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Set in a beautiful waterfront location, Turtle Bay Lodge is a 20-minute drive from Luganville and a 25-minute drive from Santo-Pekoa International Airport. Located half way to the famous Champagne Beach and a leisurely kayak from both the Riri and Matevulu Blue Holes it is the ideal place to experience Santo. You can relax in the grounds of the resort, swim in the outdoor pool or enjoy a range of watersport activities. Snorkel the coral reef on one side of the property or laze in the calm waters of the bay on the other. Kayak across to Turtle Island or one of the Blue Holes. The tour desk can help organize a range of Santo activities or you may choose to rent one of the on-site cars to see the island yourself. Turtle Bay Lodge guests enjoy free continental breakfast and free WiFi. All fan-cooled rooms boast a patio with sea views. They feature a fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and an private bathroom. The Salty Dog Bar and Restaurant is open daily, serving cocktails and an extensive menu of local seafood, organic beef and vegetables and pizzas. Your free continental breakfast includes toast or cereals, fruit salad, lime juice and coffee. An airport shuttle service and access to guest laundry facilities are available for an additional charge. Turtle Bay Lodge now has its own PADI Dove Center Dove @ Turtle Bay Lodge providing PADI training and daily diveing on the East Coast of Santo. With Amazing untouched, uncrowded reef's.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Fishing

Canoeing

Hiking


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
and
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
6.7
High score for Luganville

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paulk
    Australia Australia
    Great waterfront location with lovely views and various snorkeling and other water activities options. Friendly staff and very helpful, friendly and accommodating managers. Nice restaurant with great breakfast and other lunch & dinner meal options
  • Walter
    Australia Australia
    Very pleasant outlook from restaurant with good food and coctails.
  • Gabriela
    Australia Australia
    We really loved the place and the staff who were all showing an exceptional level of care. We felt welcomed from the first moment and throughout our stay, as the management tried their very best to make our time enjoyable. There are plenty of...
  • David
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Food was great, staff were friendly and the location was amazing. Being able to kayak to the blue holes right from the resort was amazing.
  • Thomas
    United States United States
    Staff were super helpful. Location close to blue pools and short drive to the gorgeous Champagne Beach
  • Sxmate
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The staff were incredibly friendly and we appreciated the efforts they took to keep the place clean and bug free. The restaurant dinners were nice :). Loved that we had a choice of three blue holes we could kayak up to from the hotel itself. also...
  • Dougie
    Australia Australia
    From the moment I arrived, I couldn't have felt more welcome and relaxed. Great facilities and restaurant. My flight was cancelled and the crew were at the airport to take us all back to stay back in our rooms for another night; we were welcomed...
  • Rebecca
    Australia Australia
    Great location in the middle of most of the main attractions. Lovely facilities and the restaurant was good and reasonably priced. Staff were helpful and friendly. Would recommend staying.
  • Kate
    Australia Australia
    The attention to detail by the personnel running the resort and their responsiveness to our needs
  • Kate
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful place, beautiful hosts, highly recommended! Great to have kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling kit, etc readily available and we loved our room, deck and our very own mini-beach. We wouldn't hesitate to visit again and to highly recommend...

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Salty Dog Bar and Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Restaurant #2
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Resort facilities at Turtle Bay Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free parking
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Waterslide
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Full-body massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French

House rules
Turtle Bay Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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 18 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

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
VUV 1,600 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
VUV 1,600 per person, per night

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.

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

Transfers are available to and from Santo-Pekoa International Airport. These are charged at AUD $35 per room booking, each way. Please inform Turtle Bay Lodge in advance if you want to use this service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Turtle Bay Lodge 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Turtle Bay Lodge

  • Turtle Bay Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Neck massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Horseback riding
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Full-body massage
    • Swimming pool
    • Back massage
    • Live music/Performance
  • Room options at Turtle Bay Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Family
  • Check-in at Turtle Bay Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Turtle Bay Lodge is 10.6 miles from the center of Luganville. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Turtle Bay Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Turtle Bay Lodge has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant #2
    • Salty Dog Bar and Restaurant
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

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