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Reviews of Vanuatu Beachfront Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Vanuatu Beachfront Apartments
Lot 6 Mele Beach, Mele Cove Estate, Mele, Port Vila

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

asiem

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
that it was self-contained and quiet was goodf for us. Needs better signage on the approach road. Ironing board was broken; oven and TV did not work well. Staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at Beachfront apartments. The location is incredible and the staff were awesome. Antoine was an absolute legend and made our stay so great, our kids will definitely miss playing with him each day. Definitely come back next time we come to vanuatu
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Damien on 30 Aug 2022
Thanks for the excellent review. Antoine is full of character and I'm glad your kids enjoyed his company.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Damien on 2 Apr 2020
If no comments are left, we have no idea how to improve or went wrong,

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very well looked after by the ladies at the Beachfront Apartments.Our room was cleaned daily. My husband used one of the kayaks which are free to use.They also have bikes , free to use, but we are a little old for that. The cafe onsite was great and there is a beach bar just down the beach. The free circus on Sunday nights there is a must. You can walk or ferry to Hideaway Island which is a marine Sanctuary so great for swimming and snorkelling. If you are wanting comfortable, homely surroundings out of town this is for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Damien on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks for leaving such a great review which helps future guests make informed decisions on their upcoming holiday. We hope to see you back here sometime in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Melbourne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location away from the city center but right on the beach. Staffs (especially Rota) were extremely polite and always willing to help. The apartment had everything we needed to be our home away from home. The property is very kids friendly as it has a playground, kids club and even iguana patting time. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and would highly recommend this property to anyone especially families.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Damien on 5 Mar 2020
Thanks for the excellent review, we are glad you enjoyed our place and we are very proud of our staff. Hopefully you get the chance to return to Vanuatu in the future.

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE, SYDNEY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was amazing - right on a beautiful swimming beach away from the hustle and bustle of town. Quiet location.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Damien on 30 Jan 2020
Thanks for your excellent review, we are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and appreciate the great location we have away from all the noise and bustle.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the beach not far from Mele Cascades. Poolside bar serves food, as well as another establishment just down the beach near the hideaway island ferry. 300vt pp by van into port vila. Put a towel at the bottom of the door to stop mozzies getting in at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Damien on 25 Dec 2019
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and thank you for letting us know about the mosquitoes getting in under the doors, we will install sweeping door seals to correct the issue as soon as possible.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on the beach. Nice and quiet away from town but close to great places like Hideaway Island and the Beach Bar. Great amenities with free use of kayaks, bikes, life jackets. Rental car onsite was also very convenient for day tripping. Overall it was better than we expected.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Damien on 11 Dec 2019
Thanks for your great comments, reviews like this help future travellers make informed decisions to have a great holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time that we have stayed at this property and again they did not let us down. This time we stayed in the 4 bedroom penthouse. it has great facilities, including a full kitchen. I love that it is out of town (but not to far) that you can relax and the beach is right in your door step. The ladies that look after you are amazing, nothing is ever to hard. a short 2 mins walk and you are at the Beach Bar which has great meals. Thank you Beachfront apartments and we hope to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Damien on 13 Nov 2019
Thanks for taking the time to leave such an excellent review. Its extra special to us because you are a returning guest. It is terrific for us to hear that your second visit was just as amazing as your first. We certainly hope to see you back sometime in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a family of 6 staying (including two kids (4 and 2)) and the in-laws. Given the numbers we booked the 4 bedroom penthouse, and wow it was great! Looking out from the balcony you can see hideaway island and the whole of Mele Bay. It is absolutely spectacular. The staff are super friendly, and showed my kids the pet iguanas. They also had a kids club for a couple of hours each day which was a good break and the kids adored Jacky and Eva. Getting into town wasn't hard, you can walk out to the main road and catch a local bus or call one from the Beach Bar. Speaking of the Beach Bar the food was great and it's a lovely place to watch the sunset (and just a short stroll up the beach). They close early (8:30) so there are no particular issues with noise. The beach in front of the apartments is great for swimming and for little kids. The food we ordered (and cocktails) from the bar at the Apartments were great. When we took off from Pt Vila airport my daughter burst into tears because she didn't want to leave Vanuatu, and that's a reflection of the Vanuatu Beachfront Apartments staff in particular. Just to balance my (very genuine) praise if you are looking for 5 star luxury this isn't the place. The shower needed a good clean and some aspects of the property are a bit tired. But if you want absolute beachfront and super friendly staff and great value overall this is a superb choice. I can't wait to book again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Damien on 30 Sept 2019
Thanks for an excellent review. Its great you highlighted everything that is great about our location. We also respect that you mention the small issues and we have already scheduled a freshen up for November in November for our quiet months when we have the opportunity. We would love the opportunity to see you back with us again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how this was so close to a safe swimming beach and just a walk across or free transport to Hideaway Island to Snorkel. This is free access to Kayaks, life Jackets, paddle boards. Also has a swimming pool, playground and restaurant and some units having cooking facilities. Highly recommend! Staff are really friendly and helpful 👍🌞👍
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Damien on 8 Sept 2019
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a great review. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay with us and got great use of the free kayaks and SUPs. Hope to see you back sometime in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything we needed in 2 bedroom beachfront apartment...dishwasher, washing machine/dryer, microwave, coffee machine, lots of movie channels, free kayaks, a pool, a cafe.. The beach is right there and the beach bar is a hsort walk away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Damien on 21 Jul 2019
Thanks for your great review. We are happy that you had a great holiday. Thanks for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fantastic facilities. Perfect for families. Will probably come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Damien on 14 Jul 2019
Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and would love to see you back here in the future.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from Damien on 3 Jul 2019
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, we hope you enjoyed your time in our beautiful island paradise.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from Damien on 22 May 2019
Thank you for your great Cool review. We are happy you enjoyed our place and hope you had an amazing time in Vanuatu.

