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Aquana Beach Resort

3.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront resort with snorkeling

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Poolside bar
Minibar, individually decorated, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds
Property amenity
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Eratap Road, Eratap, Efate
  • Place, 83 Islands Distillery
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Tana Russet Plaza
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Vila Market
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Port Vila Airport (VLI)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, video-game console

Deluxe Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms

  • Water view
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, individually decorated, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, individually decorated, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Beachside

  • Beach view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Eratap

On the beach.Stay at this Eratap resort and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of National Museum and Tana Russet Plaza. Port Vila Market is within 9 miles (15 km) and Mele Bay is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • 83 Islands Distillery - 12 min drive - 7.0 km
  • University of the South Pacific - 18 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Tana Russet Plaza - 20 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Port Vila Market - 20 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Iririki Island - 21 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Port Vila Airport (VLI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterfall - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Port Vila Central Market - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Nambawan Café & Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Brewery Bar and Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Banyan Beach Bar - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Aquana Beach Resort

Family-friendly beachfront resort with snorkeling
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Summer fun is a breeze at Aquana Beach Resort with activities like surfing/body boarding, snorkeling, and kayaking.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach resort also offers a complimentary children's club, an outdoor pool, and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Eratap resort.

  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 9 buildings
  • Built in 2011
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Aquana Beach Resort offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated accommodations have separate dining areas. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels and video-game consoles.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Free children's club
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Video game console

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: VUV 500

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for VUV 2500.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: VUV 2000 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: VUV 1000 (one-way), (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • Late check-out fee: VUV 500 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: VUV 2500.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Aquana Beach Resort Resort
Aquana Beach Eratap
Aquana Beach Resort
Aquana Beach Resort Eratap
Aquana Beach Resort Eratap
Aquana Beach Resort Resort Eratap

Frequently asked questions

How close is Aquana Beach Resort to the airport?

Aquana Beach Resort is 10.4 mi (30-min drive) away from the Port Vila Airport (VLI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Aquana Beach Resort have an airport shuttle?

Aquana Beach Resort offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of VUV 2000 per person, one-way.

How close is Aquana Beach Resort to the beach?

This resort is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Aquana Beach Resort offer free breakfast?

Aquana Beach Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Aquana Beach Resort?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Aquana Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Aquana Beach Resort?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does Aquana Beach Resort have a pool?

Aquana Beach Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Aquana Beach Resort have a restaurant?

Aquana Beach Resort is home to Aquana, which features ocean views, a beachfront location, and al fresco dining.

Does Aquana Beach Resort have a spa?

This resort doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Aquana Beach Resort to downtown Eratap?

Aquana Beach Resort is 0.8 mi away from Eratap.

Aquana Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing! The owners and staff were beautiful and went above and beyond to accomodate us and make our stay just perfect. Food was amazing, plenty to do and any transport, activities, etc staff arranged for us hassle free. Will definitely be back 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and the nannies cant help you enough. Lovely spot for you to totally relax with a little help for the nannies so you can enjoy some quality time with the wife.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Feel like part of a family at this lovely hotel instead of a room number. Roving nannies are fantastic and will help even with babies and toddlers. Kids club is relaxed and informal. A great hotel for families with kids under 8. Will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Relaxing, quiet and fun

We stayed as a couple for 9 nights in July and enjoyed our time here. Everybody else had young children who were well behaved and we had a bungalow further from the pool and nanny area. This is a great place for young families. The evening performances by local people were great. We often did kayaking to the islands out in the lagoon and twice stopped in for lunch at the nearby upmarket Eratap resort. Big thanks to Rose and owners for arranging a rental car, day trip to Lelepah island and overnight to the volcano at Tanna island, you were very efficient, knowledgeable and friendly.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service, nannies were superb. Kids had a ball and didn’t want to leave Accommodation clean but not 5 star
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely resort with only a small number of rooms giving you a personal feel. The staff did everything they can to please and ensure a relaxing enjoyable holiday. They have nanny's that are available for free to play with the kids while you are in the resort. While we want to enjoy the holiday with the kids, the kids enjoyed the time with the nanny's including doing special activities like weaving, local style cooking and adventuring to a nearby island. The nanny's are from the local village thus helping to support the community.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time staying at Aquana, the staff are friendly and will do above and beyond to make your stay an awesome one. Kids had heaps of fun, the kayaks were free you can kayak to a number of islands opposite the resort. It is a bit removed from the main road so you need to get a bus or hire a driver / car to go around, otherwise you won't have much to do. We had a great time the 3 nights we stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location with fantastic o'onsite nanny's' who helps out with the kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

