Aore Island Resort
Aore Island Resort
Set on a private and secluded tropical island, this beachfront resort offers guests free ferry transfers to and from Espiritu Santo. Relax in the 12-yard swimming pool or enjoy the restaurant’s all-day menu. Aore Island Resort is only a 15-minute ferry ride from the town of Luganville. Built along the beach and surrounded by lush tropical gardens, each bungalow has refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities, iron and ceiling fans. The private bathroom has a hot shower and hairdryer. The Nakamal Restaurant light meals, salads and pizzas available throughout the day. The menu can include local delicacies such as famous Santo beef, lobsters and local seafood. WiFi is available in the restaurant only, for an additional charge. The popular “Island Night” at Aore Island Vanuatu features local dancers, musicians and storytellers. Guests can try the local “kava” drink. Fishing, diving, snorkeling and plantation tours can be arranged. World class swimming and snorkeling steps from your private bungalow. Adult snorkel and mask is provided for your stay to explore the amazing underwater life.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Spa
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Miki
Australia“Food was delicious! The island is beautiful. You can spend all day snorkeling there and constantly see new fish Its a beautiful spot and amazing island. Staff were lovely people.” 
Walter Australia“Great tropical location on the beach. Good restaurant. Easy ferry transfer to Luganville.”- Peter Australia“The one of best things I found at this resort was the menu that changed daily. The food was fresh and plentiful and was reasonably priced. The cabins were spacious and cleaned daily, I loved the isolation and private beach. The staff were...”
Andrew Australia“We had a health incident and the management went above an beyond to help solve an air ambulance evacuation”
Barbora Australia“It is a beautiful resort. It is on a separate island from Santo and because we booked via booking.com and not directly, we had to pay for transport from the airport which is provided for free if you book directly (so book directly). There is a...”- Reid Australia“The staff were amazing and always willing to help where they could. The food was always fresh and changed daily depending on availability. There were plenty of tours available to visit local attractions, all organised by the local staff. The...”
Martin Australia“The whole feel of the property was genuine and made for a truly relaxing experience.”
Luke Australia“The resort is a tropical oasis filled with all the essentials so you can focus on kicking back, exploring, snorkelling bike riding… The owners and staff have hit on the right formula and we felt welcome and special throughout our stay”
David Australia“Good meals, Great friendly staff, organised extra activities well, very beautiful location. Staff were very good when our flights at end of holiday were delayed for 8 hours.”
Cindy Australia“A perfect little paradise island our villa was 5mt from the ocean the view facilities and room were excellent. The owner met us off the boat and came to the dock to say goodbye which made us feel special. The food... omg amazing, they had free...”
Area info
Restaurants2 Restaurants On Site
- The Nakamal Restaurant
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- The Beach Bar
- CuisinePizza • Local • Grill/BBQ
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Resort facilities at Aore Island ResortGreat facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Spa
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Private beach area
- Terrace
- Garden
Activities
- Bicycle rental
- Live music/Performance
- Tour or class about local culture
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
- Beach
- Evening entertainmentAdditional charge
- Water sports facilities on site
- Snorkeling
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional charge
- Cycling
- HikingAdditional charge
- Canoeing
- FishingAdditional charge
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetWifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Key access
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Packed lunches
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa facilities
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
House rulesAore Island Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Aore Island Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
FAQs about Aore Island Resort
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Aore Island Resort has 2 restaurants:
- The Beach Bar
- The Nakamal Restaurant
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Aore Island Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Beachfront
- Evening entertainment
- Neck massage
- Tour or class about local culture
- Private beach area
- Walking tours
- Full-body massage
- Beach
- Horseback riding
- Water sports facilities on site
- Head massage
- Bicycle rental
- Spa facilities
- Themed dinners
- Foot massage
- Live music/Performance
- Back massage
- Bike tours
- Hand massage
- Swimming pool
- Happy hour
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Aore Island Resort is 1.8 miles from the center of Luganville. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Aore Island Resort is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The prices at Aore Island Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Aore Island Resort include:
- Bungalow
- Studio
