HOLIDAY INN RESORT VANUATU
Tassiriki Park, Port Vila, Efate, Vanuatu
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Lagoon Swimming Ban
Currently there is no swimming permitted in the lagoon areas at this resort. For more information refer to this statement from the Vanuatu Tourism Office.
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OUR Thoughts on Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu
The Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu has a fantastic location on a quiet section of the Erakor Lagoon and only a few minutes from town. This property was one of the first resorts built in Vanuatu and over the years has taken on many changes and improvements. In the last three or four years Holiday Inn has taken over, the whole place has been extensively improved and refurbished and is now, once again, a very good Resort.
The moment you arrive, you know you are in for a treat as you enter the remarkable traditional Melanesian-style lobby building with its soaring roof. The 2 accommodation wings run off this lobby, one to each side. A lounge and bar at the far end of the lobby is dwarfed by the space in this place and there is a lovely terrace or veranda running off the lobby behind the bar which affords a panoramic view of the whole resort. This is a great place for an evening snack and cocktail while taking in the nightly entertainment.
The lobby, the entrance to the accommodation blocks and access to the Day Spa is at this high point of the Resort. The lovely Veranda Restaurant, which serves breakfast and dinner (and from which there are more spectacular views), is one floor down and one of the swimming pools also runs off at this level. The main swimming pool and its beachside Pool Bar (which serves lunch and dinner as well as all day snacks) is a little further down surrounded by a perfect white sand beach. The tennis courts are a little further along the beach. There is a well-stocked gymnasium beside the beach where guests enjoy special views while exercising and don’t overlook the on-site 9-hole golf course which combines both the “mainland” and the resort's private Erongo Island in its layout.
We are particularly pleased with the way Holiday Inn has incorporated “quiet zones” within a very family-friendly resort and although there are always families staying here and the kids have a great time, there are plenty of places for guests travelling without children to enjoy a quiet spot away from the children if they so choose. One such place is the Casino Lounge and even if you are not having a flutter, it's a lovely spot for a snack and a cocktail or two. The normal tariff at Holiday Inn Vanuatu includes full buffet breakfast which comprises everything from cold meats to pastries, cereals and fruit to a live-action egg station.
Don’t overlook the options of a private Romantic Dinner for two on the lagoon front with your own personal waiter, or a private BBQ with your friends or family. The BBQ is cooked by a personal chef. Another favourite is the spectacular “Fire Show” held each Thursday evening – don’t miss it!
Resort Facilities:
● 138 Guest Rooms
● Restaurants
● Resort Hub/Lobby Shop
● Outdoor Tennis Courts
● Day Spa
● Lounge & Pool Bar
● Adjacent Casino
● Complimentary Self-Parking
● Tour Desk
● Private Beach
● 24-Hour Reception
● Internet Kiosk
● Kids' Club
● Swimming Pools
● Health & Fitness Centre
What Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu Say About Themselves
“For fun, adventure or relaxation, Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu is set amongst 60 acres of tropical palms on the peaceful Erakor Lagoon. Take advantage of all that this recently refurbished resort has to offer, with designated quiet and active zones, stylish guest rooms, a variety of dining options, indoor and outdoor meeting facilities, water sports, swimming pools, tennis courts, kids club, golf course, casino and day spa.
The hotel’s Erakor Ballroom and Valea meeting space provides exceptional indoor and outdoor meeting facilities, and the hotel also features a unique Namele Day Spa, two luxurious outdoor swimming pools, and the newly refurbished Palms Casino. The views from the rooms include lush gardens, blue lagoons, and a golf course. The hotel boasts 5 dining areas. Breakfast, buffet and à la carte dinners are served daily. There is an extensive wine list from New Zealand, Australia and France. Get to experience the island lifestyle at Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu.
The Day Spa is a haven for self-indulgence created to restore harmony. Its unique feature is the combination of traditional ni-Vanuatu healing remedies with classic French spa therapies. The Hot Rocks Massage, which utilizes smooth, heated, local volcanic rocks to produce a balance of well-being and energy, is one of the most popular items on the spa menu.”
Notice on Lagoon Restrictions
The restriction is on swimming, fishing & diving only. No hotel facilities have been impacted, hotel swimming pools, cabanas by the lagoon and our pool bar facilities are open as normal. There is no restriction on use of kayaks and catamarans.
Your Accommodation Options
Holiday Inn Vanuatu accommodation types are rooms and suites. There are two, 2 to 3 storey hotel-style accommodation wings, each one accessed directly off each side of the spectacular lobby and these house the rooms and suites.
