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Kaiviti Motel

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#3 of 6 motels in Port Vila
Location
4.3
Cleanliness
3.9
Service
4.1
Value
4.0

Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Port Vila, Kaiviti Motel is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its family-friendly environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Kaiviti Motel makes it easy to enjoy the best of Port Vila.

You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer a refrigerator, a kitchenette, and air conditioning, and you can stay connected during your stay as Kaiviti Motel offers guests paid wifi.

The motel features a concierge, room service, and a coffee shop. Plus, Kaiviti Motel offers a pool and a poolside bar, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available.

During your visit, be sure to check out a popular Port Vila tempura restaurant such as Kanpai, which is a short distance from Kaiviti Motel.

If you are looking for something to do in the area, Ekasup Village (1.1 mi) is a popular attraction that is within walking distance of Kaiviti Motel.

Kaiviti Motel is sure to make your visit to Port Vila one worth remembering.

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Property amenities
Free parking
Wifi
Pool
Bar / lounge
Babysitting
Airport transportation
Massage
Concierge
Parking
Paid wifi
Outdoor pool
Fence around pool
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Poolside bar
Non-smoking hotel
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
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Room features
Air conditioning
Desk
Room service
Seating area
Coffee / tea maker
Kitchenette
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Separate dining area
Telephone
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Microwave
Refrigerator
Kitchenware
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Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Centrally Located
Family
Languages Spoken
English, French
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Maggie and Mark wrote a review Jan 2024
Honiara, Solomon Islands10 contributions2 helpful votes
Great place to stay. Just a walking distance to Port Villa market and the city centre as well as supermarkets and shops Accesible by public bus from town. There is a swimming pool to cool off during the hot days! Unfortunately no meals are served but there are fully functional kitchens to cook. Home away from home.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Duffy wrote a review Jan 2024
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I travelled to Port Vila as part of a team of 4 volunteers - we all volunteer for Taskforce Kiwi and were travelling on to Ambrym Island to carry our damage assessments after Cyclone Lola. We stayed twice at Kaiviti Motel - and the owners and staff were wonderful - very accommodating and friendly. We didn't have a car but everything is in walking distance - the location is perfect. We had a 2 bedroom apartment with kitchen, and found it to be very clean and suited us well. We were either working or in the pool.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Room Tip: walking distance into town / use of the pool all day is wonderful
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Dee H wrote a review Oct 2023
6 contributions1 helpful vote
I was given a room on the ground floor with a kitchenette. The size of the room was great and the kitchenette very handy. It was very clean. Unfortunately the windows did not open, forcing you to pay extra $25 AUD a night for air con for a room that was $180 AUD. The screen door didn't have a key but could be locked only from the inside. No privacy, otherwise you have to keep the curtains closed all the time. The best thing about this hotel is it's location and it was very quiet. Very basic breakfast set up. Great hotel if you're not using the hotel during the day.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Room Tip: Great location, near town, hire cars and the supermarket. Vanuatu has become increasingly...
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nelli wrote a review Jul 2023
Melbourne, Australia103 contributions13 helpful votes
I travel a lot for work, and have stayed in a lot of budget motels. I thought this placed looked cute and quaint so booked my family in. The rooms were a bit run down and basic but that was to be expected. What really surprised me was the attitude from the white woman at reception, I’m guessing the owner or manager. She questioned me for asking for a couple more towels: why, what did I want them for, and in a really patronising tone told me the towels were changed at 10 for housekeeping. As hotel policy that’s fine, and had it been communicated in a polite and nice way I would have had no issue. But I honestly was floored that someone who worked in hospitality could have such a rude attitude to what must be a very common request from guests in a hotel with a tropical climate with a pool. After that I ended up checking my whole family out and moving to another hotel. There are nicer places to stay without rude and patronising staff
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: Lovely local staff but owner/manager is super rude
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Akmal Ali wrote a review May 2023
Suva, Fiji203 contributions63 helpful votes
