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Aore Island Resort

3.5 of 5
Aore Road | Aore Island, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
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Aore Island Resort
Ranked #8 of 12 hotels in Espiritu Santo
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Port Vila, Vanuatu
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16 reviews 16 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

We (couple) stayed over a long weekend and had a lovely time. Ann and the staff at Aore Island Resort are fabulous and very friendly. The service was really good and the food was excellent. The rooms are good quality, although fairly basic they do have everything that you would need including a small fridge. The front deck overlooking the... More

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Bath
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95 reviews 95 reviews
50 hotel reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

The owner Ann could not be more helpful and her manager Annie too. In fact all the staff smile and make you feel welcome. The rooms are pretty basic but then this is not a place you go to dress up. Just fans in the room no air conditioning. Sadly there are no fans in the dining area so when... More

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Sydney, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

Aore is a true island paradise. We have had many visits to Santo and always choose to stay at Aore. Anne and the staff are exceptional. Friendly, happy, ploite and very well trained. The meals are fantastic and the chef is excellent. The Santo Beef is by far the best beef I have ever had. It melts in your mouth.... More

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Palm Beach, Australia
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2013

I spent 6 fantastic nights at Aore island Resort near the end of last year...November... Firstly,I have a fond connection with the tropical islands, having grown up in PNG and spending time in Vanuatu,at the Aore Island Resort particulaly, brought back so many great memories of those times. Secondly, from the moment I arrived at the wharf, I was made... More

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Adelaide
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38 reviews 38 reviews
36 hotel reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2013

Aore Island is a short, free ferry ride, across from Santo Island. The photos on the resort's website certainly tell it like it is - the place is gorgeous! The rooms are all bungalows with great balconies overlooking the water. We stayed in a deluxe beach front bungalow and enjoyed the extra space and larger balcony. The beach at the... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012

In two minds about this place, will list the ups and downs: UPS - good location, in front of Luganville, snorkling around the island is fantastic, we saw turtles, massive corals and lots of fish. There is even a lion fish that lives by the jetty. - food is good - beachfront studios are clean and comfortable, light and elegantly... More

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Redcliffe, Australia
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7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 2012

My husband and I just celebrated a milestone birthday at the resort. From our arrival we were made to feel right at home and our time there was pretty much perfect in all respects. The food was excellent and the accomodations spacious and clean. Service was personal and attentive at all times. Rex helped set up any activities that we... More

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Sydney, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 5, 2012

From the moment we were met at the airport, the greeting at the resort to being waved off ten days later, we had a lovely relaxing holiday - just what the doctor ordered! We selected the Aore Island Resort because we are a couple and we value our privacy and peace and quiet, and we needed a tranquil relaxing break.... More

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Sydney
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 1, 2012

We would definitely recommend this for a relaxing holiday. It was far above our expectations. It is a very professionally operated resort with a personal hands-on charm. Welcoming cocktails and flowers in the rooms were a lovely touch and indicative of the attention to detail that applies to everything including the food. Excellent value for money.

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Townsville
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2012

Spent 5 days at Aore Island Resort. The plan was to relax and that is exactly what we did. Relaxed around the pool, relaxed on the bungalow verandah, relaxed over breakfast, lunch and dinner. We didn't have to think about a thing. From the time we stepped off the plane and were met at the airport by Rex we felt... More

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Additional Information about Aore Island Resort

Address: Aore Road | Aore Island, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
Region: Vanuatu > Espiritu Santo
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
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Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
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Also Known As:
Aore Island Hotel Espiritu Santo
Aore Island Hotel
Aore Resort Santo
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Aore Island Resort Vanuatu/Espiritu Santo

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