"It doesn't look like much from the outside however when you get to your room is very spacious with a lot of amenities decent sized bed it is a little out from town but is very well connected with the local buses which cost 3 Solomon dollars each way"
"It doesn't look like much from the outside however when you get to your room is very spacious with a lot of amenities decent sized bed it is a little out from town but is very well connected with the local buses which cost 3 Solomon dollars each way"
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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.
Unique and boutique accommodation right on the lagoon. Perfect base for doing lots of activities, or doing lots of relaxing. Shop and restaurants nearby, some that pick you up and drop you back. Friendly and helpful team.
Unique and boutique accommodation right on the lagoon. Perfect base for doing lots of activities, or doing lots of relaxing. Shop and restaurants nearby, some that pick you up and drop you back. Friendly and helpful team.
Sandra, with the aid of Google Translate made us feel welcome and at ease straight away. The cottage we stayed in was quirky, very clean and well-equipped including free WiFi. Local facilities aren't so good, you'll definitely need a car and the local beaches aren't ideal for swimming or snorkelling but there is a pool to lounge in and around. Noumea is about half an hour drive away and there are some museums and things to do there.
Overall we had a great stay and would definitely stay there...
Sandra, with the aid of Google Translate made us feel welcome and at ease straight away. The cottage we stayed in was quirky, very clean and well-equipped including free WiFi. Local facilities aren't so good, you'll definitely need a car and the local beaches aren't ideal for swimming or snorkelling but there is a pool to lounge in and around. Noumea is about half an hour drive away and there are some museums and things to do there.
Overall we had a great stay and would definitely stay there...
Patrick
Reviewed October 28, 2023Reviewed October 28, 2023
We stayed on Ratau in Dec for 8 nights and loved it, our house Pig was the furthest away but we thought the most beautiful.
You wake up to a stunning secluded beach of your own, the house was well decorated, spacious, with lots of various seats to rest on and only 10 min walk to the Yacht Club.
Staff are so attentive and make your feel very welcome, reception are great at arranging all your onsite and offsite trips.
Enjoyed the entertainment put on ensuring guests learn about the...
We stayed on Ratau in Dec for 8 nights and loved it, our house Pig was the furthest away but we thought the most beautiful.
You wake up to a stunning secluded beach of your own, the house was well decorated, spacious, with lots of various seats to rest on and only 10 min walk to the Yacht Club.
Staff are so attentive and make your feel very welcome, reception are great at arranging all your onsite and offsite trips.
Enjoyed the entertainment put on ensuring guests learn about the...
Gondwana was terrific - from the warm welcome and patient assistance with my terrible French (which in practice meant putting anything remotely complicated into English so I could butcher their beautiful language with my replies) to the impeccable cleanliness and constant good cheer, they really go out of their way to give you a pleasant stay. The suite has a private balcony with a lovely little garden that looks over the neighbourhood and across the bay from the 6th floor. There’s a communal...
Gondwana was terrific - from the warm welcome and patient assistance with my terrible French (which in practice meant putting anything remotely complicated into English so I could butcher their beautiful language with my replies) to the impeccable cleanliness and constant good cheer, they really go out of their way to give you a pleasant stay. The suite has a private balcony with a lovely little garden that looks over the neighbourhood and across the bay from the 6th floor. There’s a communal...
We stayed only for 1 night but we loved it, everyone is kind and very helpful if we were to visit Tanna again we would stay here longer, John is lovely and everyone maintaining the bungalow does their best to help you to enjoy your stay. It has everything you would need in a place. If you book ahead of time contact them for any tours they may have, they're honestly very kind and welcoming. Breakfast was complimentary and was delicious. Thank you for everything!
We stayed only for 1 night but we loved it, everyone is kind and very helpful if we were to visit Tanna again we would stay here longer, John is lovely and everyone maintaining the bungalow does their best to help you to enjoy your stay. It has everything you would need in a place. If you book ahead of time contact them for any tours they may have, they're honestly very kind and welcoming. Breakfast was complimentary and was delicious. Thank you for everything!
