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Aore Island Resort

4.0 star property

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels, snorkelling
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2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels, snorkelling

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Aore Road, Aore Island, Aore
  • Place, Unity Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Luganville Market
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Matevulu Blue Hole
    ‪61 min drive‬
  • Airport, Luganville (SON-Santo-Pekoa Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Beachfront

Studio Beachfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 Bedroom Garden View | Terrace/patio

1 Bedroom Garden View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Studio Garden View

Studio Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 Bedroom Beachfront | Balcony

1 Bedroom Beachfront

  • Ocean view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Studio Beachfront with Plunge Pool

Studio Beachfront with Plunge Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Aore Island

A family-friendly stay in Aore Island awaits you at Aore Island Resort. You'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Luganville Market and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Unity Park. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .The restaurant, The Nakamal Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site outdoor swimming pool and marina. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free local cuisine breakfast is offered between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Aore Island resort include SS President Coolidge and Mount Hope Waterfall.
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What's nearby

  • Unity Park - 32 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Luganville Market - 32 min drive - 3.9 km
  • SS President Coolidge - 41 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Santo Golf Course - 45 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Matevulu Blue Hole - 61 min drive - 28.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Tú Cafe & Restaurant
  • ‪Natangora Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Beach House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Attar Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • Santo Chinese Restaurant

About this property

Aore Island Resort

Aore Island Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, a marina, and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Aore Island Resort. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Aore Island resort.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
Aore Island Resort offers 18 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include massages.

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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 6:30 AM to 10:00 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

  • Banquet hall
  • 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 provided

Food and drink

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

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
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 05 February and 19 February.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: VUV 100 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: VUV 3500 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: VUV 1750 (return), (from 3 to 14 years old)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Aore Island Resort?

Aore Island Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Aore Island Resort?

The closest beach to Aore Island Resort is Lonnoc Beach (44 km).

Is there a spa on site at Aore Island Resort?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Aore Island Resort. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Aore Island Resort have a pool?

Aore Island Resort has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at Aore Island Resort?

Aore Island Resort features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants.

What makes Aore Island Resort a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and couples dining, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Aore Island Resort.

Is Aore Island Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, babysitting services and free bike rentals, it's no surprise that Aore Island Resort is a hit with families.

Does Aore Island Resort serve breakfast?

Sure does, free local cuisine brekkie is on offer daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Aore Island Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Aore Island Resort?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Aore Island Resort's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Aore Island Resort?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Aore Island Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Aore Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 73 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms spotless, staff delightful
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Des

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a real 5 star resort! Accomodation, restaurant, beach, service, staff etc - the best!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Halle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Logan

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Bungalows on lovely snorkelling beach

From the time you arrive Ann and the Aore staff are welcoming. The bungalows are right on the beach with snorkelling straight out the front. A 20 min boat ride takes you across to Luganville where friendly local taxi drivers take you to whatever adventure you fancy. There is a lot of exciting things to do on Espiritu Santo - we were there for a week with two teenage boys and Kayaked from Oyster Bay to Matevulu Blue hole, went jungle and beach horseriding with Megan at Lope Lope and went to Riri Blue Hole where we jumped off the tarzan rope. Rest of our days we snorkelled at Aore which is the perfect base to come back to and relax. We miss Aore!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josip

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming resort, we would definitely go again

Very nice resort, well maintained, perfectly decorated and in an amazing location. A few more options at the restaurant and a bit more entertainment in the evenings would totally add to it
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Fremragende resort og snorkling

Fremragende lille ferie resort, hvor værtsparret sørger for et højt serviceniveau. God snorkling foran hotellet. Dykning er muligt hos nabo, Aore Adventure. Fremragende mad. Vandet i pool var koldt.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kasia

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Claudia

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
Verified

8/10 Good

holidayaway

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Chengjie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is dirty with insects and mosquitoes and not value for the money. It is only one star resort. I don’t recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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