Accommodation Categories
(in ascending order of tariff)
Standard Room (Previously named Garden View):
At 28m2 in area, the Standard Rooms generally face the pretty tropical gardens at the entrance to the Holiday Inn and the driveway into the resort. The rooms are spacious and have been refurbished in a subtle island style. Each has a pleasant little balcony overlooking the gardens and Lilly ponds. All rooms are air-conditioned and have ceiling fans, a tea/coffee facility, high speed internet connectivity, personal safe, movie channels, cable TV and ensuite bathroom.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 Adults or 2 Adults & 2 Children
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds.
Additional Bedding: 1 single rollaway bed can be added to rooms configured with a King Bed.
A complimentary cot for a baby may be added
Resort View Rooms:
Resort View Rooms are 28m2 and their balconies generally face over the inner resort grounds and the resort’s golf course which runs along a gentle rise and slopes down to the lagoon in the middle distance. Resort View Rooms are the same size and have the same amenities as the Garden and Lagoon View Rooms - all rooms are air-conditioned and have ceiling fans, tea/coffee facility, high speed internet connectivity, personal safe, movie channels, cable TV and ensuite bathroom.
Some rooms interconnect internally with their neighbours making Resort View Rooms an ideal option for families.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 Adults or 2 Adults & 2 Children
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds.
Additional Bedding: 1 single rollaway bed can be added to rooms configured with a King Bed.
A complimentary cot for a baby may be added
King Suites:
At 56m2 the 2 King Suites have the same outlook as the Resort View Rooms. Each Suite comprises a separate bedroom and separate living room and comes with air-conditioning and ceiling fans, tea/coffee facility, mini bar, high speed internet connectivity, personal safe, movie channels, cable TV and 2 ensuite bath rooms. The living room is furnished with a good-sized desk and chair as well as a lounge settee, and lounge chair.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 Adults or 2 Adults & 1 Child
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed.
Additional Bedding: 1 single rollaway bed can be added.
A complimentary cot for a baby may be added
Family Suites:
For a family looking for extra space, the three 56m2 Family Suites comprise 2 rooms, one contains a King Bed and the other, (with a Banyan Tree theme), contains a super-size set of bunks. Having the bunks provides plenty of free space for children to relax and play. Family Suites face the golf course with the lagoon in the middle distance. There are 2 ensuite bathrooms
Maximum Occupancy with existing bedding: 2 Adults & 3 Children
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed & 1 set of Bunks
Additional Bedding: 1 single rollaway bed can be added.
A complimentary cot for a baby may be added
Getting To and From Holiday Inn Vanuatu
Our Specialists will include meet and greet airport service and airport transfers in your package arrangements as required/agreed.
Moving between Holiday Inn Vanuatu and downtown Port Vila is easy. It would be a good half hour walk (not recommended in the heat of the day), but the on-site taxi parking ensures there are always plenty of taxis around and at a cost of approximately 500 Vatu to town, they are a cheap mode of transport for couples or families. The local mini-bus communal taxi-style service also operates to and from the resort and will take you anywhere you want to go for a very reasonable price. In spite of driving being on the right hand side of the road, getting around by rental car is easy and enjoyable – just make sure the vehicle is licensed to travel on unsealed roads if you want to travel even slightly off the beaten track.
Families & Kids
Holiday Inn is a very family-friendly resort and offers a good range of family-friendly policies and services.
Kids Eat Free.
When accompanied by a dining adult, children aged 12 years and under eat all meals free when they order from the kids’ menu in the hotel restaurant.
Conditions:
- This programme is limited to 4 children per
dining family per meal or 2 children per
parent per meal.
Kids Stay Free:
Children aged 12 years and under stay free at Holiday Inn Vanuatu when sharing a room with parents and utilising existing bedding. For this policy, room occupancy per guest room is limited to a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children. Should individual room types be capable of taking additional children, charges will be levied for the extra child/children.
Kids’ Club:
A professional Kids’ Club is available for children aged 3 to 12 years. Known as “The Total Club” (“Total” is the word for “Turtle” in the local Bislama language). This modern, colourful and well-equipped club is available for house guests and is open 9:00am to 9:00pm daily. “The Total Club” has a sandpit and trampoline which kids really enjoy.
The Kids’ Club is a complimentary activity.
Babysitting & Nanny Service
Babysitting and Nanny Services are available at a reasonable charge.
Check-in/Check Out
Hotel standard check-in and check-out times.
Check In Time: 2:00pm
Check Out Time: 11:00am
Early Check-in prior to 2:00pm is only available if guests book and pay for the night preceding actual arrival date.
Late Check-out after 11:00am and up to 6:00pm is subject to availability and is charged at 50% of the per night rate of the accommodation occupied.
The information on this page is correct as at 01 September 2023 and is based on our supplier contracts which are valid for stays to 31 March 2025. All information shown is subject to change without notice.