COL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Food was inconsistent, expensive and generally slow to arrive. A few of us came down with a stomach bug which has been ongoing.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Relaxing family holiday

Nice stay. Relaxing thanks to the nannies and the lovely staff. Beds are uncomfortable unfortunately and some furnitures need updating. Grounds are immaculate.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Good for families with kids

Most staff are nice and friendly. It's a great place to have a bit break from the kids for parents. Overall food are nice but limited choice for kids menu and food are salty.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Child friendly resort

The staff were great. The food was great. The service was great. However, while the single beds were comfortable, the queen bed was hard and unfortable. The pillows were also all unfortable. The airconditioning worked wonderfully. The bathroom, while basic, was adequate. The shower was hot with lots of pressure. The fridge was cold, not like the fridge and shower on Iririki or the shower on Iririki where we stayed last year. We would stay at Aquana again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

We Luv Vanuatu

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

Very family friendly

My kids (ages 4 & 8) absolutely loved the kids club. Valerie and her wonderful team of nannies made all the difference. My kids couldn't stop talking about the nannies and all the fun activities they did. We went on the snorkeling trip operated by the resort and they arranged to have a nanny go along to keep an eye on the kids while the adults snorkeled. The guy from the beach hut who took us on the snorkeling trip was so patient with the kids, taught them to snorkel and guided them to view the fish and coral while lying on a kickboard with a see through plastic panel. The rest of the staff at the resort were also very friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful unforgettable family holiday thanks to the lovely team at Aquana.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brennans

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

Relaxed family resort

We were looking for a smaller resort with access to all the simple water activities, to share our 70th birthdays with our daughters and their families (5 children ages 3 to 11) Aquana was perfect, a safe environment with lots to do : on land all children participated in lovely activities organised by Valerie & her skilled team of Nannies ; on the lagoon lots of kayaking & paddle-boarding. Good food, enjoyable evening entertainment enhanced the stay. Because we hired cars we could access Zipline & Mele Cascades though road access to resort is a challenge.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann-Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An excellent place to stay especially for families with very young children. The nannies are amazing and always on hand to watch your children. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Can arrange any tours you may want to go on. Food in restaurant is delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic resort

A truly relaxing place. Rooms comfortable and clean resort grounds beautifully manicured and staff very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice, quiet, small family run resort

Great experience for families. Our 6 year old had a ball! All staff without exception were very friendly and capable and also great with kids. The owners were fantastic and very helpful with arranging excursions and transport. No stone was left unturned. Lovely restaurant on the water and with a great menu and food. Will return
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel and Ray

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

Perfect Place For A Honeymoon or a Family Holiday!

My husband and I loved staying at Aquana Beach Resort for our honeymoon. Everyone is very friendly and always very accommodating. It is a beautiful place to stay great accommodation, food, relaxing atmosphere where you can have a drink via the pool, read a book in the hammocks at the front of the bungalows. Also the chance to go kayaking or paddle boarding, get a massage or enjoy some time in the spa. You can order room service at no extra charge or you can dine at the restaurant. At Aquana they have different activities happening too for example the opportunity to watch some epic fire dancing and a trivia night too. Free buffet breakfast too each morning. When I was sick the staff offered me panadol and provided cooling washers and asked how I was feeling the next day. The staff at Aquana look after their guests and staff really well taking the time to ask if everything is ok with your meal and more then happy to answer questions. My husband and I definitely recommend staying at Aquana Beach Resort and we will be coming back here in the future for a holiday!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holger

