The Melanesian Port Vila Hotel

“Comfortable and culturally interesting”

I had a 1-bedroom apartment to myself. There were to be 2 of us but my friend pulled out at the last minute. The hotel had set up a second bed for him in the spacious living area at no extra charge. The apartment was spacious and clean, with a well-stocked kitchenette. There was no fresh milk i… lisää

I had a 1-bedroom apartment to myself. There were to be 2 of us but my friend pulled out at the last minute. The hotel had set up a second bed for him in the spacious living area at no extra charge. The apartment was spacious and clean, with a well-stocked kitchenette. There was no fresh milk in the fridge and it wasn’t strictly available from room service, but one of the young staff went out of his way to bring me some in a big cup. It was a long hot climb up the stairs to the second floor, and no lift. I needed the exercise, but it wouldn’t suit the elderly or frail. And of course a man carried my suitcase up and back. The wifi was pretty good, and there was a lovely big TV screen that was uncomplicated to work, if like me you were happy with ABC and SBS. I was there for the weekly Sunday night barbecue and cultural show, which was terrific. You could tell it was authentic local people taking part in the singing and dancing including women and children, demonstrating a culture that is still alive to an important extent. The main host man was happy to demonstrate how traditional instruments had been adapted to use modern materials like glass in some cases. There was no fakery.

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“Below expectation”

Property in need of maintenance and basic tidy up. Peeling paint on rails etc. Staff were pleasant but appeared to be limited in their capacity to assist. Eg when I asked about transport told to go down to road and hail a bus. In my experience other places have phoned for transport. The restaurant… lisää

Property in need of maintenance and basic tidy up. Peeling paint on rails etc. Staff were pleasant but appeared to be limited in their capacity to assist. Eg when I asked about transport told to go down to road and hail a bus. In my experience other places have phoned for transport. The restaurant, Casa Mia, was extremely good for both dinner and breakfast. Staff were welcoming and attentive. Food was well presented and tasty.

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“Work in progress!”

Spacious 1 brm apartment. Comfy bed & friendly staff. Resort is tired and needs some improvement. Great Italian restaurant on site and a casino. Pool is closed due to renovation and little pool Bar packs a mean passionfruit cocktail. Streaming country and Western music consistently, are we in Tex… lisää

Spacious 1 brm apartment. Comfy bed & friendly staff. Resort is tired and needs some improvement. Great Italian restaurant on site and a casino. Pool is closed due to renovation and little pool Bar packs a mean passionfruit cocktail. Streaming country and Western music consistently, are we in Texas? Would be great to hear Pacific Island music.

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