My last stay here was for 11 days. The accommodation is safe, clean and friendly. The ability to be able to walk to a nearby super market or to the market to get food to cook in the room was a plus point. I felt the laundry service was a bit dear but I guess its ok. The hotel owners are a nice couple. Very accomodating and understanding. The staff are as well. This was my 5th staying here from 2015. Thank you Kaiviti for the great service.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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Shanae S wrote a review Mar 2023
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I got moved here from my resort due to the cyclones coming on March 1st & March 3rd. The owners are selfish and only care about making money. After the cyclones we had no power for three days and our rooms didn’t get cleaned. No new clean towels to offer or bed sheets (must have only had enough for each room and no spares at all) Had to ask for a mop to try mop our own room from the water flooding under the doors and the owner said “I don’t know where it is it’s floating around somewhere” same with toilet cleaner. even though we had no power for 3 days and no water for nearly 2 days the owners had no compassion and didn’t ask if we needed anything. This place doesn’t have coffee/tea/sugar in the rooms due to “supply issues” they say, yet they had coffee/tea available to purchase for 900VT for breakfast?? Just only care about the money. We couldn’t fly out back to Aus for a whole 7 nights more and we had to pay $1,100 Australian just for 7 nights even though we had no power for most of the time!!!! They had no backup generator as it “wasn’t worth it” the owner said!!! Not to mention we overheard the owner talking to one of the workers saying “what are you doing here I said I didn’t want to pay you today!” Appalled by what we were witnessing. Do not stay here.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Allan and Sue H wrote a review Dec 2021
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I have stayed at Kaiviti the last few trips to Port Vila. It is conveniently located close to Bon Mache for all supplies and only a short walk to the markets and town. The pool area is excellent and well maintained. The staff are welcoming and helpful, I would recommend a stay at Kaiviti if in Port Vila
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Traveled on business
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Cecefrommel wrote a review Jul 2020
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Clean, kind staff and welcoming, Good amenities and services, It is well located not too far from shops and the city center and other attractions that Port Vila has to offer. the rooms are cleaned and spacious
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Date of stay: October 2019Trip type: Traveled on business
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Mr. Hunter wrote a review Jul 2020
Port Vila, Vanuatu169 contributions40 helpful votes
In the lockdown, i was fortunate to be accomodated at the Kaiviti Motel for about 3 months. The self contained rooms, the friendly staff and the great location (near major supermarket, parliament, walking distance to Port Vila) and good restraunts added to a great homely experience for me. While the rooms were cleaned once, the communication line with the hotel and the manager in particular was always open. They were very responsive which contributed to my memorable experience. It was home and i looked forward to coming back at the end of the day. The great thing about the rooms...(mine was Room 16) was that i could cook my own meals and refrigerate the left overs, good TV connection and firm bed. I would stay again here if i return to Vila....
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Date of stay: April 2020Trip type: Traveled on business
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gleonard2020 wrote a review Jun 2020
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea1 contribution1 helpful vote
Room quality very poor - needs substantial overhaul from the current 1950's look and feel. Staff are very friendly, pool side area very comfortable. Laundry shared facilities very poor - not all machines work. Other nearby hotel rooms have laundry facilities in each room. Internet and TV services very limited.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Traveled on business
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PRICE RANGE
$115 - $121 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
kaiviti village hotel
LOCATION
VanuatuEfatePort Vila
NUMBER OF ROOMS
37
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kaiviti Motel
Which popular attractions are close to Kaiviti Motel?
Nearby attractions include Port Vila Market (0.5 miles), Iririki Island (0.5 miles), and The Vanuatu Cultural Centre (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Kaiviti Motel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Kaiviti Motel?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Kaiviti Motel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Kaiviti Motel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Kaiviti Motel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Stonegrill Restaurant, Chill Restaurant, and Jill's Cafe.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Kaiviti Motel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Kaiviti Motel have airport transportation?
Yes, Kaiviti Motel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Kaiviti Motel?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Kaiviti Motel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and French.
Are there any historical sites close to Kaiviti Motel?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Ekasup Village (1.1 miles).