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Aore Island Resort

4.0 star property
Travelers recharge on sun-kissed shores at this island retreat where turquoise waters invite boat tours and the pool offers peaceful lounging

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Aore Island Resort welcomes visitors to an oceanfront haven blending island atmosphere with upscale comfort. Enjoy local breakfast specialties, relax at the beach or poolside, indulge in spa massages, water sports like fishing and skiing, and savor gourmet dining with ocean views.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Room options

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Studio Beachfront | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

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Highlights

Furnished balcony
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 Bedroom Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
  • Partial ocean view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Studio Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 Bedroom Beachfront | Balcony

1 Bedroom Beachfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
  • Ocean view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Beachfront with Plunge Pool | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Studio Beachfront with Plunge Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Private plunge pool
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Aore Island, Aore Island Resort is near the airport and on the beach. SS President Coolidge and Santo Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Unity Park and Millenium Cave. Scuba diving offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Aore Island travel guide
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Map
Aore, Aore Island, Aore Road

What's nearby

  • Luganville
    Luganville Market
    32 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Luganville
    Matevulu Blue Hole
    61 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Unity Park
    32 min drive - 3.6 km
  • SS President Coolidge
    41 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Santo Golf Course
    45 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Luganville (SON-Santo-Pekoa Intl.)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Tú Cafe & Restaurant
  • Natangora Cafe
    2 min drive
  • Smuggler’s Seafood Restaurant & Bar
  • Ali Baba
    1 min drive
  • Hotel Santo
    2 min drive

About this property

Aore Island Resort

Upscale family-friendly resort by the ocean
Consider a stay at Aore Island Resort and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a marina, and a free daily manager's reception. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and sun loungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and ocean views. Enjoy onsite activities like water skiing, rowing/canoeing, and boat tours. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a garden.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free bicycle rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, wedding services, and a porter/bellhop
  • A living plant wall, outdoor furniture, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Aore Island Resort have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, as well as amenities like safes and minibars.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • The Beach Bar
  • The Nakamal Restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snorkeling
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between February 05 and February 19.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Administrative fee: VUV 100 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: VUV 3500 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: VUV 1750 (roundtrip), (from 3 to 14 years old)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Aore Island Resort
Aore Hotel Santo
Aore Island Hotel Espiritu Santo
Aore Resort Santo
Aore Resort Santo
Aore Hotel Santo
Aore Island Resort Resort
Aore Island Resort Aore Island
Aore Island Resort Resort Aore Island

Frequently asked questions

Does Aore Island Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Aore Island Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Aore Island Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Aore Island Resort?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Aore Island Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–8:00 PM on request. A fee of VUV 3500 per person applies.

Where is Aore Island Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Aore Island resort is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Luganville Market and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Unity Park. Santo Golf Course and Millenium Cave are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Aore Island Resort Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a real 5 star resort! Accomodation, restaurant, beach, service, staff etc - the best!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms spotless, staff delightful
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Des

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort overlooking the bay, great food, friendly staff, snorkelling off the beach, regular boat to Luganville.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort in a very private location on a small island off the coast of Espiritu Santo. Fantastic chef and lovely people.

10/10 Excellent

Halle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will be back!

We had a great time at Aore Island Resort. The room was spacious and comfortable. The staff friendly and food was fantastic. There's lots to do around the property or the shuttle boat runs several times a day to drop you off in Luganville to catch a tour or explore on your own.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our absolute favourite spot in Vanuatu, property is amazing, all the staff and rooms were amazing, plenty of activities and tours available. Special mention to the owners Lisa, Brad and Daughter Montana. Above and beyond always keen for a chat. We will be back. Hope you had a good week off for the wedding!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bungalows on lovely snorkelling beach

From the time you arrive Ann and the Aore staff are welcoming. The bungalows are right on the beach with snorkelling straight out the front. A 20 min boat ride takes you across to Luganville where friendly local taxi drivers take you to whatever adventure you fancy. There is a lot of exciting things to do on Espiritu Santo - we were there for a week with two teenage boys and Kayaked from Oyster Bay to Matevulu Blue hole, went jungle and beach horseriding with Megan at Lope Lope and went to Riri Blue Hole where we jumped off the tarzan rope. Rest of our days we snorkelled at Aore which is the perfect base to come back to and relax. We miss Aore!

10/10 Excellent

Josip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OMG what a fantastic resort! We had the best 5 days at Aore Island Resort. The resort is beautifully maintained with lush tropical gardens and the bungalows have been designed and fitted out beautifully with so much attention to detail. Beds and pillows are very comfy and you can fall asleep and wake up to the sound of the ocean. You can snorkel from your doorstep and admire beautifully coral fish. There a a couple of lion fish right under the jetty and heaps of Nemos. Kajaks and subs are free to use. The food is outstanding - 5 star restaurant quality! And always prepared with love and served with a smile. They have a small menu that changes every day for lunch and dinner and offers a great variety of fish, seafood, meat and vegan options plus a outdoor pizza oven at the beach bar. The passionfruit cheesecake is a must! 😋 All staff are wonderful and make your stay that extra special. We had a beautiful jetty dinner to celebrate a special birthday. Big thank you to everyone at Aore Island Resort - we loved our stay and will definitely be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming resort, we would definitely go again

