The Melanesian Port Vila

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Staff

8.9

About this property

Located just 5 minutes’ walk from Port Vila town centre, The Melanesian Port Vila features a choice of 2 restaurants with cultural entertainment by the poolside. Continental buffet breakfast is included. Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool and 2 tennis courts with night lights. Free Wi-Fi is available. 24-hour reception is available. All rooms at The Melanesian Port Vila Hotel feature cable TV, in-house movies, refrigerator with minibar and coffee/tea making facilities. Each has an in-room safe, hairdryer and ironing facilities. Oasis Poolside Bar & Grill features cultural entertainment and a variety of tropical cocktails. Guests can try Vanuatu-Western fusion cuisine at Le Melanesian Restaurant. Bauerfield International Airport is a 10-minute drive away. It is a 10-minute drive to Pango Beach, which is famous for surfing.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guests who stayed here loved

Michael
Canada Canada
“The staff was very helpful. Breakfast was better than your normal inclusive breakfast.”
Gillian
Australia Australia
“I have stayed in two different apartments there, both were clean and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful, they made you feel important. The nearby restaurant was also very handy. It was very welcoming and thoughtful to receive a...”
Christine
Australia Australia
“An exceptional close to town hotel that takes pride in delivering great food, service and facilities.”
Alexandra
New Zealand New Zealand
“Central but unfortunately not much happening in the centre since the earthquake. Easy to catch the local bus.”
Richard
Australia Australia
“Great location, friendly staff and onsite restaurant was very good.”
Jennifer
Australia Australia
“Our room was spacious and very clean, and the staff are warm and very friendly. Pool area is lovely. The restaurant Casa Mia very good for breakfast and dinner. Great location within walking distance to town.”
Amelie
Australia Australia
“Nice breakfast, lovely staff, attentive and helpful, loved the pool, loved the high sunny position we had for our room”
Jessica
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was great and the pool area was beautiful”
Ken
New Zealand New Zealand
“Accommodated at short notice and welcomed by friendly helpful staff. Great food.”
Chilenye
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Hotel was very family friendly. The atmosphere of the restaurant during breakfast was superb. The room was very spacious. The Sunday evening buffet with the cultural music performance lit up the atmosphere. The buffet food was delicious. Vanuatu...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Casa Mia
  • Cuisine
    Italian
Oasis Poolside Restaurant
  • Open for
    Brunch • Lunch
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Romantic

House rules

The Melanesian Port Vila takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Oasis Poolside Bar & Grill and a poolside cultural entertainment is not available till 01 April 2023.

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