they provide bicycles to have a look around! The beaches are always clean and there is a boat at different times of the day to go to the town. We stayed in one of the beachfront cabins and it was just glorious! There was only a little spot that was a bit uncomfortable: By accident, I broke a tap of a water dispenser in the restaurant, obviously, I told immediately to the staff what happened and that it was an accident, etc. After a few days, one of the managers told me that the water jar fixing was going to be charged to me as that item only could be found in Australia. At first, I thought, well, it seems fair but then I realised that it was a silly accident! I did not break that tap in purpose and I wasn't being irresponsible or malicious. I was feeling terrible and ashamed but also, I thought that this kind of resorts must have a backup for this kind of situations. I spoke with one of the owners and he told me that they were going to let it go, I felt he did not very agree but I thanked him for the gesture. I saw the jar fixed a few days after as well. But, the day we did the checkout, I saw that they charged me around $50 dollar for the jar! At this point, I did not say anything to not ruin a perfect holiday and I paid for it but, I don't know what to think. Anyway, the rest of our stay was perfect!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

holidayaway, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Island resort
Aore island is a short 10 min motor boat ride across from the main island of Santo - the free water taxi for guests goes over and back to the main island a few times a day at fixed times. The situation is beautiful and our waterfront bungalow had a lovely private feel. There's a main open sided meeting house/ restaurant & bar area which has indoor and outdoor options and comfy chairs to hang out in too. We had a lovely 6 day stay and took advantage of the resort bikes to explore the beautiful island of Aore, kayaks and paddleboards to use, plus lovely snorkeling from the resort beach. The local staff were super lovely and always had a smile for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for 3 nights and loved every moment. There were SUP boards, kayaks, bikes, snorkling, a beach and pool. The food and service was excellent. We stayed in a beach front villa which was amazing. Great for a family or romantic getaway! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peace and rest
Great place to unwind and relax . No cars no TV, swim, snorkel, read, sleep. Bliss
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel
Wonderful hotel and lovely staff. We were meet at the ferry and every handled for us. The room was lovely and very comfortable. Any problem was dealt with quickly and the food at the restaurant was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Good for a short stay
We loved the location and snorkeling at the resort beach was beautiful. Sunsets are great and the staff lovely. Access to activities departing from the main island was easy thanks to the multiple boat transfers happening everyday. The overall stay was good but needs improvement in several areas specially if you want to stay more than two days; Bungalow: - The bed wasn't very comfortable, we were in pain after a few days. - No sofa or seating inside to chill. - Too many bugs inside despite the mosquito nets, these seem to get inside through somewhere in the ceiling. We had to buy insecticide and spray everyday. Restaurant: - Food variety is too limited. - The price for some drinks is ridiculous, like $US15 for a mediocre Piña Colada. Airport transfer: - Nobody tells you the resort transfer is not complimentary, you get charged by surprise when checking out. Despite all these things we liked the friendliness of the staff and how they helped us make the most of our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kate, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place to stay!
We spent 7 nights at Aore Island Resort and loved the experience. Very pretty island setting, lovely sea breezes, gorgeous beach and great restaurant. Very convenient to lots of fun activities on Santo whilst having a really comfortable base to return to in the afternoon. The huts had everything we needed and nothing we didn't - lovely accomodation in an unspoilt paradise. It was a great relief to be away from air conditioning and tv of Port Vila, but the fans, mossie screening and ensuites made the huts very pleasant to stay in. Everyone in the family really relaxed with books, swimming, playing cards and socializing with the other guests when we weren't out exploring Santo. We spent the first few days of our trip at a big international resort near Port Vila and we can say we all much preferred this - it had the friendly feel of a family-run resort but with everything done to a really high standard. Of the five resorts we visited on our trip this was by far our favourite. We can't wait to get back there and have told all our friends about it.