Does Island Magic Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Island Magic Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Island Magic Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

Where is Island Magic Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mele hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of The Summit Gardens, Port Vila Golf Country Club, and Mele Cascades. Mele Bay is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

Island Magic Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

11 September 2025

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

This is a hidden gem away from yhe town of Port Vila. Excellent staff and facilities. Offers all meals and special days of entertainment. Enjoyed!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

3 November 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Vilas were clean and well fitted out with everything you need. Beautiful lication and amazing staff and the owners are lovely. Snorkelling is definitely the best in the island, only downside is be careful getting as not to tread in the fish as there are so many.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

19 April 2024

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

A great stay

Apartments a big, well equipped and have everything you need. The location is nicely away from the town to be relaxing but not too far. Lots of nice things around there to do/eat/coffee.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

18 July 2025

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

Absolutely amazing snorkelling straight off the wharf. We went in every day. Spacious apartments, easily fit a family of 4, and can ask for an extra bed for 5. Towels and sheets looking a bit tired and old.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Leanne

26 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved the spacious bungalow accommodation with lots of amenities. Located right next to reef with great snorkelling opportunities. Caroline & Damien were very welcoming & are willing to help with booking excursions. Only set back - lack of transport on the remote roads so bring some food & snacks. Bungalows have kitchen facilities & BBQs are available. Food in the on-site Birdies Kitchen & Bar was very good.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohan

22 November 2022

Liked: Staff & service

The caretakers were superb. The staff were fantastic. Very friendly and helpful permanent residents. Great location and the the best is when all the guests getting together at dusk to feed the fish. We will love to go back

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

12 October 2024

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

Everything! Food is fantastic, Caroline and Damian are super helpful and great to chat with over a drink. Great snorkelling off the jetty. Super quiet. Rooms are fantastic and have everything you need! Cant recommend Island Magic enough.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

9 October 2022

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

Bit out of town, snorkel reefs off the property

Vanuatu is just opening up for business, all the staff keen to make our stay comfortable especially helping out with transport. Its not really easy walking distance to much. The 2 bedroom bungalow was super spacious and comfy, bit worn out but good beachy, salt sprayed, wind blown vibe. Snorkeling off the jetty very good but water can get rough.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Izumi

6 May 2024

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

スタッフが親切で気分良く過ごせた。

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rob, Brisbane

8 January 2020

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

Beautiful bungalows and friendly staff. Had a great time

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

26 December 2019

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

Jerry was fantastic. Catered for our gluten free requirements. Booked us tours. Very private and discrete. Room was quite big. Cooking facility was great. We enjoyed the environment. Great place to swim snorkel and stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

19 October 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Populous location and could not have been more restful

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

13 August 2019

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

No joy

Vanuatu is a poor country and sure, these bungalows are luxury, be it a bit run down. However, hospitality does not cost anything, and the way this place is run is unwelcoming and cheap. It has a negative and cold atmosphere. It did not spark joy.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

15 July 2019

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities

Very mixed feelings about this 'Resort'... Upon arrival, it was not what I expected based on photographs and the description on Expedia. Photos were very misleading and cleverly done to hide the fact that the resort is not on an accessible beachfront, the only way into the water is down a ladder off a jetty - as the waterfront is untraversable rocks. You have to walk 25-30 minutes up the road to get to an accessible/sand beach area. The swimming pool is very small compared to the size it appears to be in the photographs. We were not aware that the only dining option is the one small restaurant on the resort. The next closest restaurant is 30 min walk away. However, the evening meals we had there were always very nice and of good quality. The same can not be said for the 'complimentary' breakfast. It was nice to be away from Port Vila - by the water. It is quiet and peaceful. The downside of this placement means you have to arrange a bus or taxi every time you want to go on a trip or leave the resort. Management will do this for you, but it obviously costs every time - and we didn't find it cheap. The bungalow was spacious and well equipped if you wanted to cook for yourself - but a trip to get food meant a bus or taxi ride. Based on the facilities on this property I think the word 'resort' is a bit misleading. it is a collection of 16 or so bungalows, in pleasant gardens with one small restaurant and a small swimming pool.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