Very nice resort, well maintained, perfectly decorated and in an amazing location. A few more options at the restaurant and a bit more entertainment in the evenings would totally add to it
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax and unwind in an amazing location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities well kept and rooms pleasant. Although free kayaks are advertised there was only 2 singles and three doubles all without back supports for all the guests but also used by visiting 'yachties'
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fremragende resort og snorkling

Fremragende lille ferie resort, hvor værtsparret sørger for et højt serviceniveau. God snorkling foran hotellet. Dykning er muligt hos nabo, Aore Adventure. Fremragende mad. Vandet i pool var koldt.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting , gardens were immaculate , could do with more lighting along the stepped path at night ! Food was a little disappointing, the continental breakfast was often ran out of choices at any time at breakfast , and the main meals tended to be very sauce heavy when more lighter dressings would have been a nicer alternative, otherwise a great location and nice accommodation, pool and beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience!

It was a very nice stay, the bungalow in frobt of the beach is amazing, very private. Excellent for couple but also for family. You can use 4×4 bike, in good condition. The staff is extremly friendly. The restaurant is amazing, good cook, excellent meat! Overall very happy ! They have transport for the main island and can pick you up at tve airport for 1200vuv.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good experience.Restaurant is the low point

Great location. The bungalows are really nice and you have your own private beach, with lounge chairs. You can snorkel from there. Take a kayak. The room itself is also nicely decorated. Main low point was the food in the restaurant. Only a dozen of options and mostly western food (burgers, pizza) without healthy choices or local food either which was a bit disappointing. We were also greeted by the managers who are really nice. Staff was not that friendly, compared to cheaper places we went to in Santo.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location and super friendly staff. Lots of great snorkeling at your doorstep and only a quick 10 min ferry ride into Lugenville. We also used the babysitting service and the lady looking after our daughter was fabulous with her. The hotel also has mountain bikes you can use to explore the island which was great. Overall would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, New South Wales, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved Vanuatu and we loved Aore Island Resort -- it's beautiful, quiet and peaceful, with amazing hosts and fabulous food. You can do lots (especially with regular ferry rides to/from the island) or you can do nothing -- perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

kasia, Melbourne AU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded to the honeymoon bungalow with a private pool! Thank you! - very secluded location... Free ferry a few times a day to the mainland is a bonus. We are snorkeling fanatics and we enjoyed the abundance of fish right in front of the resort. There is not much coral but variety of fish makes it. A short trip to the coffee plantation is worth it. Overall wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Claudia, sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome experience

We had a lovely experience at this Resort, the staff is super friendly and all the conditions and facilities are always clean, organised. The food was just perfect and they provide bicycles to have a look around! The beaches are always clean and there is a boat at different times of the day to go to the town. We stayed in one of the beachfront cabins and it was just glorious! There was only a little spot that was a bit uncomfortable: By accident, I broke a tap of a water dispenser in the restaurant, obviously, I told immediately to the staff what happened and that it was an accident, etc. After a few days, one of the managers told me that the water jar fixing was going to be charged to me as that item only could be found in Australia. At first, I thought, well, it seems fair but then I realised that it was a silly accident! I did not break that tap in purpose and I wasn't being irresponsible or malicious. I was feeling terrible and ashamed but also, I thought that this kind of resorts must have a backup for this kind of situations. I spoke with one of the owners and he told me that they were going to let it go, I felt he did not very agree but I thanked him for the gesture. I saw the jar fixed a few days after as well. But, the day we did the checkout, I saw that they charged me around $50 dollar for the jar! At this point, I did not say anything to not ruin a perfect holiday and I paid for it but, I don't know what to think. Anyway, the rest of our stay was perfect!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

holidayaway, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Island resort

Aore island is a short 10 min motor boat ride across from the main island of Santo - the free water taxi for guests goes over and back to the main island a few times a day at fixed times. The situation is beautiful and our waterfront bungalow had a lovely private feel. There's a main open sided meeting house/ restaurant & bar area which has indoor and outdoor options and comfy chairs to hang out in too. We had a lovely 6 day stay and took advantage of the resort bikes to explore the beautiful island of Aore, kayaks and paddleboards to use, plus lovely snorkeling from the resort beach. The local staff were super lovely and always had a smile for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Chengjie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is dirty with insects and mosquitoes and not value for the money. It is only one star resort. I don’t recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for 3 nights and loved every moment. There were SUP boards, kayaks, bikes, snorkling, a beach and pool. The food and service was excellent. We stayed in a beach front villa which was amazing. Great for a family or romantic getaway! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peace and rest

Great place to unwind and relax . No cars no TV, swim, snorkel, read, sleep. Bliss
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel

Wonderful hotel and lovely staff. We were meet at the ferry and every handled for us. The room was lovely and very comfortable. Any problem was dealt with quickly and the food at the restaurant was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017