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Aore Hibiscus Retreat

Aore Island, Aimbuei Bay, Vanuatu – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>11</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Aore Hibiscus Retreat

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Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
11 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 646 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

Aore Hibiscus Retreat is situated in Aimbuei Bay and offers a garden and barbecue facilities. This holiday home features free private parking and free shuttle service. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and full-day security for guests. The holiday home has a balcony, 1 bedroom, a living room and a well-equipped kitchen with an oven and a toaster. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the sea views. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Water sports facilities is available on-site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of the holiday home.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.5
High score for Aimbuei Bay
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jo
    Australia Australia
    “Thank you to Tricia and Russell for hosting us in this idyllic location. Collected from the airport and taken to stock up on supplies at the supermarket. Met by Russell at the jetty to take us over to Aore Island. Bungalow was spacious and very...”
  • Rebecca
    Australia Australia
    “Property was in a beautiful paradise location! It was breathtaking when we arrived on the boat and Tricia and Russell made us feel so welcome.”
  • Cassie
    Australia Australia
    “beautiful place. great little beach. owners were very helpful. easy to get to and from the main port on Santo. house is well equipped to do your own cooking and I even had my washing done for me!”
  • Carol
    Vanuatu Vanuatu
    “Beautiful spot, lovely view, very peaceful. Russell and Tricia are super friendly.”
  • Margaret
    Australia Australia
    “Great location on the waters edge. Tricia & Russell were great hosts and they went out of their way to make our stay very pleasant. I loved their dogs.”
  • Kathryn
    Australia Australia
    “The location was fabulous and Tricia and Russel were excellent hosts! They made me feel right at home and made sure I had everything I needed to have a great time!”
  • Ingrid
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Heerlijk comfortabele grote ruimte met enorm vriendelijke en behulpzame eigenaren. De dagen ervoor zaten we in vrij basic accommodaties en ter afwisseling was dit appartement erg fijn. We konden zelfs gratis onze was doen. Alles wat je nodig hebt...”
  • Valerie
    New Caledonia New Caledonia
    “L'accueil très chaleureux de Russel et Tricia, toujours prêts à vous aider pour que votre séjour se passe au mieux, arrangeants et de bons conseils. L'emplacement magnifique avec la vue sur l'océan, un écrin de verdure tout autour, un magnifique...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi what are the transport options from port villa airport ?

    taxi or bus
    Answered on 1 February 2023

  • Is the Aore island resort within walking distance or can you provide transport there. What are the boat options for getting back and forth from island

    Aore Resort is about a 30 minute walk from here or you can get land transport or taxi boat both only a phone call away taxi boat is also available to get across to Santo
    Answered on 20 September 2023

Hosted by Tricia & Russell

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10
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Host review score
Tricia & Russell
Aore Hibiscus Retreat sets on the beautiful shores of Aore, facing Luganville. The fully self-contained Bungalow, open plan living, sleeps 4. Absolute peaceful & quiet, seclusion is guaranteed. Explore this beautiful Paradise, 30 seconds to the water. Beautiful sunsets, water temperature 26 deg all year round. Snorkel off your private beach in the pristine clear water of Aore. Tours and dives can be arranged on request. Airport and boat transfers to and from Aore Island are also included.
We are your hosts at Aore hibiscus Retreat by the Water. We are Australians waiting to welcome you to our beautiful island retreat for peace, seclusion and serenity hope to see you soon. We live on the property next to the bungalow, but we are very respectful of your privacy. Should you need anything, we will be happy to assist you.
Aore Island is a small island of 50 km2, situated in the north of the Vanuatu. Together with Santo Island, they form the province of Sanma, which is short for Santo-Malo. There are quite a few activities that you can do on the island, such as: - wreck scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, bat cave and plantation tour. - Visit the Aore Island Coffee Roastery & Plantation which is just a km away. - Restaurant nearby: Freshwater Plantation, Two Canoes, Aore Island Resort Aore Island Resort offers: - Restaurant/Bar dining experience - Scuba diving to the famous wreck of the SS President Collidge, - Day Spa treatment When you arrive at the airport, it is only a short drive to Luganville town. BP Wharf is in the center of town, it just a 5 min trip on taxi boat to arrive at Aore Hibiscus Retreat. There are not many public transports on Aore island available, but we can surely assist you with our World War 2 Jeep if you need to move around the island. Aore's wilderness: explore giant banyan trees, the secluded beaches and meet the kind people of Aore.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Aore Hibiscus Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    No internet access available.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Sofa
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Mosquito net
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Beachfront
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Balcony
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Beach
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Diving
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Transport
    • Shuttle service
    • Airport shuttle
    Reception services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Laundry
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • 24-hour security
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Aore Hibiscus Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 10:00 to 14:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Available 24 hours
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Aore Hibiscus Retreat

    • Aore Hibiscus Retreat can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Aore Hibiscus Retreat is 2.4 miles from the centre of Aimbuei Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Aore Hibiscus Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Aore Hibiscus Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Aore Hibiscus Retreat on this page.

    • Aore Hibiscus Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Beachfront
      • Water sport facilities on site
      • Horse riding
      • Beach

    • Check-in at Aore Hibiscus Retreat is from 10:00, and check-out is until 10:00.