Fatumaru Lodge Port Vila

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Studio Suite, Sea View, Beachside | View from room
BBQ/picnic area
Kayaking

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Walter Lini Highway, Port Vila, Efate, BP1359
  • Tana Russet Plaza
    4 min walk
  • Georges Pompidou Building
    15 min walk
  • Chinatown
    16 min walk
  • Port Vila (VLI-Bauerfield)
    5 min drive

Room options

Studio Suite, Sea View, Beachside

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed

Luxury Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View, Sea Facing

  • 1937 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Seaview Family

  • 590 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Port Vila

With a stay at Fatumaru Lodge Port Vila, you'll be centrally located in Port Vila, a 4-minute walk from Tana Russet Plaza and a 2-minute drive from Iririki Island. .This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Feiawa Park and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Port Vila Market.

What's nearby

  • Tana Russet Plaza - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Iririki Island - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of the South Pacific - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Port Vila Market - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • National Museum - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Port Vila (VLI-Bauerfield) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beach Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Port Vila Central Market - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Stone Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Reefers Restaurant & Rum Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪warhorse saloon - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Fatumaru Lodge Port Vila

Ocean-view hotel with a poolside bar, near Tana Russet Plaza
Fatumaru Lodge Port Vila offers 10 accommodations with DVD players and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. 32-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Take advantage of the hotel's room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 17 for adults and AUD 8.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 100
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving between 8 PM and 6 AM will be greeted by a night receptionist, and must contact the hotel in advance to receive the entrance gate code.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 17 for adults and AUD 8.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 17.5 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: AUD 9 (one-way), (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 100 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Fatumaru
Fatumaru Lodge
Fatumaru Lodge Port Vila
Fatumaru Port Vila
Fatumaru Hotel Port Vila
Fatumaru Lodge Vanuatu/Port Vila
Fatumaru Lodge Port Vila Hotel
Fatumaru Lodge Port Vila Port Vila
Fatumaru Lodge Port Vila Hotel Port Vila

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 276 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 276 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 276 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 276 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 276 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome Stay
Awesome stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley Rae, Mulgrave

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at Fatumaru Lodge many times and we love it, it feels better then home. If you like to kayak or stand up paddling you have it right out your front balcony. (kayaks and stand up boards are provided free of charge) If you like to swim they have a pool just out your back door, the pool area has lots of shade and a BBQ you can use. You get beautiful view of the sunset that cover the sky in lovely colours which we look forward even night. The rooms have very large king size bed with a small kitchenet. The staff can book your airport transfers at the best price and they transfers staff will have a sign with your name on it at the airport gate. When taking a bus or taxi around town every driver knows how to get to Fatumaru Lodge. It about a 20 minute into town and you pass many bars and restaurants and long the way. We have plans to come back to Port Vila and we will be booking here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yilin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great quiet hotel, staffs were friendly , views were great, baby sitting services were top notch, hotel arranged a dedicated person for my child and even brought her to swim in the pool! Food was nearby , no issues getting a bus right from the doorstep! Will definitely come back again! 5 stars!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay for overnight or a few days
Great stay. Easy check in and out. Staff friendly and helpful. Well equiped room with beautiful view to lagoon. Close enough to walk into town for meals, but room is set up for self catering also. Only stayed overnight prior to flying home the next day and is convenient to airport. Resort was happy for us to check in a little earlier and also check out a bit later
View from room
Outside room
Pool area
Beachfront studios
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unexpectedly lovely stay.
Beautiful setting. Rooms overlook the water's edge, with a hammock on the little beach, next to a trickling stream. The pool is lovely and was kept clean. Breakfast was a delight. The bed was extremely comfortable. Staff lovely. Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danica

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful lodge with pool and beach access
Beautiful, semi-secluded lodge still walking distance to restaurants and Port Vila central district. The decor is just right and the balcony a huge perk. Nice kitchenette too. All in all, a good place to spend a few nights. Note: the upper bedrooms have an open upper wall in the toilet/bathroom, so there is little "noise" privacy if travelling with a companion. Something to keep in mind if this is a concern for you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quite and beautiful. It is somewhat far away from the next property, however, the city is still easily in walkable distance. Pretty much perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a clean and relaxing place to stay for our last night in Vanuatu. We did experience some issues with the electrics in our room switching on and off, but It seemed to come right eventually. Overall a pleasant stay, thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Deb

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Algis, Melbourne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent, about 1.5 km to market and central of the city.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with family
I loved staying at the lodge. It is close to a lot of Port Villa's attractions and town. Lovely staff and facilities. My only issue was the hot water. I only managed 2 days out of 7 to get one. The weather was warm but not warm enough for a cold shower. I would still stay again at the lodge but would hope the hot water system will improve.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Paula

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was a small boutique hotel, fairly quiet and nice views over the lagoon. The room was clean and the bed extremely comfortable, unfortunately we had several power outages through out our stay, at times became very difficult for my daughter and 12 week old baby especially in the evenings. It also interfered each time with the tv so ended up with no Netflix, which we only watched at bed time. The pool was nice a few mosaic tiles missing on the steps, but nice and clean. The decking around the pool in areas needs attention as a little unsafe. It was a shame that the wooded louvre doors didn’t have mosquito netting on so we could have the slats open at night. The staff were helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely to be able to have a morning swim in the lagoon each day. An easy walk into town and multiple waterside restaurants and bars. The hotel is a great compromise of being just far enough out of town to be quiet, but still walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Itai

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Fatumaru were very friendly and helpful. Comfy bed with large mosquito net (essential!) and a beautiful water view to wake up to. It's walkable to everything yet is super quiet so easy to get a good night's sleep. As from other reviews, the dripping shower was still there so would recommend bringing ear plugs. Also make sure you don't leave any food crumbs around as an ant party will arrive without delay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zhenhong

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little resort, close to a few restaurants and bars. Excellent customer service by the staff there! I would recommend it to anyone visiting Port Vila

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fatumaru Lodge is a hidden gem! About 10-15 minute walk from the main strip of shops and right on the water which was lovely. Only downside was the wifi/tv being pretty unreliable, but really not important in a beautiful place like Vanuatu!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not posh enough to be so pricey
If you are traveling with a lot of luggage, be sure to arrange for a taxi. There is a steep, tight turn that many transports are not able to make, including the pick-up to return to the airport. The night guard was very helpful, but it was difficult to get all of our suitcases up to the turn-off for the early morning airport pick up. There was no mosquito net on the single bed for our daughter and the balcony was unscreened. We all three slept in the King size bed (which was quite comfortable). There were only 2 towels, and since we came late and left early, we could not request another. The shower dripped all night long. We had a late arrival and appreciated the flexibility of staff to help us out with that. Our quick overnight was probably not adequate to give a fair trial, but we were not so positively impressed that we feel compelled to return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022