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for families and beach!
We had a fantastic family holiday at Vanuatu Beachfront Apartments. The back 2 bedroom apartment was great for us, as we didn’t need to worry too much about the kids making noise early in the morning and waking other guests. Breakfast being served each morning at our outdoor patio table or by the pool overlooking the beach was a real bonus! The staff were friendly and helpful. The location was great with direct beachfront access to a sandy calm beach, and only 100 metres from the beach bar which has a free fire show, circus and outdoor movie night. The room was cleaned sufficiently daily. There were however a lot of ants, but this is to be expected on a tropical island. The daily cocktail special changed each day and were the cheapest on the island. We hired their driver for two days to take us around the island, and he showed us all the best spots! Cheaper and easier than hiring a car! We definitely recommend for families and hope to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Damien on 13 May 2019
Hi Rebecca, thanks for taking the time to leave such a great review. We are so glad that your family had a terrific stay with us and enjoyed Vanuatu. We look forward to seeing you back here sometime in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great stay! The staff is the best, very helpful. They organized cake for my partners birthday. It was beautiful surprise for him. You can use paddle boards, kayaks and bicycles for free. Very nice stay! Definitely coming back!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Damien on 23 Mar 2019
Thanks for your great review. It is always a pleasure to celebrate birthdays with our guests. We look forward to seeing you back here sometime in the future.

8/10 Good

bg, perth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
close to the beach
staff went out of there way to make us feel very comfortable
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Geoff, Hobart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic spot, excellent apartmentment
We stayed in the 2 bed apartment (room 4), and it led straight onto the pool, which is only 5 meters from the beach. Had a lovely time with our 6 month old and 5 year old, excellent staff, and a great location with Hideaway Island a short kayak away, and the Beach Bar 5 mins along the beach. Very clean rooms and thoughtful extras, extra friendly and helpful staff, and a small bar/kitchen with cheap (for Vanuatu) cocktails and handy food options. The apartments are about 10 mins by car from the airport, but ensure you get directions as they are positioned in an unsigned gated community - not that that's an issue just know where you're going if hiring a car. HIghly recommend, excellent choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If all you’re looking for is cheap accomodation, then this is a good option. It felt more like a hostel communal type place. The place is very run down and dirty. Our cutlery drawer had a dead cockroach and the place was dusty/dirty. The walls are super thin so you can hear everything going on outside. We heard a baby crying through the night and partying. The only air conditioner in the 4 bed “penthouse” was located in the master bed which meant we had to stay in that room whilst there to stay cool. We were meant to stay for 3 nights, but left after one. The staff didn’t show any concern and didn’t bother to ask why. The entire stay was non-refundable but no gesture of goodwill was made for the complaints we did bring up. Definitely would not recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

ge, australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nicw hotel
very close to hideaway island and close to beach. has kids playroom
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Roomy and stylish apartments in great location
We loved staying here! The rooms were very roomy, clean and were well equipped. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Pool was nice but could also walk directly onto the beach to swim. The Beach Bar next door was great and hosted a fantastic fire show on Friday nights. Easy to catch buses into town or to Mele Cascades if you walk up the driveway to the main road.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

