Aore Island Resort - Luganville

Private-island beachfront resort with free ferry transfers from Espiritu Santo

Location & Access

Aore Island Resort sits on its own secluded tropical island, reachable by a complimentary 15-minute ferry ride from Luganville, Espiritu Santo. The resort offers free airport transfers for direct bookings, eliminating the need for separate transport arrangements. Guests can also use the shuttle service to reach the SS President Coolidge wreck, one of the world's top dive sites.

Accommodations

Each bungalow at the resort is built from locally sourced timbers, with a private bathroom featuring a hot shower and hairdryer. Beachfront bungalows provide direct access to the sand and sea, while garden bungalows offer privacy among lush tropical gardens. All rooms include ceiling fans, a refrigerator, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Dining & Entertainment

The Nakamal Restaurant serves a daily changing blackboard menu featuring local ingredients such as Santo beef, lobster, and fresh seafood. Guests can attend the weekly 'Island Night' with local dancers, musicians, and storytellers, plus a chance to try the traditional kava drink. Daily happy hour at the beachfront bar offers a relaxing way to watch the sunset.

Activities & Recreation

Aore Island Resort provides complimentary snorkel masks, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and fat-tire bikes for guests to explore the island and its coral reef. The 39 ft outdoor swimming pool has a shallow end and offers pool/beach towels. Guided tours include visits to blue holes, Champagne Beach, and the Mount Hope Waterfall float trip.

Wellness & Family Services

The wellness spa at Aore Island Resort offers traditional Melanesian massage services, including full-body and head massages. Families benefit from babysitting/child services, board games, and spacious one-bedroom bungalows that accommodate up to four guests. The resort also provides a same-day laundry service for a fee, helping families manage the tropical humidity.

• Location: Private island, 15-min free ferry from Luganville
• Rooms: Bungalows from locally sourced timbers, beachfront or garden
• Dining: Nakamal Restaurant with daily changing blackboard menu
• Wellness: Spa with traditional Melanesian massage
• Activities: Complimentary snorkel masks, kayaks, SUPs, fat-tire bikes
• Entertainment: Weekly Island Night with dancers and kava tasting
• Family: Babysitting services, board games, one-bedroom bungalows