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Tamanu on the Beach

3.5 of 5
Whitesands Road, Port Vila, Efate 678, Vanuatu
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Ranked #3 of 43 hotels in Port Vila
5.0 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
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JeremyandJess
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

My wife and I stayed 5 nights at Tamanu in February, and had an amazing time. We had an ocean-view cottage (but in reality, all the cottages have a beautiful view of the ocean, just some are right on the beach and others are set back slightly). The cottages are beautiful and the friendly staff make it a joy to... More

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PVMarg
Port Vila, Vanuatu
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012

Last Saturday we went to Tamanu for dinner and a cabaret show. Wow, what a fantastic night! We drove home raving about it, dreamt about it and have woken up still saying ‘ how good was that?’. Thank you, thank you, thank you – for the concept, the food, the location, the service and the entertainment. Tamanu scheduled a second... More

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ArnoldSydney
Sydney
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7 reviews
16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012
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My partner and I stayed here over the christmas period for 4 nights. I found this place about 5 years ago when we came here for lunch. At that time I vowed to return and stay in one of the beach front cottages. We arrived on Christmas eve, and were met at the airport and taken to the resort via... More

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trevorsd
Sydney, Australia
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12 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012
1
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Heaven On Earth is how the team at Tamanu describe this jewel in the crown of resorts in Vanuatu, and boy, did they hit the nail on the head!. We had five nights there and from Seth the driver who picked us up from the airport to Rachel, the resort manager, and all all her team were absolutely fantastic. We... More

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lanz P
Sydney, Australia
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4 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012
3
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As a group of 6 friends we set of for Tamanu hoping to experience a fun relaxed and interesting time. This was certainly achieved and more. From being met at the airport by Mario who safely drove us out to this piece of paradise.....the dirt road in is a little challenging, to the lovely ladies who seem to slip in... More

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robin g
Sydney, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012
1
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Has to be one of the best places i've stayed. Fantastic staff- so helpful without been "in your face" - nothing was a problem for them... and the smiles !!!!!. The bungalows were perfect and somehow so private - it was like you were on a deserted island..... The beach - so tranquil - Far enough away from town, but... More

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Dan C
Eaglehawk Neck, Australia
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11 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2011
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Tamanu is not one of those in-your-face, activity-a-minute mega resorts, with droves of tour groups tramping about and hords of ferral kids splitting your eardrums. In fact, there's little to distract from the tranquility of the beachfront outlook or spoil the soothing sussuration of waves on reef and wind in pandanus palms. The local staff are attentive, friendly and gentle... More

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DrewboySydney
Sydney
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13 reviews
26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2011
3
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From the minute you are warmly greeted by the Resort Manager, Rachel Whitelaw, apart from being captivated by her electric blue eyes, you just know this is going to be a special holiday. For us it was holiday and honeymoon combined and as others have commented, this is the perfect place for both. Executive Chef Matthew Peters has the kitchen... More

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CBotero225
Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2011

This is at the top of my holidays. I can not believe how amazing this place is. we slept all nights with the sound of th ocean... :) Rachael was amazing and catered to my new adopted vegan journey. She went and found Soy milk for me. And the cheff!!! Delicious ... He also made me a veggie lasagna. I... More

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A H
Adelaide, Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 30, 2011

We had the most fabulous time at Tamanu. We loved the attention that we had when we were in the restaurant, no matter what time of day. They have the most excellent staff with the resort manager Rachael, Virginia managing the accounts, and the rest of the staff who are beautiful people including Yvonna and Sonia and Yen and Lisa.... More

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