John, Canberra Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good access to everything
V.B.A is located in a very convenient position. The famous Beach Bar is a short walk along Mele beach and Hideaway Island ferry departs from a jetty out the front of the Bar. The snorkeling around the island is fantastic! Privately operated Local Buses can be hired from the car park outside the bar to take you to Port Villa but V.B.A's very own driver "Tully" is a champion and his bus is clean and air conditioned. We found it a little frustrating that the staff were not always around to man oceans bar and cafe but when they were the service was mostly friendly. The pool area and deck are rite on the beach and our kids used the pool every day. You help yourself to the water sport gear however the stand up paddle board was falling apart and unusable. The crushed coral pathways are rough so getting around the resort in bare feet was hard work, especially for the kids. The kids club is small and operates once a day for 2-3 hours but our kids played on the equipment and in the play room at other times too. Overall we found it good value and safe for the kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing Location with Excellent Service!
We stayed in the 2 bedroom beachfront unit in March 2017. Unit is right on beach in a quiet location. Your view looks out over Mele Bay and Hideaway Island. There is a Café/ bar poolside and the ladies their serve excellent cocktails! Also a beach bar restaurant just 1 minute walk down the beach from apartment that has an amazing Fire Show every Friday night! The staff at Vanuatu Beachfront Apartments are very good at helping organise any day trips you might want to do. Highly recommend the zip lining which is only 5-10 minutes from the apartments! The rooms are nice and have everything you need. Would recommend staying here again as its not a very big place so you won't have to contend with many other visitors. We felt like we had the place to ourselves most of the time.

10/10 Excellent

Dellane, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Idyllic spot on Mele Bay
We have just returned from a really wonderful week's holiday at the Vanuatu Beachfront apartments, with our teenage daughter. It is only a small complex of 6 apartments so never felt busy. We had a very comfortable 2 bedroom apartment set back in the grounds but still with an ocean view, so very quiet and we even had a ready made supply of bananas right outside our door. There are an assortment of kayaks and stand-up paddleboards for guests to use so an early morning paddle in the kayak over to Hideaway Island, only a few hundred metres away, was a great way to start each day. The very lively Beach Bar is only a minute's walk along the sand and their Friday night fire show is spectacular and not to be missed. The apartment is very well set up to self cater and it is only a 300 vatu minibus ride in to Port Vila to stock up on groceries. There is free wifi and a great selection of movies on demand. The owner Damien is extremely helpful and friendly and all the staff, who come from the nearby village of Mele, are delightful, in particular Juliet, who was always happy to help, and Tully the bus driver who very kindly drove us in to Port Vila on our first day and waited patiently while we did a big grocery shop and then a fruit and vegie shop at the markets.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant place to stay, clean and spacious room, resort was clean, friendly helpful staff, respected our privacy. Would stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic accommodation & the staff made it better
Sitting in a bay with serene outlook onto a close island and the islands mountain range, Beachfront was a nicely located property out of town for a relaxing few days. It's 10min out of town, but well equipped with a gas kitchen (the fresh produce here is beyond words, fruit and vege like I've not tasted in a long time!) and a bar+restaurant and two nearby places as well. the room we had would suit two couples or a family and had water views. But it was the ever helpful staff who really made us feel extremely welcome at this site. We can't thank them enough for making every request happen with no hesitation and often making extremely good recommendations on other things to do as well.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Brand new, nicely set out; Value: Fantastic, good; Service: Go the extra mile, Outstanding, really helpful; Cleanliness: Immaculate, Beautiful; excellent, really helpful, would stay again, suitable for all ages & families.

10/10 Excellent

Allyson, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities: Everyday; Value: Great deal; Service: Professional; Cleanliness: Lovely;

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Brand new; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless; 100 mtrs to the Beach Bar for lunch and boat to Hideaway Island