Ratua Private Island (Vanuatu/Luganville) - Resort (All-Inclusive) Reviews

Also Known As:: Ratua Private Island Hotel; Ratua Private Island Hotel Luganville; Ratua Private Island Vanuatu/Luganville

Address: BP 396, Luganville, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu

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Region: Vanuatu > Espiritu Santo > Luganville

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

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Price Range: $$$$

Hotel Class:5 star (5*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Ratua Island is a wild, magical place with authentic people who offer a simple and warm reception in a naturally beautiful environment. There are 15 individual 200-year-old Indonesian villas that have been specially reconstructed on sites offering stunning views with a private deck or beach. Located in the Vanuatu Archipelago, off the South East tip of Espiritu Santo, Ratua is only a 30-minute motorboat journey from the mainland on our own private motor launch. ... more less

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Rabih S

Sydney

Reviewer

3 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Remote, Back in time, Peaceful - Not for everyone”

Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

This is a wonderful resort but it is not for everyone. This is a very remote resort and it takes you back in time with very limited amenities. There is no air conditioning, no television and no locks on the bedroom door. However, the bedroom door and windows can be locked from inside with an old style wood latch. The... More

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Hamish B

1 review

“Couldn't fault it!”

Reviewed May 8, 2013 via mobile

Our family of five traveled from Brisbane to Ratua. Very easy with direct flights and a nice boat trip to the island. We were all very excited as we approached by boat with crystal clear water setting the scene. We were expecting a laid back pacific island resort and it was what we got. The accommodation was fantastic. Massive villa... More

Dear Hamish & Family! Thanks a lot for your nice review! We are really glad that you enjoyed Ratua, it's setting & its concept! Dragon is indeed a very nice villa to stay at with a family... The waters around the Island are indeed very clear and especially adapted to snorkelling, and we are delighted that you and your kids... More

kstefanova

Sydney, Australia

2 reviews

2 helpful votes

“would go back”

Reviewed April 8, 2013

very rare find, lovely. location and surrounding area are beautiful, peaceful. lots of things to do - and super friendly and helpful staff. pastries are to die for. very nice that they fumigate = no bugs.

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Dear guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback about Ratua with us! We are very pleased to know that you enjoyed the friendliness of the staff, the location, the quiet atmosphere, and the activities... We indeed have a very good Pastry Chef in Ratua! We hope to see you again soon, Kind regards, Sandra Esposito & your Ratua Team More

KateH386

Brisbane, Australia

1 helpful vote

“Going for twice as long next time”

Reviewed April 4, 2013

My husband and I took our three kids (11, 9 and 6) to Ratua in December 2012. We knew little about the resort or Vanuatu, but we like snorkelling, lazing on beaches and eating nice food prepared by someone else. Our daughter is nuts about horses. We're from Brisbane so the ease of getting to Santo was also a big... More

Dear Kate, Thank you so much for your nice feedback, and for taking the time to share your impressions about Ratua. The direct link Brisbane / Santo is indeed a huge "plus", and we are glad it made things easier for you. We are very happy that you enjoyed Ratua's concept and philosophy, and also that the reefs and snorkeling... More

SydSider11

Senior Contributor

32 reviews

32 hotel reviews

Reviews in 29 cities

29 helpful votes

“Nice private getaway”

Reviewed April 1, 2013

Service - great attentive service from most staff. We were greeted by the manager, who gave us a tour of the resort and then took us to our room. However, we were surprised by the low level of knowledge about food and beverages from the waitresses. It took a long time for them to get the answers to simple questions... More

Dear guests, First of all, thanks a lot for sharing your impressions with us. We are happy to know that you enjoyed the friendliness of most of the staff, the comfort and cleanliness of the rooms and their quiet atmosphere. Concerning the service of the restaurant: we will for sure pass the message to the waitresses, as improving the quality... More

john a

Melbourne, Australia

5 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

“Not your average resort!”

Reviewed March 17, 2013

The people were lovely, the food was very good (apart from the beef,organic but tough, & shame about the flies but this is the tropics!), the rooms were unusual (ill-fitting old timbers, very dark, but quaint), no service or coffee equipment in the rooms was frustrating, room housekeeping was haphazard, the weather was hot & humid with no relief anywhere... More

Dear John & Benjamin, Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your impressions about your stay in Ratua with us. We are glad that you enjoyed the people, the food and the quiet atmosphere here. We apologize concerning the lack of coffee/tea equipment in the rooms, but we indeed have very strict requirements for ecological purposes, especially on very... More

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bendigo

Contributor

16 reviews

10 hotel reviews

Reviews in 10 cities

11 helpful votes

“Rustic Heaven”

Reviewed March 15, 2013 via mobile

We stayed here for 3 nights on our honeymoon. This place feels so secluded I almost felt the need to talk to Wilson!! There were 14 people staying on the island at the time and we only ever saw anyone at meal times. The scenery and serenity is absolutely divine and I love the fact that you can either do... More

Dear enthusiastic guest, Thank you for sharing your impressions about your Honeymoon in Ratua... :) We are really delighted you enjoyed the calm and the serenity of the place and we hope you also enjoyed the amazing beauty of the beach at "Pig"! Doing nothing in Ratua is indeed a very relaxing experience... We sincerely hope to see you here... More

BonnieHutch

“Pure Heaven”

Reviewed March 8, 2013 via mobile

My partner and I stayed at ratua for 6 nights and it was absolutely amazing. When we arrived we were warmly greeted by the manager and taken to our room (dog). The room was secluded with our own private beach. We loved being able to sleep with the doors open and wake up looking out at the water. The BBQ... More

Dear Bonnie, Thanks a lot for taking some time to share your impressions about your stay here! We are very glad you enjoyed the calm of our Dog House and that you appreciated your vacations in Ratua and that the concept matched with your expectations. We will of course pass the message to the staff: they will be very glad... More

Rebekah H

“Best beach escape for a quiet holiday”

Reviewed March 6, 2013

A lovely quiet escape you don't have to share with day trippers and backpackers, so your beach is all yours! Walk straight out from your beach to snorkel in the crystal clear aqua water. This is my kind of 5star, still a little rustic but each villa is individual with every luxury within reason, and without being unrealistic. Food was... More

Dear Rebekah, Thank you very much for sharing your impressions with us! We are delighted to know that you loved your stay at Ratua, and that your enjoyed the snorkelling spots... We hope to see you again, someday, Warm regards, Sandra E. & your Ratua Team More

alex h

Lugano

Reviews in 3 cities

4 helpful votes

“Not your usual high end resort”

Reviewed February 26, 2013

I have worked for this resort, as the pilot of the owner. I got an opportunity to visit the island countless times, i lived in Port Vila but spent most weekends in Ratua. The work put into this place is incredible and the taste of the owners who designed it is amazing, when you travel a bit around Vanuatu you... More

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Dear Alex, Thanks a lot for your nice comment, and for taking a moment to give us your impressions about Ratua. We are really glad that you enjoyed the concept and the philosophy of our little magical island. The place is indeed very unique, in Vanuatu as well as in the whole world, as we consider space and nature as... More

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