23 June 2019

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

Fantastic bungalows in a beautiful location. Suggest hiring a rental vehicle to get to and from.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Robyn

18 June 2019

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

Boutique self contained resort on reef waterfront

Comfortable and spacious self catering 2 bedroom bungalow on the water. All staff friendly and as it is a small resort everyone gets to know each other (staff and guests) Good snorkelling right out the front and great restaurant on site. No sandy beach if that’s what you want, but didn’t bother us. 400vt pp each way to town from resort

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

17 June 2019

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

Great spot to stay. Quiet area, great landing by the water where we had 5 o’clock drinks with other residents a few times. Well managed with plenty of help, quality meals at the restaurant, incredibly comfortable villas with large rooms, kitchen and balcony. Very friendly environment. 20 mins out of Port Vila. Thoroughly enjoyed our 7 day stay. Easy Bbus access from the villas to anywhere

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

20 May 2019

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

Some of the facilities were a little tired, but all were scrupulously clean, and worked.The constant breeze kept temperatures balmy, but sometimes whipped up the sea to make snorkeling difficult.Once in the water there was never any current so it was very safe unless too close to the top of the reef. Feeding the many large fish was a delight for some of the guests. The staff were very friendly, and Gerry and hubby made sure every wish was made possible. Highly recommended. Transport was easy if a little expensive, although that is normal in Vanuatu.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, gold coast, au

1 May 2019

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

Wonderful owners and staff. The best snorkeling on the island. Amazing food. Spacious bungalows, our daughter had her own room and we did too.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anders

24 March 2019

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

Awesome!

A fantastic and very laid back stay at Island Magic Resort. A wonderful reef outside with easy access from the resort. Great restaurant with awesome food. Gerry and John are doing a great job managing the Island Magic, very friendly and helpful.

Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

30 January 2019

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

Nice place. Little out of town but you can get buses quite easily. The jetty was awesome for snorkeling coral and fish were very plentiful and majic.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

John, Ancona, Victoria, AUS.

25 January 2019

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

Excellent small resort away from Port Vila in shaded tropical setting with a healthy coral seascape at the bottom of the garden. Excellent restaurant run by the wonderful resort manager Gerry who ensures the stay is magical. We will return.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pat, NZ

18 September 2018

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

Sweet spot

Real nice away from the town but the bus drivers take the piss a bit.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Holly

20 August 2018

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

Wonderful location for family Vanuatu stay PERFECT

Island Magic was a brilliant - highly recommend it for a family holiday. Our 2 bedroom beachfront bungalow was extremely spacious and had everything we needed. The deck on the beachfront bungalow had the most beautiful views - so easy to sit back, relax and enjoy! The gardens were lovely and made sure all the bungalows were private. The location of the resort was great - Mele is out of the hustle of Vila and close enough to travel in if supplies needed. Our continental breakfast each day was very generous - lovely fresh local fruits, cereal, yoghurt, toast. The onsite restaurant was very nice quality food. Our kids loved the volleyball court. The snorkelling off the jetty was absolutely amazing. Unfortunately it is a bit exposed, so it isn't great if it is too windy, but when conditions are right, we don't think you could find a better spot. The coral is fantastic as were the huge variety and number of fish. It was paradise underwater - we have snorkelled the Great Barrier Reef a few times, but right off the jetty at Island Magic wins hands down! The hotel manager, Gerry and her staff, were very helpful and made sure our stay was a very lovely family experience. Tina at breakfast was very thoughtful and polite and Joe, who kept the gardens looking beautiful, was great fun and helpful. We can't rate this place high enough - we don't usually return to the same place for holidays, but may have to rethink that approach after visiting Island Magic.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emma, Sydney

23 July 2018

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

Excellent value

Island magic resort is in a great location, close to lots of attractions but is very quiet and peaceful. The bungalows are spacious, private and well maintained. We enjoyed exploring the reef out the front of the property - lots of beautiful fish and healthy coral. Often, it was just our family exploring the reef. Gerry and her staff were very accommodating and arranged many activities for our family making the holiday super easy and stress free. Island magic resort is excellent value for money - it deserves the excellent reviews it consistently achieves.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

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