"Very picturesque. Snorkelling just off the beach. Breakfast included with room price and really good. Afternoon and evening meals also very good. Staff very friendly and very happy it’s a real tropical little island with 24hr ferry access to the mainland. What’s not to like?"
"Very picturesque. Snorkelling just off the beach. Breakfast included with room price and really good. Afternoon and evening meals also very good. Staff very friendly and very happy it’s a real tropical little island with 24hr ferry access to the mainland. What’s not to like?"
"We had a wonderful stay at Lagoon Garden! The surroundings are beautiful and peaceful, and the service was warm, thoughtful, and attentive. We truly enjoyed our time here and felt well taken care of. Highly recommend this lovely place, and we would definitely love to come back!"
"We had a wonderful stay at Lagoon Garden! The surroundings are beautiful and peaceful, and the service was warm, thoughtful, and attentive. We truly enjoyed our time here and felt well taken care of. Highly recommend this lovely place, and we would definitely love to come back!"
"Beautiful view of the lagoon from the room. Location is great,the resort is in a quiet location but close enough to town and amenities. Food at the restaurant is very good. The staff are very friendly and quick to respond. Would stay again next time."
"Beautiful view of the lagoon from the room. Location is great,the resort is in a quiet location but close enough to town and amenities. Food at the restaurant is very good. The staff are very friendly and quick to respond. Would stay again next time."
"Had a terrific time at Holiday Inn Vanuatu. The staff a very attentive and helpful. They are happy to help with requests and do everything with a smile.
The facilities are great but did notice a loose tap in my room and my colleagues room had an issue with a water leak. However staff address the issue promptly.
The food at the hotel is excellent!"
"Had a terrific time at Holiday Inn Vanuatu. The staff a very attentive and helpful. They are happy to help with requests and do everything with a smile.
The facilities are great but did notice a loose tap in my room and my colleagues room had an issue with a water leak. However staff address the issue promptly.
The food at the hotel is excellent!"
"Resort is undergoing some upgrades atm to cope with the expected influx of school holiday travelers, The rebuilt children's splash zone will be a treat once completed and the kitchen is in the process of being refit as well.
Staff and management are great and a pleasure to communicate with.
Prices for food and drinks are on par with town center so if you do not wish to travel there is that option, also there is a supermarket next door with ATM's on the outside of the building.
If you wish to...
"Resort is undergoing some upgrades atm to cope with the expected influx of school holiday travelers, The rebuilt children's splash zone will be a treat once completed and the kitchen is in the process of being refit as well.
Staff and management are great and a pleasure to communicate with.
Prices for food and drinks are on par with town center so if you do not wish to travel there is that option, also there is a supermarket next door with ATM's on the outside of the building.
If you wish to...
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
This is an excellent resort for relaxing. We had a ocean front villa and loved it. It is worth the additional cost to be on the ocean as the second row does not have a view. ALso, it is fun to walk the long white sand beach at low tide and see all of the coral exposed and the fun aquatic life living in the pools. The staff was lovely, happy and helpful. A driver was arranged for us to tour the island and we recommend that. There are a lot of families so if you are not into kids in the...
This is an excellent resort for relaxing. We had a ocean front villa and loved it. It is worth the additional cost to be on the ocean as the second row does not have a view. ALso, it is fun to walk the long white sand beach at low tide and see all of the coral exposed and the fun aquatic life living in the pools. The staff was lovely, happy and helpful. A driver was arranged for us to tour the island and we recommend that. There are a lot of families so if you are not into kids in the...
Pool is lovely and restaurant has excellent food. Room was clean with great view. Had to take bus to town and shopping but price price was great and buses came around all the time.
Pool is lovely and restaurant has excellent food. Room was clean with great view. Had to take bus to town and shopping but price price was great and buses came around all the time.
Helpful, pleasant staff. Lovely position. We stayed in room right on the water, verandah looking out through flame tree over the bay. Minor design problem in that shutters and whole room could either be open on the view, or we could turn on aircon. Think it was unusually hot when we were there. Good restaurants in walking distance, town easily accessed by local bus. Close to airport.
Helpful, pleasant staff. Lovely position. We stayed in room right on the water, verandah looking out through flame tree over the bay. Minor design problem in that shutters and whole room could either be open on the view, or we could turn on aircon. Think it was unusually hot when we were there. Good restaurants in walking distance, town easily accessed by local bus. Close to airport.
meredith
Reviewed December 19, 2014Reviewed December 19, 2014
First the Cons.
There are not enough lounge chairs in the beach section in front of the beach side bungalows. There were only three, so everyday it was first come first served. All the available lounges are in front of the pool/bar area.
It really isn't an area conducive to ocean swimming because of the coral. You can only snorkel at high tide.
Now the good stuff. It is pristine property, the grounds are immaculately groomed all day long by tirelessly working groundskeepers. The housekeeping...
First the Cons.
There are not enough lounge chairs in the beach section in front of the beach side bungalows. There were only three, so everyday it was first come first served. All the available lounges are in front of the pool/bar area.
It really isn't an area conducive to ocean swimming because of the coral. You can only snorkel at high tide.
Now the good stuff. It is pristine property, the grounds are immaculately groomed all day long by tirelessly working groundskeepers. The housekeeping...
