Hotels on the beach in Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beach hotels and resorts on Espiritu Santo. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in September 2026.
The List 10 Amazing Beach Hotels in Espiritu Santo
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1 Matevulu Lodge Luganville
Featuring a private beach area, garden and views of sea, Matevulu Lodge is located in Luganville, 24 km from SS President Coolidge. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The units at the bed and breakfast are equipped with a seating area. The bed and breakfast provides certain units that include a safety deposit box, and all units are fitted with a private bathroom and a wardrobe. At the bed and breakfast, units include bed linen and towels. Available, the breakfast at the property includes continental dishes along with a selection of fruits and juice. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Luganville, like snorkelling and canoeing. Santo-Pekoa International Airport is 16 km away.
Address Matevulu Lodge Show on map -
2 Ratua Private Island Resort
Aimbuei Bay
Set on 146 acres of tropical gardens and sandy beaches, this resort offers a day spa, live entertainment, kava tasting and island roasts. The Indonesian-style villas were built from 200-year-old teak wood and offer a private patio with garden and sea views. Ratua Private Island is a 30-minute boat trip from the mainland to the Ratua Private Island jetty or a 1-hour flight from Port-Vila. A private 2297 foot air-strip is located on-site. Guest enjoy free use of snorkeling gear, bicycles and canoes. Set over the water, the Sunny Spa offers treatments using organic products. Relax with a cocktail at the Yacht Club which serves dishes using local produce and offers a games room. The property also features a ranch with more than 16 horses, and guests can enjoy horse rides and swimming with horses. All villas feature rustic décor and have a refrigerator, wardrobe and an private bathroom with bathrobes, toiletries and towels provided. Free WiFi is provided at the Yacht Club. Your stay at Ratua Private Island Vanuatu will directly contribute to the Ratua Foundation, which provides aid for the education of the surrounding communities’ children. Ratua Private Island is 100% nonprofit.
Address P.O. Box 396 Show on map- Pool tables
- Water sports facility
- Pets are welcome
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3 Dany Island Luganville
Located in Luganville, 27 km from SS President Coolidge, Dany Island provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace. Among the various facilities of this property are a bar and a range of water sports facilities. The accommodation features entertainment staff and room service. At the resort, each room includes a balcony. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Dany Island also offer a sea view. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving local, international and Grill BBQ cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Guests at Dany Island will be able to enjoy activities in and around Luganville, like snorkelling. Santo-Pekoa International Airport is 21 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Address Dany Island Show on map- Water sports facility
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4 Freshwater Plantation Farm Stay Luganville
Located in Luganville, 7.8 miles from SS President Coolidge, Freshwater Plantation Farm Stay has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar and a tennis court. Free WiFi is provided. Rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, while certain rooms come with a patio and others also feature sea views. At the resort, every room comes with a seating area. Guests at Freshwater Plantation Farm Stay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Luganville, like hiking and snorkeling. Santo-Pekoa International Airport is 7.5 miles from the property.
Address 88 Cocobean Drive Show on map- Tennis court
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5 Barrier Beach Resort
Luganville
Barrier Beach Resort offers accommodations in Saraotou, 20 minutes' drive from Santo Pekoa International Airport. This beachfront property features an on-site restaurant. Guests enjoy free use of snorkeling and kayak equipment. Barrier Beach Resort 15 minutes' drive from local shops and services. Barrier Beach Resort is located on the island of Espiritu Santo. There is a private bathroom with a shower in every unit. Bed linen is offered. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The property also offers packed lunches. Free use of bicycles is available. The property also offers a free airport shuttle service.
Address Lot 11, Barrier Beach, Saraoutou, Espiritu Santo Show on map- Water sports facility
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6 Serenity Family Treehouse Port Olry
Boasting sea views, Serenity Family Treehouse features accommodation with a private beach area, a garden and a terrace, around a few steps from Port Olry Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and room service for guests. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. The bed and breakfast serves an à la carte and continental breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. At Serenity Family Treehouse, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in seafood cuisine. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Port Olry, like canoeing. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of snorkelling. Santo-Pekoa International Airport is 59 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Address Port Olry Village, Santo East Coast Show on map -
7 Aore Island Resort
Luganville
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-yard 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, snorkeling and plantation tours can be arranged. World class swimming and snorkeling steps from your private bungalow. Adult snorkel and mask is provided for your stay to explore the amazing underwater life.
Address Aore Road, Aore Island Show on map- Swimming pool
- Water sports facility
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8 Aore Breeze Luganville
Located in Luganville, Aore Breeze offers beachfront accommodations a few steps from SS President Coolidge and has facilities like a private beach area, a terrace and water sports facilities. At the resort, all rooms include a patio. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, while some rooms have a balcony and others also feature sea views. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at Aore Breeze will be able to enjoy activities in and around Luganville, like snorkeling and canoeing. Santo-Pekoa International Airport is 1.2 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Address Aore Point, Aore Island Show on map- Water sports facility
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9 Port Olry BBQ Table and Camping Side Port Olry
Boasting sea views, Port Olry BBQ Table and Camping Side offers accommodation with an open-air bath and a balcony, around a few steps from Port Olry Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, darts, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a concierge service for guests. The property has an outdoor dining area. The bed and breakfast serves a Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests can dine in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in seafood cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and kosher options. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of snorkelling. Santo-Pekoa International Airport is 63 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Address Port Olry Harbour Beach Restaurant & Bungalow Show on map- Pets are welcome
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10 Beachfront Resort
Luganville
Set on 6 acres, Beachfront Resort features free Wi-Fi and free continental breakfast. The waterfront accommodations features a balcony offering garden or sea views. Guests enjoy a swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar. Surrounded by lovely tropical gardens, all accommodations features outdoor furniture, a wardrobe and a bathroom with a shower. Beachfront Resort offers views over Segond Channel and Aore Island. It is 10 minutes' drive from Luganville. Santo-Pekoa International Airport is 15 minutes' drive away. There are several restaurants and shops within 1.2 mi. The tour desk books village tours, diving trips, horse riding and car rental. Guests can enjoy an outdoor meal in the BBQ area and relax by the pool on the sun loungers. Free kayaks are available for guest use. The Coolidge Bar & Grill serves international and Melanesian cuisine and a selection of beer and wine. Daily continental breakfast is included and consists of fresh local fruit, a choice of cereals, toast, jams and juice, brewed coffee and tea.
Address Red Corner Show on map- Saltwater pool
- Water sports facility
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