I booked the room for my aunty who travelled solo and she enjoyed her stay very much. The staff was very attentive, looked after her, went above and beyond, everything was perfect. The hotel was very well located and it was easy for her to explore the surroundings by foot. I will not hesitate to book the same hotel in the future for myself or recommend it to my family and friends. The staff was also very responsive to my messages - excellent communication. Very satisfied overall.
I booked the room for my aunty who travelled solo and she enjoyed her stay very much. The staff was very attentive, looked after her, went above and beyond, everything was perfect. The hotel was very well located and it was easy for her to explore the surroundings by foot. I will not hesitate to book the same hotel in the future for myself or recommend it to my family and friends. The staff was also very responsive to my messages - excellent communication. Very satisfied overall.
The poolside setting of glorious ocean views amid palms and figs and the open but intimate layout of Garden Island coupled with the warmth of the welcome that we received and the high quality food gave us the impression of staying in an exclusive bed and breakfast or upmarket boutique you'd ordinarily pay through the nose for.
We avoided the "resorts" of DI by making the extra but fun trip to Garden Island and we were rewarded with a peaceful, unique stay.
The facilities were simple but...
The poolside setting of glorious ocean views amid palms and figs and the open but intimate layout of Garden Island coupled with the warmth of the welcome that we received and the high quality food gave us the impression of staying in an exclusive bed and breakfast or upmarket boutique you'd ordinarily pay through the nose for.
We avoided the "resorts" of DI by making the extra but fun trip to Garden Island and we were rewarded with a peaceful, unique stay.
The facilities were simple but...
Ryan
Reviewed September 11, 2014Reviewed September 11, 2014
A rustic, beautiful 'real Vanuatu' experience. Welcomed into the family as soon as you arrive. Privacy galore BUT every opportunity to get to know local people. A kind of social enterprise really. Worth every cent and more. Didn't want to leave!
A rustic, beautiful 'real Vanuatu' experience. Welcomed into the family as soon as you arrive. Privacy galore BUT every opportunity to get to know local people. A kind of social enterprise really. Worth every cent and more. Didn't want to leave!
Unique about the property was the sea view and the serenity of the surrounding. Was a lovely atmosphere
a bit of a drive from the function we were attending but most definitely worth it
Unique about the property was the sea view and the serenity of the surrounding. Was a lovely atmosphere
a bit of a drive from the function we were attending but most definitely worth it
Hotel is isolated from the main centre of Noumea and one will need a car to get around although there is a bus stop about 10min walk from the hotel. We hired a car and considering the transfer from airport via taxi to hotel cost $35.00 AUD... PER PERSON one way, then you save it in the cost of the hire car. The room we were given was a suite which had a balcony overlooking the bay with a kitchenette/ lounge and separate bedroom with large Queen size bed and en-suite. The room was cleaned every...
Hotel is isolated from the main centre of Noumea and one will need a car to get around although there is a bus stop about 10min walk from the hotel. We hired a car and considering the transfer from airport via taxi to hotel cost $35.00 AUD... PER PERSON one way, then you save it in the cost of the hire car. The room we were given was a suite which had a balcony overlooking the bay with a kitchenette/ lounge and separate bedroom with large Queen size bed and en-suite. The room was cleaned every...
Beautiful place to stay. Our favourite on Upolu Island!
The long driveway was bumpy and had a few puddles in the rain but makes it a beautiful getaway spot.
Dave and his family are so friendly and helpful. Dave took the time to chat with us and make us feel welcome, give us advice on other places to see too. Dave also told us where to find the family rainwater tank so we could refill with fresh water. Dave’s wife is an amazing cook with local & traditional meals for breakfast and dinner. We had...
Beautiful place to stay. Our favourite on Upolu Island!
The long driveway was bumpy and had a few puddles in the rain but makes it a beautiful getaway spot.
Dave and his family are so friendly and helpful. Dave took the time to chat with us and make us feel welcome, give us advice on other places to see too. Dave also told us where to find the family rainwater tank so we could refill with fresh water. Dave’s wife is an amazing cook with local & traditional meals for breakfast and dinner. We had...
Anonymous traveller
Reviewed December 16, 2018Reviewed December 16, 2018