Stayed 2 nights here to "recover" before the long trip home. After touring the South Pacific, it was nice to have air conditioning, a clean room, reliable hot water, and drinkable right from the tap! We could have just hung out at the pool or lagoon, but decided to explore for a day anyway; convenient for that as well.
Stayed 2 nights here to "recover" before the long trip home. After touring the South Pacific, it was nice to have air conditioning, a clean room, reliable hot water, and drinkable right from the tap! We could have just hung out at the pool or lagoon, but decided to explore for a day anyway; convenient for that as well.
Dave
Reviewed January 10, 2017Reviewed January 10, 2017
very nice. Stuf Is grandly and helpful. There is a private beach. It's very comfortable for swimming, especially if you with children.
Very good breakfast.
I would recommend this hotel for everyone!
very nice. Stuf Is grandly and helpful. There is a private beach. It's very comfortable for swimming, especially if you with children.
Very good breakfast.
I would recommend this hotel for everyone!
Anonymous traveler
Reviewed November 3, 2014Reviewed November 3, 2014
The location is quite secluded, so having a car is essential for getting around the island. The hosts are wonderful. I stayed for two nights, both without functioning air conditioning—though the unit was on, it only blew hot air. The host is aware of the issue and mentioned they plan to have it checked. Note that when working, the AC is scheduled to run only from 8 PM to 8 AM.
Otherwise, it's a pleasant and relaxing place to stay.
The location is quite secluded, so having a car is essential for getting around the island. The hosts are wonderful. I stayed for two nights, both without functioning air conditioning—though the unit was on, it only blew hot air. The host is aware of the issue and mentioned they plan to have it checked. Note that when working, the AC is scheduled to run only from 8 PM to 8 AM.
Otherwise, it's a pleasant and relaxing place to stay.
Eddy
Reviewed December 3, 2025Reviewed December 3, 2025
The owner, the staff, the location, and the rental unit were all fantastic. Having the lagoon right next to the lanai was so nice. Everything worked very well, the kitchen was even stocked with pots, pans, dishes, everything needed and all of it very useable and in working order. Even a French press. Super. They even had sea salt and a fresh pepper grinder. Great little things that make a big different to some of us. I was in to Vila every day for work while staying and it was so easy to...
The owner, the staff, the location, and the rental unit were all fantastic. Having the lagoon right next to the lanai was so nice. Everything worked very well, the kitchen was even stocked with pots, pans, dishes, everything needed and all of it very useable and in working order. Even a French press. Super. They even had sea salt and a fresh pepper grinder. Great little things that make a big different to some of us. I was in to Vila every day for work while staying and it was so easy to...
James
Reviewed November 16, 2025Reviewed November 16, 2025
All perfect. Great restaurant, bar, desk, and room staff people. How can people all be so nice and friendly? I assume they have the same problems as the rest of us.
All perfect. Great restaurant, bar, desk, and room staff people. How can people all be so nice and friendly? I assume they have the same problems as the rest of us.
Anonymous traveler
Reviewed November 15, 2019Reviewed November 15, 2019
This was the perfect place for us! They took great care of us, always made arrangements as we needed, the room was clean and we were grateful to have air conditioning coming from cold Chicago. We would definitely choose Poppys for any stay in Port Vila.
This was the perfect place for us! They took great care of us, always made arrangements as we needed, the room was clean and we were grateful to have air conditioning coming from cold Chicago. We would definitely choose Poppys for any stay in Port Vila.
Arriving a little late, the dinner service was incredibly slow but the days after quite normal and very friendly.The room was very nice with a balcony and view on the swimming pool and the harbour.I will certainly come back and highly recommend this hotel.
Arriving a little late, the dinner service was incredibly slow but the days after quite normal and very friendly.The room was very nice with a balcony and view on the swimming pool and the harbour.I will certainly come back and highly recommend this hotel.
property only recently reopened after covid but they have done a good job getting ready. the managers kim and freddy do such a great job looking after the guests they really do go above and beyond. they make great food in their small restaurant really worth a try. only thing to note compared to website is that there is no oven or washing machine in the rooms and wifi is turned on and off to the room so if its a last minute booking you may not have wifi. Seems this is an operational decision to...
property only recently reopened after covid but they have done a good job getting ready. the managers kim and freddy do such a great job looking after the guests they really do go above and beyond. they make great food in their small restaurant really worth a try. only thing to note compared to website is that there is no oven or washing machine in the rooms and wifi is turned on and off to the room so if its a last minute booking you may not have wifi. Seems this is an operational decision to...
nichola
Reviewed November 2, 2022Reviewed November 2, 2022
What should I expect on my historical trip to Eratap?
A trip to the historical sites in Eratap is probably at the top of your travel itinerary. Why not absorb the local color with a visit to the restaurants?
How many historical hotels are located in Eratap?
In Eratap, you'll find 2 lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.
What are the must-see historical sites and other places in Eratap?
Places to visit in the wider area include Port Vila Market, Iririki Island, and Pango Point. You'll also find Tana Russet Plaza and Mele Bay in the area.
What is a historic hotel like in Eratap?
When you choose a historic hotel, you'll enjoy a vacation in a place that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge, or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it's of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Eratap, giving a real sense of character.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
"Heritage hotel" is a term often used in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term "historic hotel" is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it's the cultural value and how it shaped the community.
Do historic hotels in Eratap have modern facilities?
Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities, and the amenities found in a hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Eratap, you won't find yourself staying at a place that's uncomfortable or rundown.