The folk at Pacific Lagoon are proud of their apartments, they are self-contained, spacious, good value and children friendly but they don’t serve colourful cocktails or have a swimming pool so they won’t suit every visitor’s needs or wants. Here’s a thumbnail guide to some other resorts in and around Port Vila. If you like, we can book these resorts for you (or give you further information), just email us.

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Family Resorts

• Le Lagon: A quality resort on Erakor Lagoon with bungalow style rooms, restaurant, snack bar, pool and poolside bar, watersports, golf, tennis, activities and a Kids Club.
• Le Meridien: Also a quality resort. Mostly hotel style accommodation apart from the exclusive 'Lagoon Bungalows’. There are 2 pools (one with poolside bar and snacks), restaurant, golf course, tennis, watersports, Kids Club and Palms Casino.
• Chantilly’s on the Bay: Boutique, stylish but casual, in a harbour setting a few minutes walk from Vila town. There is a kitchenette in the studio and one-bedroom apartments and all have balconies facing the harbour. The restaurant, Tilly's, has a bar and an innovative menu that pleases locals and guests.
• Poppys on the Lagoon: Self contained, very comfortable, up market 1, 2 and 3 bedroom townhouse style accommodation on the lagoon with swimming pools and BBQ area. Guests wanting to dine out with a charge back facility can dine at Mangoes Restaurant.
• Hideaway Island Resort: The accommodation is comfortable, it’s 15 minutes out of town and five minutes on the ferry. It is perfect for those who want to get away from it all and spend a lot of time in the water - the snorkelling is excellent and there is a resident dive operation.
• The Melanesian: Just a walk up the hill from the town centre, this is ideal for budget family holidays or people on business. The motel style rooms are well-appointed (some are self-contained), there’s a pool, pool bar and nightly entertainment, the Sunset Bar, Club 21 (gaming machines) and Gino’s, an Italian restaurant open 24 hours.
• Kaiviti Motel: Also ideal for the budget conscious – clean, spacious comfortable motel-style rooms (all self-contained), a good swimming pool and the ‘best hamburgers in town’ at the poolside snack bar.
• Benjor Reef Resort: The resort about 15 minutes the other side of Vila at Devil’s Point. The restaurant (Officer’s Club) is good and some duplex bungalows have been finished. They also have large 5 bedroom villas that comes with staff that may suit some families.
• Erakor Island Resort: Recently refurbished, this resort is five minutes by bus/car from Port Vila and another 5 minutes on the free 24-hour ferry (opposite Pacific Lagoon Apartments). There are 22 bungalows, restaurant and bar, watersports and Day Spa. While the resort welcomes families, there are only 4 family bungalows and the ambience is more for couples, especially with Deluxe Spa Bungalows. There is a beach for children, but no pool and no Kids Club. There is a large bungalow (Starfish Lodge) for groups.
• Fatumaru Lodge: Opened in mid-2004 there are eight seafront units, self-contained with air-conditioning. There’s a small swimming pool and it is a walk to town. Couples will feel at home here and there are adjoining rooms for families at a discounted rate.

Resorts For Couples

• Iririki Island Resort: Another quality resort (recently refurbished) located in Port Vila harbour, aimed at couples (no kids policy). Bungalow accommodation, swimming pool, Day Spa, watersports and Michener’s Restaurant. Free ferry (3 minutes across the harbour) 24 hours to Vila.
• Breaka's Beach Resort: Also 'adult themed' with 15 bungalows (Beachfront and Garden), swimming pool with swim-up bar and restaurant and 10 minutes from town.
• Le Meridien Lagoon Bungalows: While part of the family resort complex, these exclusive overwater bungalows sit on their own little island connected to the main resort by a suspension bridge.
• Mangoes: Also Adults Only boutique bungalow style overlooking the lagoon with a restaurant, 2 swimming pools and a fifteen-minute walk from town. Children may dine in part of the restaurant.
• Tradewinds: Situated above Poppy’s, Tradewinds has just six self-contained bungalows, barbecue area and swimming pool. Comfortable, affordable and handy to town.
• Vila Chaumieres: Charming boutique bungalow style accommodation on the outskirts of town. Slightly rustic, but in a lovely lagoon setting with a good restaurant. No pool or activities – a place for honeymooners or those wanting to escape to relax with a good book.
• Tamanu Beach Club: 20 minutes from Vila this resort is in a lovely beach setting with five quality French Colonial cottages and a fine restaurant. A night or two will certainly hit the unwind button and is highly recommended for a day trip to enjoy a leisurely lunch.
• Paradise Cove Resort: Comfortable self-contained bungalow accommodation at Pango Cove with a fine Italian restaurant and swimming pool.
• Sunset Bungalows: Opened in mid-2004 these 10 bungalows are all lagoon front with air-conditioning, satellite TV and a ‘Balinese’ feel. With a no children under 18 policy there’s a swimming pool, bar and restaurant.