Santo Seaside Villas
Higginson Boulevard, Rosarie, St Michell, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu P O Box 783,
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“The hosts, and being so close to the waters edge”
“John and Esline are great hosts”
“Eline & John, the Owners, and Lina (who cleaned) were wonderful”
“Good communication, room clean and tidy and good location”
“The room is very large and spacious, and you can go swimming right outside your …”
“The accommodation is very comfortable”
“John and Estelle are super nice and the location is great”
“Stunning location”
“We especially loved swimming and snorkeling out the front door”
“I enjoyed swimming, and a very clean accommodation”
“Overall good value also because we cooked most of our meals”
Overview
Boasting mountain views, Santo Seaside Villas offers accommodation with balcony, around 10 km from SS President Coolidge. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The rooms are equipped with a patio with views of the garden. Overlooking the sea, units in this villa are accessible via private entrance and comprised of a TV and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Units come with a kettle, while some rooms also feature a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. At the villa complex, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the villa can enjoy snorkelling and canoeing nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Santo-Pekoa International Airport, 9 km from Santo Seaside Villas.
Traveller reviews
Carlo
solo_traveller
June 14, 2026
John and Estelle are super nice and the location is great! There's also a reef right in front of the house perfect for some snorkeling
Koshy
couple
June 13, 2026
“Estile is a good hostess and her paid tours are good and worth it.”
Breakfast has been removed from the offer. But she did later offer a very delicious Bread fruit for BF. We made our own arrangement for BF,
Wells
solo_traveller
June 12, 2026
The hosts, and being so close to the waters edge.
Dayne
couple
June 7, 2026
“Grateful guests”
John and Esline are great hosts. They are good company and very, very helpful. We only stayed one night in transit but had a minor medical situation which they and other guests were very helpful with - could not speak more highly of them.
Channells
extended_group
May 15, 2026
Stunning location. Wonderful host, very helpful! Would definitely stay again.
Kateryna
couple
January 4, 2026
“I highly recommend staying here”
The owners are very friendly - they even celebrated New Year night with us. The property is very green and beautiful, and there is parking available inside the yard. The room is very large and spacious, and you can go swimming right outside your door. Snorkeling is great, especially near the shipwreck. There is a kayak, which my husband used to go fishing. Laundry service is available upon request. We were pleasantly surprised to find delicious bananas waiting for us in the room. I highly recommend staying here - you won’t regret it!
Shoshanna
couple
December 28, 2025
“Highly recommend this one!”
Eline & John, the Owners, and Lina (who cleaned) were wonderful. Very helpful, kind, and generous. They even hosted, with our contributions, a Christmas dinner for 7 of us guests. We especially loved swimming and snorkeling out the front door. Heaps of great small fish to see and some beautiful corals. I even saw some Seahorses. We loved staying outside of the city centre but close enough to get in easily. Excellent sunrises too. Overall good value also because we cooked most of our meals. It was a fantastic experience and easy to get to the Blue Holes, Champagne Beach, and Port Orly - all highly recommended. A big thanks to John and Esline! 💝
Evgenia
couple
December 24, 2025
The accommodation is very comfortable. The cooking facilities are convenient and well-equipped (though missing tea, coffee, sugar). There is a lovely terrace looking out to the sea and a gorgeous reef on your doorstep; one of the best we saw in Vanuatu. There is also a small shipwreck which you can snorkel. Esline and her housekeeper Lina were friendly and welcoming.
Keithson
solo_traveller
December 11, 2025
Everything
James
solo_traveller
November 4, 2025
Good communication, room clean and tidy and good location.
Jenny
couple
September 18, 2025
“Wonderful!”
Lovely setting out of town. Our hostess Esline was wonderful - stopped for groceries on the way there; knowledgeable on all things Santo; just like all Vanuatuans - delightful! Such fond memories 💕.
Hazel
solo_traveller
July 2, 2025
“I couldn’t have stayed at a more suitable place.”
Esline was kindness itself. When I arrived, the hot water wasn’t working so she insisted I’d have a hot shower at her house. She cooked the plantain bananas bought, not realising they needed to be cooked before they could be eaten, and brought me back a proper meal which included them.
AU
solo_traveller
March 6, 2025
very friendly owner and staff members to welcome you. I enjoyed swimming, and a very clean accommodation!!! loved staying here a lot !
Edel
couple
December 30, 2024
“Home from home”
Very clean and well kept with amazing seaside views. Hosts are very welcoming, kind and accommodating
Suzanne
solo_traveller
August 26, 2024
“Host and hostess lovely and helpful and I would recommend a few night there.”
Close to the sea and able to snorkel Bad weather when I was there so did not get to snorkel there Buses do go past the property Quiet and peaceful
Patrick
couple
April 9, 2024
The property was lovely and clean. Esline and John were lovely, the locals were friendly and helpful. We took a day trip with Esline and would recommend as we could adapt the day to what we wanted. Loved that response was trying to improve the coral outside the property and could tell. Some of the better snorkeling we had done in Vanuatu. Wish more places would invest in the coral. Would like to see hammocks put up to chill in.
Kyron
family_with_children
January 15, 2024
“Nice people running, however money is their main focus not customer service.”
The bed was comfortable, stove worked, shower pressure was good (although no shower screen meant it sometimes flooded the unit). John the owner was particularly charming and my husband enjoyed chatting with him each day. They have a BBQ for guest staying a week which was nice. Pick up is offered free of charge with the booking, however sadly we were then charged additional for this service. There is snorkeling outside the property which is not great but interesting if you have not done a lot (Aore has much better options if you want variety of fish and coral), however as it is located next to a ship building area there is sometimes oil in the water so you need to time water activities. Wreck outside the property, not for snorkeling but makes nice photos. Nice sunsets and rises across the water. Fans worked well.
Laura
couple
November 22, 2023
“Very clean, nice apartment for a very good price”
The apartment was super clean and comfortable - just what we needed after 4 nights in Tanna. Very comfortable bed. The owner is amazing, so warm, kind and helpful.
Natalie
solo_traveller
November 10, 2023
“Host and property were equally delightful. Would definitely stay again.”
Ocean front villa was fantastic. Away from the bustle of downtown Main Street was great for me. Having kitchen facilities meant I didn’t have to pay to eat out every meal.
Eneko
couple
October 20, 2023
“Incredible host!”
Eslin the owner was incredible! We were stuck after a flight delay and she did everything to provide us somewhere to stay and help us out. She greeted us with a beautiful smile, and all the help we needed, including not only recommending a local place for dinner but driving us there and picking us up. Excellent hospitality! The room was exactly what we needed, and clean and well maintained - with views of the water. Eslin thank you so much for the help you gave us, we won’t forget it.
Facilities
Activities
Canoeing, Snorkelling, Beachfront, Beach, Tour or class about local culture
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Bicycle parking
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Garden, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Services
Daily housekeeping, Luggage storage, Laundry, Ironing service
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