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Located on its own pristine white sand beach, this 5-star boutique resort features a lagoon-style swimming pool overlooking the ocean. Guests can indulge themselves at the resort’s luxury day spa. Each luxurious villa features air-conditioning, WiFi, a private terrace with lounge chairs and ocean views. All include a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a media server and iPod docking station. Some feature a private plunge pool. All have king-split beds. The beachfront restaurant is famous for its its fresh and organic local produce serving gourmet international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It offers the largest wine list in Vanuatu. Guests can also dine on the beach, in the chapel, or on their own veranda. There is free daily shuttle service to Port Vila city center, 20 minutes’ drive away. The tour desk can arrange trips to the local communities or school for an authentic visit into everyday Vanuatu life. Bauerfield International Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Fishing

Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Canoeing


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 sofa beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
and
2 sofa beds
2 twin beds
and
2 full beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
8.9
High score for Port Vila
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location is spectacular. Good snorkeling on incoming tide with soft golden sand. Many beautiful shells and coral on beach. Great menu for all three meals and another option of a boutique pizza restaurant 50metres down the beach. The gardens and...
  • Chris
    Australia Australia
    Fantastic resort right at the beach. Everyone was super friendly and nice from the moment we arrived to the departure. The rooms were clean and nicely decorated. Food in the restaurant was also great, we liked in particular all the curries and...
  • Lavinia
    Vanuatu Vanuatu
    The staff was really helpful and always smiling and make you feel comfortable 😊
  • Dane
    Australia Australia
    We've extended our stay, and we're still here! This place is nothing short of exceptional. The two bed villa is beautiful, the owners and staff are fantastic and very friendly, nothing is too much trouble and everything seems effortless which is a...
  • Elizabeth
    Australia Australia
    This is a beautiful 5 star resort. Amazing location on the beach, beautiful villas, helpful and kind staff. Our two bedroom villa with pool was enormous and very comfortable. The service was spot on. The restaurant has a big menu and the food was...
  • Kathryn
    Australia Australia
    The food was insanely good, the room was gorgeous and the service great
  • Robert
    Poland Poland
    To everyone I highly recommend this intimate hotel for those who need peace and quiet and want to get away from resorts full of tourists. There is a great atmosphere here because of the staff, we felt as if we were in a large family. Very smiling,...
  • Greg
    Australia Australia
    Our room, the food in the resorts restaurant and staff were outstanding. Every staff member we spoke to always had a smile and did their best to provide to any of our requests... We would recommend this holiday to any body who would like to...
  • Donna
    Australia Australia
    Beautifully presented. Pool area gorgeous. Plunge pool was excellent. Restaurant on site was wonderful.
  • Wayne
    Australia Australia
    Great location. Well kept & maintained. Very friendly staff

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi! Would you accomodate a family with 6, 5 and 2 year old?

    HI -yes - our 2 Bedroom Villas are perfect for a family of this size
    Answered on 6 July 2022
  • Hi! Is there a swimming pool for the general use? Other than the rooms with pools? Thanks 😊

    Hi, Yes we have a large salt water pool for all guests to use. Thanks Fiona
    Answered on 16 October 2021
  • Are there 2 bedrooms

    Hi, Thanks for your question. The coral villas are one room, they do have capacity for children on the day beds, but you are all in the same room. ..
    Answered on 7 November 2021
  • May I know if I can go to scuba dive there?

    We have waves and a reef here, which makes it not ideal for diving. There are many great locations on the island that are great for diving, and we ca..
    Answered on 19 September 2022
  • Hi, is there snorkelling from the beach at this property?

    HI - there is no snorkeling at Tamanu as we have a beautiful sand beach with waves! There is great snorkeling just down the road at The Reef Zoologic..
    Answered on 6 July 2022
  • Is the beach nice. Has it clear waters. What is the sea temperature. How big is tge swimming pool. Is there an adults only pool.

    We have a beautiful white sand beach, with waves breaking over the reef. Sea Temperature would range from 26-28 degrees. The pool is a nice size, bu..
    Answered on 19 September 2022
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Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International • European
    • Ambience
      Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at Tamanu on the Beach
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Sofa bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Snorkeling
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Air conditioning
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Saltwater pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 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

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property can accommodate children over the age of 3.

Airport Transfers are available from the International airport. Please contact Tamanu On The Beach in advance if you want to use this service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

FAQs about Tamanu on the Beach

  • The prices at Tamanu on the Beach may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Tamanu on the Beach on this page.

  • Tamanu on the Beach has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant
  • Tamanu on the Beach offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkeling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Beach
    • Badminton equipment
    • Swimming pool
    • Horseback riding
    • Spa facilities
    • Bicycle rental
    • Private beach area
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Room options at Tamanu on the Beach include:

    • Villa
  • Tamanu on the Beach is 7.5 miles from the center of Port Vila. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Tamanu on the Beach is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.