Our accommodation was excellent - I don't think its fair to complain about the noise of the high tide waking me up at night because we were so close to the sea! A very cute bungalow, nothing posh but very private, a good bathroom and bed, and a balcony to relax on.

Staff in the restaurant were very friendly and helpful. We had a problem with our return flight and they helped us make the phone call (which required a lot of persistence to re-dial!).

Food was very good indeed, although I would have liked more really light options for lunch. (I probably should have just asked, actually - I was spontaneously offered an off-menu alternative for dinner the first night when it was obvious I wasn't well. and couldn't cope with a full meal.)

The common facilities are great - beautiful restaurant/bar, hammocks by the beach etc.

The little boat trip to the mainland was good - never a problem to get ferried over when we wanted to.

The road from Luganville/airport to Oyster Island is rough, although it may be sealed soon (maybe!).

We enjoyed exploring Oyster Island itself, wandering along the inland paths and going around the coast when the tide was right.

We took the offered trip to the blue pool (ie up the Riri river, back on Santo) by dugout canoe, which was well worth doing. The trip to Matevulu blue pool is also good but directions for this from staff were far too vague - you can easily do it on foot, if you get good directions from the hotel about where to find the guide.

I was disappointed with the day tour of (part of) Santo that we arranged via Oyster with a local driver - it was pretty expensive for what wasn't much more than a taxi trip to Fanafo and Champagne Beach, because the driver wasn't particularly informative about what we saw, and just (for example) drove slowly through the village of Fanafo rather than allow us to really experience it. I suggest that if you want to learn about what you're seeing, a "proper" tour company is probably better.

My partner and I stayed at Oyster Island and it was a highlight of our time in Vanuatu. The bungalows (recently rennovated) are comfortable, really well maintained and provide everything you need - great value for money. The setting is so beautiful and very romantic, perfect for couples who want some time to themselves just to share and enjoy the experience. Grant is great, so accomodating and friendly. We stayed 2 nights but would have stayed longer if we could. Such a beautiful spot. Don't expect all of the trimmings of a fancy resort (who needs them anyway!) but expect comfort, friendliness and a genuine experience.

We stayed for 6 nights at the island, the service from the new management was exceptional, the resort is being upgraded at the moment so there was some small inconvienience to us at times. There are many attractions on and around the island snorkaling wreck diving bush walks the blue holes and tours arranged if required The staff are friendly and helpful. this is not 5 star but it is a great value for money . the food was great, tasty and seafood based. Again not silver service but great value. The Fare we stayed in was right on the water the only thing that woke us in the mornings were the fish jumping outside our room.

With a new owner and a new management the Oyster Island Resort has changed a lot. We had the chance to be one of the first guests to stay in their new/refurbished bungalows. Everything was clean, the service excellent and also the food better as on any other place on Santo. But the best is the island itself with the colourful reefs, the rainforest and the beautiful beaches. Thank you for the wonderful time.
K&H