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Turtle Bay Lodge

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PO Box 325, Luganville

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
11 mentions

Love the location, the feel, the food the staff

The staff, location and relaxed vibe

Friendly staff
9 mentions

Quiet, staff from Mick and Vicky down were amazing

We had the most amazing time at Turtle Bay Lodge, the staff are so kind and cons…

Comfortable rooms
6 mentions

Very clean and quiet

there arent many rooms so it doesnt feel crowded ever

Clean rooms
3 mentions

Everything was spotlessly clean and the food/drinks were amazing

Rooms are clean and confortable and although our room did not have air-condition…

Breakfast available
2 mentions

When you have to leave early in the morning they arrange breakfast the night bef…

Breakfast was wonderful

Pool
2 mentions

Lovely location by great sheltered sea swimming area

Enjoyed the pool as the temperature was nice, actually a bit refreshing, not too…

Overview

Set in a beautiful waterfront location, Turtle Bay Lodge is a 20-minute drive from Luganville and a 25-minute drive from Santo-Pekoa International Airport. Situated half way to the famous Champagne Beach and a leisurely kayak from both the Riri and Matevulu Blue Holes it is the ideal place to experience Santo. You can relax in the grounds of the resort, swim in the outdoor pool or enjoy a range of watersport activities. Snorkel the coral reef on one side of the property or laze in the calm waters of the bay on the other. Kayak across to Turtle Island or one of the Blue Holes. The tour desk can help organise a range of Santo activities or you may choose to rent one of the on-site cars to see the island yourself. Turtle Bay Lodge guests enjoy free continental breakfast and free WiFi. All fan-cooled rooms boast a patio with sea views. They feature a fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom. The Salty Dog Bar and Restaurant is open daily, serving cocktails and an extensive menu of local seafood, organic beef and vegetables and pizzas. Your free continental breakfast includes toast or cereals, fruit salad, lime juice and coffee. An airport shuttle service and access to guest laundry facilities are available for an additional charge. Turtle Bay Lodge now has its own PADI Dive Centre Dive @ Turtle Bay Lodge providing PADI training and daily diveing on the East Coast of Santo. With Amazing untouched, uncrowded reef's.

Traveller reviews

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Mary

couple

May 31, 2026

10

An exceptionally beautiful place to stay, eat, drink and play.

The glamping tents are a piece of paradise. Absolute waterfront, private and luxurious. We hired a buggy for adventuring around the island and found Turtle Bay to be perfectly positioned between town and the stunning, must-see destinations on the island.

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Heather

couple

May 31, 2026

10

Idealistic, tranquil unwind in an island paradise.

Love the location, the feel, the food the staff .

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kevin

couple

May 30, 2026

10

Was here for two days at the end of May 2026, my goodness... The sunrise in the morning was opposite the front door and across a small grassy area, was out of a movie scene... Incredible. Quiet, staff from Mick and Vicky down were amazing. Super friendly and helpful. Honestly, have travelled to a great many countries, Vanuatu on the whole was superb, but Espiritu Santo and TBL was right up there. The food was always excellent, the service with a smile and wished we had stayed longer but we will be back. You will NOT regret choosing this place. Hi from St Kitts ;)

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Madison

family_with_children

May 27, 2026

10

A beautiful, relaxing stay!

We had the most amazing time at Turtle Bay Lodge, the staff are so kind and considerate and went out of their way to make our time enjoyable with a busy toddler.   Everything was spotlessly clean and the food/drinks were amazing! We couldn't fault our stay and will hopefully be back in the future!   Thank you so much for our relaxing stay :)

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Di Grazia

solo_traveller

April 30, 2026

8

The lodge is very well located, it was great to visit the blue holes kayaking from the hotel

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Nick

solo_traveller

April 25, 2026

9

We stayed 3 nights and enjoyed the whole place, accommodation, food, friendly service and quiet atmosphere. Highly recom

We’ll set out and located. A bit of a trip from Luganville but that adds to the charm

J

Juliana

family_with_children

April 14, 2026

9

Piece of paradise

Exceptional place to stay and relax. Rooms are clean and confortable and although our room did not have air-conditioning, we used the fans and were fine at night. Unless you have a car you'll be limited to taking taxis and tours which can add up but totally doable. Good snorkelling in the lagon and ocean. Hotel provides all you need for your water fun. Enjoy the slow pace people in Vanuatu have and relearn to unwind.

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Sandra

couple

April 8, 2026

9

Our stay was perfect, everything was made easy by the lovely staff. Tours, taxis, access to paddle boards, kayaks and sn

The staff, location and relaxed vibe.

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Estate

extended_group

March 29, 2026

10

Exceptional, the staffs were very helpful & super friendly. The food was absolutely delicious.

Very clean and quiet. The location is perfect for us, as it is located in the midst of all the hotspots in Luganville.

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Emma

family_with_children

March 16, 2026

10

Absolutely amazing. Had the most relaxing time. Will definately go back

Location is amazing and all the staff were fantastic. Beautiful spot for relaxing and taking it all in

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Tracy

family_with_children

March 3, 2026

9

Great stay in a good location with fantastic staff!

Great location and a very friendly atmosphere. The staff were very helpful and the restaurant offered a good variety of food options.