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

Tolles Luxusfamilienressort mit zwei einsamen Inse

Wir haben uns in diesem Familienluxusressort wirklich wie in einer Familie gefühlt. Die Eigentümer sind immer Vorort und kümmern sich um jeden Wunsch. Vorallem für Kinder wird hier wahnsinnig gut gesorgt, so dass auch die Eltern Ihre Auszeit bekommen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura

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

amazing hotel with wonderfully attentive staff

Amazing location, Such friendly and attentive staff- they couldn't do enough for us. Whisk the kids away to have fun while you relax round the pool with a cocktail! The kayaks and paddle boards were perfect for exploring the island opposite the resort- kids loved falling in to the safe lagoon and splashing about. Great snorkelling off island in front of resort too. Recommend getting a taxi transfer from airport (about 4,000 VT) rather than the resort's transfer tho.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful relaxing holiday with young kids

What a delightful experience. I knew it would be good, based on previous reviews but it surpassed all expectations. The staff were attentive and friendly. The nannies were wonderful. We spent 8 days at Aquana with a 1 year old and 4 year old. What a treat to be able to feed the kids early and then linger over our own dinner and drinks while they played nearby with the nannies. The resort is situated on a beautiful lagoon and you can kayak across to a beautiful beach. The lovely Gilbert can drop you out to a deserted island for a few hours at high tide where you can snorkel and picnic. Nice to have a bit of space and privacy in a 2 bedroom bungalow. I would highly recommend this resort to anyone, but especially to families with young children who want a relaxing break. None of us wanted to leave. Thank you Aquana!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yayoi

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

Real holiday for parents

Since our daughter doesn't have any sibling we as a parents often need to spend quite some time being playmates with her so we wanted to stay somewhere she could play with other kids hopefully under the eyes of caretaker. Then here it was! The resort was isolated and environment was safe, several nannies always around kids and they take really good care of them. We were so pleased that we could send off our daughter to the Kids club with no worry and had quiet time and even some meals alone. We were quite impressed that all the staff were flexible and they do what needs to be done no matter if it is their role or not. Our daughter had a great time and we as parents were able to enjoy really lazy holiday for the first time since our daughter was born. Friendly atmosphere and staff made us not to care about the few small inconveniences!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Very nice for 5 nights

Very nice for 5 nights
Verified

10/10 Excellent

samantha

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

Paradise!

I have just returned from a week at Aquana with my husband and two daughters ages 3 and 1 and can't speak highly enough of the place. We have been to some amazing 5 star resorts around Europe and the Middle East so didn't set our expectations too high with booking a 3.5 star resort but were blown away by how lovely it was! There was literally nothing to fault! The 2 bedroom villa was huge and spotlessly clean, the food delicious and very large portions and we were surprised to get the most amazing amuse bouche before every dinner! The staff were so lovely and helpful and helped us plan our trips (thanks to Gilbert for recommending The Hideaway when we said we were searching for amazing snorkelling and boy was it amazing!) the biggest thing for us were the nannies who were always on hand to help with our little ones. They would walk out baby around in the pram while she had her first nap, take our 3 year old in the trampoline or crab hunting or sit and watch a movie with her. We found ourselves having breakfast together alone, drinking afternoon cocktails and actually getting to talk to each other and then eating dinner together every day! We feel so refreshed and relaxed and still had an amazing holiday playing with the children but just with an extra pair or two of hands to help us. Fabulous fabulous place, thank you to everyone that made it so lovely and we can't wait to see you all next year :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

An ideal family resort.

We stayed at Aquana for 8 days with our 18 month old daughter and would thoroughly recommend it. If our daughter had not been unwell (and perhaps had been a bit older), it would have been the most relaxing holiday ever! The resort is beautiful and very well maintained. The facilities, including the pool and trampoline, were of high quality and beautifully kept. The staff are great- the front desk staff were so helpful when our daughter was unwell, the restaurant staff never failed to accommodate our requests, and the nannies are so warm and friendly and tireless! A particular highlight for us was the restaurant. As "foodies" we were a little concerned about being "trapped" at one restaurant, but we were very pleasantly surprised. The menu is broad and the dishes were, almost without fail, very well done. The trips out to a nearby island for snorkeling (at no extra cost) were a highlight.