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Tannah

family_with_children

February 19, 2026

10

Amazing Location. Great Service

Location was excellent. Total beachfront. All meals at the restaurant were amazing. We hired kayaks and ATV from resort. Loved every minute. Will definitely go back to stay.

J

Joshua

couple

January 19, 2026

10

We stayed at Turtle Bay Lodge on Santo Island, Vanuatu for three nights and had a wonderful experience. The staff were a

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Chiara

family_with_children

January 15, 2026

10

A Pearl in the Pacific, Exceptional food, Beautiful rooms and all the Landscape was so special !

the location is a paradise, we spent 6 nights there and it was home for us, family!

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kerry

family_with_children

January 13, 2026

8

Great location to stay and explore Santo island from. Helpful staff who were able to assist with tour / hire car boo

Lovely location by great sheltered sea swimming area. Use of kayaks and paddle boards in lagoon area. Smallish so not a big resort which was good. Responsive managers and staff did their best to make us welcome.

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Rebecca

couple

January 8, 2026

9

Beautiful peaceful setting!

The location and setting are stunning, the photos actually don't do it justice. There are lots of communal seating areas/ swing/ hammocks overlooking the water (and the turtles!) which is very peaceful. there arent many rooms so it doesnt feel crowded ever. The marque tents are very well equipped and thoughtfully designed. There are paddleboards, kayaks, snorkels etc to borrow which is great and very easy. They occasionally put on bands and entertainment at the restaurant. When you have to leave early in the morning they arrange breakfast the night before so you don't miss out.

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Nicoleta

solo_traveller

January 5, 2026

8

Good location but not super private if paying for standard room

Location mostly and outdoor facilities ( dinning area and lounges)

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Ami

family_with_children

December 31, 2025

9

Wonderful stay in Turtle Bay, picturesque, great facilities and lounging options.

Breakfast was wonderful. Meals were great, very western however, some more local style dishes or flavours would've been great. We were there for the Xmas buffet which did have some local dishes which was good. Very expensive however. Setting is amazing. Some of the best snorkelling I've done was off the ocean side of the property. Wavey though so an added challenge! We hired the kayaks to go to the blue hole. This is not a small thing. We are fit and strong and it challenged us, we were sore, blistered, bruised spines from the backrest, sunburned legs (despite slathering on the suncream). Took us about 3 hours return. The room was great, appreciated the kettle and tea and coffee. Enjoyed the pool as the temperature was nice, actually a bit refreshing, not too warm.

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Karolina

couple

December 25, 2025

10

A few days in paradise

We appreciated the quiet, remote location of the accomodation, it was just what we needed. You can snorkel along a colourful reef, kayak along the bay (or to a blue hole) or book a dive to explore one of the newest dive sites in the world. The staff is also happy to help you book a driver or a tour, so it surely doesn’t get boring. The restaurant is great and I can highly recommend getting the whole fish! Everyone at the resort is super friendly and happy to help where they can. We had an awesome time there and will surely come back!

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Pollyanna

couple

November 20, 2025

9

Relaxed tropical bliss.

Beautiful setting. Stunning vistas. Gorgeous relaxed decor. Staff were all delightful.

Facilities

Activities

Fishing, Massage, Canoeing, Hiking, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Indoor pool, Indoor pool (all year), Water sport facilities on site, Back massage, Neck massage, Full body massage, Tour or class about local culture, Live music/performance

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, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Coffee house on site, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast options, Snack bar, Restaurant, Bar

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, Breakfast takeaway containers, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms

Internet

Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi

Outdoors

Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area

Parking

Street parking, Accessible parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, 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

Pool and wellness

Pool/beach towels, Shallow end, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Kids' pool, Swimming pool, Swimming Pool

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby

Services

Shuttle service, Luggage storage, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Shuttle service (additional charge), Currency exchange, Packed lunches, Car hire, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Meeting/banquet facilities, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, Laundry

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Deluxe Family Room

The spacious family room provides a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 5 guests 47 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Family Room

The Pool-side family room has been recently renovated and features 2 rooms , one with a queen bed and the other with a bunk bed and day bed. Both rooms are fan cooled with the master bedroom also being air-conditioned. The room is situated next to the pool with it’s own large verandah with chairs and sunloungers with views onto the ocean.

Max 5 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View

These Adults only unique rooms are private and located at the waterfront. With sliding french doors, a large verandah looking onto the beautiful water of Turtle Bay and a four-poster bed, these rooms offer luxury accommodation. They are also equipped with air-conditioning, WiFi , tea/coffee making facilities, a fridge and a large private bathroom and separate shower room. Due the design of these rooms and guest comfort. Booking are for a max of two adults in our Deluxe Double rooms, no extra beds can be added

Max 2 guests 48 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room - Oceanfront

The Ocean View room offers beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean from your private verandah. Your room includes a queen size bed, thirs person can be added with the single/Day bed, en suite bathroom, coffee and tea making facilities, ceiling fans and a bar fridge.

Max 3 guests 32 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior King Room

This double room features a pool with a view. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 48 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printTransfers are available to and from Santo-Pekoa International Airport. These are charged at AUD $35 per room booking, each way. Please inform Turtle Bay Lodge in advance if you want to use this service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 5:27 AM

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